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Title: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 10 March 2011, 18:49:47
but bought a rover 75  2.5 v6 instead  dont ask how that happened  but the 75 is a lovely car  only done 59k and mint  just had all the belts done and has a silky smooth 5 speed auto box   but i promise i will buy another omega soon ;D ;D
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 March 2011, 19:01:39
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but bought a rover 75  2.5 v6 instead  dont ask how that happened  but the 75 is a lovely car  only done 59k and mint  just had all the belts done and has a silky smooth 5 speed auto box   but i promise i will buy another omega soon ;D ;D


In V6 form its quite an nice car :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2011, 19:06:36
When I first got my Mig, a mate got a 75 V6 at about the same time. So there were many debates over who had the best car. The 75 to be fair was nice, but I always preferred my Mig!!:y

He's now got a tribe of kids and drives a Fiat cardboard box type thing!! :D    I've still got my Mig!! ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 10 March 2011, 19:07:55
heres a couple of pics

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/06032011019.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/06032011020.jpg)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: russ0205 on 12 March 2011, 01:43:35
Same colour as my old 75 fab car mate am a bit jealous, :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: sotmh on 12 March 2011, 04:47:36
When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.

What happened to your mg
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 12 March 2011, 10:08:22
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.

What happened to your mg
as much as the mg was a good car  i missed having a v6 auto as i drive a lot in london traffic  i was swayed to the 75 as it has a 5 speed auto
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 12 March 2011, 10:12:33
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg


i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s  but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: fiend61 on 12 March 2011, 10:33:23
hmm isnt the 75  for people who would really like a jag  ;D ;D
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 12 March 2011, 10:50:49
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hmm isnt the 75  for people who would really like a jag  ;D ;D
got it in one ;D  being poor i cant afford a jag  ;D :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: sotmh on 12 March 2011, 10:56:17
Poor is relative :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Mysteryman on 12 March 2011, 18:20:08
I loved my 'rover' V6. Far too juicy though.


(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/49_3.jpg)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: fiend61 on 12 March 2011, 18:26:46
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Poor is relative 


so are all mine  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Mysteryman on 12 March 2011, 18:30:41
These are very cheap to buy, but not auto......


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201109381214617/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/zt/make/mg/keywords/190%2B/radius/60/page/1/postcode/wf27en?logcode=p
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Danny on 13 March 2011, 00:29:33
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hmm isnt the 75  for people who would really like a jag  ;D ;D
got it in one ;D  being poor i cant afford a jag  ;D :y

decent spec S types can be bought for less than £2000
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 00:55:02
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hmm isnt the 75  for people who would really like a jag  ;D ;D
got it in one ;D  being poor i cant afford a jag  ;D :y

decent spec S types can be bought for less than £2000
your right but ive just spent a small fortune on a new skoda yeti for the mrs  so until the summer i just wanted a cheap run around  as later on this year i will be treating myself to a brand new car  just cant decide what yet ;D
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2011, 01:08:27
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg


i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

I am not sure where you get that number from :-/ However I had a Rover 827 auto, was a Honda engine and it was by far, the best car I have ever owned and that was a 1989 car. I never spent a penny over normal costs, was far quicker than any Omega and totally reliable, only problem was front wheel drive and could 'torque' steer... :D :D

I also bought a Rover 800 2.0L, manual, what a pile of ...... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 01:14:52
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg

i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

I am not sure where you get that number from :-/ However I had a Rover 827 auto, was a Honda engine and it was by far, the best car I have ever owned and that was a 1989 car. I never spent a penny over normal costs, was far quicker than any Omega and totally reliable, only problem was front wheel drive and could 'torque' steer... :D :D

I also bought a Rover 800 2.0L, manual, what a pile of ...... ::) ::) ::)
to be honest the bloke who told me about the kv6 is a bit of a nob  and i wasnt convinced  i had a lovely 825 with the kv6 and never had any problems  the 827 was a propper beastie i had a  mk 1 827 vitesse
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 March 2011, 01:22:17
terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired! What's the 75 forum like then...  :) ::)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 01:26:50
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terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired! What's the 75 forum like then...  :) ::)
feel free to go and have a look  if this topic bores you dont read it  simple as that :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2011, 01:29:20
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg

i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

I am not sure where you get that number from :-/ However I had a Rover 827 auto, was a Honda engine and it was by far, the best car I have ever owned and that was a 1989 car. I never spent a penny over normal costs, was far quicker than any Omega and totally reliable, only problem was front wheel drive and could 'torque' steer... :D :D

I also bought a Rover 800 2.0L, manual, what a pile of ...... ::) ::) ::)
to be honest the bloke who told me about the kv6 is a bit of a nob  and i wasnt convinced  i had a lovely 825 with the kv6 and never had any problems  the 827 was a propper beastie i had a  mk 1 827 vitesse

Now that has got me thinking ::) ::)  We had a V6 Mitsubishi Galant, fast and furious and little expense, again front wheel drive, but some fun... :y

Remind me, Rover V6 and Mitsubishi V6 cheaper and more reliable, why do we drive Omegas.....?????? ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2011, 01:31:22
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terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired! What's the 75 forum like then...  :) ::)

No idea, go and have a look....ffs ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 01:34:24
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg

i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

I am not sure where you get that number from :-/ However I had a Rover 827 auto, was a Honda engine and it was by far, the best car I have ever owned and that was a 1989 car. I never spent a penny over normal costs, was far quicker than any Omega and totally reliable, only problem was front wheel drive and could 'torque' steer... :D :D

I also bought a Rover 800 2.0L, manual, what a pile of ...... ::) ::) ::)
to be honest the bloke who told me about the kv6 is a bit of a nob  and i wasnt convinced  i had a lovely 825 with the kv6 and never had any problems  the 827 was a propper beastie i had a  mk 1 827 vitesse

Now that has got me thinking ::) ::)  We had a V6 Mitsubishi Galant, fast and furious and little expense, again front wheel drive, but some fun... :y

Remind me, Rover V6 and Mitsubishi V6 cheaper and more reliable, why do we drive Omegas.....?????? ::) ::) ::)
because omegas are cracking cars vamps  lot of car for little money :y  the omega i went to look at originally had too many faults and i really wanted one with low mileage  i saw the 75 by chance on my way home and bought it 
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Vamps on 13 March 2011, 01:38:31
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg

i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

I am not sure where you get that number from :-/ However I had a Rover 827 auto, was a Honda engine and it was by far, the best car I have ever owned and that was a 1989 car. I never spent a penny over normal costs, was far quicker than any Omega and totally reliable, only problem was front wheel drive and could 'torque' steer... :D :D

I also bought a Rover 800 2.0L, manual, what a pile of ...... ::) ::) ::)
to be honest the bloke who told me about the kv6 is a bit of a nob  and i wasnt convinced  i had a lovely 825 with the kv6 and never had any problems  the 827 was a propper beastie i had a  mk 1 827 vitesse

Now that has got me thinking ::) ::)  We had a V6 Mitsubishi Galant, fast and furious and little expense, again front wheel drive, but some fun... :y

Remind me, Rover V6 and Mitsubishi V6 cheaper and more reliable, why do we drive Omegas.....?????? ::) ::) ::)
because omegas are cracking cars vamps  lot of car for little money :y

I agree, but the Rover is even cheaper... ::) ::) ::) As for the Galant, I could score a zillion brownie points if I got her another good auto...... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 01:46:40
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg

i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

I am not sure where you get that number from :-/ However I had a Rover 827 auto, was a Honda engine and it was by far, the best car I have ever owned and that was a 1989 car. I never spent a penny over normal costs, was far quicker than any Omega and totally reliable, only problem was front wheel drive and could 'torque' steer... :D :D

I also bought a Rover 800 2.0L, manual, what a pile of ...... ::) ::) ::)
to be honest the bloke who told me about the kv6 is a bit of a nob  and i wasnt convinced  i had a lovely 825 with the kv6 and never had any problems  the 827 was a propper beastie i had a  mk 1 827 vitesse

Now that has got me thinking ::) ::)  We had a V6 Mitsubishi Galant, fast and furious and little expense, again front wheel drive, but some fun... :y

Remind me, Rover V6 and Mitsubishi V6 cheaper and more reliable, why do we drive Omegas.....?????? ::) ::) ::)
because omegas are cracking cars vamps  lot of car for little money :y

I agree, but the Rover is even cheaper... ::) ::) ::) As for the Galant, I could score a zillion brownie points if I got her another good auto...... ::) ::) ::)
get hunting ;D :y   my mrs loves me to bits at the moment as shes getting her car  so im gonna take advantage big time ;D
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 March 2011, 01:53:56
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terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired! What's the 75 forum like then...  :) ::)

No idea, go and have a look....ffs ::) ::) ::)

No need to be rude.. just wondering.. :-/ That's all... ::)
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: M on 13 March 2011, 10:29:11
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Same colour as my old 75 fab car mate am a bit jealous, :-[ :-[ :-[


Yeah mine too !! Mine had the cream cloth interior though not the dark one

Headgasket done just before we bought it and it proved to be a comfortable relaxing and reliable car

Cheap as chips these days too

 :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 14:56:50
same as mine m  cream cloth interior which surprisingly is quite clean      
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: russ0205 on 13 March 2011, 17:53:13
loved mine but for some reason the same year mig is cheaper, :-[
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: o-meg-a on 13 March 2011, 18:24:03
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg


i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s  but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

He's not lucky.....
Its a BMW 2.0l chain driven engine which is indestructible
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: the alarming man on 13 March 2011, 19:44:55
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terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired! What's the 75 forum like then...  :) ::)

No idea, go and have a look....ffs ::) ::) ::)

No need to be rude.. just wondering.. :-/ That's all... ::)


well i thought ther idea of a forum was things like different views/other cars could be disscussed and i do hope millwall will turn up in his 75 for the omega meet next week so we can all have a look  :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 19:47:49
yes will be there mr am  looking forward to the meet :y
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: millwall on 13 March 2011, 19:49:22
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When I first saw them I really liked, although I still do, I have not read good reviews.
What happened to your mg


i think although i await to be corrected  the kv6 engine was a bit ropey on the 800s  but was revised for the 75  not sure about the diesels but my uncle has a 2003 75 cdti which has done 350k on the same engine and still runs like new  although maybe he is just lucky ;D ;D

He's not lucky.....
Its a BMW 2.0l chain driven engine which is indestructible
aghh that explains why its lasted so well
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: o-meg-a on 13 March 2011, 20:10:40
Tis common rail version used in the modern BMW's right now 320d, 520d etc.

Very economical for the car size category.
Title: Re: went to look at a omega
Post by: foundationsedge on 13 March 2011, 22:50:47
always liked them rovers, had a spate of SD1,s, followed by a few 800,s, then when i was looking for a big classy estate it was a toss up between a mg ztt, volvo estate or a v6 mig, the miggy had the best space and to be honest i think is the better car, but it was a close run thing between the mg ztt or my mv6