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[Suffolkpaul]

I have found a 2.5td manual in colchester up for £1k which i think is a bit pricey imho.

its a CD with 147k on the clock but no service history! i doubt very much that it hasnt been serviced but you know what im saying.

What are the things i need to look at if i check the car out apart from the usual? any omega traits? ive seen a few with dodgy diesel pumps on ebay is that a frail part?( certainly pricey!)

i asume due to its size they chew up brakes and bushes?

was gonna offer a cheeky £600 - think it would be worth it?

[TheBoy]

needs to start on the button.

[Battletank omega TD]

If it has been well looked after the engine should last upwards of 200 to 250,000 miles.
My 2.5TD has about the same mileage and runs smoothly and pulls like a train, only a little noisier when cold but always runs smooth.
Make sure the front tyres wear evenly.

Take it for a test drive if the seller will allow it. If you don't like the way it drives or have any doubts, don't buy it. there will always be a better one out there somewhere.
Some years ago I made an impulse decision to buy a car just because it looked fab (oh the impatience of youth) and it turned out to be a right money pit and it cost me dearly.
Stick with Vauxhall, because ford ar s**t. see above comment.