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Title: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: infradig on 07 December 2009, 22:31:26: Hi,I don't currently own an Omega(had a 2.0 CD in '97 and a 24V Senator in '95 so Am returning to the fold). But after looking at loads of overpriced Merc E Classes and Audi A6's I've just realised the best newest 2.2 Dti Omegas in the world only cost a quarter for equivalent year and half the miles !
Whilst I realise it's a bit cheeky asking advice in a first post-anything I should look out for?
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: Entwood on 07 December 2009, 22:36:58: "Hello" and Welcome :)

Not an oil-burner man .. and 2.2 seems a tad small for a tonne and a half of metal ..... but that metal is extremely comfortable, has lots of poise, is nice to drive and will have virtualy no depreciation.

So if you were asking about a 3.2 V6 ... the answer would be a YES FOR CERTAIN .... but I'm sure a less biased person will pass by and give a sensible answer .. :)
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: waspy on 07 December 2009, 22:41:59: Ow do & welcome along :) :)

Yes you should :y Make sure the car comes with a comprehensive SH. Regular oil changes are a must.
There's no cam belt to worry about :) There aren't really any major problems with the DTi. I've had mine 2 years & not had any problems at all :y :y :y
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: infradig on 07 December 2009, 22:46:46: Thanks Entwood,but I really don't need encouragement like that!
I'm keeping my Jag for best and I've saved up for some petrol,but I need a 600 mile a week cruiser hence the derv. Although I was very tempted a couple of months ago when I saw what must have been the last couple of Royal Protection 3.2 Elites(one black,one green) go through an ex-Police auction for a couple of grand each!
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: sandune on 07 December 2009, 22:52:41: Hi welcome aboard . Yes omegas are great cars :y
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: infradig on 07 December 2009, 22:54:49: Hi Pete ,thanks for the advice.I'm probably going to go for an estate if I can find one that hasn't already been worked to death!
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: waspy on 07 December 2009, 22:59:38: Quote
Hi Pete ,thanks for the advice.I'm probably going to go for an estate if I can find one that hasn't already been worked to death!

Good choice :y :y

There is another thing to look for. Make sure the diesel injector seals have been replaced, they have a habit of braking down at around 80,000. They cost around 7p each but are a pig to do & if a garage does the job, it'll cost :(

If the car is pointing nose down hill when you view it make sure you ask if they've been done, their job is to stop the fuel flowing back down the pipes & if the car's parked nose down this doesn't happen ;) If it's parked nose up & takes alot of cranking before it starts then this is usually the problem.
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: Entwood on 07 December 2009, 23:21:25: Quote
Thanks Entwood,but I really don't need encouragement like that!
I'm keeping my Jag for best and I've saved up for some petrol,but I need a 600 mile a week cruiser hence the derv. Although I was very tempted a couple of months ago when I saw what must have been the last couple of Royal Protection 3.2 Elites(one black,one green) go through an ex-Police auction for a couple of grand each!

Go 3.2 petrol and convert it to LPG ... cheaper to run than any equivalent oil burner and far more fun .. :)

Seriously .. after nearly 2 years on LPG my AVERAGE cost of fuel is 14.23 pence /mile on LPG as against 23.23 pence/mile on petrol .. a saving of 9 pence /mile

Over the past 2 months the figures are somewhat different as petrol prices have risen, LPG has gone up but not as fast .. so the saving over 2 months is presently running at 11.07 pence /mile

Just a thought for you to consider .. :)

( okies .. don't go 3.2 .. go 2.5 and save even more .. :) )

;) ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: Stevie-blunder on 07 December 2009, 23:51:12: Hi, welcome to OOf :y
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Post by: p j morgan on 08 December 2009, 00:59:33: welcome to oof :y
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Post by: dbug on 08 December 2009, 01:20:53: Welcome to OOF mate :y
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Post by: Cliffo B on 08 December 2009, 02:15:47: Hello,welcome to the Forum :y
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Post by: Welung666 on 08 December 2009, 05:14:39: Welcome to OOF Infra :y
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Post by: R.C. ™ on 08 December 2009, 05:50:05: Hello and welcome to the forum
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Post by: Ken L on 08 December 2009, 07:12:07: Welcome to the forum, hope you find the right car.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 08 December 2009, 08:32:56: Hi and welcome :y
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Post by: PhilRich on 08 December 2009, 14:06:18: Hi & Welcome :y
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Post by: Cotty on 08 December 2009, 16:53:37: Hi & welcome to OOF mate :y
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Post by: Elitenut on 08 December 2009, 17:41:32: Hello and welcome to the Forum. :y :y
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 08 December 2009, 18:29:42: Hello and a very warm welcome to you! :y
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Post by: sexydaz on 08 December 2009, 21:13:30: :) :y
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Post by: davethediver on 09 December 2009, 01:43:18: Which ever you buy an omega is a fantastic car, welcome along :y :y
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Post by: zirk on 09 December 2009, 18:23:15: Hello and Welcome to OOF :y
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: N61AOP on 10 December 2009, 18:47:01: Hi and welcome. I absolutely agree with davethediver. Any Omega is great compared to most of the alternatives. Even the lowly 2.2 CD is a lovely car and not as expensive to run as some of the beefier models! :y
Title: Re: Hi everyone,should I buy a 2.2 Dti?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 12 December 2009, 21:21:37: Hi, welcome to the forum. :y