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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: duggs on 09 December 2012, 16:44:38

Title: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: duggs on 09 December 2012, 16:44:38
Tis a sad goodbye to all those on OOF that have helped me so greatly these past 4 years or so but my Omega has now been sold
as I continue my journey in to the world of BMW.

I've learnt SO much from you guys and I just hope some of it helps regarding the beast that I now have parked outside.

Many thanks once again.

Chris
(Felixstowe)
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 09 December 2012, 16:50:26
Simple reply - you don't have to have a mig to be on. There are many still on who dont. 

Stay, help new owner's (like your buyer) join in the banter and even be controversial and get a good conversation going ::)

Better that going over to FB or twitter.  :-[

You will miss it   :D
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: PhilRich on 09 December 2012, 16:57:25
Sorry Chris but once you've joined you are not allowed to leave EVER! (you did read small print didn't you?)
A tiny implant has been secretly inserted in your Psyche that niggles at you to log on to OOF if you have the temerity to stay away for any length of time, so you see you have no choice in the matter, you must stay! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2012, 17:03:11
Hotel California ;D

Best of luck with the Beemer. Do the indicators work? ;D
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: Andy B on 09 December 2012, 17:15:17
Hotel California ;D

 ....... 

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: duggs on 09 December 2012, 17:15:27
@Jamie....They do at the moment. Amazingly everything works so far...the ability to drink petrol when you drive hard is something she's very good at but well worth it to hear the 231 horses especially in steptronic mode .
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: duggs on 09 December 2012, 17:19:05
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-530-3-0i-Auto-M-Sport-Saloon-BIG-SPEC-CAR-2001-/160931373407?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item257841e15f

TV doesn't work come to think about it...analogue not digital but built in SatNav is fine..so far ?
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: Shackeng on 09 December 2012, 17:25:02
Hotel California ;D

Best of luck with the Beemer. Do the indicators work? ;D

Optional extras on Beemers. ;)
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 09 December 2012, 17:30:36
Sorry Chris but once you've joined you are not allowed to leave EVER! (you did read small print didn't you?)
A tiny implant has been secretly inserted in your Psyche that niggles at you to log on to OOF if you have the temerity to stay away for any length of time, so you see you have no choice in the matter, you must stay! ;) ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Now that explains it  :o
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 December 2012, 17:41:24
If you leave, the admins send DLK round in his tutu...
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: feeutfo on 09 December 2012, 18:13:15
tv wont work when moving, unless its been tweeked, and the reception is an issue.

But you'll be back when the estate agents dont know whats wrong with it ;)
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 December 2012, 18:20:53
All the very best! :y :y
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: YZ250 on 09 December 2012, 18:36:11
All the best.  :y

Good choice of car, very nice.  :y I've driven a few of these with mega miles on and they still drive nice.  :y

Welcome to the world of BMW haters.  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 December 2012, 18:56:20
tv wont work when moving, unless its been tweeked, and the reception is an issue.

But you'll be back when the estate agents dont know whats wrong with it ;)

Handbrake switch? >faint memories<
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: feeutfo on 09 December 2012, 19:42:59
possibly, theres an option via diagnostic computer too though. ;)
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: noel on 09 December 2012, 19:57:54
all the best good luck with the beemer :y
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2012, 20:06:23
tv wont work when moving, unless its been tweeked, and the reception is an issue.

But you'll be back when the estate agents dont know whats wrong with it ;)
On that age, TV will be analogue, thus won't work. Ever ;)
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: Tony H on 09 December 2012, 21:28:15
Hotel California ;D

Best of luck with the Beemer. Do the indicators work? ;D

They do if the driver can be bothered to use them  ???
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: symes on 09 December 2012, 21:40:31
Why leave :o I got 2 rovers,1 mig,1 ford conul 375 and use rovers more :D AND am not alone when I say you dont need a mig-just because you got BMW :D :D
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: osealy on 09 December 2012, 22:26:16
Hey, I went there too. After 35k mls in an E39 wagon I can say it's a lot faster. but only 2mpg better. Different bits fall off. Parts are more readily available in Ireland, miss the sunroof.
Pity Opel/Vaux didn't do the common rail 2.5 with a strong autobox.
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: duggs on 09 December 2012, 22:53:06
Thanks for your good wishes.  Have to say though, after a weeks worth of ownership, I'm staggered how good the BM is...to be honest, in just about every detail against the Omega...and I've loved both those that I've had.

Pulling only 2500rpm at between 80 and 90 is a HUGE bonus in the quietness and fuel consumption department. The overall high build quality has come as quite a surprise. 
Title: Re: Sadly Goodbye !
Post by: smithpa7 on 10 December 2012, 06:02:07
Thanks for your good wishes.  Have to say though, after a weeks worth of ownership, I'm staggered how good the BM is...to be honest, in just about every detail against the Omega...and I've loved both those that I've had.

Pulling only 2500rpm at between 80 and 90 is a HUGE bonus in the quietness and fuel consumption department. The overall high build quality has come as quite a surprise.
Duggs, I have to agree with all of your comments. I have the 525i touring and it is a fantastic car.
I still intend to keep the Omega as long as possible. I suspect it has another year or two left in it :y :)