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[I_want_an_Omega]

Yep, car sold 

Has gone to a good home, someone who needs a car at the moment.

Why did I sell it, especially after all the time, effort & ££££££££££ spent?

Basically, it isn't getting used due to the need for a newer and fuel efficient daily driver for work.

So, that's it from me. I'll look in from time to time, but will be spending significantly less time on OOF that I have before. Unless of course I buy another Omega .....    I still have masses of parts to dispose of.

I've had Omegas on and off for 19 years now - so think that I've done Vauxhall fairly well in that time.

TTFN

[Varche]

I know the feeling. I hope you haven't bought a Suzuki Vitara...........

Otherwise Happy Motoring.

[albitz]

Congrats and commisserations at the same time Robert.
Ive noticed that quite a few regulars have put their Omegas up for sale in the last few weeks.Hoping to keep mine for one more year.After that who knows,I could be dead by then.
An old Merc 190D or Skoda 1.9 TD are looking like the most likely replacements for mine when the time comes.

[BazaJT]

Unfortunate sign of the times I think.I'm lucky in that I only do 5,000 miles a year so running costs not such a problem for me,if I did more miles I too would have to have a transport re-think.

[I_want_an_Omega]

Congrats and commisserations at the same time Robert.
Ive noticed that quite a few regulars have put their Omegas up for sale in the last few weeks.Hoping to keep mine for one more year.After that who knows,I could be dead by then.
An old Merc 190D or Skoda 1.9 TD are looking like the most likely replacements for mine when the time comes.

Thanks, I did enjoy my final drive today and was sorely tempted to put it in the garage and keep it as a plaything. However, the cost of insurance, tax and MoT come to over £500 a year - which I really can't justify. I have left the car in significantly better shape than I found it - so I guess have made a "contribution". On the downside, I have scrapped 4 other Omegas in the last 3 years or so as it made economic sense at the time.

[omega3000]

Congrats on selling , as you mite have seem mine is in the for sale section as well   ... and a few more are for sale too just recently . I cant justify running any car at the minute , needs must right now . Cant decide to just keep it stored or scrap 
All the best with your new car 

[flyer 0712]

Congrats on the sale and a shame to see you go..however the fuel costs are beginning to bite and a lot of people will do the same thing......are we taking a book on how long before you return 

[The Red Baron]

dont be a stranger Rob. 

[05omegav6]

Cost of fuel seems to be a recurring theme noticed earlier that Unleaded is only 128 at Sainsbugs in Oldham

[I_want_an_Omega]

dont be a stranger Rob. 

I'll try not to 

[Tonka.]

Sad times indeed Rob. If you ever want to pop in for a brew you know where I am 

[GaryC2.5td]

Congrats and commisserations at the same time Robert.
Ive noticed that quite a few regulars have put their Omegas up for sale in the last few weeks.Hoping to keep mine for one more year.After that who knows,I could be dead by then.
An old Merc 190D or Skoda 1.9 TD are looking like the most likely replacements for mine when the time comes.

Thanks, I did enjoy my final drive today and was sorely tempted to put it in the garage and keep it as a plaything. However, the cost of insurance, tax and MoT come to over £500 a year - which I really can't justify. I have left the car in significantly better shape than I found it - so I guess have made a "contribution". On the downside, I have scrapped 4 other Omegas in the last 3 years or so as it made economic sense at the time.

happy driving mate  what are you driving now? 500 isnt  to bad i thought! my tax alone is around €1100 a year in ireland then there is an other couple of hundred for nct (mot) and insurance 

[I_want_an_Omega]

A am now the proud owner of a Mondeo Mk4 Titanium X Tdci 2.0.

I know that it's WWD and has a heated screen - but I love it and dont have a problem with either aspect. It hasn't got the raw power of the Omega 3.0, but the power is only just shy of a 2.5 @ 160 BHP and has masses more Torque than any Omega so pulls like a train.

I'm going to be doing a lot of driving in the new job and have had no trouble reaching the claimed average mpg of 53.

In terms of goodies - it's a different mix to the Omega. It has a fuel powered aux air heater which gives warm air within a few seconds of a cold start. Heated and cooled seats, an excellent audio system with DAB, Bluetooth and USB port. Also has front & rear parking sensors - all as standard. Hasn't got Zenons - but you you wouldn't know it as the standard lights are so good.

So there we are. It's no better or worse as a car - so not interested in meaningless comparisons about that. A bit like trying to decide between your children - you love them all.

Off soapbox now - am off to put up our outside xmas tree 

[I_want_an_Omega]

Sad times indeed Rob. If you ever want to pop in for a brew you know where I am 

Thanks - I'll bear that in mind.

Could I interest you in a V6 cambelt locking kit and spanner 

[omega3000]

As long as your happy with what car you have thats all that matters, sounds like a nice car ...