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Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« on: 23 July 2008, 04:39:28 »
In case you're wondering, the subject is a quote from the dolphins in Hitch Hikers' Guide to the Galaxy when they eventually left our planet, having trained us to feed them by rewarding us with tricks!

Anyway, what I really mean is that I've just got rid of my Omega after an eventful year of ownership, so will be leaving now.

It was a comfortable experience in the driver's seat, but uncomfortable as an owner!  It suffered almost all of the typical problems, and I had to have a new head gasket done (bloke who refurbed the head for me said it was probably the worst he'd seen).  Exhaust manifold leaking, driver's door crack of doom, blocked heater matrix, expansion tank just about to crack around the neck, needles to say the aircon didn't get cold.

Due to just having twins, I've had to get a newer, lower mileage, more economical and more reliable (hopefully) estate car with ISOFIX fittings.  But I'm missing the comfortable ride already.

So MANY THANKS to those of you who helped me out - this is truly the best owner's forum on the net.  I may still wander in and out from time to time, if that's OK with you all, as I enjoy the banter.

But cheerio for now.....

Alan

PS If anyone offers you a grey/green Omega in the Slough area, don't touch  it with a bargepole

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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #1 on: 23 July 2008, 07:48:15 »
Yes Take care alan

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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #2 on: 23 July 2008, 07:48:21 »
All the best with your new car, does sound like youve had a bit of a lemon, Hope you are luckier next time  :y

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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #3 on: 23 July 2008, 08:00:40 »
All the best Alan and look after those twins of your's, hope to see you back in the future.

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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #4 on: 23 July 2008, 14:48:46 »
You can still pop in for a chat or childcare advice ;D ;D ;D
We do have some members with other cars, blimey, we even have a member with an Astra, and I thought we drew the line with BMW. :y
Good luck, with twins you will need it. :y
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #5 on: 23 July 2008, 15:00:22 »
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You can still pop in for a chat or childcare advice ;D ;D ;D
We do have some members with other cars, blimey, we even have a member with an Astra, and I thought we drew the line with BMW. :y
Good luck, with twins you will need it. :y

Watch it, you >:(
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #6 on: 23 July 2008, 15:03:51 »
Good luck with the new car :y
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #7 on: 23 July 2008, 22:51:04 »
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You can still pop in for a chat or childcare advice ;D ;D ;D
We do have some members with other cars, blimey, we even have a member with an Astra, and I thought we drew the line with BMW. :y
Good luck, with twins you will need it. :y

Watch it, you >:(

I never mentioned any names......... ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #8 on: 23 July 2008, 22:55:54 »
Take care mate and good luck.
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #9 on: 23 July 2008, 22:57:54 »
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Take care mate and good luck.


Someone else who has had an Astra.  ::) ::) ::)
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #10 on: 23 July 2008, 23:04:27 »
Hi Alan. Shame you got a dodgy one. Had mine nearly 2 years, no probs until now when power steering packed up. Local member kind enough to help me out shortly. Any model of car can throw up a bad'n.
   Best wishes with your twins, (boys/girls?) No need to be a stranger. :y Guy.
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #11 on: 23 July 2008, 23:09:26 »
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In case you're wondering, the subject is a quote from the dolphins in Hitch Hikers' Guide to the Galaxy when they eventually left our planet, having trained us to feed them by rewarding us with tricks!

A colleague of mine resigned by email with that title. ;D I was one of the few who saw the funny side, but then it was a German company. ;)

You don't have to leave us just because you're between Omegas (Oh, yes, I bet you are...).

Kevin
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #12 on: 23 July 2008, 23:13:30 »
I reckon you were just unlucky with that one. Next time get a V6. Seems to me they are much stronger
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #13 on: 23 July 2008, 23:49:02 »
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In case you're wondering, the subject is a quote from the dolphins in Hitch Hikers' Guide to the Galaxy when they eventually left our planet, having trained us to feed them by rewarding us with tricks!

Anyway, what I really mean is that I've just got rid of my Omega after an eventful year of ownership, so will be leaving now.

It was a comfortable experience in the driver's seat, but uncomfortable as an owner!  It suffered almost all of the typical problems, and I had to have a new head gasket done (bloke who refurbed the head for me said it was probably the worst he'd seen).  Exhaust manifold leaking, driver's door crack of doom, blocked heater matrix, expansion tank just about to crack around the neck, needles to say the aircon didn't get cold.

Due to just having twins, I've had to get a newer, lower mileage, more economical and more reliable (hopefully) estate car with ISOFIX fittings.  But I'm missing the comfortable ride already.

So MANY THANKS to those of you who helped me out - this is truly the best owner's forum on the net.  I may still wander in and out from time to time, if that's OK with you all, as I enjoy the banter.

But cheerio for now.....

Alan

PS If anyone offers you a grey/green Omega in the Slough area, don't touch  it with a bargepole

Would that be a luxobargepole ::) good luck for the future :y
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Re: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish ;-)
« Reply #14 on: 24 July 2008, 09:47:25 »
All the best with your new car.  :y
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