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[Andy B]

There'll come a time when the value bottoms out and prices will rise again ...... won't there? :-/

 

[albitz]

Dont be tempted to part with your omegas for pennies. Even though I dont have one nowadays, mine was one of the best cars I ever owned. I just wish they weren't so bloody maintenance hungry or I'd have another tomorrow.

Couldnt agree more,by far the most unreliable car that I have ever owned in the last 30 years,very much doubt that I will ever buy another one.

[Darth Loo-knee]

eh? Omegas? :-?

[albitz]

gearbox
gearbox switch
crank sensor
brake pipes
indicator stalk
glovebox lock
sh1te headlights
HBV
camcover gaskets
discs
plug leads
dis pack
dash bulbs
egr valve
Icv
steering idler
change oil every other tank of petrol(well almost) and clean breather system with monotonous regularity,just to try to get the oil to stay inside the engine.
The sort of strict maintenance regime that was common in the 50,s and 60,s,when it was accepted that you spent almost as much time working on a car as you did driving it.
Funnily enough I owned the Sennie twice as long as I have had the Omega and apart from regular oil/filter changes the only thing that ever went wrong with it was a relay had to be changed.

[doog]

Absolutly nothing, zip, zilch

Didn't want to know it, even though we were considering buying a Insignia elite sport tourer.

The Saab dealer offered £200

It's now in the sale section here and will be on flea bay tonight.

We bought the Saab 95 turbo estate, 1.9 diesel, metalic paint, full leather, xenons etc, pre-registered in Jan 30 miles on the clock (and we did most of that test driving it!) for less than £17K

We will pick it up on the weekend and I will be driving the Galaxy from now on, so the Mig has to go.

I'll still be around here though, best forum ever!  

my local dealer has an omega for sale   i think its a 51 plate 2.2 but i will check next time i pass

Doug

[M0T0RVATE]

There'll come a time when the value bottoms out and prices will rise again ...... won't there? :-/

 

Well, we hope so...!!
Just a question of how long before that happens...??   :-/ :-/


 

[M0T0RVATE]

gearbox
gearbox switch
crank sensor
brake pipes
indicator stalk
glovebox lock
sh1te headlights
HBV
camcover gaskets
discs
plug leads
dis pack
dash bulbs
egr valve
Icv
steering idler
change oil every other tank of petrol(well almost) and clean breather system with monotonous regularity,just to try to get the oil to stay inside the engine.
The sort of strict maintenance regime that was common in the 50,s and 60,s,when it was accepted that you spent almost as much time working on a car as you did driving it.
Funnily enough I owned the Sennie twice as long as I have had the Omega and apart from regular oil/filter changes the only thing that ever went wrong with it was a relay had to be changed.

My previous car was an '89 Senator 3.0L CD. Owned for six years, only needed pads, oil, filters plugs, routine maintenance stuff...
Bought an Omega cos chassis parts are very much the same, so expecting a relatively sturdy and reliable car...Until reading forums like this one, indicating so many faults and maintenance jobs centering around the engine in particular...!!

Ive had my Omega about a month, so in fairness will give it a chance, but so far my problems seem related to bad quality DIY, such as things left loose, and incorrectly finished... :-/


 

[Varche]

gearbox
gearbox switch
crank sensor
brake pipes
indicator stalk
glovebox lock
sh1te headlights
HBV
camcover gaskets
discs
plug leads
dis pack
dash bulbs
egr valve
Icv
steering idler
change oil every other tank of petrol(well almost) and clean breather system with monotonous regularity,just to try to get the oil to stay inside the engine.
The sort of strict maintenance regime that was common in the 50,s and 60,s,when it was accepted that you spent almost as much time working on a car as you did driving it.
Funnily enough I owned the Sennie twice as long as I have had the Omega and apart from regular oil/filter changes the only thing that ever went wrong with it was a relay had to be changed.

What you haven't had steering pump go, ABS ECU,MAF,Headlight washers, CATs and exhaust and rear shockers TWICE as well. Sounds like trouble free motoring to me.

El Varche

[going crazy]

Vow, that is scary. I am already spending more that I paid for the mig and cannot imagine to think it will need more. Love the car but my purse hurts a lot..

This is my last attempt, if it stays well & gets itself sorted then. Fingers crossed.

[kpassmore1974]

That's my dilemma at the moment spent a few hundred quid on my TD estate (a few bit's need doing), or a few thousand on replacing with something that will not be half as good as load lugger or towing.

Mick

Keep your TD i didnt and regret it!

[kpassmore1974]

Absolutly nothing, zip, zilch

Didn't want to know it, even though we were considering buying a Insignia elite sport tourer.

The Saab dealer offered £200

It's now in the sale section here and will be on flea bay tonight.

We bought the Saab 95 turbo estate, 1.9 diesel, metalic paint, full leather, xenons etc, pre-registered in Jan 30 miles on the clock (and we did most of that test driving it!) for less than £17K

We will pick it up on the weekend and I will be driving the Galaxy from now on, so the Mig has to go.

I'll still be around here though, best forum ever!  

They probably didn't want it on their forecourt for even a few minutes as it would remind potential customers how good Vx cars once were and the Omega in particular!!

I couldn't Agree more Well said Miggies forever

[kpassmore1974]

There'll come a time when the value bottoms out and prices will rise again ...... won't there? :-/

 

Well, we hope so...!!
Just a question of how long before that happens...??   :-/ :-/


 

Depends on how fast Loo-Knee and Elite Pete can strip them  [smiley=lolk.gif]

[star_whites]

Im on to my second and although they can cost a lot of money Im still looking around for my third. As long as you dont buy all budget spares and maintain them correctly you aint gonna get such a comfortable smooth ride as a mig for the sort of money you can buy them for. My brand new 407 estate was more uncomfy than the mig and I didnt enjoy the ride as much.

[Black Knight]

I figure what I spend in maintaince i've already saved in purchace price.

My car is a good 30K less than any of the other motors on the works car park but looks 30K more.

I don't mind spending a few quid on her cos she a great car

[Proz]

Absolutly nothing, zip, zilch ....