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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2ltr V6 Omega Cambelt Change Intervals, Written Details Needed!

« on: 11 December 2011, 00:25:58 »

oldest trick in the book trying to rush you into buying it (maybe im wrong)

I don't think your wrong on that, I have been stupid enough once before but as they say, "once bitten, twice shy".

If you want a good estate there is one in the forsale section on here well worth the money cost you more money tho but trouble free motoring

If this is the one your thinking of:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=96386.0

Then I can't agree more, stunning motor, great history, even low miles but, unfortunately, I cannot go that far especially as is just going to be a plaything for me.  Also, it has obvioulsy been brilliantly looked after and, to be honest, it deserves a better owner than I.

Within 6 months the sills/rear bumper would be scratched by my chair and the interior damaged, where I get my chair in/ out and other items ,especially if it's rainning and I need to get in/out quickly, things can happen.

It's not that I'm careless, I don't like ruinning my own stuff and get really "off" with myself, if I do, not just with a car but anything.  I was taught to look after what is yours.  If I could buy it, it would have whatever was needed when needed but, it REALLY needs to go to someone who is going to keep it as a Future Classic, I know Vauxhalls don't rate the same prices as some other brands but, it's deffinately something which needs a dedicated keeper, preferably with a garage, which I don't have.

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2ltr V6 Omega Cambelt Change Intervals, Written Details Needed!

« on: 10 December 2011, 01:26:49 »

Well I that you folks for the imput but, I will not be buying the car.  I had a message off the Seller today:

"Shaun, you havent sent your deposit as you said you would, we have the other chap travelling up for the car on Saturday morning. With regard to any cam belt change and road tax these are issues for the buyer, not the seller and we wont reduce the asking price of the vehicle on these points.

- cars-well"

First off, I had said nothing about a deposit, the last message I sent them was:

"Dear cars-well,

Hi

Is there any chance you can provide my an outside e-mail addy?

The reason I ask is, is have proof the Cambelt change is 40k not 70k.

This can be seen below, if Ebay allows the link:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=post;quote=1212570;topic=96729.0;last_msg=1212901

Cheers

Shaun."

There is also one which I sent them but, didn't save stated:

"white one is back in play, if the cambelt issue could be sorted or we could come to some agreement on price"

My question is, am I being too agressive on the value, given it needing an MOT/Belt change?

I need to know this as I'm after a 3.0/3.2ltr top end Estate (must be auto) and I have seen many with history but, long belt change intervals.  I'm on Benefits as, I cannot work, due to my Disability so, only have a limited budget.  For the right car, FSH including a recent full belt change and good MOT, I can go to 2k but, everything has to be right as, I have to pay £600 for the Hand Controls I need to drive it.

Given what I have stated above, am I expecting too much (I'm not worried if it's a 2000 or 2003)?

Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Shaun.

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2ltr V6 Omega Cambelt Change Intervals, Written Details Needed!

« on: 08 December 2011, 23:03:09 »

Thanks for the info folks.

I didn't get around to calling Vauxhall today, due to the need to do Xmas shopping (it was 1 of only many call I have to make).

"Entwood"

Thanks for your post, this is something I can send the seller to prove my point.

"fiend61"

Again thanks, I will contact them tomorrow.

If it was a Thames Valley car then history will be good, also looks like someone has spent a bit of time and money on it: wheels and interior. If it was an accident investigation car, then the roof will have had work, at the very least a plate and filler .

This I know for a fact, as that is what my car was used for before I made it actually work for a living.

Double check the coolant too. In the pics it looks like someones put blue in it, should be pink

What does the difference in the coolant colour mean?

I imported an MPV from Japan a remember there was blue or red coolant additives but, IF you bought one with the red, then the system had to be fully flushed (running clear) as, you could not mix the red and blue due to a chemical reaction between them.

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2ltr V6 Omega Cambelt Change Intervals, Written Details Needed!

« on: 08 December 2011, 01:48:23 »

Thanks for the reply fokls, I haven't been on here long, so your help for a new member is appriciated.

As has been said "Looks Tidy for an Ex Police car", I felt from the outset it was an Ex-Police vehicle and as it has been through a 2nd owner, it doesn't need to be stated however, when I asked the seller, they gave me the info ", right off the bat.

Something tells me it wasn't as Motorway Vehiche" but, an "accident investigators car" I guess due to it's age and mileage.  Either way it's not a problem, if I bought it, it would be to replace our existing Volvo 940 Estate and between that and our other car, we only do 7/9k per year, so it not really a problem.

What I need is some form of doucmentery evidence I can show to them, regarding the belt change as, it's close to me and the Company I use to fit my controls, needed for me to drive it.

I have a feeling, IF I can prove the belt change requirement, they "MAYBE", willing to give on the price especially, as it has such a short MOT.

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Omega General Help / 3.2ltr V6 Omega Cambelt Change Intervals, Written Details Needed!

« on: 08 December 2011, 01:06:06 »

OK, I know this has been asked before but, I've fot conflicting information of searches.  What I need some sort of Documentery evidence to back it up ASAP, as I'm looking to purchase the following:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110785233653?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I've spoke to the seller regarding the history and they have stated:

"Yes its ex police, Full service history, cam belt changed twice, last at 108,000 with major service then two more major services since."

The problem I have is I have found information saying the cambelt is 40k/4yrs and othe saying 80k/8yrs.

It's an '03 model and need something copied (scanned) from the handbook or a brochure (if someone has one), so I have some deffinate proof to argue with the seller.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

Shaun.

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General Car Chat / Re: Scrap value ??

« on: 12 October 2011, 23:58:16 »

I'm in South Wales, scraped a car 4 months ago and the yard told me it was £185/ton, drive in.  I got £130 for it with no alloys/bumpers/interior/lights/rear beam or rocker covers/mics engine parts.

Oh yeah, that was a '94 Cav V6 saloon.

Prices vary country wide.  They guy who bought the rear beam of me stated they were paying £250/ton in his area, Newcastle.

Best bet, call a couple of your local yards, see what they offer.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hey folks, I'm new here!

« on: 11 October 2011, 22:46:11 »

Hello & Welcome, take it you found that activate mail then

Had the email, got three of them but, they all came up saying "email address awaiting confirmation", then it worked.  Guess there was a conflict between your forum and my pc.

Thanks to all for the greetings.

I hope I'll get the info I'm looking for and be able to use it to find the right car.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hey folks, I'm new here!

« on: 11 October 2011, 00:43:31 »

As per title I'm new here and looking for info on 3.0ltr top end of range, prefferably 3.2ltr but, must be estate and auto, as I'm currently looking for a "GOOD" one.

If there are any threads which give info on the different models/engines/transmissions, then please feel free to point me in the right direction.

Any help would be appreciated

Cheers

Shaun