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[Witorwitor]

I wonder how many miles can different parts of omega survive? Lets say 2001 3.2 MV6 estate.
I would say:
1. engine 250k
2. gearbox (auto) 250k

But what about other things like rear differential, suspension, air conditioning, alternator, power steering and other important parts not mentioned?

What do you say?

[Del Boy]

Probably easily do more than that if maintained properly 

[Banjax]

theres an old thread kicking about with members comparing mileage - some were galactic!!

[Lizzie_Zoom]

There are just too many variables to predict even approximately for each component.

It depends on service history; the drivers road habits (i.e. erratically, boy racer, , stop start, wheel burning or never above 40 mph); how many owners / drivers; if driven on mainly local short runs or mostly motorway travelling; what oil used and how often changed; climate the car has been driven in, etc, etc, let alone the quality control applicable in the factory when the car was originally built, along with all the components from outside contractors.  

[Witorwitor]

I was just thinking about average sytuation. Just normal driver (not race boy), regular service etc. I am particularly interested about auto gear box and rear diff. Are they able to survive 300k if maintained properly or is it just to much for them? Does it make any sense to buy 2001 omega with 240k on the clock?

[KillerWatt]

Does it make any sense to buy 2001 omega with 240k on the clock?

If it's going for £200 then it's maybe worth a punt.

[omegadan67]

I was just thinking about average sytuation. Just normal driver (not race boy), regular service etc. I am particularly interested about auto gear box and rear diff. Are they able to survive 300k if maintained properly or is it just to much for them? Does it make any sense to buy 2001 omega with 240k on the clock?

ar 25 and ar 35 auto gearboxes should be good for 250 to 300k however some have failed at 70k it is all down to how well it was put together and how well its been maintained

[HerefordElite]

also depends on how many bits you want to replace - like Trigger he's had the same broom for 20 years it's only had 17 new heads and 14 new handles 

[VXL V6]

AR35 a better bet, best to change the ATF every 60K or so as well.

[Witorwitor]

OK so this is what I will do. I will get this one with 250k on the clock, I will replace engine, gear box, suspension, exhaust, transmission, interior, and i should end up with a nice car, don't you think? 

[cem_devecioglu]

imho I would buy one, with a less mileage ..

and avoid any electrical problem that may jump out the box.. Mechanical repairs are ok but electric problems are a real headache..

[Omega man 2]

All depends on looking after!!!!!

Mine only did 78 before blowing up

Some genius decided not to change the oil

[Lizzie_Zoom]

I was just thinking about average sytuation. Just normal driver (not race boy), regular service etc. I am particularly interested about auto gear box and rear diff. Are they able to survive 300k if maintained properly or is it just to much for them? Does it make any sense to buy 2001 omega with 240k on the clock?

Is there really any such thing as an "average situation" with a car?  As I said before there are just so many variables with each and every car, so therefore that almost makes each unique!

You are certainly gambling, when you don't have to, when buying a car with 240k on the clock, unless you DO know the full (real) history, are competent at taking engines and all components apart or replacing them, and are prepared to cope with breakdowns.

With Omega's going for very low sums, with less than half that mileage, why gamble? :-? :-?