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ELITE?
« on: 19 May 2012, 09:11:28 »

When I was growing up Omega Elite was Vauxhalls flag ship model and it seemed to me that regardless of engine spec all the blanking plates were filled with kit, even the 2.5 CD I drive today only has one blanking plate on show (for the rear blind).

I understand there were some limited options for the Elite but why have Vauxhall cheapened its modern flagship?
I was shocked to find my Dads Signim Elite has blanking plates despite being the 3.0CDTI Auto and retracting exterior mirrors were an option at extra cost!
It only has heated front sears, not four, the sat nav is incompetent and more difficult to use than the 2015 unit used in the Omega.

There are from memory no kirb illumination lights on the Signum, it seems that despite its advancing years the Omega Elite set standards way in advance of modern Elite models.
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« Reply #1 on: 19 May 2012, 09:58:50 »

My Elite (Ralf) has all the toys.

I think what you're saying is more a sign of the times.... cost cutting wherever savings can be made!  >:(
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« Reply #2 on: 19 May 2012, 20:49:24 »

The Vauxhall of the nineties was built by a company who seemed to care about every one from driver to passenger they payed attention to details that made the cars a nicer place to be!

It is i think sad that we will not see cars built to the same standard again, like Carlton and Senator before they mark a time when quality and thoughtful design was as important as profit.

 
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« Reply #3 on: 19 May 2012, 20:52:18 »

Cost cutting that's all it is, they save more on production costs for people who don't spec heated seats for example, and they gain from every person who chooses bum warmers. Every car company does it, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, everyone. Why do you think most top of the range cars don't have 'trim' levels, it's so people spend extras  :y
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« Reply #4 on: 19 May 2012, 21:03:23 »

Hmmm, elecrtic folding mirrors...hmmm. :)
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« Reply #5 on: 19 May 2012, 21:29:04 »

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« Reply #6 on: 19 May 2012, 22:55:52 »

 ;D ;D rob where do you find all this stuff or is it amiss spent youth
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« Reply #7 on: 19 May 2012, 23:13:45 »

Maybe we should have a daily Challenge Anneka aka Rob to see if can indeed find links for everything  ;D  ;D

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« Reply #8 on: 20 May 2012, 00:08:33 »

Maybe we should have a daily Challenge Anneka aka Rob to see if can indeed find links for everything  ;D  ;D
Bring it on Josh 8) 8) :y
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« Reply #9 on: 20 May 2012, 00:09:28 »

;D ;D rob where do you find all this stuff or is it amiss spent youth
Dedication.........................................................................or just plain sodding bored ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 20 May 2012, 07:59:12 »

;D ;D rob where do you find all this stuff or is it amiss spent youth
Dedication.........................................................................or just plain sodding bored ;D

What, you, or the sad git who put the video on there in the first place?  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #11 on: 20 May 2012, 11:22:57 »

;D ;D rob where do you find all this stuff or is it amiss spent youth

I think he just needs to get out more. ;D ;D ;D
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