Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: fatboyfat on 01 November 2008, 20:49:57
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Why did we all buy an Omega???
My main reason was the fact that because it depreciates faster than a Big Brother winner you get an awful lot of car for your money.Considering the amount of Omega problems on this site and peoples general nashing of teeth over another problem with their car why do we love the Miggy so much?Any answers?
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i am 6ft4, bought for space and comfort and known reliability.
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I've always liked them & so i bought one :y
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The mrs wanted one from 1994 when she went in an M-reg one. So we've had 3 ;D
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I'm still wondering why!!! :-/
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Because I have always loved big engined cars like Rolls Royces, Bentley's, Austin Westminsters, Humbers, etc and eventually was given cars like Carlton's to use, then went on to the Senator..........never looked back!
Big engines, known realiability, plenty of comfort, gadgets to aid your travels like a illuminated vanity mirror over the drivers seat ( :D :y :y) and a lovely body shape to match made me just fall into Omega's via the others!! 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)
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Big engined comfy car..And have a good design..Mine is model 97 but still much better in design than many luxurious sedans..
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....., then went on to the Senator..........never looked back! ......
:-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ So you've still got a Senator too then? :-/ ;) ;) ;)
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Because I have always loved big engined cars like Rolls Royces, Bentley's, Austin Westminsters, Humbers, etc and eventually was given cars like Carlton's to use, then went on to the Senator..........never looked back!
Big engines, known realiability, plenty of comfort, gadgets to aid your travels like a illuminated vanity mirror over the drivers seat ( :D :y :y) and a lovely body shape to match made me just fall into Omega's via the others!! 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)
Are you speaking of a Vauxhall Omega Lizzie....or yourself. ;D ;D :y
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I've said it before. It's a driver's car and I enjoy driving it. A lot. I am also on a budget. It's better than my '02 525d to drive. And to listen to ;D ;D ;D
I had a Scooby and I would have another, but they are [size=24]F![/size] expensive on 30k miles a year. Despite the image, it's still the best car I have driven.
Now I have the gearbox software and had it WIMmed, it's precise. That's what I like and that's what a Scooby is - only much more so.
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Because I have always loved big engined cars like Rolls Royces, Bentley's, Austin Westminsters, Humbers, etc and eventually was given cars like Carlton's to use, then went on to the Senator..........never looked back!
Big engines, known realiability, plenty of comfort, gadgets to aid your travels like a illuminated vanity mirror over the drivers seat ( :D :y :y) and a lovely body shape to match made me just fall into Omega's via the others!! 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)
Are you speaking of a Vauxhall Omega Lizzie....or yourself. ;D ;D :y
You old smoothie ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D optimist
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Love bigger cars -- love gadgets -- hate garages.
As for all the problems we seem to have on here, my guess would be that every car forum would give potential owners the willys at first glance and that the mig is no worse than any other
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Because I have always loved big engined cars like Rolls Royces, Bentley's, Austin Westminsters, Humbers, etc and eventually was given cars like Carlton's to use, then went on to the Senator..........never looked back!
Big engines, known realiability, plenty of comfort, gadgets to aid your travels like a illuminated vanity mirror over the drivers seat ( :D :y :y) and a lovely body shape to match made me just fall into Omega's via the others!! 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)
Are you speaking of a Vauxhall Omega Lizzie....or yourself. ;D ;D :y
That will be the car then........ ;D ;D ;D
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....., then went on to the Senator..........never looked back! ......
:-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ So you've still got a Senator too then? :-/ ;) ;) ;)
No, but the Senny taught me how good big Vauxhalls were and from then I just wanted all updates from that stable, which I knew had created one of my all time favourite the early 1960s Cresta! :-* :-* :-* :-* :y :y Omega's to me where then and are now a beautiful drive, but I still miss the Senny! ::) ::) :D :D ;)
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I was brought up with my dads works van,usually an escort,ocasianaly a marina van and a commer and probably that has made me want my cars to have as much luxury as i can find and no doubt the Omega offers a lot of luxury for its price(second hand).I remember sitting in the back of the escort van when we drove from Leeds to Skegness on holidays,crammed in with suitcases and cushions on the floor,oh happy days!!!!. ;D ;D ;D
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Because I have always loved big engined cars like Rolls Royces, Bentley's, Austin Westminsters, Humbers, etc and eventually was given cars like Carlton's to use, then went on to the Senator..........never looked back!
Big engines, known realiability, plenty of comfort, gadgets to aid your travels like a illuminated vanity mirror over the drivers seat ( :D :y :y) and a lovely body shape to match made me just fall into Omega's via the others!! 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)
Are you speaking of a Vauxhall Omega Lizzie....or yourself. ;D ;D :y
That will be the car then........ ;D ;D ;D
Absolutely Optimist, the lovely body shape matches mine!! ::) ::) ::) :D ;) Of course that is what you meant Mike was it not?!! ::) ::) ::) :D ;)
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i had mine 5 years now no problems so far (touch wood) just the usual things wishbones tyres and a exhaust like everyone says great car ,comfortable, looks good and the load carrying is second to none , i get a weeks fishing gear in it when i go carping in france .Imust like them as its me second one after a carlton estate i had and that was relaible to ,well i did have crown wheel bearing go on it :( :( but other than that no problems. Only wish is why VX dont come out with a direct replacement for it ,the Insignia might be a bit small internaly and dont fancy a BMW or a Volvo so only other option is a merc E class estate
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......so only other option is a merc E class estate
About the only other car I've considered, it'd have a caravan to pull in its spare time. ::)
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I was brought up with my dads works van,usually an escort,ocasianaly a marina van and a commer and probably that has made me want my cars to have as much luxury as i can find and no doubt the Omega offers a lot of luxury for its price(second hand).I remember sitting in the back of the escort van when we drove from Leeds to Skegness on holidays,crammed in with suitcases and cushions on the floor,oh happy days!!!!. ;D ;D ;D
My dad had a Fiat 500 which he drove with me my mum and brother back from Hameln in germany to the UK ,OK i waas only 5 at the time :) :)but still a good memory 8-)
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I was brought up with my dads works van,usually an escort,ocasianaly a marina van and a commer and probably that has made me want my cars to have as much luxury as i can find and no doubt the Omega offers a lot of luxury for its price(second hand).I remember sitting in the back of the escort van when we drove from Leeds to Skegness on holidays,crammed in with suitcases and cushions on the floor,oh happy days!!!!. ;D ;D ;D
My dad had a Fiat 500 which he drove with me my mum and brother back from Hameln in germany to the UK ,OK i waas only 5 at the time :) :)but still a good memory 8-)
just thinking about my parents now and realised that my mam never went abroad in her life and my dad only due to certain bit of trouble in 1944/45.Amazing to think how things have changed in such a short time really
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you actually answered it in your opening post, you really do get a hell of alot of car for your money!!
over 3 years ago i saw a 51 plate which obviously at the time was less than 5 years old, and it was only £2150, and also this was before society was really struggling with money aswell, petrol still being well under 90ppl for a start! So i went and did my research thinking "why so cheap? must be something wrong with it" but then found out that they really were dirt cheap to buy
i went out and bought one within hours of selling my first car (a corsa ::)) having test drove it the day before, i then spent a few hours that evening driving around town just enjoying it and getting a proper feel of it (first time in an auto aswell) and just loved how comfortable it was!!
class leading prestige marques just dont come close for that little amount of cash!
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I was brought up with my dads works van,usually an escort,ocasianaly a marina van and a commer and probably that has made me want my cars to have as much luxury as i can find and no doubt the Omega offers a lot of luxury for its price(second hand).I remember sitting in the back of the escort van when we drove from Leeds to Skegness on holidays,crammed in with suitcases and cushions on the floor,oh happy days!!!!. ;D ;D ;D
My dad had a Fiat 500 which he drove with me my mum and brother back from Hameln in germany to the UK ,OK i waas only 5 at the time :) :)but still a good memory 8-)
just thinking about my parents now and realised that my mam never went abroad in her life and my dad only due to certain bit of trouble in 1944/45.Amazing to think how things have changed in such a short time really
ME being in out in germany with me dad was only a extension off your dads trouble in 44/45, mine was doing his bit keeping the eastern bloc from invading or so he was told :)
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Why not?
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Why not?
Well,quite!
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I have never been abroad, do not have a passport.
even when in the Navy for 3 years, never went further than Alderney on a sailing boat, on the 5th November 1973 sailing out of the Solent in a Force 10, gowd do I remember that ::) ::) ::)
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Mine died so i have to put up with a Beemer!!!... :D :D :D but when i get myself straight i might have another miggy.....MV6..... 8-) 8-) plus nice pic cdpete iz that your rottie or just sumat you found?
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I have never been abroad, do not have a passport.
even when in the Navy for 3 years, never went further than Alderney on a sailing boat, on the 5th November 1973 sailing out of the Solent in a Force 10, gowd do I remember that ::) ::) ::)
Went to France on the hovercraft in what i thought was a stormy sea,was as sick as a dog,the only one btw,how embarassing throwing up in that little bag,worst feeling ever and it lasted for hours after for some reason. :-[ :-[
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on the 5th November 1973 sailing out of the Solent in a Force 10, gowd do I remember that ::) ::) ::)
Ready Mike? Please swing the lamp for me!
I was off the south coast of England in 87 when we had the hurricane!! Now THAT was rough ;D ;D ;D ;D. I was on the 'middle watch' (midnight - 0400hrs) for the duration. :y :y :y :y
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on the 5th November 1973 sailing out of the Solent in a Force 10, gowd do I remember that ::) ::) ::)
Ready Mike? Please swing the lamp for me!I was off the south coast of England in 87 when we had the hurricane!! Now THAT was rough ;D ;D ;D ;D. I was on the 'middle watch' (midnight - 0400hrs) for the duration. :y :y :y :y
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Back on topic :D..........my senator had terminal rot, just like almost every senator ever made,so I bought an omega as the next best thing, which is what it is imo.
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Back on topic :D..........my senator had terminal rot, just like almost every senator ever made,so I bought an omega as the next best thing, which is what it is imo.
And looking at various Omegas, they're only marginally better, rust at the top of doors, rust on the doors themselves, door check straps pulling through.....
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senators were much worse ,usually started around rear wheel arches and over a period of a couple of years the bit behind the driver would almost disappear. :'( :D
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senators were much worse ,usually started around rear wheel arches and over a period of a couple of years the bit behind the driver would almost disappear. :'( :D
I've had two of them, and I still wouldn't say much worse. I have seen ... or should be NOT seen the rear arches of a Senator though. ;)
Omega's have probably spent more time at the side of the raod though waiting for crappy sensors & DIS packs to be sorted out, so haven't seen as much salt on the road. ;D ;D ;D
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maybe my senator was worse than average and omega better than average :-/
I dont think I have seen an omega with really serious structural rot as yet. mine has a little spot on one rear door ,but seems ok otherwise.
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senators were much worse ,usually started around rear wheel arches and over a period of a couple of years the bit behind the driver would almost disappear. :'( :D
I've had two of them, and I still wouldn't say much worse. I have seen ... or should be NOT seen the rear arches of a Senator though. ;)
Omega's have probably spent more time at the side of the raod though waiting for crappy sensors & DIS packs to be sorted out, so haven't seen as much salt on the road. ;D ;D ;D
i thought you were going to say something along the lines of speeding motorists that pc plod can give it some poke and catch up in no time and all being nice and comfy in that big arm chair and a mug of coffee in the other hand whilst driving in an auto because you really do only need one hand! :P
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i do between 30 and 40k miles a year, i want something that has a degree of comfort that doesn't cost the earth to buy.
By the time i finish with my cars they are mega mileage, so spending anything more that a couple of grand on a car is ideal for me...........
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all my old big vauxhalls had their faults, ventura FD with flitch plate rot & leaking screen, royales on the suspension tops, as did the monzas as well as rusting metal sunroof panels, this is my first miggy & so far its been an education [as some people will verify] to say the least, but love the car to bits, my mrs wasnt so enthusiastic due to the problems & time spent from day 1, used the excuse we needed a big estate due to the dogs needing to ride in comfort,,,,that swung it!! anyhow she loves it as well now so alls well that ends well! :y
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Swapped my V plate Nissan Primera estate for the TD estate because I needed a heavier car to tow the caravan.
Bought the TD privately just over 2 years ago and had to travel down to Wiltshire from Derbyshire to view it. On the test drive I thought what a big brute it was to drive, and high up driving position and solid compared to my Primera.
I just had to buy it at £2,500 for a car that cost over £20,000 new a mear 6 years earlier. I got £2500 for my Primera, so just the cost of fuel to get me home and never looked back.
Mick
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got an '89 J-Plate Carlton, fell for the comfort & drive; never looked back since
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Needed a big car, couldn't get a granada, and that was in 2000. :y
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First one I got was a 94 2.5td , had it for 7 years and in that time it had , starter, discs/pads , glow plugs , tyres ,exhaust(which I believe is still going strong on TB's car), and usual service items.
That was it ,did about 60k in it , most reliable and comfortable car I've ever had, but rot got it in the end.
Bought present one recently , hope it's as good !
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I am suprised no-one has said RWD :D :D
Seriously though, they are a lot for the money , have owned a 3.0 elite estate, a 3.0 elite auto (that at 12 year old had a rr done and was still supplying 207bhp ) and my latest a 2,5 cdx - which i felt is underpowered (after having veccy 2.5's)
As someone has already said once i pull myself round money wise i will have an mv6 ....... or a 4.0 jag (see what i compare a migy to ! its testament to the quality of the mig :) )
But mine has gone for now :'( :'(
Mick
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I am suprised no-one has said RWD :D :D
Seriously though, they are a lot for the money , have owned a 3.0 elite estate, a 3.0 elite auto (that at 12 year old had a rr done and was still supplying 207bhp ) and my latest a 2,5 cdx - which i felt is underpowered (after having veccy 2.5's)
As someone has already said once i pull myself round money wise i will have an mv6 ....... or a 4.0 jag (see what i compare a migy to ! its testament to the quality of the mig :) )
But mine has gone for now :'( :'(
Mick
I was brought up on RWD, oh, and Mini's. ;D
Loved my Rover 827 auto, that was fast but, sorry to say my best car was a Mitsubishi Galant, so fast that swmbo will not let it go, despite buying her a Mig last year to replace her's. Looks like I am selling the Mig, the Mitsubishi just keeps going with very little money being spend, despite 133K miles. :)
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I went thro a range of cars, minis, A40's, 1.8 marina's, avenger, then a couple of cavalier's. We found ourselves with a growing family of 3, which you can't fit in a cav's back seat without some arguments ;D .
I liked Vx engineering, I could do most jobs myself, so no large garage bills, and I read a Car road test that said the ride was as good as a 5 series BM, so that was it. On my second one, and it still cruises so smooth. :y :y :y
Ken
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RWD is of course THE major factor!
My 1st car was a Chevette 1.3. My second car was a Chevette HS 2.3.
Both rear wheel drive. I did break away from Vauxhall on my next car with a Talbot / Lotus Sunbeam, but crashed it badly soon after.
All RWD. Then the FWD cars started to come along, until I got the Carlton which reminded me about the virtues of RWD and that's what I was referring to when I said I fell in love with the "drive"
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the nearest thing to my car, by another maker, for same money, on auto trader,was an audi a8 diesel, some 4 years older and 3 grand more. Unless you wanted a 4by4 mitsubishi pikey machine which is just vile like all the other crap for similar money.
The omega is smooth, quick, comfortable, full of toys, and spacious. Cavanous boot and interior.
Its easy to fix, diagnoses its own faults, and has whats reported to be, the most comprehensive car forum available. I do get irritated when people mention the number of problems posted on here. Clearly not aware of the number of posts on other forums and how useless the help is on those sites is as a rule.
Bad points for me are the fuel economy, youd have to spend more than youd save on a more economic
car, and there is lpg which i am in the process of sorting out. Just imagine halfing your fuel bills, now thats having your cake and eating it.
And the stearing is a bit vague, i hate the way road surfaces pull. But thats it. 1 bad, all the rest good.
What worries me, if this one lasts as long as i hope it will, is what will i replace it with when the time comes? I have a fairly late model now already... Ill have to pay rather more to keep us in the manor to which we are accustomed. Considerably more...
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comfort, rwd and the fact i like a lot of metal around .Oh and the wife likes 'em :-[ :P
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Been a Vauxhall Driver from passing my test..
Bought a brand new Astra Gte on the plate change in 84 and it was nothing but trouble, even the wiring loom caught fire (in a petrol staion) quickish car in it's day, poor brakes and put me off front wheel drive. Chopped in in for a brand New Sylvia Turbo....made the Astra look like it traveled in reverse. Big lesson learned on buying brand new....never again, allthough I only lost £20.20 on the Astra in 8000 of motoring with it. and that included the 12 months s tax. ;D ;D
Went on to other models includung a Jag and a Daimler Soverein, tried the old 3.0 Granada. Moved on to the Carlton, then the Carlton Diplomat Auto.
Now with any luck will only consider the Elite Class with the toys and will remain with RWD.
Might sell the GLS whn MOT is done and get an Elite Estate.
No real interest in speed these days, but nice to be in a car that upsets other drivers. Not quick of the mark, but as mentioned in annother thread a few days ago, when the pockets rockets run out of steam the Elite just whistles past and waves bye bye to them.
Sadly Vx dont have a replacement for it. :-/
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I passed my test in a Vauxhall Viva HC spent most of my weekends under it, came to change it found Vauxhalls fitted me the best. The love of my life since its unveiling was the Senator (owned 6 still have 3) I know they rust and when all the training courses are out the way I would love to learn to weld (under pressure from the misses to loose two of my senny's but NO! the line is drawn, two will deffinately return to the road). Never thought the Omega was a replacement for the senny untill I got into a 3.0 Elite, just missed buying it now have the 2.5 CDX its a lovely car and I'm pleased to say I was wrong :D. It led me to this site and your comments convinced me to give the Omega a try. All of the pre stated points apply and smooth gear cahnge on the auto box (not like my ex gaffers jag, put it in reverse it gave me whiplash!). Do we not forget cars are built to breakdown everything wears out thought the ease of repair on vauxhalls is good. I've seen a hell of a lot of so called better cars broken down and on fire etc at the road side as I have sailed on passed being thankfull it wasn't me. Toys wise always found Vauxhall ahead of their time, LCD dash independant temp control left and right etc and as Lizzie pointed out the illuminated visor vanity mirror. What about the simcard thing for your mobile phone, thought it was just modern motors that had them but no there's Vauxhall done it before. I do wish they had spent a little more time preventing metal worm, though maybe that's a kick back from the GM pedigree.
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I do wish they had spent a little more time preventing metal worm, though maybe that's a kick back from the GM pedigree.
I am still amazed that GM didn't zinc coat all the panels. A major source of dissapointment in a car that is otherwise built to last a long time.
They got so much of the car right, it sticks out like a sore thumb. :(
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So true its a shame these excellent cars are dogged by such a small issue. Prevention is better than cure, though Vauxhall quoted me £450.00 plus Gordon's bit, for a senator drivers side door. I was in intensive care for a forghtnight and still have the bump to prove it.
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fancied a change from vecs and found my current omega whilst looking for a new car .....
must admit its the nicest motor ive owned for long distance drives, always arrive and wish i had to go further ...lol :y
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RWD was very important to me - had Sunbeam & Carlton in hte past
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I do wish they had spent a little more time preventing metal worm, though maybe that's a kick back from the GM pedigree.
I am still amazed that GM didn't zinc coat all the panels. A major source of dissapointment in a car that is otherwise built to last a long time.
They got so much of the car right, it sticks out like a sore thumb. :(
Maybe if they didn't rot they'd be more expensive.
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my dad had 2 senators, i had 2 and a opel 3.0s, loved them, should of got an omega yrs ago, instead i opted for granadas and my last was a rover 416si, hopefully and fingers crossed, i'll be upgrading to a 3.2 elite very soon :y :y
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As Its RWD i consider the Omega the last of the proper Vauxhalls
The Manual 3litre R28 Gearbox reminds me of a Vauxhall Cresta's Gearchange
They handle fairly well and are very quick they will pull 4 adults with no fuss and sit them comfertably and also the omega has loads of gadgets!
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As Its RWD i consider the Omega the last of the proper Vauxhalls
The Manual 3litre R28 Gearbox reminds me of a Vauxhall Cresta's Gearchange
They handle fairly well and are very quick they will pull 4 adults with no fuss and sit them comfertably and also the omega has loads of gadgets!
Which Cresta, the 1970s boring version, or the romantic late 1950s/60 PA version with column gear change? 8-) 8-) 8-)
Like this:
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/VxCrestaPA.jpg)
Although I prefere the pink / white version, with white wall tyres! :-* :-* :y
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In all honesty I bought mine because I needed a car very quickly and a mate was selling it!
I sold my cav v6 to fund a Seat Leon Cupra, had that on the road a day before it developed a small problem of the engine falling out due to a damaged cast on the block. After spending £400 on that and still not fixing it I spoke to a mate who owned the Omega and a deal was done, all I had to to was give him enough money to buy some parts for his Evo powered Colt!
I've owned it for around 3 months, its done 10K+ miles and just past its mot so I'll be keeping it a bit longer! Owned several carltons and senators in the past, and the Omega still impresses me, being the td its not as rapid or as fun as the petrols, but I love the mpg and the relaxing ride, bring on the chip!!!
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The size and specification of the car is perfect when compared to cost of motoring against other makes with comparable specs particularly when buying at 1 year old - cost me £15k 6 years ago - no massive bills (although VX have picked up the tab for a lot of stuff over the years) - however I would have had some big bills if it were not for this forum eg cid screen. If you sell after 1 iear - yes you will take a bath - but if you keep it - becomes a very low cost high spec car.
A lot of people go for merc and audi etc on basis of holding value - this is GENERALLY a complete fallacy as the cost base is higher and you lose a lot of money in real cash terms (forget percentages). I have just insured it for 4 drivers all business use with protected NCB for £320 - service is also relatively cheap as long as you are on your guard for rip offs.
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Few reasons....
Big
Cheap
Practical
RWD
Big
Cheap
RWD
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1. Always had a thing for vauxhalls since driving my Dad's MkII Cavaliers
2. Really liked the look of the new facelift in 2000 and I still do
3. Not too pretentious. Can't be seen driving a better car than your customer's
4. Is every bit as good as a BMW or Merc. But only Omega drivers know that
5. It was cheap. We were paying about £400 per month on full maintenance lease
6. It was worth more to me that the £3,800 I paid in 2004
7. Now very cheap to run. Scrappies are full of them.
8. I still love it. Big, quiet, powerful.
Only drawback is a V6 Auto is pretty thirsty
Mark