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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: OmegaAnglesey on 13 June 2012, 22:13:18
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Good Omega's are getting harder and harder to find and someday will need to be replaced... But with what ?
I was thinking along the lines of Audi S8 possibly as an MV6/Elite replacement ?
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This crossed my mind lately and i've only had my Omega 3months!
Problem is, if you want a big, comfy rear drive saloon you're forced to go German now, I think a 5 series if you discount the Omega.
Hope i've a few miles left in the big vx yet though..
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Vxr8 lpg'd
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Hmmmmm, Thoughts on this... I'm not looking to buy anything other than Omega for my next future car, Just browsing the net...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-Audi-A8-S8-quattro-/230785757682?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35bbe731f2
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Hmmmmm, Thoughts on this... I'm not looking to buy anything other than Omega for my next future car, Just browsing the net...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-Audi-A8-S8-quattro-/230785757682?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35bbe731f2
It'll take deep pockets to run that :-\
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This crossed my mind lately and i've only had my Omega 3months!
Problem is, if you want a big, comfy rear drive saloon you're forced to go German now, I think a 5 series if you discount the Omega.
Hope i've a few miles left in the big vx yet though..
same options passed from my mind also.. but most of them very high mileage, not well looked after and the cost for them to bring to tip top
requires an amount incomparable to miggies .. and after many years still they are not cheap.. final decision, I will keep mine.. :-\
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I've now got two Omega's, but I replaced my 2003 Elite with a 2006 Jaguar XJ8, 4.2 V8 with RWD and all the toys you'd want. You can get the 2003+ XJ (X350) from as little as £2,000 now. Comes with 3.0 V6, 3.5 V8 and 4.2 V8 and 4.2 V8 Supecharged and a 2.7 TDVI diesel. Of course to a few I know, the biggest downside is of course no estate variant.
They have the Sovereign, akin to the Elite and XJR or Sport Premium similiar to MV6 :y
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On my mind as well but will get as much as I can out of my 2 migs and don't mind spending a bit to achieve it. If it takes a modest amount to keep it going and roadworthy then no brainer :-* . Better than spending 3,4 or 5K on a replacement that I wont like as much :y
Current thought, as I use my estate everyday for my work as well as pleasure, Is a Merc E Class estate, seems to be comparable is size although dont know much else about them :-\
Otherwise it's a Volvo V70 and from what i've seen I don't particularly like them :(
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I'm thinking about an E60 BMW 5 Series. I love the saloon bodystyle and stance but the dashboard is vile.
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On my mind as well but will get as much as I can out of my 2 migs and don't mind spending a bit to achieve it. If it takes a modest amount to keep it going and roadworthy then no brainer :-* . Better than spending 3,4 or 5K on a replacement that I wont like as much :y
Current thought, as I use my estate everyday for my work as well as pleasure, Is a Merc E Class estate, seems to be comparable is size although dont know much else about them :-\
Otherwise it's a Volvo V70 and from what i've seen I don't particularly like them :(
yep.. Volvos are good cars but they dont attract me also.. something wrong with them.. although comfy , robust and reliable cars, they are not attractive.. too much mechanic feeling when you are inside.. :-\
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On my mind as well but will get as much as I can out of my 2 migs and don't mind spending a bit to achieve it. If it takes a modest amount to keep it going and roadworthy then no brainer :-* . Better than spending 3,4 or 5K on a replacement that I wont like as much :y
Current thought, as I use my estate everyday for my work as well as pleasure, Is a Merc E Class estate, seems to be comparable is size although dont know much else about them :-\
Otherwise it's a Volvo V70 and from what i've seen I don't particularly like them :(
yep.. Volvos are good cars but they dont attract me also.. something wrong with them.. although comfy , robust and reliable cars, they are not attractive.. too much mechanic feeling when you are inside.. :-\
Got any experience of the E class Cem ?
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I had an '04' E220 CDI estate a few years ago. It was a 2.2 diesel with a 6 speed manual gearbox. It was nice to drive. It was the 'Classic' so had cloth interior, single CD etc, but was still a good car. The Elegance normally has a few more toys, and the Avantgarde has Xenon's, and is probably the sportier looking one. Suspension issues seem common, no way to visually check oil level, and most things are optional extra's when new are the downsides. The E240 is the unloved model, and is the cheapest of the bunch. It's a 2.6 V6 with 177bhp, so almost identical to the Omega 2.6 bhp output. One nice little touch is the rear load cover electrically rises when you open the boot to load the estate.
(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/joshwyatt/P1010253.jpg)
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I have no idea what I'll go for :-\
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Heres an idea ... If Vauxhall where to put the 2.8 Turbo V6 from the Insignia in the VXR8 and possibly even a smaller engine the Aussie Commodore would be an ideal Vauxhall to Vauxhall replacement but I can't see them doing this :'(, and the current only V8 version is doesn't quite balance the power / reasobable economy ratio just power :(
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i know i deffo wont touch a jag, the autos suffer premature box faling.then the v6 seems to be having engine issues, just look on fleabay its littered with them as spares or repair, wonder if someone fancies a chalange of fitting a mig engine and box in one lol
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i know i deffo wont touch a jag, the autos suffer premature box faling.then the v6 seems to be having engine issues, just look on fleabay its littered with them as spares or repair, wonder if someone fancies a chalange of fitting a mig engine and box in one lol
The Ford era gearboxes, provided by Ford, are chocolate. Esp in V8 trim.
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I have no idea what I'll go for :-\
well now you do...there you go ;D your new ladalimo :y ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/lada.jpg)
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Until such time as something suitable tickles my fancy, and is practical, I shall just have to keep the Omegas going :)
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Until such time as something suitable tickles my fancy, and is practical, I shall just have to keep the Omegas going :)
The blonde piece from The Gadget Show might tickle your fancy, TB.......(sorry, but I don't recall her name) but not Suzi Perry.
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Until such time as something suitable tickles my fancy, and is practical, I shall just have to keep the Omegas going :)
The blonde piece from The Gadget Show might tickle your fancy, TB.......(sorry, but I don't recall her name) but not Suzi Perry.
Polly :-*
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Until such time as something suitable tickles my fancy, and is practical, I shall just have to keep the Omegas going :)
Del Boy swears by big BMW's - that might well tickle you in the fanciables.
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Until such time as something suitable tickles my fancy, and is practical, I shall just have to keep the Omegas going :)
Del Boy swears by big BMW's - that might well tickle you in the fanciables.
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Until such time as something suitable tickles my fancy, and is practical, I shall just have to keep the Omegas going :)
Del Boy swears by big BMW's - that might well tickle you in the fanciables.
;D ;D ;D ;D
Yeah, he says why the f%!* have I got injector issues again ;D
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I've still got my Omega (well, at least today - MOT time tomorrow!), but this year have also aquired my sons Audi A8. I'm really impressed with it and would definitely recommend.
Pat
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Until such time as something suitable tickles my fancy, and is practical, I shall just have to keep the Omegas going :)
The blonde piece from The Gadget Show might tickle your fancy, TB.......(sorry, but I don't recall her name) but not Suzi Perry.
Polly :-*
Oh yes, Pretty Polly. That's the gal. :-* :-* :-* :-*
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On my mind as well but will get as much as I can out of my 2 migs and don't mind spending a bit to achieve it. If it takes a modest amount to keep it going and roadworthy then no brainer :-* . Better than spending 3,4 or 5K on a replacement that I wont like as much :y
Current thought, as I use my estate everyday for my work as well as pleasure, Is a Merc E Class estate, seems to be comparable is size although dont know much else about them :-\
Otherwise it's a Volvo V70 and from what i've seen I don't particularly like them :(
yep.. Volvos are good cars but they dont attract me also.. something wrong with them.. although comfy , robust and reliable cars, they are not attractive.. too much mechanic feeling when you are inside.. :-\
Got any experience of the E class Cem ?
nothing wrong with them except their astronomic prices here :-\
look at the price ..around 25K Euros :(
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On my mind as well but will get as much as I can out of my 2 migs and don't mind spending a bit to achieve it. If it takes a modest amount to keep it going and roadworthy then no brainer :-* . Better than spending 3,4 or 5K on a replacement that I wont like as much :y
Current thought, as I use my estate everyday for my work as well as pleasure, Is a Merc E Class estate, seems to be comparable is size although dont know much else about them :-\
Otherwise it's a Volvo V70 and from what i've seen I don't particularly like them :(
yep.. Volvos are good cars but they dont attract me also.. something wrong with them.. although comfy , robust and reliable cars, they are not attractive.. too much mechanic feeling when you are inside.. :-\
Got any experience of the E class Cem ?
nothing wrong with them except their astronomic prices here :-\
look at the price ..around 25K Euros :(
Can easy pay £25k - £35k here for a newish one Cem, but around £2k - £4k for a 10 yr old which isnt bad really if thay are in reasonable condition
Does anyone know how the seats fold down - is it nice and flat like the mig estate ?
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When it first came out i thought it was ugly... Never thought i'd say this, But now looks sexy :o
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-53-Jaguar-S-Type-R-4-2-Supercharged-V8-Auto-with-SAT-NAV-Sunroof-/380517431274?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item58989b37ea (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-53-Jaguar-S-Type-R-4-2-Supercharged-V8-Auto-with-SAT-NAV-Sunroof-/380517431274?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item58989b37ea)
Not Keen on the XJ's they look proper old-man automobile, But this imo has style and elegance with a bit of a funky side with huge 400bhp power plant on tap..
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Forgot about this... Should have remained forgotten... ;D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C6-Saloon-2-7-HDi-V6-Lignage-Auto-/271053418664?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f1c0af0a8
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I'm the same, I can't think of anything thats on the road just know that I would consider as a replacement for the Omega.
I recently bought a 2.0 CDTI Vauxhall Insignia SRI Nav Tourer in Black, it's a good car but no Omega replacement!!
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I'm the same, I can't think of anything thats on the road just know that I would consider as a replacement for the Omega.
I recently bought a 2.0 CDTI Vauxhall Insignia SRI Nav Tourer in Black, it's a good car but no Omega replacement!!
Now then Jim. Were've yer been mate?
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The only like for like swap for the Miggy estate seem to be an E-series Merc.
I know that circa 2000-2003 they had many reliability issues. I seem to recall one major problem was where the radiator and gearbox cooler are one unit and when they leak it is water into transmission fluid, which kills the gearbox. They seem to have steady improved since then and last year were JD powers most reliable car.
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The only like for like swap for the Miggy estate seem to be an E-series Merc.
I know that circa 2000-2003 they had many reliability issues. I seem to recall one major problem was where the radiator and gearbox cooler are one unit and when they leak it is water into transmission fluid, which kills the gearbox. They seem to have steady improved since then and last year were JD powers most reliable car.
Not quite sure how they achieved that :-\
I know of another cab driver that always has E class mercs.....
59 plate E class.....had injectors changed countless times
11 plate E class....had injectors changed once.....then had a recall from merc to have them changed again
Hes getting a 62 plate E class this weekend.....so we shall see how this one turns out.
He does around 100k/yr in them ......the 11 plate one he's chopping in has done 154k
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Forgot about this... Should have remained forgotten... ;D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C6-Saloon-2-7-HDi-V6-Lignage-Auto-/271053418664?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f1c0af0a8
I like them,most comfortable car I've ever ridden in,I know I'd have to mortgage the house to fix it if it broke but I want one :-\
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The only like for like swap for the Miggy estate seem to be an E-series Merc.
I know that circa 2000-2003 they had many reliability issues. I seem to recall one major problem was where the radiator and gearbox cooler are one unit and when they leak it is water into transmission fluid, which kills the gearbox. They seem to have steady improved since then and last year were JD powers most reliable car.
Not quite sure how they achieved that :-\
I know of another cab driver that always has E class mercs.....
59 plate E class.....had injectors changed countless times
11 plate E class....had injectors changed once.....then had a recall from merc to have them changed again
Hes getting a 62 plate E class this weekend.....so we shall see how this one turns out.
He does around 100k/yr in them ......the 11 plate one he's chopping in has done 154k
That's some big miles, in a very short amount of time!!
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No Idea what I would swap a miggy for.... but maybe doing just that sooner than later :'(
Lee