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[omega3000]

I must contact Robber Budden and  ask him what my immaculate 53 plate MV6 is  worth to him.

I'm guessing at £495 for a £3495 ticket price.

Don't accept it, Opti, I'll give you five hundred. 

Plus your Daewoo, I presume.

I'll need my Chevvy to tow the omega.

Your what?

There are no big 'American muscle cars' on this forum.

Not yet

My dad always pays over the odds for his cars going to dealers , ive told him about how much he could save by buying private but he just wont do it 

[05omegav6]

Trouble is, the savings are only as good as the car...

My cheapest cars cost £100. Some were useable with the odd issue, others were better scrapped two owners previously. Sure you pay a premium when buying from a specialist or a main dealer, but that isn't always a bad thing imho

As a case study:

Example A:

A 2003 3.2 Elite Estate with 70k miles from RB £3995.

Example B:

A 2003 3.2 Elite Estate from a local Part Ex outlet £1495.
Replace worn out suspension, plus alignment £1000.
Four new tyres £400.
MoT, two advisories, £200.
Cambelt/WP, fitted, £240.
Full Service, parts/labour £200.
Coilpacks £160.
HBV £50.
Crank sensor £75.
Six months tax, £154.

Total: £2479 + £1495 = £3974.

You might save £800 or so doing it all yourself, but that's about what is required to be done to an unknown Omega in the first six months of ownership...

It's not a question of how much you spend, rather when you spend it

[Entwood]

Have to agree with Al, and Kevin - to a point -...   As an RB "buyer" 5 years ago ....

The car was immaculate as described.

The Cambelt was changed by RB Mechs at 71000 miles, simply as it was due at 78000 from the documents. It also had a full service carried out and fully documented, this included brake pads/disks as well as the normal stuff.

It was discovered (whilst the towbar was being fitted) that the self leveling had been changed to standard shocks.... this had not been discussed (as RB had no knowledge !!) and self leveling was needed due to the amount of towing I do. The conversation with RB on the phone lasted less than a minute, as he immediately accepted the problem and arranged for brand new GM self levelers to be fitted. all at no cost to me at all.

I would imagine at many retail outlets I would have had some serious arguing ... for an ebay purchase .. ??  not a chance of rectification.

As said .. not everyone's choice, but if he wasn't selling them he wouldn't be in business. would I buy from him again ... certainly if it was the right car and I thought the price was right.

[05omegav6]

Thanks Nige I knew I'd forgotten summat... add another £240 for discs and pads all round

[Kevin Wood]

Thanks Nige I knew I'd forgotten summat... add another £240 for discs and pads all round

Yep, and then bear in mind that we have the knowledge to diagnose Omega issues very effectively, access to trade club parts and the ability to do most repair and servicing jobs ourselves. Now consider that most people would be paying the motor trade to diagnose <shudder>, repair and supply parts (including those misdiagnosed). I'd say it's very much worth their while buying a sorted car with some backup.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Sorry chaps, but I'm still not convinced.

Ms.Zoom purchased a beautiful red 3.2 Elite from RB.

However, it needed four new tyres, along with new discs and pads subsequent to the purchase, all at Lizzie's expense.

It is a cracker of a car though........low mileage,too.

 

[omega3000]

Nothing stopping any of us selling Omega's for £3k + .. If someone wanted it then they would pay the asking price . Id say most if not all road worthy Omega's owned on here are in pretty tip top condition to match any garage with a bit of spit and polish 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Sorry chaps, but I'm still not convinced.

Ms.Zoom purchased a beautiful red 3.2 Elite from RB.

However, it needed four new tyres, along with new discs and pads subsequent to the purchase, all at Lizzie's expense.

It is a cracker of a car though........low mileage,too.

That was my choice and had nothing to do with the actual condition of those items.  The tyres were changed because I wanted Pirellies on the car, although they still had 75% of tread left, and the front brake pads had 50% life left, but I decided to replace, and whilst at it the discs as well as a kit, so I know they will last for the next x years ahead.

As I have stated before, I have never had a second hand car before, let alone an Omega, that makes garage staff gasp and say what a lovely example it is, let alone our local Vx dealer who could "find no fault whatsoever" when assessing it for a possible part exchange for a brand new car. Also in the same dealership a mechanic who declared a certainty to buy the car from me if ever I did want to sell.

The car itself I have now had 6 months after buying from RB, and it is still working superbly with absolutely no problems.

I therefore agree 100% with Kevin and Entwood!

[Lizzie_Zoom]

PS I would also add that it has been an absolute delight to have a car again where, due to it's bang up to date full service record condition, I have not had to work on the car at all.  I have had not even had need to top up anything.  It is like having a brand new car again!

[TheBoy]

but I decided to replace, and whilst at it the discs as well as a kit, so I know they will last for the next x years ahead.

Ms Zoom, share with me your secret to brake longevity

Glad you are still liking the car


As KW/TA say, RB may charge premium prices, but you get a premium service (for a used car dealer). I would add, in my dealings with our very own JoshWyatt, the after sales has been nothing but excellent...  ...although he refused to pay for the repairs after it melted last July

The only reason why people sell cars on egay is due to either laziness (so how lazy have they been with the car) or due to no chance of comeback (so what are they hiding). So you can't compared used car businesses, who have responsibilities, with egay.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

PS I would also add that it has been an absolute delight to have a car again where, due to it's bang up to date full service record condition, I have not had to work on the car at all.  I have had not even had need to top up anything.  It is like having a brand new car again!

It is a beautiful example of the marque, Lizzie. A stunning car.

However, were I the dealer, I'd have changed these items before the purchase.

I'd have also sent you a large bunch of flowers and an intimate dinner invitation for two.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

but I decided to replace, and whilst at it the discs as well as a kit, so I know they will last for the next x years ahead.

Ms Zoom, share with me your secret to brake longevity

Glad you are still liking the car


As KW/TA say, RB may charge premium prices, but you get a premium service (for a used car dealer). I would add, in my dealings with our very own JoshWyatt, the after sales has been nothing but excellent...  ...although he refused to pay for the repairs after it melted last July

The only reason why people sell cars on egay is due to either laziness (so how lazy have they been with the car) or due to no chance of comeback (so what are they hiding). So you can't compared used car businesses, who have responsibilities, with egay.

Joshywatt. I hear good things about this fella.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Sorry chaps, but I'm still not convinced.

Ms.Zoom purchased a beautiful red 3.2 Elite from RB.

The car itself I have now had 6 months after buying from RB, and it is still working superbly with absolutely no problems.

Red Elite? Are there pics in the gallery?

[Lizzie_Zoom]

PS I would also add that it has been an absolute delight to have a car again where, due to it's bang up to date full service record condition, I have not had to work on the car at all.  I have had not even had need to top up anything.  It is like having a brand new car again!

It is a beautiful example of the marque, Lizzie. A stunning car.

However, were I the dealer, I'd have changed these items before the purchase.

I'd have also sent you a large bunch of flowers and an intimate dinner invitation for two.

 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

but I decided to replace, and whilst at it the discs as well as a kit, so I know they will last for the next x years ahead.

Ms Zoom, share with me your secret to brake longevity

Glad you are still liking the car


As KW/TA say, RB may charge premium prices, but you get a premium service (for a used car dealer). I would add, in my dealings with our very own JoshWyatt, the after sales has been nothing but excellent...  ...although he refused to pay for the repairs after it melted last July

The only reason why people sell cars on egay is due to either laziness (so how lazy have they been with the car) or due to no chance of comeback (so what are they hiding). So you can't compared used car businesses, who have responsibilities, with egay.

It may seem strange TB, but thinking back I have rarely had to change brake pads.  Even with my high mileage business cars I found they lasted a lonnnnng time.  I have used engine braking extensively, and use a driving technique that means I need the brakes only up to half the time I see others using them judging by their brake lights showing them 'driving on their brakes'!!