Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Mr.OmegaMan on 31 August 2013, 14:52:34
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An interesting read, Even an Omega V6 was considered :y
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motoring/cheapest-way-do-150mph
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A 1995 Jaguar XJ SPORT 4.0 managed 141mph.. I wonder if an Omega 3.0/3.2 would have done any better or the LS400 even.
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A 1995 Jaguar XJ SPORT 4.0 managed 141mph.. I wonder if an Omega 3.0/3.2 would have done any better or the LS400 even.
Should do. :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
So long as it's been lovingly cared for. :( :( :( :( :( :(
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visiting brother in germany, 2 out of three of my 3.0 v6 elites had the needle significantly past 140 , although we all know they over read....
the mv6 clocked itself at 150 , but again, we all know they over read ..... but pretty good bet on 140 actual speed...
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
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Probably the same timing gear that they use for the car reviews, unless Bruntingthorpe has its own timing gear in place on the runway :y
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
True, Personaly I'd go for the Omega over a £500 Jag, plus their basic and cramped, Not sure how the handle haven't driven one hard.
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
True, Personaly I'd go for the Omega over a £500 Jag, plus their basic and cramped, Not sure how the handle haven't driven one hard.
I like Jags, but every one I've sat in has proved a tight squeeze. Omega is far more roomy. :y
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At present I have both a 3.0 elite and a XJ 3.2 sport.The omega is roomier and slightly more economical[not that much in it really]both I find equally as comfortable,even with the sport suspension on the XJ.The XJ in my opinion corners better[again is this the sport set up over the elite one?]The XJ is by a fair margin better and more solidly built than the elite.Sadly the Jag is the one I'm going to have to sell as it rides a fair bit lower than the elite so the dragonlady struggles to enter /exit it.
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IMO, owning both a Jaguar XJ6 and an Omega, I would comment as follows. Jag more roomy than Omega (wider and longer), more comfortable (air suspension), more powerful yet more economical (Jag all aluminium construction), corners better, better and more goodies, and certainly much better build quality than Omegas. But its not a £500 car!
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IMO, owning both a Jaguar XJ6 and an Omega, I would comment as follows. Jag more roomy than Omega (wider and longer), more comfortable (air suspension), more powerful yet more economical (Jag all aluminium construction), corners better, better and more goodies, and certainly much better build quality than Omegas. But its not a £500 car!
I like your type :y
But the type in this £500 test I'd leave well alone, Could well be a good car but better with the devil you know an all that ;)
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
True, Personaly I'd go for the Omega over a £500 Jag, plus their basic and cramped, Not sure how the handle haven't driven one hard.
I like Jags, but every one I've sat in has proved a tight squeeze. Omega is far more roomy. :y
Same here :y
Would love an E-Type :-*
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Ah,you have the X350 Jag,which was different again to my X300[1995].even so [and I may be biased here]I don't think mine's a £500 car either!
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Ah,you have the X350 Jag,which was different again to my X300[1995].even so [and I may be biased here]I don't think mine's a £500 car either!
That's what I mean :y, That Jag must have been riddled with faults, Unless it was a good find :-\... Omega's can be good for £500..
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
True, Personaly I'd go for the Omega over a £500 Jag, plus their basic and cramped, Not sure how the handle haven't driven one hard.
I like Jags, but every one I've sat in has proved a tight squeeze. Omega is far more roomy. :y
Same here :y
Would love an E-Type :-*
Wish I'd kept mine - one of the better ones - a 3.8 :y
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I think shape of Jag Dbug has, is strongest contender for my Omega replacement, either the diesel, or V8 if its cheap enough to LPG. Drove Josh's 4.2 V8 Soverign.
Loved driving position, space, elbow rest point, far, far better ride than Omega. V8 more than enough go, more economical than my 3.2! Loved it.
Also parts service/prices appear good, with a more DIY approach than Audi A8/BMWs.
That said, thanks to OOF, short of a truck impact killing my 2.2, can't see me getting rid of it.
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Not a bad price for a 2003 4.2 V8 XJ
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308318555384
Cheapest I could find of the newer shape.
2003 "53" 3.5 V6 XJ8
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308148315464
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High miles, I'd be looking for one around 80k ish tops :)
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High miles on these not a massive issue, but agree with Tuns - better to buy a "low" mileage one (mine was on 72K when I got it with FSH etc). Best advice is don't go for a cheap one, go for a good one - repairs/parts can be very expensive - selling cheap on these implies known (expensive) issues ;)
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
True, Personaly I'd go for the Omega over a £500 Jag, plus their basic and cramped, Not sure how the handle haven't driven one hard.
I like Jags, but every one I've sat in has proved a tight squeeze. Omega is far more roomy. :y
Fits like a glove , but not as roomy as the Omega :y
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Earlier Jags yes, but X350 shape I drove felt nice and big inside :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350))
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Earlier Jags yes, but X350 shape I drove felt nice and big inside :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350))
Not keen on that shape :(
Prefer these :y
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJ-Series-3-2-V8-auto-2001-XJ8-/171110409718?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d6f9a5f6
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Earlier Jags yes, but X350 shape I drove felt nice and big inside :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350))
Not keen on that shape :(
Prefer these :y
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJ-Series-3-2-V8-auto-2001-XJ8-/171110409718?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d6f9a5f6
Yeah, I've liked them too.
Although X350, in XJR form are nice:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Jaguar_XJR_Sonderedition_front_20080811.jpg/800px-Jaguar_XJR_Sonderedition_front_20080811.jpg)
It also got heavy Facelift before latest version. Really like looks of these, like Omega, Facelift version ditched Chrome!
http://history-of-cars.com/images/jaguar/2007-xjr-12.jpg (http://history-of-cars.com/images/jaguar/2007-xjr-12.jpg)
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Is that the supercharged one ::) Its nice ;D
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Yeah - R's are the Supercharged one :)
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Earlier Jags yes, but X350 shape I drove felt nice and big inside :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(X350))
Not keen on that shape :(
Prefer these :y
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJ-Series-3-2-V8-auto-2001-XJ8-/171110409718?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d6f9a5f6
X350 is same basic body shape but longer and wider ;)
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
True, Personaly I'd go for the Omega over a £500 Jag, plus their basic and cramped, Not sure how the handle haven't driven one hard.
I like Jags, but every one I've sat in has proved a tight squeeze. Omega is far more roomy. :y
Same here :y
Would love an E-Type :-*
Wish I'd kept mine - one of the better ones - a 3.8 :y
The mere thought makes my groin tingle.... :-* :-* :-* :-*
Any 3.8 E-Type, and especially the early 'flat floor' model, are worth big bucks today. :y
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The cheapest way to 150 mph (and far beyond) is to buy a bike!
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Makes you wonder how they calculated the speed the Jag did I presume GPS or similar but i don't recall reading the wording that would suggest they used such a device ??? :-\
Vbox.....Super accurate......Super expensive. :y
:y
Shame they didn't use an Omega would have been interesting to see the results.
£500 Jag XJ or £500 Omega... decisions, decisions ::)
We might all choose an Omega first, but the rest of the world might prefer the romance of a Jag :y
For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
True, Personaly I'd go for the Omega over a £500 Jag, plus their basic and cramped, Not sure how the handle haven't driven one hard.
I like Jags, but every one I've sat in has proved a tight squeeze. Omega is far more roomy. :y
Same here :y
Would love an E-Type :-*
Wish I'd kept mine - one of the better ones - a 3.8 :y
The mere thought makes my groin tingle.... :-* :-* :-* :-*
Any 3.8 E-Type, and especially the early 'flat floor' model, are worth big bucks today. :y
Mine was not the flat floor model - but in its day a bloody quick motor
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Project car possibly ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-JAGUAR-XJR-V8-AUTO-BLUE-400-BHP-TOP-HIGH-SPEC-SUPERCHARGED-4-2-TAX-MOT-/111154199618?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19e14e7c42
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The cheapest way to 150 mph (and far beyond) is to buy a bike!
I got up to 42mph (indicated) once on mine.
Down Ben Nevis.
Never been so terrified - that is f***ing FAST! on a push bike
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For the record, either a 3.0 or 3.2 should theoretically hit 150 without much fuss 8)
With a long enough piece of tarmac. The autos in particular hit a brick wall when changing into top
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Cheapest way for me is to go visit one of my bro's, as his work have loaned him a bloody McLaren for a few days, and the git was sending me pics all morning >:(
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and you're still here typing WHY exactly ? ??? ??? ???
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and you're still here typing WHY exactly ? ??? ??? ???
And he is on the way home from here ::). But works late, and I have another early start tomorrow :(
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Thread necromancy (only a couple of months mind!)
IIn younger days took my mk2 to 154mph (sat nav) and got the needles off the bottom of the clocks(both!). I do love a clear autobhan - only thing that slowed me down was considering that I'd be vaporised in something as "resiliant" as an old cav!
The other time was a Vectra VXR press car Vauxhall loaned us to take across europe. Did 174 in that on the same stretch and it had a bit more!
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visiting brother in germany, 2 out of three of my 3.0 v6 elites had the needle significantly past 140 , although we all know they over read....
the mv6 clocked itself at 150 , but again, we all know they over read ..... but pretty good bet on 140 actual speed...
He wasnt trying hard enough :)
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Why do Jags seem to take up at least two lanes ?
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Because they can :D
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Why do Jags seem to take up at least two lanes ?
Probably because dbug has circulated details of your car around the Jag forums, with specific instructions of pissing you off ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Why do Jags seem to take up at least two lanes ?
Probably because dbug has circulated details of your car around the Jag forums, with specific instructions of pissing you off ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Who? My gay Dad? Surely not. ;D
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of the choices in the article id be going saab... demolishes the omega in terms of speed (the aero 9000/9-5 would blow an mv6 into last week) can be had for peanuts at high mileage (plenty running well over 200k even hugely tuned ones)