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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: symes on 29 June 2013, 20:46:36
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well as said-what's the best v/x you owned-apart from miggy :y
mine was Carlton 3.0 gsi 24v had digi dash :y :y
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Senator c reg auto 3.0 cd in metallic blue
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I suppose it had to be the Chevette HS.at 19 years old,there weren't many cars I would have rather had at the time.
Next,the 24v Senator, my perfect car at the time apart from the inevitable rust,which killed it in the end as it always did with Sennies.
In an honourable 3rd place, my current Omega.Its been a great car nd I have enjoyed slowly upgrading it as and when I find the time.
It isn't finished yet.Still got to finish the Bose install,and change the rear bumper for one I have with parking sensors.
The thing that lets it down is the sluggish 2.5 engine.
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Viscount 3.3 straight six
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6430887541_216010e5ac_z.jpg)
and a VX 4/90
(http://static.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/images/car-adverts/large/2012/08/30/ab17cc9cc5e575e3f2a9e16301543bbd-3.jpg)
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Senator 3.0i 24v Lovely car that was (apart from the rust ;D ) and a Combo van ultra reliable :y
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I see a pattern here--R U S T mmmmm nothing new then :-\
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k reg carlton 2.0 never a problem, with it .then got t reg omega .wish i hadn't should have held on to the carlton :y :y
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With the posh overdrive switch on a K plate. And a auto on a M plate
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/490.jpg)
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For anyone interested, this looks like Calton new :o
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/vauxhall/carlton/used-vauxhall-carlton-2-0i-gl-4dr-auto-mitcham-fpa-201208182981095?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/vauxhall/carlton/used-vauxhall-carlton-2-0i-gl-4dr-auto-mitcham-fpa-201208182981095?logcode=p)
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D72NFC Ex TVP sennie A ,
unbelievably fast, 5 speed manual , started out as a 3.0 12v , had a PMC 3.6 conversion lump added
pissed off no end of RS500 owners ..... ;)
followed by F177EBW, , Sennie B , better on motorways and Big A roads , but a remains a very close second, the D reg Sennie A was more nimble on B roads.... both clocked over 150, and i drove both past 200K miles .
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c reg astra gte 1.8 8v :y
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With the posh overdrive switch on a K plate. And a auto on a M plate
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/490.jpg)
Is that a vx 490 :-\
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Carlton gsi lc replica :y
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After having owned 2 mk2 cave,a veccy b and the Omega Elite,I prefer the one I have now,probably partly due to the torque from the V6 diesel :y
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This one is my second.
The first was an utter piece of crap ex-work Astra van; I paid £250 3 days after it was MOT'd and with 6 months tax. It had done nearly 225k miles as the yard hack, so you can imagine its condition. I used it for nearly a year until I couldn't stand it any more, and sold it to my neighbour for £250. Geoff had it for over a year, and it was the only vehicle he never broke! I had to put an alternator on it, and changed the oil. Can't fault it for practicality, but man it was awful.
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My old Carlton 2.6CDX estate.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Eujene/S5030308.jpg)
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Carlton 2.0 CDX manual in metallic black ...ultra reliable :)
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well as said-what's the best v/x you owned-apart from miggy :y
mine was Carlton 3.0 gsi 24v had digi dash :y :y
Trouble is the 2.2 Omega is the best VX i've ever owned :-\
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With the posh overdrive switch on a K plate. And a auto on a M plate
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/490.jpg)
Is that a vx 490 :-\
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The Mig is only my second Vx, it's predecessor being a C reg 1.6L Mk 1 Astra. I think that I paid £300 for in 1998 and ran about in it for about 6 months before trading it in for a 2ltr Sierra. ::) So no comparison really! ;)
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My current Miggy is the only Vauxhall I've owned.
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Mostly been a Mini or Ford man, Vx rubbish, rot boxes........ :-X. Until I saw the light in 2000 and bought a 2.0L Select Manual Estate - Wanted a big estate to convert to 7 seater, we had that car for 7 years and never cost a penny more than service items, never did get converted to 7 seats though........ ::) ::) ;)
There has been an Omega used by either Myself or swmbo, or both, for 13 years...... :y :y
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3.0 24V Carlton Diamond in metallic blue L510 VAT
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The Mig is only my second Vx, it's predecessor being a C reg 1.6L Mk 1 Astra. I think that I paid £300 for in 1998 and ran about in it for about 6 months before trading it in for a 2ltr Sierra. ::) So no comparison really! ;)
C reg was a mk 2 wasn't it?
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Current far superior omega 3.2 elite, lpg, Irmscher kit/wheels/suspension with b4's, poly bushes front and rear, LSD, iPod player thingy, nokia car kit, 2015 with CID and telematics moved to the boot to allow an a/c glove box.... And I love it.
...thanks to alot of members here that have helped get it how I want it. Bless them and their patience. :y
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The Mig is only my second Vx, it's predecessor being a C reg 1.6L Mk 1 Astra. I think that I paid £300 for in 1998 and ran about in it for about 6 months before trading it in for a 2ltr Sierra. ::) So no comparison really! ;)
C reg was a mk 2 wasn't it?
think your right there ;)
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Has to be my 2.0 8v GLI cavalier my god it was quick and reliable
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Morning all,
Only Vauxhall's I've had were my two Omegas.
The first was just under 3 years old when I bought it-S115 JVV a 2.5 GLS auto estate-had it for around 8ish years or more (started to lose water-couldn't find the culprit!) then a 3.0 Elite estate T639 TFA had it for 2 years (only did around 19mpg around town-it was used by the wife and replaced it with a 1.3 fiesta).
Must say my favourite was the 2.5 GLS-seemed "tighter" than the Elite (I know it was a lot newer but it felt more together). Both never let me down-had a HBV go on both but always near home.
Steve
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Either of the two Senator B's I've had[both 12v] next up Senator A[chrome bumper model]then Senator A[ plastic bumper job]
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The Mig is only my second Vx, it's predecessor being a C reg 1.6L Mk 1 Astra. I think that I paid £300 for in 1998 and ran about in it for about 6 months before trading it in for a 2ltr Sierra. ::) So no comparison really! ;)
C reg was a mk 2 wasn't it?
think your right there ;)
It was this one, in the same sexy two tone brown and beige!!
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/tiggerhayes/astra_zps1bed0924.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/tiggerhayes/media/astra_zps1bed0924.jpg.html)
Yes thinking about it, it was older than C reg and fairly battered. ::)
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The Mig is only my second Vx, it's predecessor being a C reg 1.6L Mk 1 Astra. I think that I paid £300 for in 1998 and ran about in it for about 6 months before trading it in for a 2ltr Sierra. ::) So no comparison really! ;)
C reg was a mk 2 wasn't it?
think your right there ;)
It was this one, in the same sexy two tone brown and beige!!
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/tiggerhayes/astra_zps1bed0924.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/tiggerhayes/media/astra_zps1bed0924.jpg.html)
Yes thinking about it, it was older than C reg and fairly battered. ::)
'Y' reg.....same as my 1300S Mk1 Astra estate........so 1982/83 :y
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Have only had Vectra Cs and Omegas from Vauxhall, mostly Ford before ::)
Vectras were fine, if nothing special with the 1.8 petrol lump, but the one diesel was a pile of monkey poo :-\
Would have to say my '54 Omega, as it takes everything thrown (and driven) at it without blinking. And with a mere 250k under it, it is barely working run in ;D
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The Mig is only my second Vx, it's predecessor being a C reg 1.6L Mk 1 Astra. I think that I paid £300 for in 1998 and ran about in it for about 6 months before trading it in for a 2ltr Sierra. ::) So no comparison really! ;)
C reg was a mk 2 wasn't it?
think your right there ;)
It was this one, in the same sexy two tone brown and beige!!
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/tiggerhayes/astra_zps1bed0924.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/tiggerhayes/media/astra_zps1bed0924.jpg.html)
Yes thinking about it, it was older than C reg and fairly battered. ::)
I had one of those mk1 astras , very nice it was too . Dont know what made me go for a 3.0 granada after that though :-\
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To be perfectly honest I have never had a bad one. They where all bought for a purpose and fitted that purpose. All have been desperately reliable resulting in me not having breakdown cover since March 1999.
I have never felt the need to go elsewhere except for once having a Volvo. That to was utterly reliable.
It could of course be down to how I drive and how I look after our cars :y
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MK3 Cav 2000 GSI, 150bhp from memory, went and handled well, didn't last long though, about 3 months before it gave up the ghost on the M1, was a ex Managers hand me down as a company car.
Must admit I do become attached to the 1.4 Tigra LPG run around when Im filling up at Morrisons.
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::) Monaro has been the best! will let you know soon about the vxr8
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::) Monaro has been the best! will let you know soon about the vxr8
Ooh! Budget? Year? In mind? :)
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tough question!! got to be the plethora of senny 24v i owned plus the carlton Gsi,s even blowing them up on track days it was less than a days work to put the next engine in,
damn good second place was my first miggy estate tdM746 fdf,hated it when i picked it up,thought hang on these are supposed to be brilliant?
however with a few tweaks ::)I ended up owning it for over 6years, bought on ebay for 600,put another 87thou on top of the 79 it had done when i bought it,sold it here in spain to an english guy who owned a jag,he preffered the mig estate gave me 700 for it,as far as i know he still has it and drives it around marbella!! damn good car for towing or getting your foot down,funniest thing was taking it around track on a track day for a laugh, it didnt do to badly!!
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::) Monaro has been the best! will let you know soon about the vxr8
Ooh! Budget? Year? In mind? :)
2008-2009 will be lpg soon as here. 6.0 or 6.2 manual or auto, yes is Budget but will see on the day.
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CLF 410B ..1964 Vauxhall Velox PB 3.3 straight six hydramatic , bought in March 1972 one owner cost me £130.00 great car .
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tough question!! got to be the plethora of senny 24v i owned plus the carlton Gsi,s even blowing them up on track days it was less than a days work to put the next engine in,
damn good second place was my first miggy estate tdM746 fdf,hated it when i picked it up,thought hang on these are supposed to be brilliant?
however with a few tweaks ::)I ended up owning it for over 6years, bought on ebay for 600,put another 87thou on top of the 79 it had done when i bought it,sold it here in spain to an english guy who owned a jag,he preffered the mig estate gave me 700 for it,as far as i know he still has it and drives it around marbella!! damn good car for towing or getting your foot down,funniest thing was taking it around track on a track day for a laugh, it didnt do to badly!!
Surprised the LC powered Omega didn't get a mention. :-\
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tough question!! got to be the plethora of senny 24v i owned plus the carlton Gsi,s even blowing them up on track days it was less than a days work to put the next engine in,
damn good second place was my first miggy estate tdM746 fdf,hated it when i picked it up,thought hang on these are supposed to be brilliant?
however with a few tweaks ::)I ended up owning it for over 6years, bought on ebay for 600,put another 87thou on top of the 79 it had done when i bought it,sold it here in spain to an english guy who owned a jag,he preffered the mig estate gave me 700 for it,as far as i know he still has it and drives it around marbella!! damn good car for towing or getting your foot down,funniest thing was taking it around track on a track day for a laugh, it didnt do to badly!!
Surprised the LC powered Omega didn't get a mention. :-\
Not many could afford them let alone run them would be my guess :-\
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tough question!! got to be the plethora of senny 24v i owned plus the carlton Gsi,s even blowing them up on track days it was less than a days work to put the next engine in,
damn good second place was my first miggy estate tdM746 fdf,hated it when i picked it up,thought hang on these are supposed to be brilliant?
however with a few tweaks ::)I ended up owning it for over 6years, bought on ebay for 600,put another 87thou on top of the 79 it had done when i bought it,sold it here in spain to an english guy who owned a jag,he preffered the mig estate gave me 700 for it,as far as i know he still has it and drives it around marbella!! damn good car for towing or getting your foot down,funniest thing was taking it around track on a track day for a laugh, it didnt do to badly!!
Surprised the LC powered Omega didn't get a mention. :-\
Not many could afford them let alone run them would be my guess :-\
But G's creation was something special, a pre-facelift 2.0 badged GLS Omega, rust and all.
It had the 3.6 Lotus Carlton Engine and running gear underneath though :D
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Mine was my 2003 Astra G Twinport Z16XEP, it was reliable as hell until the coil pack went at 85k ::)
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Non Omega, I guess it would have to be my old Astra GTE. Bit of a girls car though.
Best Vauxhall by far would be my trusty Silver Bullet, the first Omega I ever owned, and that I still have after nearly 10yrs, despite buying purely for a trip to France...
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Non Omega, I guess it would have to be my old Astra GTE. Bit of a girls car though.
Best Vauxhall by far would be my trusty Silver Bullet, the first Omega I ever owned, and that I still have after nearly 10yrs, despite buying purely for a trip to France...
That's funny, as I bought my Mig for a trip to France in 2006 and fully intended to get rid as soon as I got back. However...... ::) ;D
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Mum and dad had a cavalier for years. apparently it was a nice car ::)
as for me ive only owned a W reg Astra 1.6 LS. My first car. loved it. and it looked after me when I slammed her in to a tree at 45. :'(
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Non Omega, I guess it would have to be my old Astra GTE. Bit of a girls car though.
Best Vauxhall by far would be my trusty Silver Bullet, the first Omega I ever owned, and that I still have after nearly 10yrs, despite buying purely for a trip to France...
That's funny, as I bought my Mig for a trip to France in 2006 and fully intended to get rid as soon as I got back. However...... ::) ;D
I bought mine for the same reason 5 years ago, just sold her this week. She has been truly out of this world........ :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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tough question!! got to be the plethora of senny 24v i owned plus the carlton Gsi,s even blowing them up on track days it was less than a days work to put the next engine in,
damn good second place was my first miggy estate tdM746 fdf,hated it when i picked it up,thought hang on these are supposed to be brilliant?
however with a few tweaks ::)I ended up owning it for over 6years, bought on ebay for 600,put another 87thou on top of the 79 it had done when i bought it,sold it here in spain to an english guy who owned a jag,he preffered the mig estate gave me 700 for it,as far as i know he still has it and drives it around marbella!! damn good car for towing or getting your foot down,funniest thing was taking it around track on a track day for a laugh, it didnt do to badly!!
Surprised the LC powered Omega didn't get a mention. :-\
quite simple i read the original post as a daily driver car? the Mega Meega was a toy? although i often wished i had kept it!!
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Afaik the current owner hasn't used it for a few years,and may be open to offers. Get in there. :y :D
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put the running gear in my MV6 estate..... THEN i'll keep it :D FOR FRICKING EVER
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Got to say so far, the Insignia, and I've owned several Vauxhalls in the past.
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Now my recent acquisition: Omega 3.2 V6 Elite! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Had a Viva once, what a pile of s**t. Love my miggy though. :y
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Had a Viva once, what a pile of s**t. Love my miggy though. :y
I had a viva sl90 estate and it was a pile of plop,speedo needle never sat steady enough to tell what speed i was doing ;D ;D
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Cavalier 1.7 td 180000 miles never gave a bother.
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Hard to tell my 2 current Vx apart really.
Love my Carlton 2.6 CDXi estate, have done some work on it and it is now just how I like it,
however, I also love my 2.5 TD Elite Estate for the way she drives, very similar to the Carlton just slightly more comfortable.
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Hard to tell my 2 current Vx apart really.
Love my Carlton 2.6 CDXi estate, have done some work on it and it is now just how I like it,
however, I also love my 2.5 TD Elite Estate for the way she drives, very similar to the Carlton just slightly more comfortable.
So basically...
Omega Seats in a Lotus Carlton=Perfet Vauxhall...
Or a VXR8 ::)
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For meeting its needs my old 1.2 Nova Swing, had it for 9 years and put 80K on it.
It got used for the commute, taking stuff to the tip, moving beds the works and was thrashed all the way.
Second is either the 1.8Ls Cav or the Omega Cdx faclift.
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Cavalier 1.7 td 180000 miles never gave a bother.
Mine has just gone past 150,000 .Takes everything in its stride and costs about the same to run as an old pushbike. :y
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Cavalier 1.7 td 180000 miles never gave a bother.
Mine has just gone past 150,000 .Takes everything in its stride and costs about the same to run as an old pushbike. :y
And alot less effort I reckon ;D
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Yep. In fact me on a pushbike just wouldn work.Right leg is fubarred,so I would just go around in circles. ;D ;D
Approx.6p per mile fuel costs though. 8)
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Yep. In fact me on a pushbike just wouldn work.Right leg is fubarred,so I would just go around in circles. ;D ;D
Approx.6p per mile fuel costs though. 8)
It would be ok if you used the handlebars ::)
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k reg carlton gsi 24v manual in red :) :) :)
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Mini facelift 3.0 Manual Elite Estate with Irmscher body kit and a few extra goodies :)
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Got to say so far, the Insignia, and I've owned several Vauxhalls in the past.
I must admit though, I did enjoy my Carlton 3ltr Gsi 24v., did over 100k in that.
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Got to say so far, the Insignia, and I've owned several Vauxhalls in the past.
I must admit though, I did enjoy my Carlton 3ltr Gsi 24v., did over 100k in that.
Indeed :y nothing a vit of time and perspective won't sort out ::)
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<------------- Nuff said.
Not really a Vauxhall, but they'd like you to think it is ::)
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With the posh overdrive switch on a K plate. And a auto on a M plate
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/490.jpg)
Is that a vx 490 :-\
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That's my choice too. Actually, that's my car in the picture - or at least it was! :o Owned her for eight years and sold her to an enthusiast in Ireland in 2008. Equal 1st choice would have to be my Senator 24v. I know Miggys 'aren't allowed' but I loved my mini Facelift 2.5 CDX auto estate. Desperate to get another Omega now......
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as the OP--me ----didn't say miggy's not allowed-just thought that was obvious-as thats what brought us all together in the first place ;) ;) noticed carlton mentioned a few times too :y :y :y
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as the OP--me ----didn't say miggy's not allowed-just thought that was obvious-as thats what brought us all together in the first place ;) ;) noticed carlton mentioned a few times too :y :y :y
Carlton was my first big car , had 1 but GL . Then went and bought another of the CDX variety , after selling that one and had a few cavaliers i went looking for another carlton but all of them seemed to be in far worse condition than the one i sold :(
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A mini review of the handful of Vauxhall's I've owned (small list, as every time I get one, I always swear it will be the last ;D)
1986 MK2 Belmont 1.8GLSi. Original engine was stonking, replacement was poor in comparison. Did about 20k in 3 months, sold it as I hated the thing.
1990 MK2 Astra GTE. Well specced, lovely engine, predictable (but poor) handling. A hoot to drive/slide. Bit of a ladies car in reality. Too much hassle to keep, as it was always targetted (by police, vandals, joyriders). Also started to rust when about 2.5yrs old >:(
1983 Nova 1.2 LS. Very thrashable, though not as much fun as the Metro it replaced (it was originally Mrs TBs car). Infamously "found" it again in my garage a couple of years after she started getting lease cars. I struggled with height and seat position, so was happy to see back of it. For a 1.2 it shifted, and went around corners pretty nimbly as well.
1998 Omega MV6. "Silver Bullet". Speaks for itself, lovely car, bought at 88k in late 2003, now on 205k. Stunning car, if only Vauxhall could overcome their age old rust problem. I get a lot of pleasure driving this one, and it still is probably the best handling Omega I've driven. Love it.
1996 Omega 2.5V6 CD. Aka "The Heap". Also called TB1. It was OK, but 2.5 is too gutless for me, and not much more economical than the 3.0l. Had for a couple of months, was purely a project.
1998 Omega Elite TD, "TB2", aka "TRACTOR!". I loved that car. Most comfortable of the lot, and a whole heap of fun to drive (once it was chipped). Bought as a "simple" project to sell on, but it was a well known forum saga for months. I stupidly sold it when a member offered me the price I was looking for. Really sad to see that one go. Owned for 2yrs and about 20k.
2000 Omega Elite 2.5V6, Powerchipped with 3.0l cams. Bought in an emergency from a member, as I ran out of cars before a UK holiday. Called TB3, or Goldie/Golden Nugget. Never really got to get it as I wanted it, as about a month (or less) after I bought it, it decided to throw in the towel after a ragging up the motorway. Broke for spares, many of which I still have. Gay colour, and a poo brown steering wheel. Gay.
2003 Omega Elite 3.2V6. When it plays nicely, its the Grey Dart. Invariably its TBE - That Bloody Elite. Its fair to say we haven't really gelled in the 3yrs I've had her. Bought at 54k, done about 74k now, as its now a daily car since smashing up the Rover.
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3.0 24V Carlton Diamond in metallic blue L510 VAT
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Mrs Egg just mentioned a 2.0 CDX Omega - M reg - we owned for just under a year
That thing was unkillable. Bought it from egay for about £300 with a couple of months MOT, collected from a pub car park where it had been stood (he claimed) for 6 weeks - covered in leaves, and weeds growing up the wheels!
Started first turn, and continued to start, and drive, perfectly, every day - loaded up with books, and pulling a big trailer full of bookcases+books for our market stall.
Passed MOT first time with (I think) a couple of advisories.
Knacked the wishbones going over speed bumps with a full load in - scrubbed a newish set of front tyres bald on one run Leeds>East Mids Airport and back - and could only put 40L in the fuel tank, otherwise it leaked.
Had the key snap in the ignition barrel, and knacked the switch when replacing it - then the garage (who shall remain nameless, Lee Motors of Middleton Lane, WF3 :-X) hammered the steering wheel back on away from the spline whilst replacing the switch. >:(
Ran a pallet of books to a stately home on the outskirts of Edinburgh and back for less than £50 of fuel (steady 60ish both ways).
Ended up selling, for the same £300 with a month's MOT, to get a van - possibly to someone on here - a lawyer from coventry? Definitely an enthusiast.
The van broke down four times in a month, and cost me almost the same in repairs as I paid for it (£500 ish), and I still regret getting it, as it was the start of the decline of the business :(
But, apart from the transit I have now, that mig was easily THE most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
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i have opel omega b 2.0 i have aproplem when i open air conditioner the rpm keep go up and down then the car
go off :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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I loved my 1957 Victor Super bought for £15 when I was a student in Pompey. Just like a miniature Chevy with chrome everywhere, even on the dashboard. Totally reliable and virtually no rust (most unusual). With a bench front seat, column gear change and handbrake lever under the dash it was a useful passion wagon too. Unfortunately a wayward Westminster wrote it off in Southsea one wet night so it was replaced with a 1961 Consul 375 which also cost £15 those where the days!
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I loved my 1957 Victor Super bought for £15 when I was a student in Pompey. Just like a miniature Chevy with chrome everywhere, even on the dashboard. Totally reliable and virtually no rust (most unusual). With a bench front seat, column gear change and handbrake lever under the dash it was a useful passion wagon too. Unfortunately a wayward Westminster wrote it off in Southsea one wet night so it was replaced with a 1961 Consul 375 which also cost £15 those where the days!
Got one of those(1962) :y