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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: hersham boy on 15 September 2008, 22:55:24

Title: Good day to all
Post by: hersham boy on 15 September 2008, 22:55:24

Hi this is i hope my first of many posts. The Names Rob and i'm from the sunny Black Country. I found this forum as i'm looking for a litte info on the omega. (not tec) you see i've been offered a very nice 'r' reg omega thats 1 owner and only done 75,000 miles. it drives spot on (i've test drove it) and is a 1 owner car. Not to keen on the colour its a very light gold but you can't have everything. I want to use it as a support car for our nurburgring trips. its a 2.5 v6 and seams to have every thing i want. a bit of power and lots of boot space. Is there anything i should look out for on this model before buying. Thanks Rob.

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 15 September 2008, 22:57:18

Hi, welcome to the forum.  :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Entwood on 15 September 2008, 23:00:43

"Hello" and Welcome :)

There are several threads around in various parts of the forums that give loads of advice on buying a miggy, have a mooch around and I'm sure you'll find them.

My personal "best advice" is to read about the "paperclip" test in the maintenance guide, and to learn which dash lights should come on with the ignition on and then go out.  It is not unknown for dishonest folks to remove the bulbs from some warning lights so you buy a car not knowing it has serious problems ... :(

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: hersham boy on 15 September 2008, 23:06:32

Thanks for that. But i know the old fellow who as offered it to me and i've known the car realy from new as he brought it from new. it as a full vauxhall service history with the last service 3,000 miles ago. He is buying a new car this weekend and as offered me the car for what they offered him in part x against the new car. (£350) the car is in tip top condition i can't find a scratch dent or spot of rust anywhere. inside its like the day it left the showroom and as i've said only 75,000 miles. I realy can not remember it ever going into vauxhall apart from servicing.. anything that need doing it always went to Vauxhall he never messed himself. the car is still taxed and mot'ed (about 2 months on each) i think i would be silly not to buy it to be honest.

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: The Red Baron on 15 September 2008, 23:10:01

welcome to the forum mate. sounds like you could be onto a decent motor there mate.  :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: RobG on 15 September 2008, 23:24:24

Welcome to the forum Rob. :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: willyboy on 15 September 2008, 23:48:12

Welcome to the forum m8y :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Cumbria on 16 September 2008, 00:33:36

Welcome to the forum. Car sounds a good deal at that price.

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Proz on 16 September 2008, 00:53:42

Hello and welcome .... your in the best place for some advice .... lots of very knowlegable people on here ....  :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: dbug on 16 September 2008, 08:22:47

Welcome to OOF  :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: hersham boy on 16 September 2008, 09:37:28

Thanks for the welcomes. I think i WILL be buying the car today..Rob

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Welung666 on 16 September 2008, 09:56:09

Welcome to OOF neighbour :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Dazzler on 16 September 2008, 10:04:48

Welcome to OOF, enjoy the forum. :)

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: hersham boy on 16 September 2008, 10:35:26

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Welcome to OOF neighbour :y

West midlands!! where's that? are you from Warwickshire Staffordshire or Worcestershire... lol

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Banjax on 16 September 2008, 10:39:20

welcome to OOF - sounds like an honest barge - don't worry about the colour - you can't see it when you're driving  :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: zirk on 16 September 2008, 13:03:07

Hello and Welcome.

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: hersham boy on 16 September 2008, 13:05:11

Just off to collect it.. i'll post some pic's later.Rob

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: HolyCount on 16 September 2008, 13:33:25

Hi, Rob, and welcome :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: DaveyDavey on 16 September 2008, 14:05:51

Hi and welcome to the forum  

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: hersham boy on 16 September 2008, 14:39:25

Well i've just been a collected the car.. now have big smile on my face.. i'll post some pic's later.. :D :D

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: mars on 16 September 2008, 19:53:23

Hi Rob and welcome. You are not too far from me in the Black country.
 :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: hersham boy on 17 September 2008, 14:24:01

here we go..

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2385/200809170056uj5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/7259/200809170057wb3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/3171/200809170058qo5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Dusty on 17 September 2008, 18:50:42

Hello and welcome to OOF  :-* :-*

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: less on 17 September 2008, 19:17:54

Hi Rob, welcome aboard mate  :y

Car looks immaculate, good buy. Read the guides on here to keep it going without being fleeced!  ;)

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: waspy on 18 September 2008, 21:05:12

Welcome along Rob.  :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: bob.dent on 19 September 2008, 11:28:22

Hi Rob and welcome aboard. :)

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2008, 21:31:16

Welcome :)

I would recommend doing DIY servicing every 3-4k, doing oil/filter, and cleaning breathers :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 20 September 2008, 13:37:43

Hello Rob and a warm welcome to you! :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: amigov6 on 20 September 2008, 21:57:47

Welcome aboard. Peachy Mig, always liked that colour. :y
   I see by the reg it was originally a Grimsby car.

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: chunk on 21 September 2008, 00:29:03

Hi Rob welcome to OOF. Looks like you have got youself a nice car there. :y

Title: Re: Good day to all
Post by: dieseldean on 24 September 2008, 23:05:09

welcome :y