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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: eclipse on 08 November 2007, 20:15:34

Title: pricey exhaust
Post by: eclipse on 08 November 2007, 20:15:34

Hi
My wife has had a 2.2 estate for 3 years which she loves. Trouble is that she hasn't looked after it too well. So we are now looking for another car, and after looking at lots of other cars, we keep coming back to another Omega. I have test driven a 2.6 saloon, but was put off after I got a price of around £1700 for a complete exhaust! I have tried several places, but they all say I would have to buy a genuine part. I have had this same problem with our 2.2 estate. Does anyone know where I could source a cheap(er) exhaust if I bought a 2.6? Would an exhaust from a 2.5 fit?
Thanks
Sean

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 November 2007, 20:29:10

I don't know who quoted you those prices, but the whole system is about £330 + VAT for a 2.6.

That's genuine Vx exhaust.

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 November 2007, 20:29:39

I'd imagine 2.5/2.6 exhaust are the same

Get a trade card for £20, the cat back exhaust for my car was £240, all brand new genuine from the dealer - mine is a W reg 2.5

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 08 November 2007, 20:31:04

Have a look at this thread mate, nut this is for a 3.2 but may give you an idea of prices :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1194529911

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: hotel21 on 08 November 2007, 20:32:38

No listing available for part numbers for estate but centre sections around £75 each for saloon, with backbox at £65, all plus VAT....

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: eclipse on 08 November 2007, 20:43:46

Hi
That quote came from Vauxhall main dealer in Diss Norfolk. I also had a similar price from an independant exhaust place. A lot of exhaust centres didn't even have the 2.6 listed.
The cat sections alone were something like £600 each!
I would exoect to pay that on a Jag, not a Vauxhall.
Even with that cost I am still tempted to get one and keep my fingers crossed!

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I don't know who quoted you those prices, but the whole system is about £330 + VAT for a 2.6.

That's genuine Vx exhaust.

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: Craig_R on 08 November 2007, 20:52:37

ah i guess your talking about the whole exhaust including CATS

CATS are expensive if i remember right Vx wanted £480 and my old CAT for a new one for a 4 pot 2.0l

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 November 2007, 20:58:48

The cats are very very robust... rarely fail.

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 November 2007, 08:27:49

Yep, the cats will last teh life of the car unless they are exposed to sudden thermal shock or impact damage so dont need changing.

Title: Re: pricey exhaust
Post by: shyboy on 09 November 2007, 09:20:27

What these incredibly helpful guys are saying is STOP! THINK! SHOP AROUND! You won't have to spend a big chunk of the value of the vehicle to make the exhaust system serviceable again.
I've just bought a 2.6l estate with a rear exhaust system that will need replacing before the next MOT in March '08, and the prices I've obtained are in line with the indications above. For goodness sake don't let these people rip you off!   :y
Cheers,
Bill