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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Kate on 12 September 2013, 20:56:14
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now?
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why?
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not?
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst?
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth?
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.)
7. What's the best thing about the Omega?
8. What's the worst?
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you?
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc?
Thanks in advance. :y
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3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not?
Cant find one with a V8 ;D Oh and i would have cloth interior next time around . 3.0 is best engine imo and has to be elite for all the toys :)
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1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now? It was a late prefacelift car - I'm not keen on face lift car
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why? No
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not? n/a
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst? The biggest you can afford to run. Big is best .... bigger is better
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth? Are apples better than bananas? ::)
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.) I already have a replacement for my Omega, but if I had to buy another Omega it'd be a 3.2 Elite
7. What's the best thing about the Omega? Cheap
8. What's the worst? Cheap
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you? No
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc? Probably an E Class Merc or 5 series BMW
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1-lpg and Estate
2-no
3- :D :D :D
4-2.5-more common and stronger than 3.0
5-cloth :y leather cleans easier-hot in summer freezing in winter IMHO
6-same as what I got-2.5 v6 Elite Estate Auto
7-space/comfort
8-any DBW-- IMO
9-no got lpg(26 mpg)-calculated over distance/gas used
10-probably-but not an Omega
hope that helps you out
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1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now?
Always wanted a 3.2 Elite when i pretty much fell in love with 1st Omega i had :)
7. What's the best thing about the Omega?
Personally imo.. Comfort, Toys, Cheap to buy and fix (most of the time), I like the way they look, RWD, Sort of a wolf in sheep's clothing..
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you?
Not really, It's not my every day car. More of a Summer/Weekend/Long journey cruiser.
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc?
Probably, Such as Lexus LS400/LS430 as has been mentioned a lot recently. But there's still something about the Omega.
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth?
Easier to clean and looks better, Downsides can be noise and slippery, hot/cold, Velour is like a sofa. Leather is still comfy though.
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now? Available at the time
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why? Should have bought another estate
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not? N/A
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst? For town driving not much difference
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth?Think I would prefer cloth. Had a leather frontera didn't like it.
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.) 3.2 lpg elite estate
7. What's the best thing about the Omega?Comfort
8. What's the worst?MPG
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you?Can live with it
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc?For the price, no
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Mv6 facelift :y
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Thanks very much. :y
I'm really enjoying reading your answers. :y
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Thanks very much. :y
I'm really enjoying reading your answers. :y
Completely off topic ............... ::) ::) ::)
How are you now after your heroic actions? Is the bruising gone/faded yet?
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now?
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why?
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not?
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst?
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth?
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.)
7. What's the best thing about the Omega?
8. What's the worst?
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you?
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc?
Thanks in advance. :y
All good questions IMO.
1. 3.2 Elite. Lots of toys. Comfort and smooth turbine like power. Big! Big boot, centre arm rest, head room,just. Its black. Black ones are faster :D
2. Over all. Absolutely not. I love it. But they do need some upkeep that less... Practical/mechanically minded owners may feel is excessive.
3. I do. But if I was to move on, it would cost considerably more money to top the performance AND toy level.
4. Don't know, as I've not tried them all, but for me, the 3.2 gives best power to maintenance ratio, although things like coil pacs are expensive to replace.
5. Not necessarily. Cold in winter/hot in summer, slippery in corners... But it comes with the car I want. So as there's nothing in it for me, leather is fine.
6. Same. 3.2 Elite in Black. Maybe Estate next time though. Although... I mite think twice about going through the rigmarole of getting a 3.2 omega up to scratch again. It would be the third time I will have re done and upgraded the suspension, fitted the irmscher stuff, badgered electrical geniuses on here to help me fit the extra toys again, fitted new cam cover gaskets, stoped the leaks, asked Kev to refurb the power sounder, fitted lpg....blah blah etc etc.
...its a lot of work.
7. One best thing... It was a good executive car in its day. Ie, big powerful comfy and fully loaded for its age.
8. The level of maintenance required, sadly. The leaks and handling take too much work to keep in line IMO. Yes its an old car, but sourcing reliable parts is getting harder to keep it healthy. If it didn't have lpg fitted though, fuel costs would be top of the list.
9. No, it has lpg. And thank The Lord. ;D
10. No, absolutely not. There's more reliable/more modern/more powerful/better loaded/more economical etc etc. but ALL those thing cost more money. Bangs for buck, you can't beat an omega. But some might prefer to pay more for reliability and save themselves some agro. Lexus maybe. Phaeton perhaps. BMW (spit) possibly if 530d.
But they ALL have faults of some sort. If you wanted to add reliability to an omega type car, I'd look at Lexus or Phaeton (then buy a vxr8 anyway, but that's just me ;) )
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Having had at a rough count 19 Omega's, the following answers are based on the experience of owning some of those vehicles on a long term basis, or only a few days/weeks.
1) When I was 18, I was looking for my first car...and initially it was going to be an Astra G 2.0 DTI. I'd always liked the look of the Omega's, but felt it wasn't the best vehicle to buy. So then I ended up with a 2.2 CDX, it had only done 28k miles when I bought it. It was excellent, never went wrong and only needed routine maintenance .It was the favoured car out of all of my friends for long distance journeys. Actually, they hated to admit it, but it was the car they always wanted to travel in. It is comfortable, quick, refined and substanially cheaper than the 5 series alternative. I could get a younger vehicle, with more equipment but with a Vauxhall badge. It never did, and still doesn't bother me it 'only' being a Vauxhall, VX have a proud heritage.
I now have x2 3.2 Manual's, both of these are preserved police vehicles, so fall outside the usual use for a vehicle.
2) No
3) I no longer have one as my every day vehicle, sadly for me they are just a bit too old, and in some circumstances I need to have a younger vehicle. My 2.6 manual Elite was replaced with a 2005/2006 Range Rover...and the equipment level really is very similiar. x4 heated seats, xenon's, cruise, sunroof, good audio, parking sensors, sat nav etc.
4) For power, yet some respectable fuel consumption...I'd suggest a 2.6 manual.
5) I prefer the look of leather, so would have that over cloth.
6) 3.2 Elite saloon
7) Capable, refined and fits in everywhere, whether that be a 5* Hotel, or the local Tesco's.
8) They are old vehicles now, and sadly they will and do require maintenance above and beyond what some people expect and are prepared to do. No one spends £800 on a £1000 vehicle, unless they appreciate the fact it's an Omega...not just a car.
9) No, both 3.2 manual's return better MPG than my old 2.6 Elite.
10) If you look at vehicle's circa 2003, I'd struggle to suggest much else up to £1,700 that'd be much good. The Mercedes C220 CDI 2001+ is worth a look, modern(ish) look, good mpg and well equipped if you search carefully but smaller than the Omega.
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now? I wanted all the bells and whistles
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why? only that I wanted cloth interior
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not? n/a
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst? any diesel
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth? see Q2 I prefer cloth
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.) same 3.2 elite but possably a clean plod with not too high milage
7. What's the best thing about the Omega? RWD and comfort
8. What's the worst? very little engine tuning parts
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you? NO ::)
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc? only one that comes close are the LS Lexus's
Thanks in advance. :y
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now? relatively fast, confy proper car
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why? nope, there is no replacement for omega for that price
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not? I stlll keep it
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst? biggest is better as they are all thirsty ;D
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth? I always prefer leather but not dark colors and my black leather is worst in summer :(
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.)
I wouldnt buy again as there is no healthy ones left around.. and I dont have the same budget to build it up from scratch.. I've spent approx more than 8K£ in those years
7. What's the best thing about the Omega? trying to park in a narrow space ;D
8. What's the worst? fuel bills
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you? yep.. at 1.7£/litre , hammering is not cheap
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc? imo nope
Thanks in advance. :y
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I never had a 2.5 v6 or 3.0 .If i buy another a 2.2 dti elite in black for comfort and economy 8).
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now? First barge was a 2L CD, and promised myself a V6 Elite!
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why? At the time no!
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not? Fuel consumption. Now drive a 2.2 TDCi Mondeo TXS
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst? Of the 2 I've had, the V6 was miles better.
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth? Cannot comment, always prefer cloth
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.) V6 Elite
7. What's the best thing about the Omega? Toys
8. What's the worst? MPG
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you? Nowadays, yes!
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc? If you forget price, then what I have now is better all round in my eyes! (Awaits verbal abuse for that one)
Thanks in advance. :y
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now?
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why?
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not?
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst?
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth?
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.)
7. What's the best thing about the Omega?
8. What's the worst?
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you?
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc?
Thanks in advance. :y
1.Bought from forum member Danny. A great buy.
2. Absolutely not.
3. I have one.
4. 2.0 and 2.2.....Not a proper Omega. ::) ::)
5. Cloth every time.
6. MV6 or Elite.3.0/3.2
7. Excellent value for money
8. Being a woman Mrs Opti can't drive it.
9. No.
10. No.
I hope that helps, kate.... :-* :-* :-*
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now?
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why?
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not?
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst?
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth?
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.)
7. What's the best thing about the Omega?
8. What's the worst?
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you?
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc?
Thanks in advance. :y
All good questions IMO.
1. 3.2 Elite. Lots of toys. Comfort and smooth turbine like power. Big! Big boot, centre arm rest, head room,just. Its black. Black ones are faster :D
2. Over all. Absolutely not. I love it. But they do need some upkeep that less... Practical/mechanically minded owners may feel is excessive.
3. I do. But if I was to move on, it would cost considerably more money to top the performance AND toy level.
4. Don't know, as I've not tried them all, but for me, the 3.2 gives best power to maintenance ratio, although things like coil pacs are expensive to replace.
5. Not necessarily. Cold in winter/hot in summer, slippery in corners... But it comes with the car I want. So as there's nothing in it for me, leather is fine.
6. Same. 3.2 Elite in Black Red .
7. One best thing... It was a good executive car in its day. Ie, big powerful comfy and fully loaded for its age.
8. The level of maintenance required, sadly. The leaks and handling take too much work to keep in line IMO. Yes its an old car, but sourcing reliable parts is getting harder to keep it healthy. If it didn't have lpg fitted though, fuel costs would be top of the list.
9. No, it has lpg. And thank The Lord. ;D
10. No, absolutely not. There's more reliable/more modern/more powerful/better loaded/more economical etc etc. but ALL those thing cost more money. Bangs for buck, you can't beat an omega. But some might prefer to pay more for reliability and save themselves some agro. Lexus maybe. Phaeton perhaps. BMW (spit) possibly if 530d.
But they ALL have faults of some sort. If you wanted to add reliability to an omega type car, I'd look at Lexus or Phaeton (then buy a vxr8 anyway, but that's just me ;) )
+1 where highlighted, and all the time I can afford to run an Omega I will :y :y
After that................probably a Merc E 320 :y
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now?
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why?
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not?
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst?
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth?
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.)
7. What's the best thing about the Omega?
8. What's the worst?
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you?
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc?
Thanks in advance. :y
Talking about my 2.2 here, which I got first.
1. FatherT had an Omega, for my job motorway miles became were big (at the time). So I opted for a nice comfy cruiser.
2. No, smooth, comfy, loads of space, easy to work on.
3. N/A - We have 4 now ::)
4. 2.2 in my book, massive amounts of room in engine bay. It's a joy to work on, secondly 3.2 V6, loads more space than earlier V6's.
5. I find cloth better, I have both, (leather is late spec) - Cloth is warm in winter cool in summer. Although leather does look better.
6. Spec irrelevant, I'd go on Cost, service and what it's like underneath/to drive. Spec can be added later.
7. LPG Conversion, effective 55mpg on the wallet.
8. Performance, it's a 2.2 it's not going to win any races.
9. No, LPG'd
10. Jag XJ (X350 shape) - Driven 4.2 V8, on 2006 year. Faster than 3.2, far, far better ride, fuel use same as 3.2, prices are good. Most likely future replacement for me.
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I enjoyed reading this post
A lot of mixed views on this and not your every day postings
The omega is still a great car in terms of todays transport and yes getting old now
May I say long live the omega.
Mike
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1) I wanted an estate for the practicality. founed 2.5 diesel elite auto
2) Not at all, had two Carlton diamond estates before
3) still got it but am seroisly thinking of selling now
4) Only had experiace of mine and travelling in other Elites
5) Leather, so much easier to keep clean
6) Dont think I would have another but not for any bad reason, I want a V8
7) Very underrated and capable car
8) Bad press from the likes of Clarkson. Spares back up by Vauxhall
9) No, I achieve 32-34 MPG in standard trim with an auto box
10) Not for the same money and year
Keith B
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1,Bought Omega as I couldn't find a Senator "B" cheap enough
2,Would still prefer Senator but otherwise no regrets.
3,Yep still got F/l 3.0l Elite
4,Don't know as only ever had 3.0l V6
5,Only had leather interior for many years now so will settle for nothing else.
6,3.0lV6 Elite
7,Very comfortable,cheap and basically pretty reliable.
8,Rusty rear arches!!
9,No,if it were I'd have bought something more economical
10,Don't know but it'd be a very short list I suspect!
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For me,the choice is simples...3.0 MV6 and 3.2 MV6,Firm ride but handles O.K now,heavy on fuel but still surprises the boy racers in a traffic light drag race. :o ::)
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If I were to buy another one (probably wont) I would be after a late,low mileage 3.2 Elite with LPG fitted.
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After helping fix mine, Albs you'll have omega's for a while yet! Put mine in sports mode tonight for a while and even the 2.6 is a dream to drive let alone a 3.2
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There appear to be 8 3.2's on Auto trader currently.
1 herse
2 Estates over 4,250 by Roger Bhuden
1 black Elite 52 plate with over 90k for 2,450
1 BLUE 03 with 85k for 1,695 (CID issue)
1 Burgundy 52 plate with 98k for 1,590
2 silver Elites 52 both 52 plate with 74,180 and 134,000 miles.
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There appear to be 8 3.2's on Auto trader currently.
1 herse
2 Estates over 4,250 by Roger Bhuden
1 black Elite 52 plate with over 90k for 2,450
1 BLUE 03 with 85k for 1,695 (CID issue)
1 Burgundy 52 plate with 98k for 1,590
2 silver Elites 52 both 52 plate with 74,180 and 134,000 miles.
Almost bought that MV6 many months ago but the chap he bought it from sold it even though he promised to keep it giving me 1st refusal, Was around 1,795 back then iirc.
There's a cheap 3.2 "52" Estate on eBay around £250 last i looked.
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Thanks very much. :y
I'm really enjoying reading your answers. :y
Completely off topic ............... ::) ::) ::)
How are you now after your heroic actions? Is the bruising gone/faded yet?
The bruising has gone but I've still got a hard lump of bone sticking up under my eye.
The surgeon tried to fix it but it's still there so I might need another operation.
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Thanks very much. :y
I'm really enjoying reading your answers. :y
Completely off topic ............... ::) ::) ::)
How are you now after your heroic actions? Is the bruising gone/faded yet?
The bruising has gone but I've still got a hard lump of bone sticking up under my eye.
The surgeon tried to fix it but it's still there so I might need another operation.
Brave girl. :y
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Thanks for all your answers. :y
I think I would like a 3.2 Elite with black leather. I'd rather not have silver again as I've had two silver ones before. My previous omega's:
A maroon/red 2.0 manual saloon
A green/blue 2.5 manual estate
A green 2.5 CD manual saloon
A silver 3.0 MV6 estate
A black 2.5 Elite saloon
A silver 2.6 CDX auto saloon
I think the MV6 was my favourite but it only managed about 17mpg.
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Thanks very much. :y
I'm really enjoying reading your answers. :y
Completely off topic ............... ::) ::) ::)
How are you now after your heroic actions? Is the bruising gone/faded yet?
The bruising has gone but I've still got a hard lump of bone sticking up under my eye.
The surgeon tried to fix it but it's still there so I might need another operation.
Brave girl. :y
Thanks.
Got a piece of bone sticking up under my eye here:
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Got a piece of bone sticking up under my eye here: .....
That doesn't sound good :( :( :(
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Got a piece of bone sticking up under my eye here: .....
That doesn't sound good :( :( :(
It feels weird having a rock hard lump on your face. :(
I've applied to the CICA for compensation but they are really really strict now so might not get anything.
If I'm lucky though I might get some money towards my next Omega. :)
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Got a piece of bone sticking up under my eye here: .....
That doesn't sound good :( :( :(
It feels weird having a rock hard lump on your face. :(
I've applied to the CICA for compensation but they are really really strict now so might not get anything.
If I'm lucky though I might get some money towards my next Omega. :)
Kate. What happened to the bastard who did this to you?
Was he caught?
If so I hope they cut his balls off. >:( >:( >:(
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It feels weird having a rock hard lump on your face. :(
I've applied to the CICA for compensation but they are really really strict now so might not get anything.
If I'm lucky though I might get some money towards my next Omega. :)
Going off the look of your injuries, I'd want to know the reason why if you were rejected out of hand for any kind of compensation ??? ???
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Got a piece of bone sticking up under my eye here: .....
That doesn't sound good :( :( :(
It feels weird having a rock hard lump on your face. :(
I've applied to the CICA for compensation but they are really really strict now so might not get anything.
If I'm lucky though I might get some money towards my next Omega. :)
Kate. What happened to the bastard who did this to you?
Was he caught?
If so I hope they cut his balls off. >:( >:( >:(
The detective rang me the other day. They think they are going to catch him as they got a fingerprint and DNA off the stolen motorbike. :y
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It feels weird having a rock hard lump on your face. :(
I've applied to the CICA for compensation but they are really really strict now so might not get anything.
If I'm lucky though I might get some money towards my next Omega. :)
Going off the look of your injuries, I'd want to know the reason why if you were rejected out of hand for any kind of compensation ??? ???
They changed the rules last year. Maybe if I'd got shot a few times I would get some compo. ;D
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Hi all.
I'm saving up for my next Omega. I have few questions for you which will help me decide what sort of miggy to get. Here goes:
1. Why did you pick the Omega/s you've got now? 3lr V6, estate big loading area, Elite has all the toys
2. Did you regret your choice and if so, why? No
3. If you haven't got an Omega now then why not? I have
4. Which Omega engine is best/worst? 3ltr, I dont like 2/3 engines
5. Is a leather interior better than cloth? Personal choice, but I prefer leather, looks better, easier to keep clean
6. If your current car got written off and you were buying another Omega then what spec would you go for? (engine size, trim, model etc.) The same 3lt Elite Estate in the same by far the best colour Champagne, silver should be banned from all cars apart from Mercedes
7. What's the best thing about the Omega? All the toys and handling for such a big heavy barge, 3ltr best of a poor range of engines
8. What's the worst? Rust, reliability and ease of maintenance
9. Is MPG a serious issue for you? Yes, so looking at fitting LPG in next 6 months
10. Is there a better alternative to the Omega when taking into account price and comfort levels etc? Not that I'm aware of, only real replacement in Merc E320 Estate, but they are more expensive, especially if loaded with the right toys and ones of this age can have expensive, radiator water into auto cooler problems
Thanks in advance. :y
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They changed the rules last year. Maybe if I'd got shot a few times I would get some compo. ;D
I'd be playing on lack of confidence since the assault due to the fact that there are long term scars etc to my face etc etc ::)