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Title: Just come across this
Post by: acope on 13 December 2012, 09:20:10
Seems abit expensive considering it needs a gearbox...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221164321505?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221164321505?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648)..but wot do I know... :)
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: omega3000 on 13 December 2012, 10:11:02
Do all police cars have red plenums  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: tigers_gonads on 13 December 2012, 12:24:03
This is the Special Version made by Opel for the Police to test the 3.0 V6 before being released to the public. (they only got the 2.6)   

Yes, ok mate  ::) :-X ;D

Iirc, this was on ebay a few months back.
Think the seller was from N Ireland  :-\
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: mantahatch on 13 December 2012, 12:40:35
This is the Special Version made by Opel for the Police to test the 3.0 V6 before being released to the public. (they only got the 2.6)   

Yes, ok mate  ::) :-X ;D

Iirc, this was on ebay a few months back.
Think the seller was from N Ireland  :-\


Yes you have to marvel at the sellers knowledge don't you. Still looking at his feedback I am not surprised, sells way to much igay stuff   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: Entwood on 13 December 2012, 12:46:14
I wonder just how he got hold of the "BRC Software"  and how he intends to use it .....  :-X :-X

(Said as an owner of a BRC Sequent LPG'd car)   ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: adey2 on 13 December 2012, 12:50:10
most likely some pirate copy off the bay
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: Entwood on 13 December 2012, 12:52:19
most likely some pirate copy off the bay

Nope ... more basic than that ....  :(
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2012, 14:34:54
Seems to be missing alot of coolant too :-\
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: Muttly on 13 December 2012, 14:59:44
Seems to be missing alot of coolant too :-\

Didn't you know the Police ran them that way to save on weight so they were faster INNIT..   ::)
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: joshwyatt on 13 December 2012, 15:33:56
It's also at some point had a new front bumper, and is missing the headlight washers.
Having said that though, it is cleaner than most older ex Met vehicles about.
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: kevinp58 on 13 December 2012, 17:36:48
LOL why does it need a auto gearbox if as stated "engine and running gear in full working order"  ::) ??? :-\
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 December 2012, 17:55:52
It's also at some point had a new front bumper, and is missing the headlight washers.


I was about to ask how you knew - then I noticed it's about 5 shades lighter (using the Pearl Drops scale) than the rest of the car...
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: acope on 13 December 2012, 18:17:52
You guys notice everything... :y

just out of interest..how much would a gearbox be.? ;D
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: kevinp58 on 13 December 2012, 19:02:27
You guys notice everything... :y

just out of interest..how much would a gearbox be.? ;D
on ebay at the moment seems very cheap and is for the 2.6 and not sure if it would fit 3.0 liter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-omega-ar25-auto-gearbox-/121021654582?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2d73e636
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: 2woody on 13 December 2012, 19:03:24
You guys notice everything... :y

just out of interest..how much would a gearbox be.? ;D

a manual, or a replacement fun-free one ?
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 December 2012, 19:05:49
You guys notice everything... :y

just out of interest..how much would a gearbox be.? ;D
on ebay at the moment seems very cheap and is for the 2.6 and not sure if it would fit 3.0 liter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-omega-ar25-auto-gearbox-/121021654582?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2d73e636

Thats about the right price but you need an AR35  ;)
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: twiglet on 13 December 2012, 20:15:26
You guys notice everything... :y

just out of interest..how much would a gearbox be.? ;D
on ebay at the moment seems very cheap and is for the 2.6 and not sure if it would fit 3.0 liter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-omega-ar25-auto-gearbox-/121021654582?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2d73e636

Thats about the right price but you need an AR35  ;)

Going rate for a good AR35 is £150 - £200, depending on mileage.  :y
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: omega3000 on 13 December 2012, 20:22:32
You guys notice everything... :y

just out of interest..how much would a gearbox be.? ;D
on ebay at the moment seems very cheap and is for the 2.6 and not sure if it would fit 3.0 liter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-omega-ar25-auto-gearbox-/121021654582?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2d73e636

Thats about the right price but you need an AR35  ;)

Going rate for a good AR35 is £150 - £200, depending on mileage.  :y

Hand me the spanners  :)
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: acope on 13 December 2012, 22:43:42
So thats £500 for the motor
£150 / £200 for the box
£100 ? for fitting
knocking on abit..£800- ish, plus any other bits and pieces that may need doing.
is it worth that ?
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: joshwyatt on 13 December 2012, 22:53:23
I saw one of, if not the last Met Police Omega go through auction 18 months ago or so. Direct from them, body very rough...but seemed mechanically perfect. That sold for £600ish plus comission.
If this one could be bought for £350, I think it'd just about be worth it...but I'd have to replace the front bumper or at the very least fit the headlight washers - they are a must!
Title: Re: Just come across this
Post by: kevinp58 on 13 December 2012, 22:57:58
Got my 3.2 elite from auction back is september for £450 only 50,000 miles and pretty immaculate