I completely agree
My Carlton is a manual 2.0 CDi ,been using it as a daily driver for 12 years
had a 2.0 preface lift GLi for 6 years before that as a daily driver,
only the gsi and lotus spec cars are worth big money
(i bet most only ever come out to play on hot days and shows)
I've spent many an afternoon under mine ,grease,underseal,rustproof to keep it solid
I doubt there are many non lotus/gsi models used daily ,
there's probably a few diplomats stashed away for a dry day
as i don't have a leather fetish (seats) and most where auto boxes (prefer manual) and air con would be goosed
the top of the range 4 banger "diplomat"never appealed
I've just got a late 2.6 omega auto which will be my daily soon(bad leg
)
so i guess my rare CDi carlton will will be another not long of this world
(the high bidder will probably be a banger racer ) when i sell
shocking how many omegas are getting scrapped and broken though
there 10 years newer , aint you lot heard of rust proofing