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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: EmPFC. on 01 July 2010, 23:01:48

Title: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: EmPFC. on 01 July 2010, 23:01:48

Hello "OOF" users.  Firstly, I hope this post is in the right place etc, and sorry If not.

Now, Ive never owned an Omega before, but went looking at one today and would like some feedback if possible from people like you guys "in the know."

The Omega Im interested in is an 2.0 CD Auto.  X reg (2000).  Its got 96k on the clock.  Cambelt was done at 57k.  Last service was done at 85k.  Sold with 2 months tax and 12 months MOT.  Part Serv His.  4 Owners.  Condition = Interior 8/10, Bodywork 8/10.  Up for £1000 (trade) and he says he doesnt want to budge on the price.

The only slightly disapointing thing is its gold ( I dont know the Vauxhall Name or code) and to me, that says "grandpa."  But you cant have it all...

From that Info, is there anything I should be wary of, or look out for?  Could there be a hidden problem, or does it sound Okay enough to you guys?

ANY feedback appreiciated....

Many thanks, and a big hello.
Em

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: dbug on 01 July 2010, 23:03:28

Welcome to OOF mate  :y

Cambelt + tensioners will need changing in next 1000 miles!!

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Entwood on 01 July 2010, 23:09:27

"Hello" and Welcome  :)

"Gold" is usually officially "Champagne" and is the most sort after colour for an Omega, as only the best people have one ...  :)   :)  :)  :)

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Ploppy on 01 July 2010, 23:14:43

Welcome to OOF... :y

If gold isnt your thing.. hold on until you find the colour you want...

On here fellow OOF members sell there cars... what more could you ask for !!

Ploppy ;D :D :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 01 July 2010, 23:48:58

Welcome along Em :y :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: EmPFC. on 01 July 2010, 23:56:05

"Champagne."  I like it!  It doesnt sound half as bad just by calling it that.  Ha.

To be honest, the colour doesnt bother me too much.  Its the car I need.  But out of interest, are champagne ones fairly rare?  And silver seems to be the most common omega colour?

Having never even glanced at an omega before today, I honestly couldnt believe the size of the boot in these things!  Its huge!  One of the main reasons Im as keen as I am now, as with 2 small kids (and I currently drive a 2 door astra!) a car like the omega would be a godsend.....

So, the belt and pulleys will need doing within 1000 miles. (Thanks for that, whoever posted it) thats not too much of a problem..... Anything else?

(Also, it has a "traffic master" button.  I take it in this day and age its best to just ignore that its there?)

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Cliffo B on 02 July 2010, 01:29:47

Hello,welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 02 July 2010, 01:36:49

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Jimbob on 02 July 2010, 06:53:57

Hello & Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: sandune on 02 July 2010, 08:11:46

Hiya welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: PhilRich on 02 July 2010, 08:27:50

Hi & Welcome. My 2p worth: for the spec (only a CD), outlay needed shortly on cambelt, waterpump etc; it is overpriced. Couple that with your dislike of the colour & IMHO, you should keep looking, you will find something a lot better for the money! Have you had a look on here in the 'For Sale' section?  :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Seth on 02 July 2010, 09:15:38

Welcome bud! :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Varche on 02 July 2010, 10:55:49

Ola! Welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 02 July 2010, 11:00:26

Hello Em and a warm welcome to you! :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: Elite Pete on 02 July 2010, 12:42:57

Hi and welcome to the forum :y

Gold is called Champagne by the people (grandads) who own one.

To the people who don't own one its hearing aid beige ;D ;D

Only joking :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: RobG on 02 July 2010, 14:34:30

Hi, welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: stuvaux on 03 July 2010, 16:43:25

Hello and Welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: Hello All. I may be buying a used Omega.....
Post by: joff on 04 July 2010, 17:34:51

Welcome. Hope you get it for the right price :y