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[jjleonard]

Thanks Chris.

I've already done the autotrader search and you're spot on - for the money there is nothing to touch the Omega. I did a quick poll around the office (full of consultants in their 50's) and they all rate the Omega - one of them had three elites and loved them all!

I've had a good look through the maintenance sections, and i'll hunt down the buyers guide so I can be sure of what i'm buying. I'm not a total mechanical moron but I always want to be sure of what I'm doing BEFORE I start!

Spending the last 3 hours reading through the forum posts has led me to believe I'm making the right choice - the sheer helpfulness of the members and the posts is really comforting.

See you all at a meet when I've got one!

[CaptainZok]

Pity you're not near Newent mate. I'm sure if you had a wander around at the meet this weekend you would have got a lot more info and advice on models, common failures etc than any amount of internet browsing and you'd find out that we don't bite...well mostly .
Hope you find a nice motor and for that kind of cash you certainly should do, my V reg 2.5 only cost me £1600 last year before the road tax depreciation business started.

[Hog]

From someone whos owned 3 omegas, take a look at the endless faults and problems on here, and buy an
AUDI !

Go to the TTOC Forum (audi TT) you would think the car struggles to get off the drive each day, plus OE parts cost the earth

[Hog]

If you can wait 6 months mine will be for sale  

[jjleonard]

Pity you're not near Newent mate. I'm sure if you had a wander around at the meet this weekend you would have got a lot more info and advice on models, common failures etc than any amount of internet browsing and you'd find out that we don't bite...well mostly .
Hope you find a nice motor and for that kind of cash you certainly should do, my V reg 2.5 only cost me £1600 last year before the road tax depreciation business started.

Yeah, damn shame I can't make it to Newent, but the GF insists I spend time building a step on the patio and being a responsive boyfriend, rather than talking cars with a bunch of blokes across the other side of the country...  

I'm actually looking forward to buying one now - just have to save some cash and I'll be sorted! Bloody shame that I can't afford Dannys' one right now.  

[jjleonard]

If you can wait 6 months mine will be for sale  

Sorry mate, can't wait that long!  

[Banjax]

I recently bought an 01 Elite 3.0 83k on the clock - immaculate condition - with 3months warranty on mechanicals - absolutely love it

cost £1650 - i've spent £100 on a service and £50 sorting the aircon - so far so good - its my 2nd Omega - just a pity they dont make em anymore - its getting hard to find them now but £2500 will get you a good elite  

[cem_devecioglu]

"The car is as good as its owner (or last owner) " rule applies here I think..

After spending some serious cash (enough to buy 2 mint miggies in UK) , mine come into balance finally..

However fuel costs are also serious, so  buy  a miggy which is

very well looked and LPG installation done with a good multipoint system ..

and please check

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152602457

[jjleonard]

Thanks cem, I was looking for the buyers guide. As with any second hand (and cheap) car, a careful inspection and being aware of what to look for are paramount. Thanks for the tips!

[cem_devecioglu]

Some extra warning may be

close the doors turn on the climate for cold and check it works, then turn it for heating if you smell sweet coolant it means the heater matrix leak..

and have a test drive for at least 20-30 miles..

[Entwood]

Most important check of all when buying a new miggy IMHO ...

Ignition on without starting engine ... do EML and Emissions warning lights illuminate for a few seconds then go out once engine started.

If they DON'T come on initially then someone has probably removed the bulbs to hide a fault, after all few folks would buy a car with the warning lights on ....... at that point walk away as the seller is patently dishonest ..

EML is a car with a spanner through its roof, Emissions is a picture of an engine

Just my 2.35 p's worth (inc VAT)  

[jjleonard]

thanks Entwood - i've already had a look at the EML warning light video so I know where that is - I'll make sure I know where the emissions light is too!

I wish I could get one quicker now - never mind, patience, patience.  

[cem_devecioglu]

dont hurry..you will find a good one

[Jay w]

i know it has been said a few times, Danny's would be a good buy.

It needs a bit of time spent on it to get the gas to run properly, but at the price he is asking for it you would still have money left in your budget, alternative there are a few members on here who have a bit of knowledge of LPG powered Omegas.

If that's not your cup of tea then look for one with low mileage, and make sure that the cambelt and tensioners have been replaced at 40K or 4 years, if someone tries to tell you differently then i would walk away.....

there are plenty of bargains to be had out there, it is very much a buyers market.

and welcome to OOF    

[jjleonard]

Cheers Jay - I've just been looking in the gallery at turbomegas modded cdx with snowflake alloys, modified headlights, grill and kit - what a beauty.  

Once i've got one i'll be sure to bring it to a meet and say thanks to you all!