Ref the Mv6, drives very nicely indeed. No real signs of poor workmanship anywhere and mechanically pretty un molested.
Initial jobs on the list are, Slight coolant leak from one of the radiator switches, (looses about 100ml per 100 miles so very slight). Also a rumble from the rear - i think it's a wheel bearing, maybe from being parked up a few months. Only noticible on national speed limit roads, when it becomes quite loud. Swing the wheel to the left a bit and it goes completely. Would folk agree with this diagnosis?
Exhaust - shame this because it's brand new, but it is one of the pattern types that requires ear defenders on the motorway. Might have to swap for a new eternal car one.
Rear donut bushes - some movement, not sure how much is normal.
All in all nothing major at all. Especially when what I paid for the car was basically the value of the (very good) tyres!
Interestingly, when the car had MOT at a Vauxhall dealer two years ago, there was an advisory for front and rear corrosion in prescribed areas. Yet on the last MOT no advisory.
The tester who advised on this needs some training on discretion. My local place let me have a look on their ramp. There is no corrosion. At most there is some rust coloured discolouration In a couple of areas but still totally solid. Wire brush and hammerite will see that good.
In for MOT tomorrow so we shall see what the outcome is! I think the two areas likely to either fail or advise are wheel bearing and donut bushes. I will keep this thread updated.
I'm happy enough, Rog let me have this car for around the market value of the wheels!
I don't think any omega could replace my 5 series, so not totally sure what the future holds for this one, but I didn't want to see a retail 3.2 Mv6 estate get broken up!
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