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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: alfaandomega on 05 October 2008, 02:42:46

Title: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: alfaandomega on 05 October 2008, 02:42:46
Call me thick but I've been struggling to find where to say hello in the newbies area.

Anyway thought I should register my interest in Omegas as I have had for the last 4 yrs an '03 2.2 Dti GLS estate (in Rubens Red) and it has been almost trouble-free to date; as far as I know it was the last Network Q ex-Vauxhall one in the country in this colour, had to go down to Hampshire to get it.

I am well pleased with it and have taken it from 9000 miles to the present 80,000. Only problem at the moment is that I realised driver's electric seat height adjustment has packed up so will have to sort that out in due course.  Paint quality not as good as previous 13-yr old Honda Accord but I really like the comfort, space and 40mpg fuel economy.

I also have a 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super saloon (RHD) as a fair weather-only hobby car (wonderfully original but regrettably in a few mechanical pieces at present due to previous owner's neglect.)

Forgot to say my name is Paul and I originally found out about OOF when I was following another Omega estate on the Lincoln bypass that had an OOF sticker on the rear window!

Somebody tell me how we should pronounce our car's name: I think we should say 'Omigga' but everyone I talk to calls them 'Omeegas'!

Bye for now - looking forward to any reactions to this message!
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: feeutfo on 05 October 2008, 03:24:07
Hello Paul, welcome to oof, usually just do as you did in this section but in the newbies section...?  Not sure about the seat issue but someone will be along or post it general help you ll probably get better help there. 2.2dti, Is it me or are they a bit rare?
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: Debs. on 05 October 2008, 07:24:29
 [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] Hiya Paul and welcome to OOF [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: albitz on 05 October 2008, 07:39:19
hello and welcome paul. :y
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: Albatross on 05 October 2008, 09:47:34
Hi and welcome.

Post a pic of your Rubens red car; I'd like to see what it looks like.
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: Timbuk on 05 October 2008, 10:12:56
Welcome to OOF and heres a guide to your seat problem

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1163236766
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: Andy B on 05 October 2008, 10:20:33
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...... I think we should say 'Omigga' ....

So do I. ;)
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: graham131 on 06 October 2008, 17:38:22
Hi there - me new too - thought i'd say hello
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2008, 18:23:13
Welcome to the site :y, glad you have found us.

Everyone pronounces differently, but Omeeeeega seems to be the most popular around where I live.  Pronouciation matters little though :)
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 06 October 2008, 18:35:56
Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2008, 19:29:54
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Call me thick but I've been struggling to find where to say hello in the newbies area.

Anyway thought I should register my interest in Omegas as I have had for the last 4 yrs an '03 2.2 Dti GLS estate (in Rubens Red) and it has been almost trouble-free to date; as far as I know it was the last Network Q ex-Vauxhall one in the country in this colour, had to go down to Hampshire to get it.

I am well pleased with it and have taken it from 9000 miles to the present 80,000. Only problem at the moment is that I realised driver's electric seat height adjustment has packed up so will have to sort that out in due course.  Paint quality not as good as previous 13-yr old Honda Accord but I really like the comfort, space and 40mpg fuel economy.

I also have a 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super saloon (RHD) as a fair weather-only hobby car (wonderfully original but regrettably in a few mechanical pieces at present due to previous owner's neglect.)

Forgot to say my name is Paul and I originally found out about OOF when I was following another Omega estate on the Lincoln bypass that had an OOF sticker on the rear window!

Somebody tell me how we should pronounce our car's name: I think we should say 'Omigga' but everyone I talk to calls them 'Omeegas'!

Bye for now - looking forward to any reactions to this message!

My old dad had a Guilia Super many moons ago .It was 1968 on an F plate .The 1600 twin cam engine was a peach and it had a 5 speed box even back in those days. A quick car for it's time. :y :y
Title: Re: Searching for where to say 'Hello'!
Post by: mars on 06 October 2008, 19:31:48
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Welcome to the site :y, glad you have found us.

Everyone pronounces differently, but Omeeeeega seems to be the most popular around where I live.  Pronouciation matters little though :)

Hello and welcome :y
Round our way pronounced Omeeega  :)