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Title: Time to move on
Post by: philsteward on 09 August 2013, 23:03:45
Well I would like to start by saying thanks for all the help with my Omega over the past two years. I have had a number of small yet potentially extremely pricey faults solved by the advice on here, including head gasket failure!

The time has come to pass on my Omega and the new owner collected him today,  I hope they will have as many trouble free comfortable cruising miles as I did.

Many thanks to all

Cheers

Phil
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: symes on 09 August 2013, 23:16:36
what is it with people----get rid of miggy then leave us :( why ---how many non mig owners are there here---more than 50/50
get real----stay along  so  what ever you ride / drive :y :y :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Vamps on 09 August 2013, 23:21:52
No need to move on, more than a few members no longer drive Omegas.......... :y :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: philsteward on 09 August 2013, 23:35:15
Well happy to stay and exert my pennies worth when I can,  just thought I would say thanks. Will stay as involved as I can !
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: symes on 09 August 2013, 23:41:36
Well happy to stay and exert my pennies worth when I can,  just thought I would say thanks. Will stay as involved as I can !
Good man---much better than Face ache any way :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Vamps on 09 August 2013, 23:42:08
Well happy to stay and exert my pennies worth when I can,  just thought I would say thanks. Will stay as involved as I can !

Excellent............. :y :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Squealey on 10 August 2013, 00:31:56
I haven't had my (ex The Boys) old tractor for a few years now but I do very occasionally look in to see how everyone's getting on. Amazing to see so many familiar faces still, or should that be avatars.

Tbh I really am missing the old girl and am now relegated to driving a mondeo 2.0lx on a W that cost me £360 but beggars can't be choosers I suppose. In all fairness the mondeo is in great condition, one owner, full and up to date service history and a doddle to work on.

But if I had the funds I would snap up another 2.5td elite in a heartbeat. Best car I ever owned (bar the Audi S2)

Cheers

Wayne
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Vamps on 10 August 2013, 01:11:48
I haven't had my (ex The Boys) old tractor for a few years now but I do very occasionally look in to see how everyone's getting on. Amazing to see so many familiar faces still, or should that be avatars.

Tbh I really am missing the old girl and am now relegated to driving a mondeo 2.0lx on a W that cost me £360 but beggars can't be choosers I suppose. In all fairness the mondeo is in great condition, one owner, full and up to date service history and a doddle to work on.

But if I had the funds I would snap up another 2.5td elite in a heartbeat. Best car I ever owned (bar the Audi S2)

Cheers

Wayne

Like the 100/107e in your avatar......... :-\ :y :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2013, 09:19:24
I haven't had my (ex The Boys) old tractor
<snip>
Tbh I really am missing the old girl
Both Mrs TB and I miss that car as well.  Can't put my finger on why, but I simply loved it.
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: omega3000 on 10 August 2013, 09:24:07
I haven't had my (ex The Boys) old tractor
<snip>
Tbh I really am missing the old girl
Both Mrs TB and I miss that car as well.  Can't put my finger on why, but I simply loved it.

Was that Goldie  :-\

Yes stay , no need to go ... we are all good hillbilly mates on here  ;D :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Squealey on 10 August 2013, 10:45:07


Like the 100/107e in your avatar......... :-\ :y :y
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Thanks, it was my dads. It was a 100e pop he brought as a winter project a couple of years back then sold it to somebody who wanted the reg plate.

He's had a 1954 103e sit up and beg Popular for getting on for 20 years now that he found in a lock up in central London. It was a mess but he fully restored it and won a few awards with it. Rod brakes, 1172cc side valve engine, 3 speed with no synchro on first, vacuum wipers, wooden floor boards the lot.

He also has a mk1 Humber sceptre which he got a couple of years ago after an elderly chap approached him when he was on his yearly Sidevalve club holiday and said he had an old car in his garage be wanted to sell. Dad went and looked and found this Humber sceptre. 1965/C. Not a spot of rust and a fully documented 28k from new. The metallic blue paint was very flat and the carpets were falling apart so dad got these done properly and now has an 'as new' Humber in his garage.
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Squealey on 10 August 2013, 10:53:41
I haven't had my (ex The Boys) old tractor
<snip>
Tbh I really am missing the old girl
Both Mrs TB and I miss that car as well.  Can't put my finger on why, but I simply loved it.

Worse part is, I got a silly (good) offer for it against my wife's Toyota Estima (which we still have and has been a god send!) but last time I looked the car was sorn'ed when the tax I'd put on it run out and it's never been renewed, so I have a feeling it might be gone. That car was far too good to be scrapped and it surprises me as its not like the garage that took it was a main dealer, it was a bomb site garage.
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Squealey on 10 August 2013, 10:56:00


Was that Goldie  :-\

Yes stay , no need to go ... we are all good hillbilly mates on here  ;D :y
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No, it was the dark blue Elite tractor which had one or two engine issues before I got to it and barring the hg failing was an absolute joy to own.

Wayne
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2013, 11:00:07
Was that Goldie  :-\
No, it was Project TB2, aka Tractor, which like an idiot I sold (but it went to a good home :))

(Note the garage in the background  :-[
(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/project_tb2/mar09/IMG_3404.JPG)

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/project_tb2/mar09/IMG_3407.JPG)

Did I mention I loved that car?
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Squealey on 10 August 2013, 11:04:13
Was that Goldie  :-\
No, it was Project TB2, aka Tractor, which like an idiot I sold (but it went to a good home :))

(Note the garage in the background  :-[
(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/project_tb2/mar09/IMG_3404.JPG)

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/project_tb2/mar09/IMG_3407.JPG)

Did I mention I loved that car?
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 :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Seth on 10 August 2013, 11:09:18
Did I mention I loved that car?

Same sentiments here for our TD:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/Omega%20front.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/Omega%20rear.jpg)

Without doubt, the best car that we've ever owned :y :y :y :y :y

But time marches on, and it could very well be up for grabs quite soon. :'(
Might mothball it for my retirement though ... sort of classic car kinda project ... now there's a thought! ;)
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: dbug on 10 August 2013, 19:28:20
@OP - what have you bought to replace Omega?
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 August 2013, 19:31:31
Very nice condition Seth  8) :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: philsteward on 10 August 2013, 19:36:43
@OP - what have you bought to replace Omega?

All change at home,  wife has got a Kia Sportage 2.7 v6 to replace her Suzuki Jimny, and I now have a clit 1.2 on LPG to replace the Omega, a LOT cheaper on the commute to work!
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Shackeng on 10 August 2013, 20:25:19
I haven't had my (ex The Boys) old tractor
<snip>
Tbh I really am missing the old girl
Both Mrs TB and I miss that car as well.  Can't put my finger on why, but I simply loved it.

Whatever the reason, it probably explains why I've still got my TD Estate after 14 years. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: Seth on 10 August 2013, 20:50:26
@OP - what have you bought to replace Omega?

Thanks for asking, but I'm gonna keep ya all guessin' ... (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)

Took the TD west along the M4 and up along the beautiful Towy Valley to deepest rural Carmarthenshire last weekend to see it's successor.
The very best example that I've yet to come across, the deal was done on the spot with it's lovely lady owner. She even delivered it here herself. :y
Title: Re: Time to move on
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2013, 09:10:32
@OP - what have you bought to replace Omega?

All change at home,  wife has got a Kia Sportage 2.7 v6 to replace her Suzuki Jimny, and I now have a clit 1.2 on LPG to replace the Omega, a LOT cheaper on the commute to work!
Yup, that should be cheap to run ;D, yet still keep you busy enough tinkering at the weekends :)