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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: MICHELINMAN on 24 February 2011, 23:42:54

Title: New member with my Omega info
Post by: MICHELINMAN on 24 February 2011, 23:42:54: Just bought a 2001 Y-plate silver 2.2 GLS, 101k miles, at auction for a very cheap (I thought) £500.
Must admit I was a bit wary before the drive home, but pleasantly surprised to find no faults as yet.
All electrics seem to be good working order and mechanically nothing untoward found as yet.....fingers crossed!
Am I right in thinking these cars are unloved in general, due to percieved thirsty engines and the current price of petrol?
I think I got a lot of car for next to nothing which seems to be the norm with Omegas at auctions.
A similar spec BMW, Audi or Merc at auction would go for a minimum of 2 grand and upwards...but whats in a badge on the bonnet, I say.
I plan to do the timing belt kit & water pump asap.
Any other hints as to what I should be thinking of doing next?
Cheers. :y
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 25 February 2011, 00:04:02: How do you do Emu, welcome along. :y :y
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Post by: MICHELINMAN on 25 February 2011, 00:06:28: :yCheers Zulu. What model do you have?
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 25 February 2011, 04:59:58: Welcome EMU. A fellow GLS :y
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Post by: sussex peter on 25 February 2011, 06:08:27: Welcome to OOF, got my first Omega 2 weeks ago, very pleased with it too! Enjoy your car.
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Post by: The Red Baron on 25 February 2011, 07:26:36: welcome to the forum Emu. :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 25 February 2011, 08:06:32: Hello & Welcome :y
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Post by: mindaz on 25 February 2011, 08:30:59: hi and welcome ;)
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Post by: dbug on 25 February 2011, 08:33:34: Welcome to OOF mate :y
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 25 February 2011, 08:56:20: Hello and a warm welcome to you! :y
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Post by: mkirky on 25 February 2011, 09:20:38: Hello and welcome
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Post by: Cliffo B on 25 February 2011, 09:22:17: Hello,welcome to the Forum :y
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Post by: MICHELINMAN on 25 February 2011, 09:34:05: Thanks for the welcome comments.
The Omega is my car...the wife drives a Golf plus diesel...averages 45mpg around town. :y
Dont think the Omega will get near that ! :-[
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Post by: Entwood on 25 February 2011, 10:28:48: "Hello" and Welcome :)
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Post by: Jusme on 25 February 2011, 12:09:32: Hi & Welcome to the OOF.. ;)
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Post by: Varche on 25 February 2011, 13:01:19: Ola! Welcome to the forum :y
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Post by: Seth on 25 February 2011, 13:57:54: Welcome bud! :y
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Post by: saltyone on 25 February 2011, 15:47:58: welcome emu .. i had a 2.2 gls on a 51 plate same mileage . sold it to a russian guy for £1195 so £500 you paid is a good deal me thinks ' loved it . sold it and got a crappy 1.9d vectra (06) but seen the light and now a happy owner of a 2.6 53 plate cdx yay :y
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Post by: PhilRich on 25 February 2011, 17:12:59: Hello & Welcome to the OOF :y
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Post by: sandune on 25 February 2011, 21:06:15: Hiya welcome aboard :y
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Post by: watchlady on 26 February 2011, 09:58:29: hello im new here :P :P
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Post by: sotmh on 26 February 2011, 12:20:14: welcome Emu. glad you have not experienced anything major and are enjoying new ride.

I also have a gls at present, and although currently off rd, previous fuel consumption was low because of low mileage. However, engine to car size ratio is out of balance causing high fuel consumption the higher the mileage done.

but if economical driving is used you may find fuel use will not be so high.

Enjoy your ownership and many happy mileage. :y :y
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Post by: lorenzolen on 26 February 2011, 13:08:20: HI and Wellcome to the forum .L
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Post by: Elitenut on 26 February 2011, 23:57:16: Hello and welcome to the Forum. :y
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Post by: Shark1e on 27 February 2011, 14:06:00: hello, greetings and welcome to oof :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 01 March 2011, 20:49:08: Hi and welcome :y
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 March 2011, 21:40:02: Hi, welcome to the forum. :y