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[bootie]

 
Just been told Omega has had an off!
I wasn't driving by the way and all involved are OK.
Wet roads and bad camber, swift sideways excursion taking a road sign out on the way.
I have been sent some pictures and will upload them later on. (tomorrow)
In this case I fear it will be written off due to extensive front end damage, plus the rust was taking a firm grip on the back end as some will know.
Anyone got any idea of current market value for a 97 Pre facelift Elite 2.5TD estate?
Probably more than I could get as a sale anyway.
We'll see.

[Lazydocker]

Glad all are ok.   

On the plus side, saves sorting out the leak at the top of the fuel tank

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Very sorry to hear that.

In theory, be nice if someone gave something for the engine, as there's some/reasonable demand for a working one. Elite, so you've got various toys to break off it, though because 99% of OOFers own star silver facelifts demand is limited. But as for a complete price, not sure you're moving far into three figures, tragically... as you can probably tell, your best option will be to break it of the useful parts. Hope you do ok one way or the other 

[Omega VT3000]

I suspect that the question is more aimed out what the insurance is likely to offer for the car?

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Fair point. In which case prepare yourself for 8 months of wrangling and phonecalls before the £0.00 offer (and keep the car) which I eventually haggled them to. 

[X30XE]

Just been told Omega has had an off!
I wasn't driving by the way and all involved are OK.
Wet roads and bad camber, swift sideways excursion taking a road sign out on the way.
I have been sent some pictures and will upload them later on. (tomorrow)
In this case I fear it will be written off due to extensive front end damage, plus the rust was taking a firm grip on the back end as some will know.
Anyone got any idea of current market value for a 97 Pre facelift Elite 2.5TD estate?
Probably more than I could get as a sale anyway.
We'll see.

Yep. The square root of f*** all. 

[bootie]

Yeah, I can see that now, although a rare thing being manual, that doesn't count.
Problem with keeping it to break is, no premises, no time so it will go to scrappy in Fife, Glenrothes I think, as it is with no toys taken off.
It was time to reduce the combined Scottish/Spanish fleet anyway!

Jon

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Ahh, bugger! Got to be worth grabbing some smaller items off - maybe a quick post saying 'message me with your requests, anything small/easily removable'  That's a crying shame.

[mantaray]

How bad is the damage? I may be interested in the whole car to brake for spare for my own. I have a friend who lives near Sterling who may be able to store the car for me untill I can sort out transport to pick it up.

[Scatmancraig]

Yeah, I can see that now, although a rare thing being manual, that doesn't count.
Problem with keeping it to break is, no premises, no time so it will go to scrappy in Fife, Glenrothes I think, as it is with no toys taken off.
It was time to reduce the combined Scottish/Spanish fleet anyway!

Jon

I'm beginning to wish I'd bought it now! Wish it was closer, as it would be great for spares for mine!

[bootie]

sorry for late reply, been busy making sure the old carlton was ready for the trip
back to Scotland!
Been offered £495 and with my £400 excess.........
Not accepting first offer though, got to negotiate a bit I think.
I really don't have the time to post up for parts or indeed if anyone wants/needs it for spares
Hopefully a phone call tomorrow will result in a better offer and I will just have to take that. Pleased to report the Carlton made it back in fine style, if a bit expensive on fuel!
She will now stay in Scotland, probably to get sold on sometime soon in the future.
Still no plans to replace the Omega, really can't justify having a car over here any more.
If anyone has an idea for the Omega, I will get some details as to ecactly where it is being kept.

Jon

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Sounds about right, sadly, tragically  . Keep us updated 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Very sorry to hear that.

In theory, be nice if someone gave something for the engine, as there's some/reasonable demand for a working one. Elite, so you've got various toys to break off it, though because 99% of OOFers own star silver facelifts demand is limited. But as for a complete price, not sure you're moving far into three figures, tragically... as you can probably tell, your best option will be to break it of the useful parts. Hope you do ok one way or the other 

That is a conservative estimate.