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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Kenny on 23 November 2007, 01:03:39

Title: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Kenny on 23 November 2007, 01:03:39

Hi Everyone,
I just bought my first Omega. I havent felt this excited about owning / driving a car since I passed my test.

3.0 Omega Elite 99 Sreg in a nice velvet green..Extremely impressed by the motor and extremely shocked by the low mpg.

I've been adviced already to join Autobahn Stormers for the trade club card..
I've read alot of posts here especially on maintenance and service advice, it's all very informative.
Does anyone have any general advice on how to look after the Omega ? Any known problems to keep an eye out for ?
Also Any insurance companies you recommend?

thanks in advance for any help and I hope to get some pics up soon and be an active member of the forum.

 ;D

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 November 2007, 07:54:08

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Jimbob on 23 November 2007, 07:58:15

Hello & Welcome  :y

Enjoy your stay!  sounds like youve been well advised so far

Yes, joining ABS will save a fortune ;)
Low MPG, ahh well, you can't really pick a car like this on its economy!  The cheapness of the car helps though
Insurance, I've renewed this week, and gone with Bell, £260 fully comp, full no claims, no points, ring em, they do play on price  ;)
Regular oil changes are the main key!  every 5000 recommended
Also clean the breather system, may save you a lot of grief, see the maint guide section.
Make sure the Cambelt & tensioners are changed at at least recommended intervals (4 Y, or 40K)
A coolant flush, with the newer Vauxhall Pink antifreeze wont hurt, and may just help prevent some coolant issues.
Basically give it a good service, and take it from there
Oil, filter, fuel filter, antifreeze, breathers, air filter, check the scuttle drains dont fill with water, they have a habit of getting blocked.

As you are in Derby, may I suggest a trip to Nottingham to see Mark's DTM Calib, he will give the car a tech-2'ing, update any systems that need doing, esp the gearbox which will make the car drive even better, all for a very low price (see the boy's signature for details)

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Golfbuddy on 23 November 2007, 08:01:11

Welcome to the forum. :)

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Bo Bo on 23 November 2007, 08:15:41

Hello & welcome  :)

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 November 2007, 11:18:52

Hi Kenny and welcome to the forum ;)

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: A380 Elite on 23 November 2007, 12:39:36

 :) Hiya Kenny,

I too am a member of Autobhan Stormers, for the card.

I'm on OOF because of the people here.  :y

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: macca on 23 November 2007, 12:42:50

Hello Kenny, welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: ffcgary1 on 23 November 2007, 16:15:20

Welcome to the forum kenny, enjoy the forum and join in the insane banter and jollyness when you can :y

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: tomoco on 23 November 2007, 16:28:03

Hi Kenny and welcome to the forum. All the info you need on here

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: amigov6 on 23 November 2007, 17:59:35

 :)Welcome aboard Kenny. As Jimbob said do the whole cambelt FULL KIT no ifs or buts.
      Happy Migging & enjoy your big 6. 8-)

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Dazzler on 23 November 2007, 18:07:38

Welcome, enjoy the forum.

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 November 2007, 19:42:27

Welcome to the Forum Kenny :y

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2007, 22:04:23

Welcome to the site :)

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Kenny on 24 November 2007, 00:50:12

The car has had the Cambelt kit and water pump replaced 6000 miles ago.
I've got Vauxhall receipts for this and lots of other work. SO she's good to go.
I'm gonna change the oil this week and research replacing the brake discs..

The car has a few niggly faults like bulbs need replacing and the sat nav voice commands dont work..

I havent had much experience working on cars and find the photo walk throughs on the forum really helpfull.
I'll try to record any work that I do and post the results.

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Cav9_4 on 24 November 2007, 01:32:36

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Crazydad on 24 November 2007, 11:00:22

Hello and welcome to the best Omega Forum on the Net :y

Title: Re: Just Bought my first Omega ..
Post by: Markie on 25 November 2007, 09:26:50

Hello and Welcome to the Forum  :)