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[cem_devecioglu]

I have a BMW.  It's a V8.  It's an e39 and is a great car.  No better than the Omega though.  I've had three 3.0 Elites and I am looking for another 3.0/3.2 Elite to replace the 5 series.

There is nothing 'wrong' with the BMW, it's just not an Omega.  I'm not stupid enough to believe the Omega is the best car ever and will never be beaten, but there is something 'right' about it.  It's more comfortable than the e39 but it doesn't go around roundabouts like the e39.  Horses for Courses.

For me, personally, S Type Jag is the one, if you can live with the uglyness.  Of course, some people find the car beautiful, and who am I to say they are wrong?

agreed..  but the main reason is, there isnt enough HP at the rear wheels like e39 V8.. I have driven many E39 530 , all was auto.. and the performance was long way below my expectations..   I would prefer a modded manual 528 or 540..
 
and if we talk about reliability, Bmw is not that different from an omega.. if it was neglected/abused by a  previous owner, its a bottomless money pit but costs twice(or more) as much as omega (here)..  i

[Broomies Mate]

agreed..  but the main reason is, there isnt enough HP at the rear wheels like e39 V8.. I have driven many E39 530 , all was auto.. and the performance was long way below my expectations..   I would prefer a modded manual 528 or 540..
 
and if we talk about reliability, Bmw is not that different from an omega.. if it was neglected/abused by a  previous owner, its a bottomless money pit but costs twice(or more) as much as omega (here)..  i

The 530i (Which is Straight 6) has 230BHP and 220lb-ft Torque.

Compare that to the 3.0 Omega, 208BHP and 170lb-ft Torque and you see quite a difference especially as the 5'er is slightly lighter.

Chuck in the 540 V8 and you are looking at 282BHP with a considerably higher 325lb-ft of the good stuff.

Also, (in Auto form), the e39 has the much MUCH better 5speed Transmission (I believe very few late Omega's were available in Europe with this Tranny?).


Reliability?  Just like a Golf, Astra, Bently Continental...... I guess it's how the car has been treated.  Parts for both the e39 and Omega are now dirt cheap.  Suspension components for the e39 are a little more expensive being Aluminium though.

I'm looking to spend ~£2k on another car.  Will it be an e39?  No.  Will it be an Omega?  If the right one comes along, then Yes.

[cem_devecioglu]

agreed..  but the main reason is, there isnt enough HP at the rear wheels like e39 V8.. I have driven many E39 530 , all was auto.. and the performance was long way below my expectations..   I would prefer a modded manual 528 or 540..
 
and if we talk about reliability, Bmw is not that different from an omega.. if it was neglected/abused by a  previous owner, its a bottomless money pit but costs twice(or more) as much as omega (here)..  i

The 530i (Which is Straight 6) has 230BHP and 220lb-ft Torque.

Compare that to the 3.0 Omega, 208BHP and 170lb-ft Torque and you see quite a difference especially as the 5'er is slightly lighter.

Chuck in the 540 V8 and you are looking at 282BHP with a considerably higher 325lb-ft of the good stuff.

Also, (in Auto form), the e39 has the much MUCH better 5speed Transmission (I believe very few late Omega's were available in Europe with this Tranny?).


Reliability?  Just like a Golf, Astra, Bently Continental...... I guess it's how the car has been treated.  Parts for both the e39 and Omega are now dirt cheap.  Suspension components for the e39 are a little more expensive being Aluminium though.

I'm looking to spend ~£2k on another car.  Will it be an e39?  No.  Will it be an Omega?  If the right one comes along, then Yes.

in my opinion , as I have never seen a manual 530 , only 540 V8 manuals are worth purchasing or better m5 in E39 (528 has many problems although better in fuel)
 
definitely they are not  daily runners unless you own a fuel station or several jobs ..
 
 
besides driving a v8 with LPG dont sound logical also..
 
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