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Lizzie_Zoom

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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« on: 15 January 2011, 19:53:22 »
But we have got to the time when the cost of repair so often outweighs the cars worth, apart from parts or scrap :'( :'(

It has been about 7 years since the last were built, so I'm afraid we will see a lot more heading for the scrapyard.  The only chance they have is if a multi-million pound Omega collecter was to buy everyone of them up as they become available, but alas that is just not going to happen!! ::) ::) :'(
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #1 on: 15 January 2011, 20:08:11 »
The scrappy was full of them today...
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #2 on: 15 January 2011, 20:23:49 »
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on ebay there are far to many omega's being broken up that look repairable does anyone agree


While it may seam sad that there are, on the up side it does help such people as us here on OOF to keep their cars on the road, as some of us here will keep fighting tooth and nail to keep their personal Omega alive and going till it's impossible.
I myself am having to get rid of one of my Omega's, but will try to cling onto the Mega Mig as I love the thing.  One of the many rare, as in a real car should be, RWD cars on the road today  ::)  ;)  :y
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #3 on: 15 January 2011, 21:14:49 »
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But we have got to the time when the cost of repair so often outweighs the cars worth, apart from parts or scrap :'( :'(

It has been about 7 years since the last were built, so I'm afraid we will see a lot more heading for the scrapyard.  The only chance they have is if a multi-million pound Omega collecter was to buy everyone of them up as they become available, but alas that is just not going to happen!! ::) ::) :'(
Tell me about it but if you like the car then keeping it going.
I bought my tractor for £750 and have spent £1200ish fixing all the faults. ;)
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should there be another fuel blockade
« Reply #4 on: 16 January 2011, 11:24:43 »
fuel is at record prices should there be anothere blockade
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Martin_1962

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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #5 on: 16 January 2011, 12:11:23 »
I really hate it when people scrap the 3.0s and put the engines into mobile toilets.

Yes I have abused people who do this!

The scrapping of a RWD vehicle to provide bits for a WWD vehicle is evil!
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aaronjb

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« Reply #6 on: 16 January 2011, 13:28:13 »
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I really hate it when people scrap the 3.0s and put the engines into mobile toilets.

Yes I have abused people who do this!

The scrapping of a RWD vehicle to provide bits for a WWD vehicle is evil!

Wong Wheel Dwive?  ;D
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Martin_1962

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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #7 on: 16 January 2011, 21:12:41 »
If it keeps a Manta on the road OK, but if it is to chav up a Vectra - crush the Vectra before they can start >:( >:(

Do you realise how difficult to buy a car if you are not rich and are allergic to WWD cars and little engines.
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #8 on: 17 January 2011, 14:04:43 »
its amazing what you can pick up for under a grand there are some real bargains out the if you a mechanic or good at diy then you are laughing ther are 2 omegas on ebay at the momen for breaking but owner might be tempted with the right cash
on needs gearbox the other an engine
the omega is real class
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #9 on: 17 January 2011, 17:22:31 »
i'm personally keep mine running as long as i can.

i paid 1200 squid for mine 2 years ago and ive easily spent over that fixing her various ailments but sod it... ill pay good money to keep her going. :y :y :y :y
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #10 on: 17 January 2011, 18:01:36 »
I paid £3200 for my MV6 over 7yrs ago.  I easily put way more than that in in petrol every year ;D
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #11 on: 17 January 2011, 18:34:59 »
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I paid £3200 for my MV6 over 7yrs ago.  I easily put way more than that in in petrol tyres every year ;D

Fixed that for you ::) ::) ;D ;D
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #12 on: 18 January 2011, 23:42:27 »
Had a trip to my fav scrapyard last weekend, the miggy population had grown significantly. Sad to see several cars with limited damage which had been scrapped, even a nice elite. What makes it worse is the way they are treated when parts are taken from them.
I have two, a 2.6 which I bought in the summer - close to mint and my old 2.5 which spends more time in bits than on the road! SWMBO (not this time) wants me to get rid of the old girl - it's not going to happen! Cost £7800 10 years ago, fell in love as soon as I saw her and still a magic drive, when she is running!  :y
Most of my friends consider me to be a bit sad and derranged, what do i care, I have two beautiful miggys. :D
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #13 on: 18 January 2011, 23:56:15 »
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I paid £3200 for my MV6 over 7yrs ago.  I easily put way more than that in in petrol tyres every year ;D



I paid £3200 for my MV6 over 7yrs ago.  I easily put way more than that in in petrol tyres air fresheners every year ::) ::)
Sorry Jaime! ;) I couldn't resist :y
Fixed that for you ::) ::) ;D ;D
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Re: stop the breaking of good omegas
« Reply #14 on: 19 January 2011, 00:06:58 »
with the price of scrap so high,more are going to disappear more than ever.
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