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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: bigyeti on 29 May 2007, 19:39:29

Title: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: bigyeti on 29 May 2007, 19:39:29

Hello all.
Looking at getting an Omega.  I found this site from a reference in laidback66's sale of a rather tidy green Elite.

Anyone have any experience with an LPG converted car?  I think it's the only way I could afford to run one tbh, but having 3 teenage kids I need a large car that they'll all fit in the back of.

Regards
Mark

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: amigov6 on 29 May 2007, 19:51:06

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Hello all.
Looking at getting an Omega.  I found this site from a reference in laidback66's sale of a rather tidy green Elite.

Anyone have any experience with an LPG converted car?  I think it's the only way I could afford to run one tbh, but having 3 teenage kids I need a large car that they'll all fit in the back of.

Regards
Mark

:DHello Yeti. A migs got as much room as you need. Regarding gas do'nt know much but i believe the system needs a 6 monthly inspection on top of your mot. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: MikeDundee on 29 May 2007, 19:57:58

Hi and welcome to the Forum Mark, Happy hunting :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Admin on 29 May 2007, 19:58:19

Welcome to the forum Yeti :)

Now it is funny you should mention LPG Omega.... ;)
Myself and Marks DTM Calib (the all knowing one) will shortly be selling a lovely Elite estate with full sequential system. :)

Our resident LPG expert is Martin Imber, who can answer any questions you may have on LPG.

There are a few people on here who are running LPG cars. Omegas seem to run very well on it.

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: DaveL on 29 May 2007, 20:43:37

Welcome to the forum Yeti  :y
 8-)
DaveL

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Bo Bo on 29 May 2007, 21:02:36

Hello & welcome  :)

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: bigyeti on 29 May 2007, 21:03:55

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Welcome to the forum Yeti :)

Now it is funny you should mention LPG Omega.... ;)
Myself and Marks DTM Calib (the all knowing one) will shortly be selling a lovely Elite estate with full sequential system. :)

That sale might just coincide with my bank coughing up my bank charges within the next 7 days or so   ;D

I did buy a Citroen XM, another situation where you get a lot of car for your money, however it was a bit too much 'project' and not enough 'transportation', so it's going to be broken for eBay fodder to feed the XM fanatics.

Checked the spec and it seems that the Omega is a good 8 inches longer than the XM, so when I finally get one it'll have to go in the street because these council garages were built in the days of Ford Anglias, Minis and Hillman Avengers.    ;D

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Admin on 29 May 2007, 21:20:56

Citroen XM. Lovely car... when they work... :(
Fantastic ride. Always was a big fan of the hydro-pneumatic setup.
Had a Citroen BX 16v (phase 1 car). Still the finest handling front wheel drive thing I ever had.
Absolutely awesome handling and brakes! Didn't half shift over 4k rpm too... 8-)

As for our estate.. it will be a couple of weeks yet. Engine done (everything!) and running sweet. Now got to give a full clean and polish inside and out then off for new MOT.

Great car, frightening amount (in money spent) of history for it, including 2.5k lpg intall!

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Chopsdad on 29 May 2007, 21:37:20

Hello Mark and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 29 May 2007, 21:54:16

Hi Mark welcome to the site :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Auto Addict on 29 May 2007, 22:09:48

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: bigyeti on 29 May 2007, 23:00:13

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As for our estate.. it will be a couple of weeks yet. Engine done (everything!) and running sweet. Now got to give a full clean and polish inside and out then off for new MOT.

Great car, frightening amount (in money spent) of history for it, including 2.5k lpg intall!

Is it going on eBay or planning on selling it elsewhere?  What happened to the green one if you don't mind me asking.

Regards
Mark

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Admin on 29 May 2007, 23:05:47

It will go on ebay. :)

The green elite was sold to a nice couple a few miles away from me.

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: bigyeti on 29 May 2007, 23:17:08

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It will go on ebay. :)

I'll keep an eye out for it.  :)

To stop my wife pestering me, can I ask what year it is?

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Cav9_4 on 29 May 2007, 23:25:46

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Admin on 30 May 2007, 07:56:54

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It will go on ebay. :)

I'll keep an eye out for it.  :)

To stop my wife pestering me, can I ask what year it is?

It's a 1996 N plate... with donut tank in spre wheel well so none of the space is lost.

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: hotel21 on 31 May 2007, 12:53:18

Howdoo and welcome.   :y


If you do end up with the car worked on by LB and MDTM you can be assured that its been done correctly and will be worth the cash.  Would recommend waiting....   :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: RossPhim on 31 May 2007, 17:55:29

A warm welcome to the forum!   8-)   :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Big Steve on 01 June 2007, 08:59:04

Hi & welcome :)

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: nixoro on 01 June 2007, 11:14:51

Hello and Welcome to the site :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: bob.dent on 01 June 2007, 11:17:01

Hi Mark and welcome :y Hope you find yourself a good'n ;) :)

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Markie on 01 June 2007, 18:13:50

Hello and welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2007, 15:39:17

Welcome to the site :)

As someone mentioned earlier, Martin Imber is our lpg guru.

Also, the Elite Estate being sold be Marks_DTM_Calib and Laidback66 does look to be a very good car (I've seen it), and rest assured, they will not let it go unless they are happy with it, so it should be a very good buy, assuming its not too old for you (though its in great condition).

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: bigyeti on 03 June 2007, 11:47:14

My wife is a bit fussy about age and mileage (so why she married me is anyone's guess.  haha, ho hum.)  But I don't see a problem if the car is over 10 years old and has 150,000 motorway miles, a good service history and has been given lots of tlc.  Of which I have no doubt that it has been loved.  :)

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Admin on 03 June 2007, 17:19:42

132k (I think), scary amount spent so been well looked after historically, and we'll be b*ggered if we sell a car that is not A1!

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: miggy on 03 June 2007, 17:24:04

Welcome yeti, enjoy the forum.
 [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: bigyeti on 03 June 2007, 17:31:09

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132k (I think), scary amount spent so been well looked after historically, and we'll be b*ggered if we sell a car that is not A1!

How long do you reckon before it's ready for sale?  If possible I'd like to see it, once it's finished of course.

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Admin on 03 June 2007, 17:40:13

1-2 weeks. Mechanically it's done. Now needs a heck of a clean (full G3 cut back and polish to bring it up properly on the exterior and full clean and treatment of leather inside), and an MOT.

Little matter of Lakes get together next weekend is cause of it possibly being longer.

Title: Re: Bigyeti saying hello
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 June 2007, 13:05:59

Hi Mark and welcome to the forum :)