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[tunnie]

its about right, look for oil serving, oil changes is critical on 2.5TD,  must be changed every 3k MAX!

Being a manual, you can easily chip it back to full BMW spec 

[coastie123]

I'M just waiting for the chap to get back to me about servicing/oil etc...

Fingers crossed!!!!

Is there anything else I should look out for???

[coastie123]

Hi guys, if there's no record of servicing within the last 3-6k

should I still consider it....

The chap still hasn't come back to me yet but I'm trying to think ahead before he does!!!
 

[tunnie]

i doubt you will find one thats been maintained right at this age, go for it, but keep on top of those oil changes in your ownership 

[MickAP]

You don't say whether it's saloon or estate, so I guessing saloon.
About the right price me thinks, although you could try and him down a bit.
Don't look that interested in the car if you can help it, in other words let him do the selling, if he wants a sale he will come down a bit on price, hopefully.
As said by others, these engines need plenty of oil changes, if it's only been done every 10,000 then it's not enough.
Pay particular attention to the steering and general handling of the car, as said wishbones and steering idler can wear on these, especially of the age your looking at.
Plenty of info on the above to trawl through on this forum

Mick

[tunnie]

i doubt you will find one thats been maintained right at this age, go for it, but keep on top of those oil changes in your ownership 

[zirk]

Presumable your going for a Diesel because your after a bit of economy?, the 2.5TD with a Manual are in all fairness pretty good considering the size of the Car, and as mentioned can be chipped for about 70 notes giving drive ability and MPG improvements.

The GLS spec would be a bit of a turn off for me, CD or CDX would be the ones or an Elite but your probabley end up with an Auto Box with the later models.

Engine wise the BMW 6 pots, although old hats now,  are nice and smooth and quiet torque'y if looked after.

Think I would be inclined to ask the seller that you would prefer to start the Car from cold, they should start on the nose after the Glow Lamps gone out and take it for a good spin, again I would prefer a short cruise on the Motorway, they should still be quiet responsive throttle wise at legal top speed.

Good Luck 

[I_want_an_Omega]

....
 and its VERY basic, not even passenger airbag, just big compartment!

That's I must've seen in a local scrppy then. Effectively it had two glove boxes. 

Yeah, just hinges up. Some had the 8v 2.0 as well. But the age the OP is buying won't be an issue.

GLS Sadly is base spec 

The 8V models were called the Edition S, and were only around after launch for a while

[guncharmer]

If buying the car will empty your pockets and leave no reserve,STOP.
The car has only 4 months mot!,not good enough at all.Negotiate 12 mths mot at this sort of price(definitely no more money) or walk away. To say the roll bar links will need doing in the next 10k miles is A VERY STRANGE STATEMENT.If they are rattling they need doing now if they are not then its a complete guess as to when they may need doing.I would hazard a guess that this is a lame excuse to cover the fact if you hear an odd knock whilst driving its these when in actual fact its something far more expensive the seller already knows about.This seems to be the only mechanical info so far and is so short of any detail its scary. Be very wary that the clutch is in good shape,has it ever towed? Take someone with you well clued in at inspecting suspension components,testing clutch etc. You must hear the car start from cold.If there isn`t much info on work done in the last couple of years then assume you will be needing to do it.
At this price it doesn`t mean it needs to come with faults,it ought to be fault free,good tyres,good exhaust etc.
Take no notice of anyone telling you to  GO FOR IT, especially on info supplied so far unless they are guaranteeing it for you. 

[Elite Pete]

If buying the car will empty your pockets and leave no reserve,STOP.
The car has only 4 months mot!,not good enough at all.Negotiate 12 mths mot at this sort of price(definitely no more money) or walk away. To say the roll bar links will need doing in the next 10k miles is A VERY STRANGE STATEMENT.If they are rattling they need doing now if they are not then its a complete guess as to when they may need doing.I would hazard a guess that this is a lame excuse to cover the fact if you hear an odd knock whilst driving its these when in actual fact its something far more expensive the seller already knows about.This seems to be the only mechanical info so far and is so short of any detail its scary. Be very wary that the clutch is in good shape,has it ever towed? Take someone with you well clued in at inspecting suspension components,testing clutch etc. You must hear the car start from cold.If there isn`t much info on work done in the last couple of years then assume you will be needing to do it.
At this price it doesn`t mean it needs to come with faults,it ought to be fault free,good tyres,good exhaust etc.
Take no notice of anyone telling you to  GO FOR IT, especially on info supplied so far unless they are guaranteeing it for you. 

Its 10 years old with 130k on the clock and £995, its a cheap run around.

[guncharmer]

It is also quite possibly 4 mths away from a scrapyard!,so at this age and mileage 12 mths mot is a must.

[Andy B]

.....,
so at this age and mileage 12 mths mot is a must.

A 12/13 month ticket still doesn't mean it's not 4 moths away from being scrapped. 

[Martin_1962]

Later GLS does have air con but I think wind up rear windows

[coastie123]

If buying the car will empty your pockets and leave no reserve,STOP.
The car has only 4 months mot!,not good enough at all.Negotiate 12 mths mot at this sort of price(definitely no more money) or walk away. To say the roll bar links will need doing in the next 10k miles is A VERY STRANGE STATEMENT.If they are rattling they need doing now if they are not then its a complete guess as to when they may need doing.I would hazard a guess that this is a lame excuse to cover the fact if you hear an odd knock whilst driving its these when in actual fact its something far more expensive the seller already knows about.This seems to be the only mechanical info so far and is so short of any detail its scary. Be very wary that the clutch is in good shape,has it ever towed? Take someone with you well clued in at inspecting suspension components,testing clutch etc. You must hear the car start from cold.If there isn`t much info on work done in the last couple of years then assume you will be needing to do it.
At this price it doesn`t mean it needs to come with faults,it ought to be fault free,good tyres,good exhaust etc.
Take no notice of anyone telling you to  GO FOR IT, especially on info supplied so far unless they are guaranteeing it for you. 

thanks for the Imput guys...

It will empty my pocket for now but june/july time i will have more money for MOT etc...

I went and had a good look around the car today and it seems in pretty good order, viewed the car at the home address and from Cold, sounds like a normal diesel car to me, it's not noisey but not quiet at the same time... i checked the oil cap and the washer bottle cap and also the contents of the washer bottle.... all seemed ok to me...

The chap has only had it approx 4-5 months and bought it for a cheap run around...now he has a company car and doesnt need the Omega...

after inspecting the engine bay i came across a small leak or an old leak and i took some photos for you guys to hopefully let me know what it is or could be..I apologies for the quality of the pics....taken on phone...

[Shackeng]

The first two pics are of the EGR which sits on the end of the intake manifold, bizarrely I have just walked in from cleaning mine which had a similar leak, so I think this is not uncommon, and why experts on here recommend cleaning the EGR regularly.

The last pic looks like a possible rad leak, and needs input from someone with more expertise.

HTH