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[biggriffin]

The frustration stems from the fact that every single thing that is asked in new threads has been addressed repeatedly and in detail in previous threads. The questions have been raised and answered in plain English, so I don't think it's a language issue, more a comprehension one

OP is very quick to nitpick on detail, yet all we are given to work with are words... not a single picture or link of any actual cars, which then raises suspicion as to the authenticity of the OP and what they're hoping to achieve.

Only three or four people know where the OPs IP address is, he pertains to be an expat in Germany, but could just as easily be Daz on a wind up.

That's why Ken left, he felt that somebody, somewhere was taking the piss (actively rather than banter) and he simply wasn't prepared to take it any more.

I 2nd the above motion. And Mr nitro is not the sort to flounce, but as said some can only take so much, His comments and wisdom will be missed,..

[TheBoy]

OK. Plain English. This can't go on, and it's an absolute oppsing disgrace how some people are treating a newish member trying to find out info about an Omega.

It's been suggested on threads that OP is CG or DLK in disguise, opps knows where those people got that idea from. But even if it was, there is no need for that level of hostility. Not that I believe it is, based on my beliefs that neither have the desire or the computer skills to pull it off (as I'm sure they would readily agree)

So buck up or get banned, as I'm oppsing sick of this petty sniping all the time.

[anV6]

anV6, slightly off topic how is the actual search going?

Well, it's going. 

The silly unicorn jokes are just a little exaggerated. But not by much.

In all seriousness, it is not that they don't exist. They do and I have come across quite a few 3.0 manuals and several 2.5 petrol manuals. It's just that the manuals seem to be the most abused. All the lower mileage in good nick ones are automatic. I guess that's probably not surprising. Actually the 4 cylinder ones seem to be the easiest to find in good nick. And I'm not even being strict as to whether it's a PFL, MFL or FL. I'm looking at all 3.0 manuals I can locate.

I will be driving another car this week which looks promising. Let's see. 

Good luck, hope you find the elusive manual car 

I know this has been mooted before but if manual 4 pots in good condition are easier to find then you could always bung a Saab turbo lump in for a easy 300bhp  just won`t have the V6 soundtrack

Quoting you again because I saw a great looking low mileage 2.0 late MFL for sale today. Not my colour but in great shape. In the UK I guess I would have already bought one of those to engine swap.

I have the impression if I would give up and just buy a BMW, the following weekend I would see half a dozen low mileage 3.0 manual Omegas in great shape for sale.

[anV6]

The guy is trying to thoroughly research a subject before a potential considerable purchase.  Omegas may be throwaway cars here in the UK, but still carry price tag in other countries.

Why not cut the guy some slack? I'm not quite sure why some members are being so hostile - that's not what we're about here 

I overlooked that part of your post. Definitely. If they cost as little as they do in the UK over here I would have already bought a couple since I started looking. Even if it was a automatic. Just to kick around.

[Sir Tigger KC]

OK. Plain English. This can't go on, and it's an absolute oppsing disgrace how some people are treating a newish member trying to find out info about an Omega.

Agreed! 

This thread is only about 10 days old.  If it was 10 months old and the OP was still asking basic questions, then maybe some of the comments would be justified, but 2 or 3 days into this thread he was getting told to make his mind up and stop faffing about! 

Shame on you all! 

[Fraggles Rock]

Found these in the Help Sections...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90452.0
And...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90488.0

Any use? Look pretty comprehensive...

[Andy B]

OK. Plain English. This can't go on, and it's an absolute oppsing disgrace how some people are treating a newish member trying to find out info about an Omega.

Agreed! 

This thread is only about 10 days old.  . ....

This particular thread is .... but if you go back 4 months ..... http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=137544.msg1767364#msg1767364 

[anV6]

Found these in the Help Sections...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90452.0
And...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90488.0

Any use? Look pretty comprehensive...

Thanks for the links. I had seen it.

It's a very good basic overview of the models through the years.

Looking at the facelift range again, the Prodrive front bumper totally changes the car to the better. Should have been the bumper in all facelift cars. Much better than the very conservative stock one.

[VXL V6]

Looking at the facelift range again, the Prodrive front bumper totally changes the car to the better. Should have been the bumper in all facelift cars. Much better than the very conservative stock one.

That's why it's on two of mine. 

[Mr Gav]

anV6, slightly off topic how is the actual search going?

Well, it's going. 

The silly unicorn jokes are just a little exaggerated. But not by much.

In all seriousness, it is not that they don't exist. They do and I have come across quite a few 3.0 manuals and several 2.5 petrol manuals. It's just that the manuals seem to be the most abused. All the lower mileage in good nick ones are automatic. I guess that's probably not surprising. Actually the 4 cylinder ones seem to be the easiest to find in good nick. And I'm not even being strict as to whether it's a PFL, MFL or FL. I'm looking at all 3.0 manuals I can locate.

I will be driving another car this week which looks promising. Let's see. 

Good luck, hope you find the elusive manual car 

I know this has been mooted before but if manual 4 pots in good condition are easier to find then you could always bung a Saab turbo lump in for a easy 300bhp  just won`t have the V6 soundtrack

Quoting you again because I saw a great looking low mileage 2.0 late MFL for sale today. Not my colour but in great shape. In the UK I guess I would have already bought one of those to engine swap.

I have the impression if I would give up and just buy a BMW, the following weekend I would see half a dozen low mileage 3.0 manual Omegas in great shape for sale.

Always the case, it`s happened to me a couple of times 

[Zirfeld]

Hi anV6

A famous site about Omega B is this one:

http://www.senatorman.de/opel_omega_b.htm

You will find chronologies about anything regarding this car. Development, prototypes, production details, brochures, technical data, foreign versions all over the world, including a Holden special.

I know Hendrik personally and I know how much work he invested in this site.

There is much insider knowledge, including the mysterious Omega V8 and V8.com.

Enjoy it!

Rolf

[zirk]

Hi anV6

A famous site about Omega B is this one:

http://www.senatorman.de/opel_omega_b.htm

You will find chronologies about anything regarding this car. Development, prototypes, production details, brochures, technical data, foreign versions all over the world, including a Holden special.

I know Hendrik personally and I know how much work he invested in this site.

There is much insider knowledge, including the mysterious Omega V8 and V8.com.

Enjoy it!

Rolf

English Version - (may take a while to load)

https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatorman.de%2Fopel_omega_b.htm&edit-text=

Rolf, yove just gone a mentioned the V8 word, 

[Zirfeld]

Hi zirk

Erich Bitter (Coupe Diplomat) converted some Holden Monaros into LHD Omega V8 Coupes with German licence. This was before the Pontiac GTO was launched.

One of them was sold late last year in Freiburg, only 60 km from here. 40 k on the counter, mint condition.

I did not have the money....

[zirk]

Hi zirk

Erich Bitter (Coupe Diplomat) converted some Holden Monaros into LHD Omega V8 Coupes with German licence. This was before the Pontiac GTO was launched.

One of them was sold late last year in Freiburg, only 60 km from here. 40 k on the counter, mint condition.

I did not have the money....

You mean He went out of He's way to ruin some perfectly good RHD cars. 

[Zirfeld]

Hi zirk

Opels are for continental use - all left hand drivers 

But RHD / LHD is for continental / UK riding not a real problem. I remember first time driving to the Uk with my Senator to the High End Show Meridian Hotel London Heathrow. My turntable in the back box was 10 times more worth than the car.

My co pilot alway say "turn left / right but do not forget the wrong way"

We did it.....