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[cem_devecioglu]

here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is  from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
 
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! 

[Andy B]

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Always had a soft spot for the Monza, I can remember sitting in a new one as a small boy with its digi dash!

I remember sitting in a new one at a dealers in Pompey.  Not sure when, but IIRC the original rounded off Astra was a new car.

[Andy B]

here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is  from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
 
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! 

But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega 

[cem_devecioglu]

here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is  from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
 
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! 

But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega 

Andy, sometimes all of us have dreams and its free.. but realistically a 27 year old car
is a problem( now or later).. forget it.. 
 
if you buy something newish its ok..

[cem_devecioglu]

as an experience one mechanic friend bought a bmw E30 in "good condition"..
 
I remember how much he spent on it (all parts from breakers) and finally he gave up.. ( even he didn't pay any for labour) and many parts he collected from his friends.. its a matter of budget..   

[Andy B]

here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is  from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
 
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! 

But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega 

Andy, sometimes all of us have dreams and its free.. but realistically a 27 year old car
is a problem( now or later).. forget it.. 
 
if you buy something newish its ok..

Have you been talking to my wife? 

[paul.lovejoy]

cant tell you the ins and outs of the mechanics but  lovely car wish i knew more about mechanics one of my favourite cars by it and i can drool over it if you bring it to some meets

[Andy B]

cant tell you the ins and outs of the mechanics but  lovely car wish i knew more about mechanics one of my favourite cars by it and i can drool over it if you bring it to some meets

I did the head gasket on my 24 valve Senator, so quite au fait with the engine. Quite simple really.  Besides, if Graeme C/Omegatoy has had anything to do with it, it'll not need touching again. 

[cem_devecioglu]

here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is  from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
 
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! 

But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega 

Andy, sometimes all of us have dreams and its free.. but realistically a 27 year old car
is a problem( now or later).. forget it.. 
 
if you buy something newish its ok..

Have you been talking to my wife? 

seriously I wish you buy a model that you can find parts easily (and spend less).. this car have the risk to explode in your hand..
 
(talks a car owner that spent a considerable amount on last 2 cars enough to buy a ....... )

[Humpy]

I can thoroughly recommend a Monza, check out my avatar 

At least they're easier to work on with oodles of room under the bonnet, in comparison! They've got better lights as well!

Humpy

[Andy B]

I can thoroughly recommend a Monza, check out my avatar 

At least they're easier to work on with oodles of room under the bonnet, in comparison! They've got better lights as well!

Humpy

Have you modified your car at all?

[Humpy]

Only really in details, modified interior, stainless exhaust, relocated oil cooler stuff like that. Still with the standard 6 pot 12v lump but it is a strong 'un and bomb proof! Slightly modified braking system (custome made disks and brake hoses) and a custom made grill. Here's a better pic,



Humpy

[Andy B]

..... Here's a better pic,
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Looks good!  Is that a leather interior? 

[Humpy]

Yup. Standard rear seat, side panels and door cards retrimmed in conolly leather and two brand new Recaros trimmed in the same leather. We sent the leather over to Germany for Recaro to trim the seats themselves but with our supplied leather so it would all match. The seats even have Recaro embossed in the leather  A local firm "Tek Seating" which is run by an old school mate of mine did all the triming.

Humpy

[Amigo]

That does look well... a peach! The rust is no problem, treat it & paint the bottom (of the car) all round. Wonder how much he wanted?

  I notice one or two of you are wary of old cars. Trust me this is'nt "old". Classics tend to fall into four categories.

   1:- Complete resto.

   2:- Rolling resto. Can be used while improving/finishing.
 
   3:- Complete resto. All done to high standard.

   4:- Original unwelded.

    Most running classics have been well cared for & loved...pampered even by enthusiasts & maintained to a very high standard.

   Yes there are dodgy sellers that hide problems (usually rust) but as long as you are careful the simplicity of these old motors can make a good one more reliable than a modern car...code this, sensor that, catalysts etc.

     You can buy a 2 year old lovely looking car that's a money pit & nearly impossible to work on at home...with no charm or character.
         
    Just my thoughts, Guy.