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German 2.5 elite
« on: 28 October 2009, 18:19:35 »
Hi, I have recently purchased a 1999 v6 elite and evrything under bonnet is in german, I was wondering if this was made for the german market and if so are there are any differences to the ones for the british market. Thanks for your time.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-V6-FULL-MOT-TAXED-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ110446922208QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item19b72649e0
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Re: German 2.5 elite
« Reply #1 on: 28 October 2009, 18:29:20 »
it could have been bought out in germany by a squady through a german garage.
german garages tend to offer the styleing bits on site  :y

we used to do it in the 80's

got them tax free as well  ;D ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 28 October 2009, 18:38:30 »
Hello there fellow Prestoner,

 I saw that on Ebay and I was tempted. It sounds like a good motor. If you need any secondhand bits or even another Omega or 2 give me a shout I may be able to help :y
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« Reply #3 on: 28 October 2009, 18:57:25 »
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Hello there fellow Prestoner,

 I saw that on Ebay and I was tempted. It sounds like a good motor. If you need any secondhand bits or even another Omega or 2 give me a shout I may be able to help :y


I pm you if ok? it runs ok but it seems to feel tight on the engine if you know what i mean, hasnt got the get up and go that the last omega v6 i had,
 The previous owners only did around a thousand miles in 2 years maybe it needs waking up?
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Re: German 2.5 elite
« Reply #4 on: 28 October 2009, 19:02:36 »
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Hello there fellow Prestoner,

 I saw that on Ebay and I was tempted. It sounds like a good motor. If you need any secondhand bits or even another Omega or 2 give me a shout I may be able to help :y


I pm you if ok? it runs ok but it seems to feel tight on the engine if you know what i mean, hasnt got the get up and go that the last omega v6 i had,
 The previous owners only did around a thousand miles in 2 years maybe it needs waking up?
Give it an Italian tune up  to blow the crap out:y
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« Reply #5 on: 28 October 2009, 19:03:08 »
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Hello there fellow Prestoner,

 I saw that on Ebay and I was tempted. It sounds like a good motor. If you need any secondhand bits or even another Omega or 2 give me a shout I may be able to help :y


I pm you if ok? it runs ok but it seems to feel tight on the engine if you know what i mean, hasnt got the get up and go that the last omega v6 i had,
 The previous owners only did around a thousand miles in 2 years maybe it needs waking up?
It might need a service, a new fuel filter can sometimes have a dramatic effect on performance. have you checked to see if it has any fault codes stored?
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Re: German 2.5 elite
« Reply #6 on: 28 October 2009, 19:15:53 »
The light was on when i got it but garage i know found that the icv had been disconnected? the light is now out!
I was told it was bought from another oldish couple in stoke so i'm presuming it has not been unleashed to its full potential.
It handles better than any omega i've had no wandering or nothing but it just feels too stiff, if thats the right word
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« Reply #7 on: 28 October 2009, 19:21:34 »
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Hello there fellow Prestoner,

 I saw that on Ebay and I was tempted. It sounds like a good motor. If you need any secondhand bits or even another Omega or 2 give me a shout I may be able to help :y


I pm you if ok? it runs ok but it seems to feel tight on the engine if you know what i mean, hasnt got the get up and go that the last omega v6 i had,
 The previous owners only did around a thousand miles in 2 years maybe it needs waking up?
It might need a service, a new fuel filter can sometimes have a dramatic effect on performance. have you checked to see if it has any fault codes stored?


sent you pm  cheers
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Re: German 2.5 elite
« Reply #8 on: 28 October 2009, 22:40:48 »
er, all Omega's are made in Germany  ;D
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Re: German 2.5 elite
« Reply #9 on: 29 October 2009, 16:26:58 »
I have just found out whilst fixing door handle that it has airbags in the doors as well
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« Reply #10 on: 29 October 2009, 16:37:39 »
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I have just found out whilst fixing door handle that it has airbags in the doors as well

Yup all Omegas post March 1998 do, they also have side airbags in the seats.
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« Reply #11 on: 29 October 2009, 16:38:36 »
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er, all Omega's are made in Germany  ;D

Some people may not know this. After all, we're not ALL KNOWING LIKE YOU ::)
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« Reply #12 on: 29 October 2009, 16:40:55 »
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er, all Omega's are made in Germany  ;D

Some people may not know this. After all, we're not ALL KNOWING LIKE YOU ::)

The stickers all over the engine bay, door sills and boot not a slight give away?  :-/

I knew they were German made long before i even owned one.
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« Reply #13 on: 29 October 2009, 16:45:55 »
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er, all Omega's are made in Germany  ;D

Some people may not know this. After all, we're not ALL KNOWING LIKE YOU ::)

The stickers all over the engine bay, door sills and boot not a slight give away?  :-/

I knew they were German made long before i even owned one.

So did i.

Not everyone realizes this ;)
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« Reply #14 on: 29 October 2009, 17:36:15 »
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I have just found out whilst fixing door handle that it has airbags in the doors as well

Oh no they dont, what's in the doors are the sensors to activate the side airbags which are in the seats.

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