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Newbie buying - advice needed
01. Dec 2007 at 06:46  
Hi there - buying Omega in the next few days.  Got a choice of Y reg 2.5 CD (60,000 miles) or 03 reg 3.2 Elite (110,000 miles) for an extra £1400. Both cars seem about the same mechanical & bodily condition.  Any advice on what to look out for and which might be the better buy would be much appreciated.  Not too bothered about fuel consumption (currently running a 3.1 Isuzu Trooper tank), but don't want to be silly about it.
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Reply #1 - 01. Dec 2007 at 06:51  
Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up!

The most important thing to find out is when was the cam belt and tensioners replaced.

They must have been replaced every 40,000 miles or 4 years.

You also need documented proof.

If they haven't been done to the schedule, you may be able to negotiate the price downwards.

Look also for oil leaks around the cam covers, a sure sign that the breathers need cleaning, not a big job.
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Reply #3 - 01. Dec 2007 at 10:56  
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Breaking, Cambelts & Servicing, Repairs & Sales. Everything to do with Omega's..
 
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Reply #4 - 01. Dec 2007 at 15:37  
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Reply #5 - 01. Dec 2007 at 16:14  
welcome Smiley

i concur with Auto Addicts advice above Smiley
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Reply #6 - 01. Dec 2007 at 16:38  
Hi Alex and welcome to the forum Wink

I would go for the Elite, top car with all the toys and it should have the colour sat nav Thumbs Up!
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« Last Edit: 01. Dec 2007 at 16:39 by Elite Pete »  
V6 Cambelts, tensioners and water pump replaced £235 including parts or supply your own £100 fitted
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Reply #7 - 01. Dec 2007 at 21:08  
Welcome, enjoy the forum.
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Reply #8 - 01. Dec 2007 at 21:12  
SmileyWelcome aboard Alex. AA answered the main question about FULL cambelt kit, we've all done it. Highest garage/dealer price is £450ish so argue that with the seller. Some can do thier own, i can't but got mine done for £235 all in. It IS important on these engines so do'nt be tempted to leave it.
   As regards which car to choose, the Y reg with low mileage sounds good but then so does the 3.2 Elite.
  Only you can decide whether the newer higher specced car is worth £1400 more with nearly twice the mileage is worth it. They both have thier merits. Cool
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Reply #9 - 02. Dec 2007 at 00:03  
Welcome to the forum alex,  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #10 - 02. Dec 2007 at 00:45  
Hi Alex and welcome.
I've a 3.2 elite ( bought of Elite Pete ) and she's a cracking motor comfortable, all the toys & leather seats. I call her my little pocket rocket, cos if I drive her like a rocket, it will empty my pocket, but drive sensible, I average 24.2 mpg around the valleys and 29 mpg on a mix of local and dual carrage roads. There's plenty of power under the bonnet and very smooth to drive, even with 172,000 miles on the clock. I had a 2.5 cd which was a very nice drive and comfy, but the 3.2 is a different beast altogether. Personnaly i'd go for the 3.2 elite, and make sure you get a full up to date service book with it. HTH  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #11 - 02. Dec 2007 at 20:09  
"Hello" and welcome Smiley
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Reply #12 - 02. Dec 2007 at 20:25  
Smiley Hiya Alex, good luck with your choice
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Reply #13 - 03. Dec 2007 at 08:07  
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Reply #14 - 03. Dec 2007 at 20:49  
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