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[tampon]

Hello there, i have been lurking on here for ages, finally I have got a omega ( picking it up on Saturday )

I think I got a steal :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130254089101&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

2lt, cdx with leather 95k, facelifted for under 800 notes. Has no tax but sure that can be sorted v quickly as it has 6 months MOT.

Basically, just wanted any thoughts and particularity anything I should look out for before handing over the folding?. I have had a long conversation with the guy and he says everything is tickidy boo and if I am not happy then I can walk away.

Any particular problems or faults i can look for easily ?

Cheers

[unlucky alf]

well it looks o,k, as long as the car is better than the blokes english ,i dont know much about the petrol versions but im sure someone will come on here & give you a check list,,,best of luck [but not mine of coarse ]

[bappy]

Welcome to the forums!

looks like a fair bargain.

there are a couple of 'common' fault with the miggies but nothing that serious I dont think. check your heater bypass valve for coolant loss as from what I can tell that is number 1 on the failure list. small black plastic thing with 3x 1" hoses and one tiny vacuum pipe.

on the V6's it resides at the very back of the engine behind the plenum underneath the wipers. pig to get to if it needs replacing but cheap enough.if it's leaking it will be all pinky-white and crusty.

give the exhaust a good looking over as if it has not been replaced already it will be getting towards the end of it's life (8 yrs old u know). expect a £300 bill if that all needs replacing.

check the brake disks for wear - that'll put you back £100-£150 to replace all the brakes - it did me :S

you wouldn't automatically think it but check the tyres. if a car costs less than £800 and all 4 tyres need replacing then you're looking at £80 each for decent ones. that could put the total price up over a grand.

also on the tyres check for wear and the extreme inside and outside edges. 3 inches of wear on the outside means bad toe adjustment (cheap) or wishbone replacement (fairly cheap) 2-3 inches of wear on the inside means camber out of alignement. expect to pay £85 for that to be set up - plus a trip to west london to get tony at wheels-inmotion to sort it for you. It has been known for badly adjusted camber to cause blowouts at high speed (not that you'll be going this fast but I heard of one bloke blowing out 2 front tyres simultaneously at 120mph)

other than that just check what you'd always check... before starting the engine turn the ignition on and switch off EVERYTHING that makes noise, fans, stereo etc. then start her up with the bonnet up and your window down so that you can listen clearly for any knocks and rattles. check all electric windows work, electric mirrors, electric seats etc etc. everything electrical that moves needs to be tested as they are going to be most prone to wear and failuer and will likely cost more to replace.

don't discount the car if you find stuff wrong with it, just factor in the cost of fixing (if the problems bug you enough) and add that on to the price and decide if it's still a bargain.


oh and congrats on finding the car that you will come to measure all others against! Looks very very shiny!

[ians]

Does this sound plausible..?

I'm bought this car couple of weeks ago as ideal working horse because is very big and comfortable. My boss change his mind and he will suply a company car for me.

I would quiz him hard to make sure its not -' I bought the car 2 weeks ago and just found out its a pile of ....'

[tampon]

Welcome to the forums!

looks like a fair bargain.

there are a couple of 'common' fault with the miggies but nothing that serious I dont think. check your heater bypass valve for coolant loss as from what I can tell that is number 1 on the failure list. small black plastic thing with 3x 1" hoses and one tiny vacuum pipe.

on the V6's it resides at the very back of the engine behind the plenum underneath the wipers. pig to get to if it needs replacing but cheap enough.if it's leaking it will be all pinky-white and crusty.

give the exhaust a good looking over as if it has not been replaced already it will be getting towards the end of it's life (8 yrs old u know). expect a £300 bill if that all needs replacing.

check the brake disks for wear - that'll put you back £100-£150 to replace all the brakes - it did me :S

you wouldn't automatically think it but check the tyres. if a car costs less than £800 and all 4 tyres need replacing then you're looking at £80 each for decent ones. that could put the total price up over a grand.

also on the tyres check for wear and the extreme inside and outside edges. 3 inches of wear on the outside means bad toe adjustment (cheap) or wishbone replacement (fairly cheap) 2-3 inches of wear on the inside means camber out of alignement. expect to pay £85 for that to be set up - plus a trip to west london to get tony at wheels-inmotion to sort it for you. It has been known for badly adjusted camber to cause blowouts at high speed (not that you'll be going this fast but I heard of one bloke blowing out 2 front tyres simultaneously at 120mph)

other than that just check what you'd always check... before starting the engine turn the ignition on and switch off EVERYTHING that makes noise, fans, stereo etc. then start her up with the bonnet up and your window down so that you can listen clearly for any knocks and rattles. check all electric windows work, electric mirrors, electric seats etc etc. everything electrical that moves needs to be tested as they are going to be most prone to wear and failuer and will likely cost more to replace.

don't discount the car if you find stuff wrong with it, just factor in the cost of fixing (if the problems bug you enough) and add that on to the price and decide if it's still a bargain.


oh and congrats on finding the car that you will come to measure all others against! Looks very very shiny!

The exhaust has been replaced in the last year, I will have a look for the pink crusty thing.

I am lucky as i have a few mates at my rugby club to do any servicing and such so it seems as long as the electricals are good other stuff is sortable for decent money.

Way I figured with this car is if it explodes after a year it was cheap luxury motoring. If it goes through the next MOT easily then it is a steal ( I only planning on doing 6-9000 miles a year tops )

[tampon]

Does this sound plausible..?

I'm bought this car couple of weeks ago as ideal working horse because is very big and comfortable. My boss change his mind and he will suply a company car for me.

I would quiz him hard to make sure its not -' I bought the car 2 weeks ago and just found out its a pile of ....'

Thats is why i am asking here for any particular things I need to know.

[ians]

Good point earlier about tyres and exhaust.

I would make sure you drive it thoroughly and check the auto box is behaving.

[tampon]

Good point earlier about tyres and exhaust.

I would make sure you drive it thoroughly and check the auto box is behaving.

Cool so pink crap in the coolant part, the exhaust should be good as it has been changed ( will check though ).

Tyres I feel are just one of those things, as long as they are legal I will be happy ( all you can expect for 770 quid really ).

Auto box, good point, what kind of things should I look for ? any little tests I should do ?

Cheers guys, this is the stuff I need to know.

[cem_devecioglu]

Hi,

Before buying the car check those

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

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1164279437

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1162323406

[ians]

I am no autobox expert but check it changes smoothly, no delay in pick up, that the lights by the selector aren't flashing randomly..

[tampon]

I am no autobox expert but check it changes smoothly, no delay in pick up, that the lights by the selector aren't flashing randomly..

Cheers, i take it random flashing lights signify soething bad then ?

also where's best place to get a decent grill for the front of this mother ?

[Alex W]

These are very common on here. I've had them all on mine. I don't know if they all/any apply to a 2 litre.

Drivers door central locking motor sometimes wont unlock door.
Glovebox lock and handle breaks.
Alarm keeps going off due to failure of power sounder battery.
Bad wear on inside edge of front tyres due to bad camber setting (This will trash new tyres in about 6000 miles, turn the steering to full lock and have a good look).

Does anyone know if you need to check for blown cam gaskets in a 2 litre?

[matt-sboro]

These are very common on here. I've had them all on mine. I don't know if they all/any apply to a 2 litre.

Drivers door central locking motor sometimes wont unlock door.
Glovebox lock and handle breaks.
Alarm keeps going off due to failure of power sounder battery.
Bad wear on inside edge of front tyres due to bad camber setting (This will trash new tyres in about 6000 miles, turn the steering to full lock and have a good look).

Does anyone know if you need to check for blown cam gaskets in a 2 litre?

i think the head gasket is quite common on the 2ltrs so this could be why he is selling it - check all the warning signs of this - oil in water / creamy oil filler cap etc

[holtender]

Looks very clean and a bargain, but strange it isn't taxed if he has been using it.

Check every switch inside actually operates and check all locks work. .

Bend down and look along paintwork on the side of the car for any nasty ripples and have a look for any paint overspray on window rubbers

Make sure all dash lights come on when the ignition is switched on .

As already said check oil on dip stick is it clean or milky.

View it in daylight!

[tampon]

Looks very clean and a bargain, but strange it isn't taxed if he has been using it.

Check every switch inside actually operates and check all locks work. .

Bend down and look along paintwork on the side of the car for any nasty ripples and have a look for any paint overspray on window rubbers

Make sure all dash lights come on when the ignition is switched on .

As already said check oil on dip stick is it clean or milky.

View it in daylight!

It is taxed but he wants to charge me more than the value of the tax to keep it on, seems to think he is adding value by not getting me to run to the post office. All he has done is left himself the hassle of getting a refund ( for a month less than I would have paid for it )