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Omega General Help / Re: winter tyres

« on: 18 November 2010, 18:36:53 »

I'm running a set of Continental WinterContact TS800s on my Shitroen Saxo, and though at 185/55 R14 they are obviously far too small for an Omega, the difference they make in cold/wet is fantastic and I can't recommend them enough.  Anyone considering winter tyres that remains unsure, go for it. Especially with RWD!

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Going to view...

« on: 02 January 2011, 18:46:56 »

I rarely drive now, and when I do it's up and down the motorway once every 3 or 4 days, so that's the reason for the change! I have just sold my Saxo VTR today, which was cheap on fuel but went through spares at a rate of knots! So I'm hoping an Omega will be fairly reliable in comparison

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Going to view...

« on: 02 January 2011, 11:02:46 »

Also, if things like Cam belt or rocker cover gaskets need to be done, would anyone be willing to help me out? I'll drive to you and pay of course! Just trust you chaps more than most garages!

Just a little background on me - I write about cars for a living, and I can usually diagnose problems, but my spanner wielding skills aren't exactly Jedi-level, so help appreciated!

I'm really hopeful that this is a decent car, not just because I want an Omega, but because this 'family' of Omega Owners is, by far and away, the nicest owners forum I've ever experienced!

So fingers crossed...

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Going to view...

« on: 02 January 2011, 10:41:07 »

Cheers everyone, going to ring them tomorrow and if it sounds like a winner I'll go view Wednesday - hopefully she's mechanically as decent as she looks! If there are any minor jobs that need doing I'll barter them off the price.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Going to view...

« on: 02 January 2011, 00:05:58 »

Dealer has loads of more expensive stuff, so my guess is PX to clear, has a years MOT so should be generally OK, but gotta make sure the usual problems aren't apparent... will give them a ring soon and book a test drive, but will check finer details too. I'll keep you informed. Besides head gasket, any other problems that are common?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Going to view...

« on: 01 January 2011, 17:19:05 »

Hello chaps! I've come to that time, and I'm still very tempted by Omega ownership, the bang for buck is just so tempting! I'm probably going to go and view this: http://bit.ly/eW4fUF at some point next week. You're the experts, does that seem a good price on the face of it? And what should I look out for?

I'll keep you all informed, anyway...
 
John

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello

« on: 17 November 2010, 10:15:18 »

It's leading at the moment - I'll keep you updated. Not sure when to change just yet though.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello

« on: 16 November 2010, 17:28:13 »

What a nice warm welcome! Thanks guys. I suppose you all think that Omega is a good choice!?

At this price there is little else. 1.8 Mondeos, which shred their engines at high miles because of an inlet manifold problem, and Rover 75s, but the 2.0 V6 is underpowered, the 2.5 is a bit expensive to insure, and the 1.8 K-series. Well... do I need to say any more?

I know that Omegas sometimes have issues, but by all accounts repairs and maintenance are cheaper than similar cars from other makers. Rover still seems a reasonable option though...

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello

« on: 16 November 2010, 16:12:21 »

Thanks! A good friendly community like this one always helps inspire a bit of confidence in me when looking at cars.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello

« on: 16 November 2010, 16:03:43 »

Hello folks.
 Just popping in to say hello. Looking at a big, comfy motorway cruiser come early 2011, and Omega is a top candidate, bang for buck seems to be the name of the game with them!

I think 2.2 suits, because insurance is still a concern. Cruise control a bonus but not a necessity, so far I've looked at CD and CDX trim, post facelift. Budget will probably be £1200ish, can perhaps push a little higher if needs must.

Any tips appreciated, and anyone with suitable, well looked after examples can contact me if they wish, though it's unlikely I'll buy at the moment!

Perhaps I'll become a resident of this forum properly shortly, it depends how convincing the Omega's case is

John