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[JamesV6CDX]

Well that was the nicest 200 miles I have covered in a long time ... it's been a long time since I 'enjoyed' a drive as opposed to it being a chore.

Compatible to wafting down the motorway in a big armchair on a magic v6 powered carpet.

Didn't miss a beat. Was pretty dark when I arrived but looks very cared for, clean and unmolested too. Verifiable history (and just as helpfully, verifiable what's NOT been done) - as it's had the same careful owner since 2005, when it was two years old 

Wasn't going to ever buy another but when beemer failed and I needed wheels, what else?

Gut feeling is far too good to break, when I'm done with it

[JamesV6CDX]

In fact at the price and spec, I'm surprised you lot weren't round it like vultures!! 

[JamesV6CDX]

Oh, and...

Talking of lack of history. Whilst general servicing e.g. Oil etc has been religiously done, the time and mileage on this cars cambelt would make most of us 40k / 4 year brigade tip over the edge! 

Apart from euro car parts, and back home, it's being driven nowhere until that's done 

[2boxerdogs]

Told you so . 🙌 🙌 🙌 Good old cruisers.

[78bex]

Well done mate 

As soon as it`s daylight burn some toast & get snapping with the camera

[2boxerdogs]

Well done mate 

As soon as it`s daylight burn some toast & get snapping with the camera

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Yes got to see some pics, still miss my old 2.6 in 5 years never missed a beat.

[terry paget]

Does anyone else get a feeling of "what have I done" when you're nearly 4 hours into a one-way train fare, buying a cheap old Omega totally unseen, wondering "is it even going to get me home"     

I'll let you know at about midnight 

Oh yes, many times. The biggest adventures in my life these days are collecting cars I have bought unseen on e-bay. Last 2 were a 2000 PFL 2.5CDX estate in Clacton (£257) and a 2000 FL 2.2 saloon (£190) in Neath, S. Wales. Both took me on interesting train journeys followed by exciting  and successful drives home.

Holidays - bah, always disappointing.

I read with interest Shackeng's contemplating spending £25K on a used Jaguar and I wonder why. Every car is a compromise; I find Omegas suit me very well, and cannot imagine a car costing 100 times as much being much better. Omegas have the advantage of being rarely stolen - I have left mine unlocked with key in the door and returned to find it still there.

Glad you made it back all right James. After your 'feeling of doom' train journey the drive home must have been a joy. Congratulations on your heroic recovery and return to normal life. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[Nick W]

.....I mean, what could possibly go wrong?! 

I've run friends all over the place to buy cars that we've just driven home, including a Tr7 from Swansea that had done 3miles to and from the MOT after 10 years off the road. The procedure is simple: take a few tools and supplies(water is essential) ensure your AA membership is up to date and just do it. The last time I did this, the Omega broke down. Some years ago I did wimp out of flying to Glasgow, buying the 1939 Minx with a 1725 Hunter engine and driving it home for our club show on the Sunday.

[X30XE]

.....I mean, what could possibly go wrong?! 

I've run friends all over the place to buy cars that we've just driven home, including a Tr7 from Swansea that had done 3miles to and from the MOT after 10 years off the road. The procedure is simple: take a few tools and supplies(water is essential) ensure your AA membership is up to date and just do it. The last time I did this, the Omega broke down. Some years ago I did wimp out of flying to Glasgow, buying the 1939 Minx with a 1725 Hunter engine and driving it home for our club show on the Sunday.

Now you really shouldn't be drinking and driving Nick! 

Breakdown insurance is for wusses.  If you want an adventure it's all about knowing you'll have to rely on the kindness of strangers 

[Shackeng]

Does anyone else get a feeling of "what have I done" when you're nearly 4 hours into a one-way train fare, buying a cheap old Omega totally unseen, wondering "is it even going to get me home"     

I'll let you know at about midnight 

Oh yes, many times. The biggest adventures in my life these days are collecting cars I have bought unseen on e-bay. Last 2 were a 2000 PFL 2.5CDX estate in Clacton (£257) and a 2000 FL 2.2 saloon (£190) in Neath, S. Wales. Both took me on interesting train journeys followed by exciting  and successful drives home.

Holidays - bah, always disappointing.

I read with interest Shackeng's contemplating spending £25K on a used Jaguar and I wonder why. Every car is a compromise; I find Omegas suit me very well, and cannot imagine a car costing 100 times as much being much better. Omegas have the advantage of being rarely stolen - I have left mine unlocked with key in the door and returned to find it still there.

Glad you made it back all right James. After your 'feeling of doom' train journey the drive home must have been a joy. Congratulations on your heroic recovery and return to normal life. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Of course you're right Terry, and I am generally in the same frame of mind. Over the years I can think of three different cars, besides my TD,  that I owned for more than 10 years, so I am not great at spending money on cars. However I have got to an age where I fancy a new toy, and it would almost certainly be the the last. Incidentally I shall still keep the TD, 18 years and still going strong, any 'new' car will be my weekend and holiday car to replace the 3.2 Elite saloon, which is still superb.

[2boxerdogs]

I too have bought several cars off the bay sight unseen, never had a bad one the furthest I went was to Edinburgh to collect my one Dr owner Merc 190e, went by train with a pocketful of cash & a train load of drinking football supporters , one or two hairy moments but collected the car which made me smile the whole drive home. As for spending shed loads of cash on a car, the most i spent was £13.000 on a Mazda 626 estate kept it 9 years till it was written off & bought the Mig for £1995 , swore I would never spend more than £8000 on a car again & no regrets so far.

[TheBoy]

I read with interest Shackeng's contemplating spending £25K on a used Jaguar and I wonder why. Every car is a compromise; I find Omegas suit me very well, and cannot imagine a car costing 100 times as much being much better.

Having looked at XFs a lot last year, whilst still a contender, I can't help but feel its a step down from my MV6 in several respects...

...but my welding is crap, and there is a limit to how many more times I can ask that awfully nice fella, Mr DTM, to weld bits in to keep the rain and wind out of it.

[terry paget]

.....I mean, what could possibly go wrong?! 

I've run friends all over the place to buy cars that we've just driven home, including a Tr7 from Swansea that had done 3miles to and from the MOT after 10 years off the road. The procedure is simple: take a few tools and supplies(water is essential) ensure your AA membership is up to date and just do it. The last time I did this, the Omega broke down. Some years ago I did wimp out of flying to Glasgow, buying the 1939 Minx with a 1725 Hunter engine and driving it home for our club show on the Sunday.

I ran my son 300 miles to Hartlepool to buy an Omega a few years ago, realising half way there that the total fuel cost would be £160. I take the train now, wearing a knapsack containing a selection of tools. I check oil, coolant and tyres before departure, refuel ASAP, and head for home.

[terry paget]

.....I mean, what could possibly go wrong?! 

I've run friends all over the place to buy cars that we've just driven home, including a Tr7 from Swansea that had done 3miles to and from the MOT after 10 years off the road. The procedure is simple: take a few tools and supplies(water is essential) ensure your AA membership is up to date and just do it. The last time I did this, the Omega broke down. Some years ago I did wimp out of flying to Glasgow, buying the 1939 Minx with a 1725 Hunter engine and driving it home for our club show on the Sunday.

How did the Omega break down?

[Nick W]

.....I mean, what could possibly go wrong?! 

I've run friends all over the place to buy cars that we've just driven home, including a Tr7 from Swansea that had done 3miles to and from the MOT after 10 years off the road. The procedure is simple: take a few tools and supplies(water is essential) ensure your AA membership is up to date and just do it. The last time I did this, the Omega broke down. Some years ago I did wimp out of flying to Glasgow, buying the 1939 Minx with a 1725 Hunter engine and driving it home for our club show on the Sunday.

How did the Omega break down?

MAF failure. It stopped idling as we hit the early Friday evening traffic on the M25. I suspected the crank sensor, so had it recovered home.