RE: SOTW: Vauxhall Omega 3.0 MV6
Discussion
TAXI!I had a W reg one. Fantastic car. If it wasn't for the fuel I'd have another in a heartbeat. Preferably an estate and in a better colour. Mine was black.
The ad says it's had the cambelt done, mine cost over £600 including fitting and all the neccessary tensioners and so on so that makes a huge difference to it's value. The mechanic who did it said it was bloody awful job and he hoped he never had to do another. The boot was so big if anything slipped to the front (or back depending on you point if view) you practically had to send in a small child to retrieve it. It's one of the few cars I've owned that I didn't get fed up with. I got rid of it because of a strange water leak.
The ad says it's had the cambelt done, mine cost over £600 including fitting and all the neccessary tensioners and so on so that makes a huge difference to it's value. The mechanic who did it said it was bloody awful job and he hoped he never had to do another. The boot was so big if anything slipped to the front (or back depending on you point if view) you practically had to send in a small child to retrieve it. It's one of the few cars I've owned that I didn't get fed up with. I got rid of it because of a strange water leak.
A mate of mine had one about 10 years ago. It was lovely, very comfy and went well- although my MX-5 of similar vintage could keep it honest. I think he'd had it about 18 months when the gearbox went- the cost of a replacement was more than the car was worth and he ended up giving it to the mechanic. Hopefully the 'box in this one is a little more robust!
Although that colour is awfull. V88Dicky said:
But weren't these made in Germany by Opel (and Australia by Holden, and the US by Cadillac)?
Yes they where. But Opel don't make cockmobiles, as far I'm aware...? Not everyone buys their cars because of a badge. Some refuse to buy certain cars because of a badge, and in this case due to massive depreciation they became very popular.Need to know the faults with these cars, but they will serve well and do galactic miles, I have had three omegas, the last two being the newer face lift shape though, being honest.
Plod and Taxi drivers aren't stupid. (Mostly
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