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[Andy B]

...but she plants the throttle on the MPV and its fine as its slug fast...3.0 omega planted throttle....

brick under the throttle!     

[Broomies Mate]

...but she plants the throttle on the MPV and its fine as its slug fast...3.0 omega planted throttle....

brick under the throttle!     

Bad idea.  You'll get brick-dust all over the mat.

Just ban her from driving it, unless she is picking you up from the pub, in which case, she can do what she wants.

[Unicornrider]

Given what's already been said, I would imagine the deciding factor on engine size would be Insurance Premium tbh? :-/

Oddly enough its pretty much the same as MPV...wifes 41 and ive driven 15 years claim free so insurance isnt too bad.

[Unicornrider]

She did mention a Vectra...obviously be old (P/R/S) sort of age.

Just wondering if that might be better. :-/

[Del Boy]

She did mention a Vectra...obviously be old (P/R/S) sort of age.

Just wondering if that might be better. :-/

No. You'll get a miggy for that 

[Broomies Mate]

She did mention a Vectra...obviously be old (P/R/S) sort of age.

Just wondering if that might be better. :-/

If you are going that old, Vectra's are Pigs.  Only when you get to the Facelift were they a 'decent' car.

It's a totally different machine to the Omega.  Some peoples needs warrant one more than the other.

If you are unsure, why not consider an Astra, Corsa, or even an Agila? 

[Vamps]

No folks...im on a tight budget due too being skint.

Running costs not a big deal as doing very little mileage...and even a 2.5 wouldnt be any worse than the MPV at 20mpg.

i"ll be looking at region of £500.... :-/

Oh dear, Migs might be cheap but you get what you pay for, I would not accept that for our 98 2.0l auto estate, fully sorted and mint for age....

[Webby the Bear]

hello guys,

i agree with most of the stuff said.

definitely do not get a vectra!!!!!!!!

my advice (as was the advice given to me) was get the best spec model with as low a mileage as pos.

mine's a 2000 plate (w) was on for £1400 but i got him down to £1100 a year ago.

u shud pick them up cheap (not sure what youd get for £500) but the only reason they're so cheap is cos theyre so big and deemed to be expensiv to run.

youll be purchasing a cracking car if you get an omega ; )

[tidla]

the initial purchase price shouldnt be the only deciding factor.
you can spend a fair amount getting the car up to scratch especially if its coming up to one of the bigger services.

[Broomies Mate]

the initial purchase price shouldnt be the only deciding factor.
you can spend a fair amount getting the car up to scratch especially if its coming up to one of the bigger services.

Agreed.  I paid similar money that the OP has to spend on my 99 (T) 3.0 Elite.

2 Auxiliary Belts (1 Genuine, 1 QH) £50
1 DISPack £100
6 NGK Plugs £30
1 Steering Idler £45
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Fitted £120


I need
1 Bottom Pulley £??
Paint for drivers door and odd touch-ups £30
WIM Geo SetUp £65

So, all in all, say the Pulley is going to be £70, the cost of getting the car to a 'great' standard for age will be £510.

Original purchase price £550

Total £1,060

[Unicornrider]

Thanks guys...i know its going too be tough but the budget is the budget and theres not a lot i can do about it.

Just have too get stuck in and get my hands dirty i guess.