In another thread I have got to mention my dear departed miggie written off after a rear end shunt in October this year.

It has got me thinking about the depressing subject of just how many of our dear, lovely, Omega's have been scrapped in 2009. RIP :'( :'(



Would it be interesting if everyone who has lost their miggie friend in 2009 could submit the relevant vote to the above Poll to assess the true situation?? :-/ :-/ :-/

I expected mine to be assigned to the knackers yard at MOT time this year,but it lives on.Bloody thing wont die.I think I am going to have to shoot it soon. ::)

Poll added for count of Miggie Scrappage in 2009

How many has Mr DTM scrapped this year? ::) ::)

my cdx in feb i think it was, took a few things off for the elite then scrapped it.  :(

6 for me i`m afraid. All were terminal prior to my purchase.

I like to think that 6 deaths has saved xxx others  ;D

Miggy scrappage sacrilege! :'(

Markie wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 18:13:

6 for me i`m afraid. All were terminal prior to my purchase. I like to think that 6 deaths has saved xxx others  ;D

We should start an Omega Transplant Register similar to Organ Donors [smiley=engel017.gif]

How can I vote for none, I treat mine with the care it deserves  :P  ;D

Hmm, must be doing something wrong, I've rescued 2 this year that were heading for the scrapers, with the view to putting them back on the road.

So does that make it -2 in the Vote?

Chris  ;)

zirk wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 18:42:

Hmm, must be doing something wrong, I've rescued 2 this year that were heading for the scrapers, with the view to putting them back on the road. So does that make it -2 in the Vote? Chris  ;)

Well certainly it helps to compensate for Markie's 6!!! :o :o :o :o ;) ;)

none.. and hoping will never :-/

I've scrapped about 8 ::)

One in 2005/6 Winter and one in 2001 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Elite Pete wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:51:

I've scrapped about 8 ::)

What Pete!! In 2009? :o :o :o :o

I sold mine to James. Good as scrapping it. ;D

wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:59:

I sold mine to James. Good as scrapping it. ;D

OUCH .....  :)


;D ;D ;D ;D

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:59:

Elite Pete wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:51: I've scrapped about 8 ::) What Pete!! In 2009? :o :o :o :o

Yep, mostly Elites but an MV6 and a police special as well.

Elite Pete wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:03:

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:59: Elite Pete wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:51: I've scrapped about 8 ::) What Pete!! In 2009? :o :o :o :o Yep, mostly Elites but an MV6 and a police special as well.

Wow!! :o :o :o

That must border on being a serial killer!! :o :o :o :o :o

;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)

Hope you registered the 8 ; I've amended the poll just for you!! :D :D ;)

:o :o :o

this poll is mad  ;D

a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D


what would be good is what model mig did you scrap.
ie...pre-f/l, f/l....2.0,2.5,2.6,3.0 0r 3.2
just a thought :y

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10:

a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D

Ah that's good :y :y  Future archeologists will have the advantage of rediscovering the magic of Omega's!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10:

a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D what would be good is what model mig did you scrap. ie...pre-f/l, f/l....2.0,2.5,2.6,3.0 0r 3.2 just a thought :y

If somebody could modify the poll............ ::) ::) :D :D ;)

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:12:

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10: a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D Ah that's good :y :y  Future archeologists will have the advantage of rediscovering the magic of Omega's!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

burried in the sheds lizzie, not underground :D ;D

Elite Pete wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:03:

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:59: Elite Pete wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:51: I've scrapped about 8 ::) What Pete!! In 2009? :o :o :o :o Yep, mostly Elites but an MV6 and a police special as well.

A set of cams at least lives on though. :y

wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 20:59:

I sold mine to James. Good as scrapping it. ;D

:-? ;D :y

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:14:

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:12: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10: a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D Ah that's good :y :y  Future archeologists will have the advantage of rediscovering the magic of Omega's!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) burried in the sheds lizzie, not underground :D ;D

Ah, right!! ::) ::)   Like the Egyptian Pharaohs in their pyramids! :D :D :D ;) ;)

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:21:

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:14: Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:12: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10: a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D Ah that's good :y :y  Future archeologists will have the advantage of rediscovering the magic of Omega's!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) burried in the sheds lizzie, not underground :D ;D Ah, right!! ::) ::)   Like the Egyptian Pharaohs in their pyramids! :D :D :D ;) ;)

thats right, its the wife thats burried in the garden :-Xooops

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:27:

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:21: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:14: Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:12: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10: a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D Ah that's good :y :y  Future archeologists will have the advantage of rediscovering the magic of Omega's!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) burried in the sheds lizzie, not underground :D ;D Ah, right!! ::) ::)   Like the Egyptian Pharaohs in their pyramids! :D :D :D ;) ;) thats right, its the wife thats burried in the garden :-Xooops

Thank goodness for that! 8-) 8-) 8-)   

The best resting place must always go to an Omega :y :y

:D :D :D :D ;)

Sorry to say i sentenced my old one to death, was in really bad condition and had a long hard life so suppose it was the kindest thing :p
and in return for my tatty old diseasal i got a 3.2 so its all good =]

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:27:

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:21: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:14: Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:12: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10: a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D Ah that's good :y :y  Future archeologists will have the advantage of rediscovering the magic of Omega's!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) burried in the sheds lizzie, not underground :D ;D Ah, right!! ::) ::)   Like the Egyptian Pharaohs in their pyramids! :D :D :D ;) ;) thats right, its the wife thats burried in the garden :-Xooops

I reacon thats the only way mine will ever contribute anything to the garden

Both my Migs are running well & still on the forum.(cheers Markey) Those who have scrapped a few Migs have usually "recycled" parts from said donor car to keep ours running well & in many cases upgrade them.
    It's good to think any scrapped car is'nt completely scrapped as bits of it live on today in many of our Migs. :)

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:48:

The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:27: Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:21: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:14: Lizzie Zoom wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:12: The Red Baron wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 21:10: a gls 2.5 estate went to the yard in the sky, still have most of it dotted around the garden though. :D Ah that's good :y :y  Future archeologists will have the advantage of rediscovering the magic of Omega's!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) burried in the sheds lizzie, not underground :D ;D Ah, right!! ::) ::)   Like the Egyptian Pharaohs in their pyramids! :D :D :D ;) ;) thats right, its the wife thats burried in the garden :-Xooops I reacon thats the only way mine will ever contribute anything to the garden

I know that feeling! ::)

Won't even use the washing line in case it has spiders on it. I will have to show her the army of arachnids that live in the shed one day ;D

Kevin

Still keeping mine going or trying too. I have been tempted on occasions to flog it off and get something reliable. Every time I do I just chicken out.  ;D

Just add to that, I will have to sell it eventually when I return to the UK. So question is will there be Omegas left when I get back?

What about an option for those of us who have NOT scrapped a miggy this year..... ::)

Behind where I live we have a metal recycling yard, no possibility of getting any spares or anything, the cars get delivered one day, get crushed the next, get taken away the day after. To anyone who likes their cars, its heartbreaking.

Took this pic last week:
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/healeywayne/05122009082.jpg

Look a bit closer, what do you see????
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/healeywayne/05122009083.jpg

Yep, 2 Miggys. Took the dog for a walk that way a couple of nights ago, they'd gone but there was another 2, a maroon estate and a silver saloon.

They must have been strippable for spares at the very least :( :( :( :(

Just doing some maintenance on mine and need all sorts of odds and ends

I hope there are some Omega Elites left next year. I am thinking of advertising for one so I can keep mine going!

Varche

Squealey wrote on 12. Dec 2009 at 10:26:

Behind where I live we have a metal recycling yard, no possibility of getting any spares or anything, the cars get delivered one day, get crushed the next, get taken away the day after. To anyone who likes their cars, its heartbreaking. Took this pic last week: http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/healeywayne/05122009082.jpg Look a bit closer, what do you see???? http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/healeywayne/05122009083.jpg Yep, 2 Miggys. Took the dog for a walk that way a couple of nights ago, they'd gone but there was another 2, a maroon estate and a silver saloon. They must have been strippable for spares at the very least :( :( :( :(

Yes, they are going two by two!! :'( :'( :'(

So we have a Total of 23 miggies (up to now) registered as scrapped by OOF members in 2009:'( :'( :'(


I wonder how how many it is nationally..............gulp!! ::) ::) ::)

How many years have we got them for at this rate????? :o :o :o :o

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 12. Dec 2009 at 15:28:

So we have a Total of 23 miggies (up to now) registered as scrapped by OOF members in 2009:'( :'( :'( I wonder how how many it is nationally..............gulp!! ::) ::) ::) How many years have we got them for at this rate????? :o :o :o :o

Well I’ve been told there's only about 5 left nationally in Service, Plod, Military, Government etc. and there becoming out of service over the next few months. So pretty much no more explod left.

Think mine is on borrowed time! I saved it from flames but sadly the rust is a different story!!! :(