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Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Omega
« on: 05 March 2007, 20:16:47 »
Hi,

I've been a Carlton owner for circa 17 years now and am becoming increasingly interested in buying an Omega.
Question is - which model/year/spec should I concentrate on?

I could spend £2,000 - £3,000 but need to be conscious of running costs etc......

I need it as a daily driver and cover around 9,000 miles pa.

I've included a piccy of my current Carlton that I have owned from new in 1993, so you can see I'd be looking for something that has been well cared for.

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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #1 on: 05 March 2007, 20:19:04 »
Welcome to site, and very tidy car :y
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #2 on: 05 March 2007, 20:28:03 »
Hello & welcome  :)
Nice motor, I'd be tempted to hang on to it.....
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #3 on: 05 March 2007, 21:48:34 »
Hi Budgie and welcome to the forum :)

That really is a nice car :y
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #4 on: 05 March 2007, 22:18:24 »
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Hi Budgie and welcome to the forum :)

That really is a nice car :y

Thanks gentlemen. :y

So what Omega should I go for   :question

I want a facelift model 2000 onwards with good levels of trim and "toys" - but which engine is the most bomb proof and reliable   :question

Excluding diesels of course  ::)
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #5 on: 05 March 2007, 22:46:17 »
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Hi Budgie and welcome to the forum :)

That really is a nice car :y

Thanks gentlemen. :y

So what Omega should I go for   :question

I want a facelift model 2000 onwards with good levels of trim and "toys" - but which engine is the most bomb proof and reliable   :question

Excluding diesels of course  ::)

Horses for courses really, the Elite has all the toys you will ever need and the MV6 is the sportier version.

Try this http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1172877198 regarding which engine to go for
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #6 on: 05 March 2007, 23:20:11 »
I too would probably suggest that with the mileage you intend to do, a 2.5 elite would be sufficient and I think you could get a pretty good one for your cash budget

dont be too eager to let that carlton go to just anyone if you can avoid it, it's a stunner for its age!!
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #7 on: 06 March 2007, 06:39:56 »
Welcome to the forum :y

You certainly know how to look after a car.
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #8 on: 06 March 2007, 07:12:03 »
A warm welcome to the forum, Budgie!   8-)   :y

If it's as mechanically sound as the body looks, I wouldn't be in any rush to get rid of it.
Looks good!
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #9 on: 06 March 2007, 08:41:49 »
Hi warm welcome to the forum, Budgie!  :y

I am a converted Carlton owner. I had a 2.6 CDXi for over 7 years and finally decided that the running costs and the keeping on top of the beast was too much for me. I now have a 2.2 CD omegas auto estate. It could do with a little more grunt but on the whole does what I want. If I was looking again I would plum for the Elite but at the end of the day your depth of pockets dictate the way to go.

I wish I had kept the Carlton but could not get any one interested so went to scrapman. Suggest you either keep the Carlton under cover as it will be a classic in the future or get some one with knowledge and kindness to look after it.

The way it looks in the pictures it certainy looks very nice, lucky man!

I do not know where you are in Lincolnshire but i have relatives down that way and there is always good Omegas around about if you look.

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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #10 on: 06 March 2007, 09:02:00 »
Hi Budgie and welcome. Nice example of the Carlton.  Don't give it away.  Imho a 2.5 Omega is the best compromise, not underpowered and not desperately thirsty.  Manual is the best option for economy.
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #11 on: 06 March 2007, 10:35:15 »
Hi Budgie and welcome aboard :y

I personally love the V6. Mine's a 2.5 manual and returns about 25-27mpg around town and 32-35mpg on a long run.
If the engine is well serviced it's an incredibly smooth unit and has a decent amount of grunt.

Good luck in your quest :y
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #12 on: 06 March 2007, 14:53:56 »
Hello & Welcome - very clean Carlton

Facelift 2.6 is good
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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #13 on: 06 March 2007, 22:54:55 »
Hi Guys,

Many thanks to you all for the warm welcomes and sound advice.

Seems that maybe a 2.6 V6 facelift would be my well considered entry into "Omega Wold" ;)

Will probably keep the Carlton under wraps until a real owner enthusiast expresses an interest in her.

Thanks again guys  :y

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Re: Hi - Carlton Owner curious about owning an Ome
« Reply #14 on: 06 March 2007, 23:29:44 »
Honestly i didnt actually think i'd spend so much time looking at a vauxhall carlton!!

what mileage is on it?
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