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ada-v Junior Member Offline Posts: 55 telford Gender:	else, others may not.mv6 lookout 11. Jan 2007 at 08:07 hi all. some may know me from somewhere else, others may not. but just have a quick query. i am looking at an mv6 and wondered, what should i look for in particular? cheers ade
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Reply #1 - 11. Jan 2007 at 08:17

Hello ada-v and welcome Thumbs Up!

Firstly I should recommend reading the following, maybe similar to whats on the other site but all the same worth reading.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152602457

Secondly try and find out as much history about the car i.e when it was last serviced and when the cambelt kit and waterpump were last changed, as stated all over this site its the recommended to be done every 40k or 4yrs.

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Reply #2 - 11. Jan 2007 at 09:42

ada-v wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 08:07:

hi all.

some may know me from somewhere else, others may not.

but just have a quick query.

i am looking at an mv6 and wondered, what should i look for in particular?

cheers
ade

As nixoro said.

Also, if you are after a quick one, look for a manual not auto, if you are after a cheap one, look for ex-plod which is likely to be manual anyway - though these may actually be listed as 'Elite' on the log book (and will have few creature comforts). MV6 did not have roof or cow as standard so if you find one that has both then this is a bonus - not likely to be found on ex-plod though.

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Reply #3 - 11. Jan 2007 at 09:53

Welcome ada-v.

I think others have given you a few pointers. Just remember that ex police MV6 tend to be base spec, but are frequently manual and often have LSD. Retail MV6, as sold to public, are better spec'd, but more chance of auto, and often no LSD. Prefacelift MV6 retail spec is probably around CDX spec. Facelift MV6 retail spec is nearer CD spec. Police spec can vary, but often lowest spec...

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Reply #4 - 11. Jan 2007 at 09:54

TheBoy wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 09:53:

Welcome ada-v.

I think others have given you a few pointers. Just remember that ex police MV6 tend to be base spec, but are frequently manual and often have LSD. Retail MV6, as sold to public, are better spec'd, but more chance of auto, and often no LSD. Prefacelift MV6 retail spec is probably around CDX spec. Facelift MV6 retail spec is nearer CD spec. Police spec can vary, but often lowest spec...

Welcome indeed Thumbs Up!

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bestseany Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 280 Flintshire, North Wales Gender: Drives: Mondeo ST24	Re: else, others may not.mv6 lookout Reply #5 - 11. Jan 2007 at 12:54 A proper retail MV6 with the carbon effect climate control panel, leather recaros, Irmscher alloys and a manual gearbox is the perfect Omega for me! Try and get one of those if you can
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Reply #6 - 11. Jan 2007 at 13:07

bestseany wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 12:54:

A proper retail MV6 with the carbon effect climate control panel, leather recaros, Irmscher alloys and a manual gearbox is the perfect Omega for me! Try and get one of those if you can Thumbs Up!

Often found near a collection of hens teeth & rocking horse crap!

Was the same for me, but cloth not cow.
Settled for an auto though, with no regrets

Where in Flintshire are you? Im in Saltney.

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Reply #7 - 11. Jan 2007 at 13:11

Jimbob wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 13:07:

Often found near a collection of hens teeth & rocking horse crap!

Was the same for me, but cloth not cow.
Settled for an auto though, with no regrets

Where in Flintshire are you? Im in Saltney.

True. The best ones are always the hardest to find though! Shame.

I'm in Connah's Quay mate, not far from Saltney. In fact, my gym is in Saltney and I usually get parts for the Omega from Road Runners there.

I don't mind having an auto, but I'd prefer it if it worked properly.

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Jimbob Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Third nipple removal completed succesfuly Posts: 20462 Chester / Flintshire Gender: Drives: 52 3.2 MV6 Estate & 98 3.0 MV6 Manual Estate	Re: else, others may not.mv6 lookout Reply #8 - 11. Jan 2007 at 13:13 Small world, Roadrunners have tech2 as well
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: else, others may not.mv6 lookout Reply #9 - 11. Jan 2007 at 13:22 bestseany wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 12:54: A proper retail MV6 with the carbon effect climate control panel, leather recaros, Irmscher alloys and a manual gearbox is the perfect Omega for me! Try and get one of those if you can Nearly, mines an auto...
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bestseany Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 280 Flintshire, North Wales Gender: Drives: Mondeo ST24	Re: else, others may not.mv6 lookout Reply #10 - 11. Jan 2007 at 13:26 TheBoy wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 13:22: Nearly, mines an auto... And you were so close!
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Reply #11 - 11. Jan 2007 at 15:24

bestseany wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 12:54:

A proper retail MV6 with the carbon effect climate control panel, leather recaros, Irmscher alloys and a manual gearbox is the perfect Omega for me! Try and get one of those if you can Thumbs Up!

I have all that but the leather. To be honest I'm not too fussed for leather at all, it definitely looks better but I don't think it makes the car any nicer per-se. My BMW has it and it's damn cold in winter (until the heating has worked its way through the leather) and hot in summer. I wouldn't turn it down though if a set of sports MV6 leather came up at a good price, but I'd rather have sports cloth than leather armchairs -- hence why I've never had any interest in fitting Elite leather even though they're ten a penny and go quite cheap.

If you can get a retail (not ex-cop) manual gearbox MV6, in good condition, then you'll be sorted. Don't hold out for the leather cos they're mega rare and if you do find one chances are sod's law will kick in and either it'll be poorly maintained, or auto gearbox, or intergalactic mileage etc. They are very good fun to drive for such a big car, and although they do have their issues (most of which aren't too expensive to sort) they're great value for money being that late mini-facelift models (1998 to early 2000) often go for less than 2k.

The only thing the retail MV6 misses compared to the Elite is cruise control, and that's easy to fit with the parts typically £50 or less - I have it on mine. The rest of the stuff on the Elite such as rear blind and heated rear seats are nice toys but largely gimmicks in my opinion. All the important stuff is on the MV6 as standard, such as 4x electric windows, electric sunroof, climate control, trip computer/check control, HID headlights (very worthwhile). You also get better wheels (17") and better suspension than the Elite.

Good luck with your search!

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Reply #12 - 11. Jan 2007 at 17:27

bestseany wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 12:54:

A proper retail MV6 with the carbon effect climate control panel, leather recaros, Irmscher alloys and a manual gearbox is the perfect Omega for me! Try and get one of those if you can Thumbs Up!

Also got one of those thanks 98 S plate (well actually it belongs to SWMBO). Rioja red with black leather interior.

She is thinking of selling it too (again!)... Shocked

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Reply #13 - 12. Jan 2007 at 21:59

Paul M wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 15:24:

...All the important stuff is on the MV6 as standard, such as 4x electric windows, electric sunroof, climate control, trip computer/check control, HID headlights (very worthwhile). You also get better wheels (17") and better suspension than the Elite.

AFAIK sunroof was optional on MV6

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Reply #14 - 12. Jan 2007 at 22:02

Markjay wrote on 12. Jan 2007 at 21:59:

Paul M wrote on 11. Jan 2007 at 15:24:

...All the important stuff is on the MV6 as standard, such as 4x electric windows, electric sunroof, climate control, trip computer/check control, HID headlights (very worthwhile). You also get better wheels (17") and better suspension than the Elite.

AFAIK sunroof was optional on MV6

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