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[Emma_W]

Hi Guys!

New to the forum, sorry if this is in the wrong place.

I'm thinking of buying an Omega. I'd like a non facelift one if possible. Looking around the site it seems they can be quite expensive to own. 

There are a few on eBay right now. There is a black one and a silver one which both look ok but the silver one has a gearbox problem. I'm not sure what the seller means when he says the selector switch is broken.

Any advice or tips on buying one would be greatly appreciated!
 

[SJKOO01]

Hello Emma.

Welcome to the forum 

Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs.  Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion.  One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.

Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.

Regards 

[cem_devecioglu]

hi,
follow this section closely
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?board=CarsSale

and I recommend you buy from here,  owners generally mention all details according to rules..

[Emma_W]

Hello Emma.

Welcome to the forum 

Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs.  Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion.  One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.

Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.

Regards 

lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!

I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.

Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread

 :-/

[cem_devecioglu]

Hello Emma.

Welcome to the forum 

Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs.  Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion.  One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.

Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.

Regards 

lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!

I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.

Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread

 :-/

Emma , personally I would go for  a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing..

[Sir Tigger KC]

Hi Emma,

Don't do it!!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaaahhh!!    A quick peruse of the forum and you'll soon realise that we're all slightly off our trolleys...... If you've any sense you'll be off like a scalded cat and you'll go out and buy a Skoda Superb!! 

Still here ? Good! I've owned my Omega for about 5 years and I can honestly say it's the best car I've ever had!!    and you've arrived when it comes to all things Omega.......

See if you can find one with a LPG conversion.  Mines a 2.5 ltr V6 and I run it on Fiesta money Happy Days!!    8-)

Good luck in your quest!! and don't be afraid to ask questions  You might get the odd daft answer tho 

PS The colour of cars is very important, and I'm glad you have this as a priority! 

[the alarming man]

Hello Emma.

Welcome to the forum 

Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs.  Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion.  One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.

Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.

Regards 

lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!

I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37).. I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.

Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread

 :-/

i would check first....i am 38 and i pay circa £  700 and i only have a 2.2 (clean license) 

[amba]

Thats a bit steep.

I pay £475 fully comp including business use/unlimited annual mileage/hire car/and most of the other "bells,n, whistles.

Closer to pension age than you !!! but thats with Direct Line so sure you could get better than that.

[Webby the Bear]

hi ya,

just a quick check of autotrader shows they're dirt cheap but thats cos they're expensive to run and old.

i don't know why you particularly want the older shape but i would say get the youngest car with as low mileage as possible.

make sure there is proof that the cambelt's been done and that it's not due otherwise you'll be shelling out £430 to vaux straight off for a cambelt. (of course you can get it done a lot better and cheaper from the ''wizards of OOF'')

check for rust. mine's only got a little bit on one wheel arch luckily.

Other than that enjoy spending all your money on the car the car as it's nice to drive and comfy 

[Andy B]

.....
i don't know why you particularly want the older shape but  .....

That's easy to answer. They look nicer on the outside & the interior is nicer & more durable. 

[omegod]

.....
i don't know why you particularly want the older shape but  .....

That's easy to answer. They look nicer on the outside & the interior is nicer & more durable. 

+1

[Vamps]

Hello Emma.

Welcome to the forum 

Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs.  Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion.  One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.

Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.

Regards 

lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!

I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.

Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread

 :-/

Emma , personally I would go for  a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing..

Hello Emma, welcome... Ignore him, the Omega is a big comfy car and as such needs an Auto, lots for sale, good luck.............

[Brikhead]

Looking around the site it seems they can be quite expensive to own. 

I guess your on about the cost of maintaining/fixing an Omega rather than the cost of petrol, if so you shouldn't be put off by all the tales of woe in 'General Help' as people rarely post if their Omega is running fine.
They are generally a good car and if looked after can attain very high mileages, only real problems are to do with corrosion to the rear arches and doors...

[cem_devecioglu]

Hello Emma.

Welcome to the forum 

Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs.  Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion.  One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.

Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.

Regards 

lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!

I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.

Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread

 :-/

Emma , personally I would go for  a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing..

Hello Emma, welcome... Ignore him, the Omega is a big comfy car and as such needs an Auto, lots for sale, good luck.............

 

[Vamps]

Hello Emma.

Welcome to the forum 

Maybe a good starting point to say what sort of Omega you'd like as then those that have the type your interested in can advise on strong / weak points, what they're like to own, run, insure, etc.
Are you after a saloon or estate, do you want a small engine for insurance / running costs.  Petrol / diesel / Gas conversion.  One which is a no frills (low spec) or fully loaded, etc.

Plenty of us on here that I'm sure will be willing to help out.

Regards 

lol sorry, yes I should have been a bit more descriptive!

I want a non facelift one rather than the newer shape, I want an automatic 2.5 litre saloon and ideally it would be silver or white! I travel quite a few miles to work daily and as you can pick them up cheaply one might be a good buy. Insuring it isn't a real problem (I'm 37). I'm just wondering the sort of things to check for.

Thanks for that link, sorry I didn't see it before starting this thread

 :-/

Emma , personally I would go for  a manual as it will consume less, be faster and less complicated for servicing..

Hello Emma, welcome... Ignore him, the Omega is a big comfy car and as such needs an Auto, lots for sale, good luck.............