Ian_Fearn Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm writing this thinking there can't possibly be a less tempting proposition anywhere in the world but anyway.... I've got a Omega V6 auto. Its an Elite. Its done about 90k and its tatty inside and out (been using it whilst renovating houses). Have had it 2 and a half years and its been a faultless workhorse (till now). It does look great* when cleaned. MOT till October (i think). The main issue is that its using water. I caught it trying to overheat a couple of weeks back but switched it off. It took about 4 litres of coolant and its not obviously leaking anywhere. There's always been a little mayo in the oil filler neck and there's no more now than ever before. According to the Omega forum, its more likely to be the oil cooler than HGF but i'm just going to get rid. Its still driveable, runs brilliantly and hasn't overheated since keeping the coolant topped up. Other than what I already know, i'm sure I could sell it to some average punter as there's nothing seemingly wrong with it! The gearbox drops into neutral once or twice when cold but flick it to '3' and then back to 'D' and its fine (its overdue its gearbox oil change now but i've got the oil and filters to do it). No problems at all when warm. Been like this since i got it. Its got loads of useful parts or somebody with some time could sort it and run it for another few years. Theres no rust to speak off and with the exception of the bootlid the body is straight. Did get a load of advisories at its last MOT. So is anybody interested in taking it on before I take it to the bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 where is the car located ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Price and location, please? I probably can't afford it, but hopefully someone can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Its in Derby. What would it be worth in scrap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Seriously? Probably £70 odd quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 tempted so I had Alfa and Omega;) wuvvum, eddyramrod, brownnova and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Pics would help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Jeez, did China stop wanting cubed Omegas?? Was hoping for about £150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Pics would help.... If i showed some pictures i'd never sell it! Seriously, if anybody is genuinely interested i can take some tomorrow in the light. Its not been cleaned for ages Cavcraft and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yep, they pretty much single handedly knackered scrap prices up. An all time (that I can remember) low is only just on the up at the minute. The best way to get a good idea is to go on Cartakeback.com and see what they offer as they usually (bit not always) offer the most scrap money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yep, they pretty much single handedly knackered scrap prices up. An all time (that I can remember) low is only just on the up at the minute. The best way to get a good idea is to go on Cartakeback.com and see what they offer as they usually (bit not always) offer the most scrap money.I'd rather it went to become something useful to somebody. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Agreed, but at least you'll have a guide to the market price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Agreed, but at least you'll have a guide to the market price. Also wanted..... Replacement estate car. Volvo 240/740, Peugeot 405. Something tough without silly electrical shiteness. Must work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Like a Saab, perhaps? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Agreed, but at least you'll have a guide to the market price. Indeed, that's what I meant. I'm sure it won't get fragged. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Think even 70 quid is optimistic scrap value. I cant get no more better than 40 on a Vectra c and I'm in derby too. Probably not worth scrapping it. Here will be best bet to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Also wanted..... Replacement estate car. Volvo 240/740, Peugeot 405. Something tough without silly electrical shiteness. Must work.Purple 240 wagon ont ebay atm.Hideous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Pics please? Not that I wanna buy it, I just wanna perv over an Omega Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Try retro rides. Then again, are you in the market for a swap? Always swappage there - I don't think anybody has any money on there, but you may get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Think even 70 quid is optimistic scrap value. I cant get no more better than 40 on a Vectra c and I'm in derby too. Probably not worth scrapping it. Here will be best bet to sell I'm in Derby next week. If the price comes down to £40 I might just go for it. £70 is too high because I don't actually need another car, but always liked an omega which is using water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Bit more info and PICS! I bought this from a work colleague. He'd had it for years. When he first bought it, I thought it was amazing and always asked him to let me know if he sold it. Well fast forward lots of years, the colleague had retired and called me out of the blue to say it was time for something newer. I hadn't seen the car for years but agreed to buy it. I knew he'd had no trouble with it and had serviced it at Archway Vauxhall in Derbyshire although he'd kept virtually no paperwork. It was ready for some love. I changed the oil, stuck some tyres on it and have ran it all over the country. I've put new steering arms on the front and back, new genuine exhaust back box a year back and basically thats it. The dent in the bootlid is 100% me. I lost an arguament with a wheelie bin on the way out to see the mother in law hence was always stressed out. EssDeeWon and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 That grill must be worth a wee bit i would guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Ah FFS, I like that but don't really need another car at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Ahem... Seeing as no one has suggested it yet... ROFFLE??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus79 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 PM'd Ian about this - hopefully can make a deal and the car can live on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Looks alright this. If I was selling an old motor for £100, id loudly tell anyone offering 40 (or 70) to FOAD btw. If £100 is too expensive for you, I am not interested in dealing with you. Urko, scaryoldcortina, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Looks alright this. If I was selling an old motor for £100, id loudly tell anyone offering 40 (or 70) to FOAD btw. If £100 is too expensive for you, I am not interested in dealing with you.If its sold to FOAD he will make it a pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I always wanted an omega. If only this was closer etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Wheels are worth £100 , stick it on the omega forum it'll go easily. As for your leak it could well be a small crack in the plastic on top of the rad, it evaporates when it's running so you never see the leak. Take off the trim panels when it's running and see or check the drain tap bottom right of rad as the o ring leaks Ace cars Omegas, I've had 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm half tempted by this meself now I've seen it!!! Can someone else buy it and get the problem off my desk plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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