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[05omegav6]

Body work apparently 

[chrisgixer]

Body work apparently 

Aaaha. He's battered it then.


Although you'll have to forgive me being out of touch, he doesn't talk to ME anymore Al!. (Thank god )

[05omegav6]

 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Usual with an F17W

Thanks, Mark.
What's a F17W? 

A vauxhall gearbox with a very very short life 

Ha ha, no, bullet proof gearbox, been around a long time (although seen some minor mods such as the addition of cable shift actuators), was used on the likes of the 1.8i Cav etc 

[The Sheriff]

Had it less than 24hrs, done about 50 miles, still getting used to it but first impressions are good. Gearbox needs a firm hand but, once you realise you're not going to break it, it becomes 'positive' or 'firm'. 
Despite the 1.4, 100bhp engine, you can drop it into 5th at 35 and it will pull you round all day. I would imagine, although I haven't encountered it yet, that the heavy clutch and gearbox along with the awkward position of the handbrake, would be quite tiring in heavy,stop/start traffic.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Had it less than 24hrs, done about 50 miles, still getting used to it but first impressions are good. Gearbox needs a firm hand but, once you realise you're not going to break it, it becomes 'positive' or 'firm'. 
Despite the 1.4, 100bhp engine, you can drop it into 5th at 35 and it will pull you round all day. I would imagine, although I haven't encountered it yet, that the heavy clutch and gearbox along with the awkward position of the handbrake, would be quite tiring in heavy,stop/start traffic.

Doesn't sound like a love affair, Steve.

More a 'matter of fact appraisal' of white goods.

I, like most here, have a love/hate relationship with my Omega.

[The Sheriff]

It's a car, Opti, and these days I'm happy to settle for reliability and practicality rather than power and kudos. However, I'm not ready for the knackers yard just yet and, as I said previously, I haven't given up on a big, thirsty, old barge when my time as family taxi driver and chief dog walker is up.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It's a car, Opti, and these days I'm happy to settle for reliability and practicality rather than power and kudos. However, I'm not ready for the knackers yard just yet and, as I said previously, I haven't given up on a big, thirsty, old barge when my time as family taxi driver and chief dog walker is up.

Tis' true.

I get over excited at times.

A week or two ago I was tempted by a 2006 BMW 550. The guy wanted  just shy of £7,000.

Luckily it sold before I had time to a make a complete tit of myself (again)

[EMD]

It's a car, Opti, and these days I'm happy to settle for reliability and practicality rather than power and kudos. However, I'm not ready for the knackers yard just yet and, as I said previously, I haven't given up on a big, thirsty, old barge when my time as family taxi driver and chief dog walker is up.

Tis' true.

I get over excited at times.

A week or two ago I was tempted by a 2006 BMW 550. The guy wanted  just shy of £7,000.

Luckily it sold before I had time to a make a complete tit of myself (again)

Seen a Merc like what you had parked in asda's , looked really nice . Why did you get rid of it Mr.Opti 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It's a car, Opti, and these days I'm happy to settle for reliability and practicality rather than power and kudos. However, I'm not ready for the knackers yard just yet and, as I said previously, I haven't given up on a big, thirsty, old barge when my time as family taxi driver and chief dog walker is up.

Tis' true.

I get over excited at times.

A week or two ago I was tempted by a 2006 BMW 550. The guy wanted  just shy of £7,000.

Luckily it sold before I had time to a make a complete tit of myself (again)

Seen a Merc like what you had parked in asda's , looked really nice . Why did you get rid of it Mr.Opti 

In a word, Mr EMD....Airbags. One failed and cost about £800  to replace at a Merc indy. It would have cost double that at a main dealer. The other three airbags were the same age and therefore just waiting to kick me in the balls.

Apart from being extremely quick it was pretty ordinary. Not that well screwed together either.

I genuinely prefer my Omega.

[The Sheriff]

Three days now and getting to know my astra. Getting used to having to rag it a bit to get the best out of it and, like my wife, I think it actually enjoys it.
One very small annoyance. I drove it at dusk last night and I could see the red DIC display reflected in my drivers door window. I don't like that colour display, not at all relaxing, or particularly clear.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Three days now and getting to know my astra. Getting used to having to rag it a bit to get the best out of it and, like my wife, I think it actually enjoys it.
One very small annoyance. I drove it at dusk last night and I could see the red DIC display reflected in my drivers door window. I don't like that colour display, not at all relaxing, or particularly clear.

So marks out of ten so far then?..........

[The Sheriff]

Three days now and getting to know my astra. Getting used to having to rag it a bit to get the best out of it and, like my wife, I think it actually enjoys it.
One very small annoyance. I drove it at dusk last night and I could see the red DIC display reflected in my drivers door window. I don't like that colour display, not at all relaxing, or particularly clear.

So marks out of ten so far then?..........

For my needs.....8
For your needs....?

Just because it is what I needed though, it doesn't mean I wouldn't like an effing big V6 now and again.

[Steve B]

Three days now and getting to know my astra. Getting used to having to rag it a bit to get the best out of it and, like my wife, I think it actually enjoys it.
One very small annoyance. I drove it at dusk last night and I could see the red DIC display reflected in my drivers door window. I don't like that colour display, not at all relaxing, or particularly clear.

So marks out of ten so far then?..........

For my needs.....8
For your needs....?

Just because it is what I needed though, it doesn't mean I wouldn't like an effing big V6 now and again.

your gonna get shut arnt you

[The Sheriff]

Three days now and getting to know my astra. Getting used to having to rag it a bit to get the best out of it and, like my wife, I think it actually enjoys it.
One very small annoyance. I drove it at dusk last night and I could see the red DIC display reflected in my drivers door window. I don't like that colour display, not at all relaxing, or particularly clear.

So marks out of ten so far then?..........

For my needs.....8
For your needs....?

Just because it is what I needed though, it doesn't mean I wouldn't like an effing big V6 now and again.

your gonna get shut arnt you

No, I don't think so. Maybe buy a Sunday car.