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Title: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 12:29:58
This is my new stead:

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00055.jpg)


(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00059.jpg)

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00052.jpg)

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00058.jpg)

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00061.jpg)

 :-* :-* :-* :D :D :D 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: waspy on 19 November 2009, 12:38:01
Very tasty :P :P :P :P & the car too :D

No serious, it looks very sweet :) :) :) :) Rekon you did well there :y :y :y :y

Where's the roof aerial :-?
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Welung666 on 19 November 2009, 13:10:44
Very nice Lizzie :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 November 2009, 13:27:31
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Where's the roof aerial :-?

Good point, also a 3.0 without Nav (CCR2006 fitted) ????

Anyway, lovely looking car.  :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Drinky on 19 November 2009, 15:44:40
Very nice indeed  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: bob.dent on 19 November 2009, 15:52:19
Cracking car you've found there Lizzie! :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: amba on 19 November 2009, 16:39:58
Nice looking car you have there,Lizzie.
I will keep my eyes open for you in your new stead,when I am next in Ashford,the shine might dazzle me though...nice colour.
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 17:34:38
Here are some more pictures, now I have recharged my camera's batteries!! ::) ::)


(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00072.jpg)

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00064.jpg)

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00070.jpg)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 17:37:45
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Where's the roof aerial :-?

Good point, also a 3.0 without Nav (CCR2006 fitted) ????

Anyway, lovely looking car.  :y


I never used my mobile phone car connection in my previous Elite, and as for the Sat Nav I would never use one of those either! ::) ::) ::)

To me I have a great 3.0 Elite with everything I need for driving, for a relative small amout of money ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Del Boy on 19 November 2009, 17:44:48
Lovely car LZ like it a lot, Sue said it's lovely and she likes the colour a lot  8-)

GB number plates and chrome exhaust tips would make it look even better too :y

Lovely car LZ good find  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Brick Tamland on 19 November 2009, 17:46:52
An absolutly georgeous example :y  :)

Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 17:47:38
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Lovely car LZ like it a lot, Sue said it's lovely and she likes the colour a lot  8-)

GB number plates and chrome exhaust tips would make it look even better too :y

Lovely car LZ good find  :y :y :y


Thanks Del, and Sue :y :y :y

Indeed, they will be one of my first additions ;D ;D ;D 8-) 8-)

It was the colour that sold it to me!! ;D ;D ;D :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Del Boy on 19 November 2009, 17:58:45
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Lovely car LZ like it a lot, Sue said it's lovely and she likes the colour a lot  8-)

GB number plates and chrome exhaust tips would make it look even better too :y

Lovely car LZ good find  :y :y :y


Thanks Del, and Sue :y :y :y

Indeed, they will be one of my first additions ;D ;D ;D 8-) 8-)

It was the colour that sold it to me!! ;D ;D ;D :-* :-* :-* :-*

 
Really do like the colour! Don't want to pop 2 of the tyres round do you same size as I need  ;D ;) ;)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 19 November 2009, 17:59:34
Very tasty.  8-) 8-) :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: p j morgan on 19 November 2009, 18:32:03
very nice mig beautiful colour lizzie keep polishing it  :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 18:38:52
Thanks all for your kind comments!!  :-* :-* :y :y :y


She drives like a dream 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Amigo on 19 November 2009, 18:42:28
Bet you're rightfully proud Lizzie, looks a peach. I'd call the colour Aubergine although the paint code may say otherwise!
   Lack of satnav would'nt bother me either other than resale but given you've just bought her that's hardly an issue. I'd buy some chrome surrounds to go with your new plates & exhaust trim. That'd really set her off. Guy. 8-)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 18:44:50
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Bet you're rightfully proud Lizzie, looks a peach. I'd call the colour Aubergine although the paint code may say otherwise!
   Lack of satnav would'nt bother me either other than resale but given you've just bought her that's hardly an issue. I'd buy some chrome surrounds to go with your new plates & exhaust trim. That'd really set her off. Guy. 8-)

True Guy ;) ;)  I had those on the now departed miggy so I will again :y :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: cruisetopoland on 19 November 2009, 19:12:53
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Bet you're rightfully proud Lizzie, looks a peach. I'd call the colour Aubergine although the paint code may say otherwise!
   Lack of satnav would'nt bother me either other than resale but given you've just bought her that's hardly an issue. I'd buy some chrome surrounds to go with your new plates & exhaust trim. That'd really set her off. Guy. 8-)

Colour looks identical to mine 299/58L Persia Mica-great colour and why I bought my own.

Reg. doc says RED though as they have limited colour names to choose from.  Would be interesting to see if the police stopped it if they were looking for a red one?!

I get loads of positive comments on mine-looks black in low light, purple sometimes, deep red in strong sunlight.  Love it.

Enjoy yours  :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 19:17:07
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Bet you're rightfully proud Lizzie, looks a peach. I'd call the colour Aubergine although the paint code may say otherwise!
   Lack of satnav would'nt bother me either other than resale but given you've just bought her that's hardly an issue. I'd buy some chrome surrounds to go with your new plates & exhaust trim. That'd really set her off. Guy. 8-)

Colour looks identical to mine 299/58L Persia Mica-great colour and why I bought my own.

Reg. doc says RED though as they have limited colour names to choose from.  Would be interesting to see if the police stopped it if they were looking for a red one?!

I get loads of positive comments on mine-looks black in low light, purple sometimes, deep red in strong sunlight.  Love it.

Enjoy yours  :y


Thanks! :y :y   Yes it is a great colour for being a "red" :D :D ;) ;)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: going crazy on 19 November 2009, 19:46:30
A great example Lizze. Good to see you back on a omega.
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: SP_3.2 on 19 November 2009, 19:51:10
Looks great Lizzie bet it,s nice to be back in a Omega :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 19 November 2009, 20:47:14
nice choice of color, shiny and good condition..

Good selection Lizzie :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: mowerman71 on 19 November 2009, 20:53:29
nice looking elite there lizzie, looks very clean
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 November 2009, 21:01:57
Does look like a peach Lizzie... Good find :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 21:09:17
Thanks all!! :y :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: N61AOP on 19 November 2009, 21:25:23
Lovely car Lizzie. How many miles on the clock?
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2009, 21:37:43
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Lovely car Lizzie. How many miles on the clock?


112,434 ;) ;)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Brick Tamland on 19 November 2009, 21:44:04
One thing I've wanted to know is, how much of a difference is there jumping into a 3.0 from a 2.5? ::)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: N61AOP on 19 November 2009, 21:44:07
Wow! How many cars would still look that good at 112K? Hope she serves you well for a few years. :) :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: gstylebaby on 19 November 2009, 21:50:51
Lookin good lizzie 8-), I like it alot very nice...get it polished and waxed before we get the snow and ice. :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: webby23 on 19 November 2009, 21:57:28
Nice Lizzie.....and definately Persia......!!! Our previous Mig was the same colour.......!!!

 :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Vamps on 19 November 2009, 22:38:15
Looks great.... :y  a real mans car........... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: RichardH on 20 November 2009, 08:41:40
Very nice and clean looking car Lizzie.

It just goes to show what good value Omega's are these days.  Look at what you have bought for relatively little money.  You have bought and will run that car for years for the same amount of money as a new car would depreciate in 6 months!
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Stevie-blunder on 20 November 2009, 19:12:11
 :y :y :y A very nice looking Mig Lizzie, well done  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 20 November 2009, 19:54:55
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Very nice and clean looking car Lizzie.

It just goes to show what good value Omega's are these days.  Look at what you have bought for relatively little money.  You have bought and will run that car for years for the same amount of money as a new car would depreciate in 6 months!

How true!  I once bought a 3 year old 3.0 Elite for £11,000 when it would have been £32,000 new. 3 years later I sold it for just £3,000!! :o :o :'( :'(

Now with this "old" car it cannot depreciate more a few hundred in three years! 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 20 November 2009, 19:57:53
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One thing I've wanted to know is, how much of a difference is there jumping into a 3.0 from a 2.5? ::)


Like the difference when I went from a 3.0 to a 2.5; there IS a significant difference.  Also top speed is 150 vs 135ish. ;) ;) 
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: mars on 20 November 2009, 20:11:29
A lovely looking car, so much car for so little money.  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Amigo on 20 November 2009, 22:13:46
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One thing I've wanted to know is, how much of a difference is there jumping into a 3.0 from a 2.5? ::)


Like the difference when I went from a 3.0 to a 2.5; there IS a significant difference.  Also top speed is 150 vs 135ish. ;) ;) 
Trust you to find out, under clinical supervision of course. When i had my 2.5 i asked the difference between the 2.5 & 3.0 on here. Answer was very little on paper but the 3.0 is that little bit gruntier mid range ie 50 to 80 overtaking.
     They were right. 3.0 are longer legged as well. Not sure about the autos but a 3.0 manual will touch the red @ 60 in 2nd, 90 in 3rd. Markey Mark had a 3.0 MV6 auto & that had a savage kickdown, pulled like the proverbial!!! 8-)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Ian_D on 21 November 2009, 11:40:30
Looks like a nice example Lizzie.  :y

Well done finding her!  ;D
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: jonnycool on 22 November 2009, 20:55:48
Great looking car there Lizzie, looks just like mine  8-)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 22 November 2009, 21:02:09
2 plenum caps missing and a jubilee clip doing nothing half way along one of the throttle body coolant returns.... who's been working on it?

LZ... I am of course pulling your leg, it's a great looking car  :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: cruisetopoland on 23 November 2009, 14:03:19
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Bet you're rightfully proud Lizzie, looks a peach. I'd call the colour Aubergine although the paint code may say otherwise!
   Lack of satnav would'nt bother me either other than resale but given you've just bought her that's hardly an issue. I'd buy some chrome surrounds to go with your new plates & exhaust trim. That'd really set her off. Guy. 8-)

Colour looks identical to mine 299/58L Persia Mica-great colour and why I bought my own.

Reg. doc says RED though as they have limited colour names to choose from.  Would be interesting to see if the police stopped it if they were looking for a red one?!

I get loads of positive comments on mine-looks black in low light, purple sometimes, deep red in strong sunlight.  Love it.

Enjoy yours  :y

Lizzie-when I got my V5 reg doc back, I sent it back to DVLA with a post it note saying "not red, very very dark purple, almost black-official Vauxhall colour Persia Mica 299/58L.

The reg doc is back today with colour as PURPLE.
This is a much more sensible description-who would stop our cars if looking for a red one?

May be worth doing yourself  :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: PhilRich on 23 November 2009, 19:48:11
I'm proper jealous Lizzy, she's a beauty and a smashing colour too :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 12 December 2009, 21:33:05
Lizzie, that is one stunning looking car.  well done.   :y :y

Ps, if 2 of your tyres suddenly dissapear at least you will know where to look. :-/
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Del Boy on 12 December 2009, 22:11:19
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Lizzie, that is one stunning looking car.  well done.   :y :y

Ps, if 2 of your tyres suddenly dissapear at least you will know where to look. :-/

Where?
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 December 2009, 14:49:03
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Lizzie, that is one stunning looking car.  well done.   :y :y

Ps, if 2 of your tyres suddenly dissapear at least you will know where to look. :-/

Where?


They do not fit Saab's...............do they?? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Del Boy on 13 December 2009, 15:09:07
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Lizzie, that is one stunning looking car.  well done.   :y :y

Ps, if 2 of your tyres suddenly dissapear at least you will know where to look. :-/

Where?


They do not fit Saab's...............do they?? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)
Not that I'm aware of  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: albitz on 14 December 2009, 06:45:56
Im not certain but I think they might do. :-/
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Del Boy on 14 December 2009, 16:48:47
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Im not certain but I think they might do. :-/

Yes they do but I'm not that kind of person  ::)
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 14 December 2009, 20:45:48
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Im not certain but I think they might do. :-/

Yes they do but I'm not that kind of person  ::)

No I don't believe you are Del; however I may pinch your SAAB's engine yet!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)

Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Del Boy on 14 December 2009, 21:39:34
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Im not certain but I think they might do. :-/

Yes they do but I'm not that kind of person  ::)

No I don't believe you are Del; however I may pinch your SAAB's engine yet!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)

It's out the back ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 02 January 2010, 19:19:52
Lovely!

The only niggle is the gearstick surround, best bit of advice I can give is pop it out (VERY easy, by the way) peel/scrape off the annoying rubberised coating, and give it a flash over with a suitable colour.

Half hours work, and you'll have a faultless Omega.

Adore the colour too!
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 05 January 2010, 15:45:58
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Lovely!

The only niggle is the gearstick surround, best bit of advice I can give is pop it out (VERY easy, by the way) peel/scrape off the annoying rubberised coating, and give it a flash over with a suitable colour.

Half hours work, and you'll have a faultless Omega.

Adore the colour too!


Thanks for the tip DBG! :y :y :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Kumamoto on 11 January 2010, 08:49:18
Lovely motor!!
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Miggy24 on 11 January 2010, 11:55:04
Nice mig you got there Lizzie :y
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: peter19730 on 12 January 2010, 15:46:08
nice clean motor
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Steve Webb on 16 January 2010, 12:16:47
Sweet motor. like the black too.how mush did u pay for this if u dont mind me asking?
x

i recently paid £1100 for my baby cd. love her!!!
Title: Re: Lizzie's replacement 3.0 Elite
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 16 January 2010, 14:29:13
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Sweet motor. like the black too.how mush did u pay for this if u dont mind me asking?
x

i recently paid £1100 for my baby cd. love her!!!

£1,650 with six months Road Tax and 1 Year's MOT