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[Rog]

I've seen a nice MV6 Estate. 

Can somebody please give me a reason why buying an MV6 would be a very bad idea. 

I want it, but I shouldn't. I mean I've just spent a fortune on my X reg 2.5 V6 Elite so that it's now ok. C'mon there must be some good logical, sensible reason to not do it    Much to my surprise my Mrs said, "well get it and have two Omegas" ! WHAT, that is NOT what I was expecting. 

[Dazzler]

Must do as we are told

[pauls]

If the Boss has said ok then just buy it before she changes her mind

[omega3000]

I've seen a nice MV6 Estate. 

Can somebody please give me a reason why buying an MV6 would be a very bad idea. 

I want it, but I shouldn't. I mean I've just spent a fortune on my X reg 2.5 V6 Elite so that it's now ok. C'mon there must be some good logical, sensible reason to not do it    Much to my surprise my Mrs said, "well get it and have two Omegas" ! WHAT, that is NOT what I was expecting. 

You will need planning permission for a garage bigger than Mr Twiglets if you buy any more 

[Rog]

Actually, I've been thinking. Apart from a bit more horsepower, what's so special about the MV6 ?

Where does it sit in the Omega trim levels, you know, CD, CDX then Elite.

Are there any particular reliability or maintenenace issues ? My 2000 2.5 V6 Elite has been a bit of a nightmare. This MV6 is '03 and pretty low miles. Should it be better ?

You know what, I'm thinking so much it'll probably get sold !

[Big_Al]

I've seen a nice MV6 Estate. 

Can somebody please give me a reason why buying an MV6 would be a very bad idea. 

I want it, but I shouldn't. I mean I've just spent a fortune on my X reg 2.5 V6 Elite so that it's now ok. C'mon there must be some good logical, sensible reason to not do it    Much to my surprise my Mrs said, "well get it and have two Omegas" ! WHAT, that is NOT what I was expecting. 

If the guv has given her approval  . . .what are you waiting for .. . .go & get it now 

Is it a 2.6   or 3.2  ?

FL   MV6 's  have LSC    lowered sports chassis . . & handle much better than the other models.

ride is a bit more harsh  . . but IMO   . . not that much  . . .still very comfortable.

No Bose stereo, some have leather . & generally not as many toys as the elites .

For example mine has heated cloth  seats , No sunroof,  , 2006 stereo, electric windows , electric

mirrors & probably a few other bits i can't think of right now.

the handling & ride are the biggest difference IMO  goes round bends like it's on rails compared to the  soft sprung Elites I've had in the past

HTH     

[Rog]

If the guv has given her approval  . . .what are you waiting for .. . .go & get it now 

Is it a 2.6   or 3.2  ?

FL   MV6 's  have LSC    lowered sports chassis . . & handle much better than the other models.

ride is a bit more harsh  . . but IMO   . . not that much  . . .still very comfortable.

No Bose stereo, some have leather . & generally not as many toys as the elites .

For example mine has heated cloth  seats , No sunroof,  , 2006 stereo, electric windows , electric

mirrors & probably a few other bits i can't think of right now.

the handling & ride are the biggest difference IMO  goes round bends like it's on rails compared to the  soft sprung Elites I've had in the past

HTH   

Thanks Al. Thats helpful

It's 3.2, cloth upholstery, doesn't look like there's a sunroof, but so what ? they break anyway. Way less than 100k miles. My reason for being interested is that it's very late and possibly my last chance to get another decent Omega.

Ohhhh . . . . . errrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . . . . dither dither dither.

Trouble is it's not local. So just going to see it is a whole day.

[Big_Al]

If the guv has given her approval  . . .what are you waiting for .. . .go & get it now 

Is it a 2.6   or 3.2  ?

FL   MV6 's  have LSC    lowered sports chassis . . & handle much better than the other models.

ride is a bit more harsh  . . but IMO   . . not that much  . . .still very comfortable.

No Bose stereo, some have leather . & generally not as many toys as the elites .

For example mine has heated cloth  seats , No sunroof,  , 2006 stereo, electric windows , electric

mirrors & probably a few other bits i can't think of right now.

the handling & ride are the biggest difference IMO  goes round bends like it's on rails compared to the  soft sprung Elites I've had in the past

HTH   

Thanks Al. Thats helpful

It's 3.2, cloth upholstery, doesn't look like there's a sunroof, but so what ? they break anyway. Way less than 100k miles. My reason for being interested is that it's very late and possibly my last chance to get another decent Omega.

Ohhhh . . . . . errrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . . . . dither dither dither.

Trouble is it's not local. So just going to see it is a whole day.

request on here that an oof member who is local to the car  has a quick look for you. Most Oof members are very helpful . Save you  a long trip if it's a bad un'.

You gotta be quick though  . . . good ones don't hang around 

[MV6Matt]

Yes,
What Essex Big Al said, ask if some one can go for you

Where is it?
Matthew

[albitz]

Are you sure its an MV6 and not ex plod ?,as they are often advertised as an MV6 rather than "special".

[TheBoy]

Plod spec MV6 is below GLS spec, but often has LSD.

Retail spec FL MV6 is approx CD spec. Rarely has LSD, in contrary to what stated above.

Retail spec PFL MV6 is approx CDX spec.

[Rog]

Yes,
What Essex Big Al said, ask if some one can go for you

Where is it?
Matthew

Understood. Decision made, I'm going for it. So I'll call in the morning, if not sold, jump in car and drive.

[Rog]

Are you sure its an MV6 and not ex plod ?,as they are often advertised as an MV6 rather than "special".

Probably not ex-plod, unless the selling really is lying like hell. Plus It's not white. Same owner for some years.

[Rog]

I've seen a nice MV6 Estate. 

Can somebody please give me a reason why buying an MV6 would be a very bad idea. 

I want it, but I shouldn't. I mean I've just spent a fortune on my X reg 2.5 V6 Elite so that it's now ok. C'mon there must be some good logical, sensible reason to not do it    Much to my surprise my Mrs said, "well get it and have two Omegas" ! WHAT, that is NOT what I was expecting. 

You will need planning permission for a garage bigger than Mr Twiglets if you buy any more 

I could well end up with two Miggys on the drive  . Garage ? What's that ? 

[05omegav6]

Post up the link to it (or pm if you'd prefer) so we can give a sensible answer rather than just guessing

Alternatively send Jimbob a polite message with the reg and he can confirm or deny

Ps if it's a 3.2 manual then it is almost definitely ex plod i've had mine over 4 years, so longer term ownershipmeans nowt in that respect.