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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: afk40 on 09 November 2008, 23:39:39

Title: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: afk40 on 09 November 2008, 23:39:39
Guys,,, am looking fur an omega.. am frightened by the 20 mpg thing of te 2.6 so am looking fur a 2.5 td are these td`s ok if ye know of any let me know thanks... afk
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: Albatross on 09 November 2008, 23:43:34
2.5 TD is a good car, but what about a 2.6 with LPG perhaps?

If you're considering a 2.6 in the 1st place then you are looking at a relatively new car, but you're concerned about running costs so be careful of the March 2001 deadline.

Cars registered after March 2001 will soon cost quite a bit more to tax for the road annually.

HTH

Nathan
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: afk40 on 10 November 2008, 21:05:00
No I didnt know about the higher tax, for what cc`s an above, ??? an how much will it cost... what is the Miles per gallon wi a 2,5 td. a 2.0 petrol a 2.2 petrol an a 2.6 petrol...do you know this... thanks.. John
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: bighed on 10 November 2008, 22:02:21
Like any motor the mpg depends heavily on your right foot.  ::) With my V6 (like all) the mpg will go down to around 7 in sports mode (auto gearbox) But on a steady run on motorways with cruise control on its possible to see 40's  :y
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: ngrainqey on 10 November 2008, 22:29:14
to follow from what bighed put lol....

it does depend alot on the right foot.... in general from what i'v seen on parkers the mpg goes up one to two if it's manual compared to auto... according to parkers the 3.0 averages 23mpg for the auto and goes upto 26ish for the old 2.0 (bit optamistic though there)

on a journey to work pottering about stop and start and then a quick blast down the motorway i would get 24-25 mpg
and i'm expecting similar in my new 2.5- both of which are autos because of the power and using less of the engines effort in my new 2.5....

the only thing with the facelifts is the tax increase as of march i think it is (can confirm if needs be unless it's previously been stated above)
but for the 2.5 prefacelift/minifacelift it's only going upto 200 for any of the engines
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: afk40 on 11 November 2008, 00:29:57
I`m finding it hard to get a auto 2.5 td, thats the one ad like, other than that a V6. is the 2.0 worth bothering about.. I only want it as a a to b car, i have a family car an a van fur work, i wont be doing any serious miles init... so gas consuption fur a v6. ???? an a 2.0 ????? an a take it the TD is good on gas. ???, thanks
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: richardirv on 11 November 2008, 08:54:28
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I`m finding it hard to get a auto 2.5 td, thats the one ad like, other than that a V6. is the 2.0 worth bothering about.. I only want it as a a to b car, i have a family car an a van fur work, i wont be doing any serious miles init... so gas consuption fur a v6. ???? an a 2.0 ????? an a take it the TD is good on gas. ???, thanks


I wouldn't of thought the 2.0 would pull you out of bed!! I had a 2.2 a few years back and it was ok but, I now I have the V6 I would never go back, Its sooo much smoother it makes the 2.2 feel like a tractor!! (and I don't just mean a diesel mig).
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: DC on 12 November 2008, 18:21:53
2.0l is likely to use as much petrol as 2.5, cause you will be using all it can give just to keep up. just 2 days ago drove 2.2 zafira. can't recommend that engine, al least not in zafira - too rough or is it just me getting spoilt with v6
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: afk40 on 23 November 2009, 18:07:16
hi Guys.. am now a year down the line an am now looking fur  omega est preferably 2.5 tdi  but would consider 2.5 petrol v6  what is the difference in fiqures of gas consumption..

and what car is liklety to be the best to get on with, the petrol or the diesel. ??? can anyone help. thanks... I was wanting a car jist fur a run about, but now am looking for soemthing thats good  as afamily car.. I`m selling my Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi 04.. any takers
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2009, 18:14:50
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hi Guys.. am now a year down the line an am now looking fur  omega est preferably 2.5 tdi  but would consider 2.5 petrol v6  what is the difference in fiqures of gas consumption..

and what car is liklety to be the best to get on with, the petrol or the diesel. ??? can anyone help. thanks... I was wanting a car jist fur a run about, but now am looking for soemthing thats good  as afamily car.. I`m selling my Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi 04.. any takers
Around town, the BMW powered 2.5TD isn't that economical, particularly in auto form, yet carries a hefty price premium (people see BMW on the engine and get all excitable).  The engine is fine if not abused servicewise in a previous life. But it will be abused. I can guarantee you nobody will have stuck to the 4.5k service interval (and the TD REALLY REALLY doesn't tolerate this sort of abuse)...
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: afk40 on 23 November 2009, 18:18:15
The Boy.. so IYO what car would you be chasing... I do like the est fur  carrying stuff in, an always thought the Diesel was the car to get... but whats the best omega out there to get a hold off, an whats the consumption like..
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2009, 18:19:47
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The Boy.. so IYO what car would you be chasing... I do like the est fur  carrying stuff in, an always thought the Diesel was the car to get... but whats the best omega out there to get a hold off, an whats the consumption like..
only you can answer.  For me, auto 3.0/3.2 petrol saloon. Would consider a manual diesel model (probably 2.2dti) as a 2nd car.

But I have different priorities ;)
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: damage consultant on 23 November 2009, 18:39:04
if your planing running about glasgow you won't get any more than 22mpg if your lucky with a 2.5td(auto) try and get a manual. I average 19mpg on a 6mile round trip and mines a auto.
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: jonathanh on 23 November 2009, 19:01:21

V6 with a manual box!  Why?  V6 is pretty obvious really but with a manual box you can drive with care and get 30mpg plus in town.

It is a case of drive smoothly and anticipate actions a lot.  You'll get similar economy to smaller cars that way. However when you need to open the tap, well you'll be glad of the v6.

My experience is that I rarely get below 30mpg in town and 38 on a motorway run is possible
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: Selseybill on 23 November 2009, 19:09:27
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V6 with a manual box!  Why?  V6 is pretty obvious really but with a manual box you can drive with care and get 30mpg plus in town.

It is a case of drive smoothly and anticipate actions a lot.  You'll get similar economy to smaller cars that way. However when you need to open the tap, well you'll be glad of the v6.

My experience is that I rarely get below 30mpg in town and 38 on a motorway run is possible

How you getting that in town ?
My 2.0 manual on short town runs gets 29-31 mpg but i have seen it as low as 23mph and on a run i get 39-41 it seems to use less juice at 85 than at 70mph mph why ? i cant work it out.My old 2.5 auto got 18 in town and 34 on a run.
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: tunnie on 23 November 2009, 19:19:43
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2.5 TD is a good car, but what about a 2.6 with LPG perhaps?

If you're considering a 2.6 in the 1st place then you are looking at a relatively new car, but you're concerned about running costs so be careful of the March 2001 deadline.

Cars registered after March 2001 will soon cost quite a bit more to tax for the road annually.


HTH

Nathan

Not any more, Omegas are no longer affected by the new tax bands. Its been moved to March 2006, any Omega (including 3.2) will cost no more to insure than a 2.2
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: 3.2omegaestate on 23 November 2009, 19:22:49
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2.5 TD is a good car, but what about a 2.6 with LPG perhaps?

If you're considering a 2.6 in the 1st place then you are looking at a relatively new car, but you're concerned about running costs so be careful of the March 2001 deadline.

Cars registered after March 2001 will soon cost quite a bit more to tax for the road annually.


Not quite correct

Check here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_172916


Since all Omegas are going to be registered before March 2006 they have been frozen in Band K despite their high emissions. Have a look a the link, and scroll down, this shows band K will increase to £245 in 2010, an increase of £30.

I would go for a V6, I have a 3.2 estate and love it. If you are DIY competent you can dramatically reduce your servicing costs.

I am thinking of going to LPG to further improve the running costs as I am estimating a 15,000 miles annual mileage.

I haven't owned a 2.0 or a 2.2 (four pot(cylinder) engines) but remember the Omega is a heavy car and these engine sizes may leave the car feeling underpowered.

At the end of the day, it is your personal choice and there will be those on here that will swear by the larger engines, or diesel and those that feel the 4 pot engines are more than adequate for their needs.

What are you intending to use the vehicle for, as that may assist those offering advice.

HTH

 :y

PS Must learn to type faster than Tunnie  ;)
Title: Re: Whats the best car fur me
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2009, 20:30:18
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V6 with a manual box!  Why?  V6 is pretty obvious really but with a manual box you can drive with care and get 30mpg plus in town.

It is a case of drive smoothly and anticipate actions a lot.  You'll get similar economy to smaller cars that way. However when you need to open the tap, well you'll be glad of the v6.

My experience is that I rarely get below 30mpg in town and 38 on a motorway run is possible
LOL, on a 20 mile run out in the country, I've been known to average less than 10mpg in my V6 ::)