Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Martin_1962]

The problem is, the 4wd options on most modern cars don't hide the fact that it's essentially set up as a front wheel drive car with a few token LbFt of torque sent to the rears. Yes, it might have better traction than a FWD car (i'd hope so with 260 BHP), but it's bound to have a rock hard suspension setup, understeer, etc.

Kevin

Don't understand this - why all the FWD bias - even with 4WD - even part time off roaders are going wrong wheel drive for two wheel drive

[cem_devecioglu]

a replacement for the Omega, will have to be RWD.

If/when a new Omega comes out, its still going to have the same problem old ones had, massive depriaction. So only makes sense to buy them 5 years later... so even if a new one came out tommorow. I would not buy until 2013!

If/when i need to replace my Omega, i will be looking towards old shape BMW 5 Series..

same here ...530 will be a good candidate...

[Markjay]

The problem is, the 4wd options on most modern cars don't hide the fact that it's essentially set up as a front wheel drive car with a few token LbFt of torque sent to the rears. Yes, it might have better traction than a FWD car (i'd hope so with 260 BHP), but it's bound to have a rock hard suspension setup, understeer, etc.

Kevin

Don't understand this - why all the FWD bias - even with 4WD - even part time off roaders are going wrong wheel drive for two wheel drive

A proper RWD car like the meega will have a longitudal engine buried as far back as possible within the engine bay with a hefty gearbox behind it, contribution to balanced raod holding (and annoying HBV access...).

A FWD car turned into AWD will either have a transverse engine (e. g. Golf) or will have the engine leaning forward over the front axle to allow the front wheels to be driven (e.g. Audi). Yes, with clever suspension settings and some computer wizardry this can be compensated for, but there is nothing to replace the sure-footed experience of driving a heavy RWD car that has been designed and screwed-on properly old-school style!

Said that, I may have to venture back into the FWD domain after the meega, unless I find a decent-priced Merc... Sorry, but I am no BMW or Jag fan.


In which case I may consider a Saab.... not straying too far away from  
the Omega as the Saab is essentially a better-built Vectra... well no exactly, but near enough.




 

[f13platform]

after omega

i say Honda legend old shape

or s class

for me .

[HolyCount]

Hmm -- on first sight I don't like it --- Omega has smooth lines, which I prefer --- but, as others have before, I expect it will grow on me.

[mantahatch]

I like it.
I also thought with most 4x4 cars (not off roaders) they split the drive 60/40 with the 60 going to the rear. Or has something changed recently.

Mike

[FRE07962128]

Could this replace your miggi in a few years??

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/futuremodel/insignia.do?campaignid=ppc07&bannerid=Insignia&advertiserid=google

I personlaly like it, but what do you all think?

When considering how great this car is or not, and whether 4WD is the thing to go for I think we should all remember that the Chancellor will be levying significant tax increases (£'000) on these types of cars!  We may have the stupid situation whereby these cars in five years time will cost £2,000, but the road tax will set you back £3,000 per year!  

Lizzie Zoom  

[Kevin Wood]

Could this replace your miggi in a few years??

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/futuremodel/insignia.do?campaignid=ppc07&bannerid=Insignia&advertiserid=google

I personlaly like it, but what do you all think?

When considering how great this car is or not, and whether 4WD is the thing to go for I think we should all remember that the Chancellor will be levying significant tax increases (£'000) on these types of cars!  We may have the stupid situation whereby these cars in five years time will cost £2,000, but the road tax will set you back £3,000 per year!  

Lizzie Zoom  

If this is the case it will also be the case for post-2001 Omegas.

Kevin

[FRE07962128]

Could this replace your miggi in a few years??

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/futuremodel/insignia.do?campaignid=ppc07&bannerid=Insignia&advertiserid=google

I personlaly like it, but what do you all think?

When considering how great this car is or not, and whether 4WD is the thing to go for I think we should all remember that the Chancellor will be levying significant tax increases (£'000) on these types of cars!  We may have the stupid situation whereby these cars in five years time will cost £2,000, but the road tax will set you back £3,000 per year!  

Lizzie Zoom  

If this is the case it will also be the case for post-2001 Omegas.

Kevin

Yes very true Kevin!  
Lizzie Zoom  

[Martin_1962]

Could this replace your miggi in a few years??

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/futuremodel/insignia.do?campaignid=ppc07&bannerid=Insignia&advertiserid=google

I personlaly like it, but what do you all think?

When considering how great this car is or not, and whether 4WD is the thing to go for I think we should all remember that the Chancellor will be levying significant tax increases (£'000) on these types of cars!  We may have the stupid situation whereby these cars in five years time will cost £2,000, but the road tax will set you back £3,000 per year!  

Lizzie Zoom  

Photo printed tax discs false plates - make it too expensive and a large proportion of road users will do this