Well, I have finally been to pick up project 9 with Laidback. Firstly I would like to say a huge thanks to Dave for his enormous help today in driving to WALES to collect this project. Friends like that are very few and far bewteen, hence why he knows he only has to ask and I'll be glad to help anytime.

Anyway, this new project is:

1999 S-reg Omega 2.5v6 CDX Auto Estate in Silver. Magnificent condition cosmetically, bar one minor rust scratch on the drivers door and another very, very small rust spot on the NSR arch. There is a dent in the tailgate, so the whole tailgate will be replaced ASAP. Otherwise the bodywork is about the best I have seen.

Engine is superb and so is the gearbox. It has 156k on the clock and only 2 previous owners. A lease company for the first 3 years, then the guy I bought it from.

Inside is in outstanding condition and I was pleased to discover it has the 700 series radio/phone combi with Blaupunkt 6 disc changer. Also has GID display, adjustable steering, projectors etc. MoT till April and taxed till Feb. Drives really well, although I have only done a quick trip to Derby now (40 mile round trip). Dave drove it back from Wales and gave it a basic thumbs up.

Jobs defeinitely to do/investigate:
1. Tailgate replace.
2. Rocker gaskets weeping slightly
3. Breathers
4. Cambelt, tensioners and water pump - all done but I'll redo them Ronnies way.
5. Front wishbones/droplinks (knocking)
6. Rear axle slight whine, although could be tyres (all of which are new)
7. Handbrake rubbish
8. Aircon regass

Estimated repair time: 2 days
Estimated costs:
Wishbones £45 pair
Drop links £15 pair
Cambelt/tensioner £70
Water Pump £23
Rocker gaskets £35
Handbrake cable £14
Tailgate £30

Total repair bill: £232

Cost of purchase: £400. Yes, I said £400!!!!!!!! Here is the Ebay link, Great description and photo!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270013447872&ssPageNam...

Here are some pics I have just taken now:

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Glad you've got another project RB, looks nice and a good price, life can get boring without your feedback on you're progress.

It must be the way you tell it

Its not for sale. I'll be keeping this for me thanks. Far too good to waste on the general public.

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aye right McB - Your a buisness man!!!!

Sure your up to this ?  after all arent you the guy that drives a Pug 206?   Theres some really good folk on here that will help you if you get stuck with the cam belt etc 

Good Find Mate - surprised you managed to read through War and Peace that the seller wrote on that listing!!

mega bargain ---- mega omega bargain 

chuffed your chuffed mate - On of my favourite colours too.

Keeping the Welsh stickers ? for the new boot ?

Make that plus one complete exhaust system. I thought it was blowing. A quick look this morning confirms that it is basically rust from front to back. Luckily, I know a man who has one.

Wishbones ordered and drop links just picked up. I'll sort this one later in the week, but it seems a great bargain.

Nice one R McB, you luck s*d Only trouble is, if you only paid £400 what does that make my 1999 CD Miggie worth

I have retired from it. This one is for me me me. As it happens, on closer inspection the exhasut is ok. Just centre joint need cleaning and re-sealing again.

I bought this one because it is a great car to keep. Wishbones are definitely sh sh sh worn out. They should be here tomorrow, the drop links I have. Cambelt, water pump etc sorting tonight with rocker gaskets. Car will be done by the weekend.

So, my 2.5TD CDX Auto Estate is now officially available. Exhaust on that needs replacing (mid and back sections). I did buy one, but as many will know the numpty sent me a saloon one.

Also available, one TD Saloon exhaust!