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VXL V6

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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #15 on: 03 November 2010, 21:56:14 »
I fully intended to LPG my V6 but I can't really justify the cost at the moment when I can just jump in the DTi....

I also can't bear to sell the V6 after all the work i've put into it and the money it's now worth....

Still.... The V6 get's used most weekends to put the smile back on my face after a shit week at work!  ;D
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #16 on: 03 November 2010, 22:16:54 »
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Add in the Omega is cheap as chips to run in terms of parts and DIY service, it makes a modern oil burner a tough call

Exactly. Not much more to pay than fuel and consumables with an Omega. No problem too big to resolve. That's worth a little, IMHO.

As is not driving a soulless tractor, no matter how quick it is.

Just filled up at 65.9  >:(  I bet LPG outfits are feeling the pinch. Still a very worthwhile saving if you have it fitted, but can't be many punters queueing up for £2k conversions these days. :-/

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Guy I work with has a 2005 Audi A4, his central door locking motor failed, had to destory the door card getting access. I nearly fell of my chair when he said it had to pay £300 for a single door card!

He's in IT same as me, and trawled eBay & Breakers but could not find one same style as his, so he had to get it brand new.

I bought 4 door cards for £20  ;D


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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #17 on: 03 November 2010, 22:29:58 »
Lpg is still the way to go :y, just wish I didn't have to travel so far to fill up :'(. Still can't get my van to run on lpg. :(
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #18 on: 03 November 2010, 22:47:13 »
Noticed in mine lately that driving it round town under 2000 revs makes a noticable difference compared to say 3000 revs.Really got to lay off that gas pedal. ::)
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #19 on: 03 November 2010, 23:26:42 »
A local Batley garage has put LPG up by 1p to 56.9p/L, Prices on the A580 are all around 61.9p/L. funny how they all went up to the same price at the same time  :P

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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #20 on: 04 November 2010, 19:09:20 »
Went to fill up this morning, my usual place has gone up 5p since Monday, now 65.9p

Out of disgust, I didn't fill up, and left them with 10,000 miles worth of rear rubber.

So got into the office, on that stupid petrol price site, they claimed Towcester was 63.9p, so went that way home. Again, 65.9p. Again, 10000 miles of rear rubber left in forecourt.

Reckon I'll be running on petrol this weekend ::). But at least I have principles ;D
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #21 on: 04 November 2010, 19:47:47 »
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Went to fill up this morning, my usual place has gone up 5p since Monday, now 65.9p

Out of disgust, I didn't fill up, and left them with 10,000 miles worth of rear rubber.

So got into the office, on that stupid petrol price site, they claimed Towcester was 63.9p, so went that way home. Again, 65.9p. Again, 10000 miles of rear rubber left in forecourt.

Reckon I'll be running on petrol this weekend ::). But at least I have principles ;D

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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #22 on: 04 November 2010, 20:59:23 »
Filled up yesterday at Morrissons in Ipswich on the way out to Warrington (as it's virtually on the way and not a 25 mile, hour and a half out of my life trip ::)) for 60.9ppl... A saving of 10ppl over the local garage :o :o

Had to fill up on the way back at Utoxeter at 66.9ppp... Not too bad and I was out.

Still not sure that I can be bothered with getting another petrol car and converting it :-/ :-/

The BMW oil burner is just so drivable and frugal too :-/ :-/

Or do I go for another 4x4 again :-/ :-/

Anyway... Not likely to be a decision I need to make too soon :y :y
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #23 on: 04 November 2010, 23:25:08 »
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Filled up yesterday at Morrissons in Ipswich on the way out to Warrington (as it's virtually on the way and not a 25 mile, hour and a half out of my life trip ::)) for 60.9ppl... A saving of 10ppl over the local garage :o :o

Had to fill up on the way back at Utoxeter at 66.9ppp... Not too bad and I was out.

Still not sure that I can be bothered with getting another petrol car and converting it :-/ :-/

The BMW oil burner is just so drivable and frugal too :-/ :-/

Or do I go for another 4x4 again :-/ :-/

Anyway... Not likely to be a decision I need to make too soon :y :y
Driveable, frugal, clinical & downright boring, not to mention expensive to buy & maintain. Given the purchase price how can you save? :-?
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #24 on: 04 November 2010, 23:55:45 »
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Filled up yesterday at Morrissons in Ipswich on the way out to Warrington (as it's virtually on the way and not a 25 mile, hour and a half out of my life trip ::)) for 60.9ppl... A saving of 10ppl over the local garage :o :o

Had to fill up on the way back at Utoxeter at 66.9ppp... Not too bad and I was out.

Still not sure that I can be bothered with getting another petrol car and converting it :-/ :-/

The BMW oil burner is just so drivable and frugal too :-/ :-/

Or do I go for another 4x4 again :-/ :-/

Anyway... Not likely to be a decision I need to make too soon :y :y
Driveable, frugal, clinical & downright boring, not to mention expensive to buy & maintain. Given the purchase price how can you save? :-?

You forgot to mention that nobody will let you out of a junction again either. ;)

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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #25 on: 05 November 2010, 08:59:17 »
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Filled up yesterday at Morrissons in Ipswich on the way out to Warrington (as it's virtually on the way and not a 25 mile, hour and a half out of my life trip ::)) for 60.9ppl... A saving of 10ppl over the local garage :o :o

Had to fill up on the way back at Utoxeter at 66.9ppp... Not too bad and I was out.

Still not sure that I can be bothered with getting another petrol car and converting it :-/ :-/

The BMW oil burner is just so drivable and frugal too :-/ :-/

Or do I go for another 4x4 again :-/ :-/

Anyway... Not likely to be a decision I need to make too soon :y :y
Driveable, frugal, clinical & downright boring, not to mention expensive to buy & maintain. Given the purchase price how can you save? :-?

Have you driven one Guy? They're not boring... Clinical, perhaps... But the F/L interior could be described as clinical too ::)

As for maintenance... Not really dramatically more for general maintenance but, admittedly, when something else goes wrong will be more to put right. But then they don't eat wishbones and crank sensors like the Omega does.

Let's take off the rose tinted specs for a minute and bear in mind that I'm talking about changing no sooner than a couple of years time (hopefully)... So if I could find a Facelift Elite with the spec I want (I have been looking for nearly 2 years now and not found one!) it will be 9/10 years old... My intention is to get something newer.

Anyway... Not surprised at the reaction this thread has received but just being realistic ::)
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #26 on: 05 November 2010, 20:39:37 »
I'll still love you regardless of what you drive Paul!!!! :D
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #27 on: 05 November 2010, 22:45:48 »
Being brand loyal... I jump into my DTi Elite 5 to 6 days a week because of the economy.... the V6 Elite is an expensive toy that I simply can't afford to run as a daily drive.

Don't knock a diesel lump bolted into a decent RWD V car chassis because of a bit of smoke and the morning death rattle.

Likewise, a BMW RWD chassis with a modern diesel engine can't be wrong in my book.....
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Re: Think my Omega ownership days may be numbered
« Reply #28 on: 05 November 2010, 23:15:28 »
Get a 6 cylinder BMW diesel engine from 2005 or later, and you'll hardly hear it  :y
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« Reply #29 on: 06 November 2010, 00:57:36 »
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Get a 6 cylinder BMW diesel engine from 2005 or later, and you'll hardly hear it  :y

Exactly... Even the 2003 530 was quiet as a mouse :y :y
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