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Thinking about buying an MV6
« on: 08 May 2007, 11:32:31 »

Morning all,

Currently I'm driving an Omega GLS estate and a TVR Chimaera, but I'm thinking of chopping them both in for a happy medium - an MV6 estate! But before I do this, I wanted to ask a few questions...

First off, how much do they normally go for? I've seen a really clean looking '99 MV6 estate not far from me, with fairly low miles but it's up for £3k, and this seems to be over the odds compared to other cars. What's the going rate for them?

Also, I have to say I prefer the look of the pre-facelift cars, but is there any major difference between them that should be encouraging me to buy a newer one? I'm not too bothered if the older V6's are thirsty, I'm used to it with the V8 in the trevor, but just wondering if the newer cars handle better, worse or the same as the old ones.

Also, any major weak points to look out for on an MV6?

Cheers for your help :-)
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Re: Thinking about buying an MV6
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2007, 11:40:55 »

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Morning all,

Currently I'm driving an Omega GLS estate and a TVR Chimaera, but I'm thinking of chopping them both in for a happy medium - an MV6 estate! But before I do this, I wanted to ask a few questions...

First off, how much do they normally go for? I've seen a really clean looking '99 MV6 estate not far from me, with fairly low miles but it's up for £3k, and this seems to be over the odds compared to other cars. What's the going rate for them?

Also, I have to say I prefer the look of the pre-facelift cars, but is there any major difference between them that should be encouraging me to buy a newer one? I'm not too bothered if the older V6's are thirsty, I'm used to it with the V8 in the trevor, but just wondering if the newer cars handle better, worse or the same as the old ones.

Also, any major weak points to look out for on an MV6?

Cheers for your help :-)

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Re: Thinking about buying an MV6
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2007, 11:42:45 »

Although it breaks my heart to do this but I will swap the your TVR for my Elite estate :D
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Re: Thinking about buying an MV6
« Reply #3 on: 08 May 2007, 11:44:57 »

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Morning all,

Currently I'm driving an Omega GLS estate and a TVR Chimaera, but I'm thinking of chopping them both in for a happy medium - an MV6 estate! But before I do this, I wanted to ask a few questions...

First off, how much do they normally go for? I've seen a really clean looking '99 MV6 estate not far from me, with fairly low miles but it's up for £3k, and this seems to be over the odds compared to other cars. What's the going rate for them?

Also, I have to say I prefer the look of the pre-facelift cars, but is there any major difference between them that should be encouraging me to buy a newer one? I'm not too bothered if the older V6's are thirsty, I'm used to it with the V8 in the trevor, but just wondering if the newer cars handle better, worse or the same as the old ones.

Also, any major weak points to look out for on an MV6?

Cheers for your help :-)

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OK, the car I've seen is a 1999 T-reg, 71k miles, silver MV6 manual estate with leather, xenons etc, pre-facelift model, some MOT and tax and allegedly good condition, up for £2995
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« Reply #4 on: 08 May 2007, 11:46:45 »

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Although it breaks my heart to do this but I will swap the your TVR for my Elite estate :D

Tempting as the offer sounds...
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« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2007, 11:48:24 »

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Although it breaks my heart to do this but I will swap the your TVR for my Elite estate :D

Tempting as the offer sounds...
OK i'll throw the wife and step daughter in aswell :y ;D
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« Reply #6 on: 08 May 2007, 11:49:40 »

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Morning all,

Currently I'm driving an Omega GLS estate and a TVR Chimaera, but I'm thinking of chopping them both in for a happy medium - an MV6 estate! But before I do this, I wanted to ask a few questions...

First off, how much do they normally go for? I've seen a really clean looking '99 MV6 estate not far from me, with fairly low miles but it's up for £3k, and this seems to be over the odds compared to other cars. What's the going rate for them?

Also, I have to say I prefer the look of the pre-facelift cars, but is there any major difference between them that should be encouraging me to buy a newer one? I'm not too bothered if the older V6's are thirsty, I'm used to it with the V8 in the trevor, but just wondering if the newer cars handle better, worse or the same as the old ones.

Also, any major weak points to look out for on an MV6?

Cheers for your help :-)

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OK, the car I've seen is a 1999 T-reg, 71k miles, silver MV6 manual estate with leather, xenons etc, pre-facelift model, some MOT and tax and allegedly good condition, up for £2995
You need to be asking for proof of cambelt, tensioner and water pump changes at that milage  :y
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« Reply #7 on: 08 May 2007, 11:50:55 »

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« Reply #8 on: 08 May 2007, 11:51:17 »

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Although it breaks my heart to do this but I will swap the your TVR for my Elite estate :D

Tempting as the offer sounds...
OK i'll throw the wife and step daughter in aswell :y ;D

Without pics I have no idea if that sweetens the deal or not!   :P
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Re: Thinking about buying an MV6
« Reply #9 on: 08 May 2007, 11:59:09 »


OK, the car I've seen is a 1999 T-reg, 71k miles, silver MV6 manual estate with leather, xenons etc, pre-facelift model, some MOT and tax and allegedly good condition, up for £2995

I have driven this car and it is not a very good one, it pulls to one side like mad and is in a bit of a state internally. IMHO i think £1600 would be pushing it and that includes them putting the faults right ;)
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Re: Thinking about buying an MV6
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OK, the car I've seen is a 1999 T-reg, 71k miles, silver MV6 manual estate with leather, xenons etc, pre-facelift model, some MOT and tax and allegedly good condition, up for £2995

I have driven this car and it is not a very good one, it pulls to one side like mad and is in a bit of a state internally. IMHO i think £1600 would be pushing it and that includes them putting the faults right ;)

That'd be the one on Autotrader at IRT cars then?
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Vauxhall Omega Estate (94-03)
3.0 MV6 5d (LT) 1999/T
Average mileage 70,000 miles
Original Price £27,675
Independent Dealer £2,475
Private Good  £2,175
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Re: Thinking about buying an MV6
« Reply #12 on: 08 May 2007, 12:19:21 »

While I prefer the look of the pre-facelift cars, the facelift is a better car all round.

It has better handling, less wind noise, displays that don't generally fail, better corrosion protection and other minor improvements.

£3k for a T reg is comical unless it is a minter.  

The problem with going for a facelift is finding one with a manual box (auto MV6 is a bit pointless in my opinion  :-/).

If you go for a pre-facelift, get the last ones (V plate generally) with a manual box and the excellent
leather recaros.

If you want more info on them just ask, I have been driving one for the last 2yrs.

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« Reply #13 on: 08 May 2007, 12:22:51 »

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If you want more info on them just ask, I have been driving one for the last 2yrs.


On the very rare occasion that your allowed.... ;D
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« Reply #14 on: 08 May 2007, 13:23:16 »

Historically... very true!  :-[ swmbo was loathe to relinquish it until she got the coupe!  ;)
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