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[Terbs]

EMD.....just shows what you find out  I would never have thought that

Martin42....thanks mate...heeded

Tony

[bored bigyin54]

Would be an experience having a drive in a 4 pot , guess us v6 owners get a bit spoilt  Reading this post i wasnt aware that the 4 pot was nearly as thirsty as the v6 

mine is not 

[albitz]

Pattern fuel gauges are always innaccurate though Ralf.

[cem_devecioglu]

primary factor for a cars consumption is its weight.. and I dont think 2.2 and 2.5 have different weights..
 
besides if both cars manual 2.5 can easily catch 2.2 with careful driving..  however if consumption was #1 priority
I wouldnt buy a miggy..    instead I would look for 1.6 jap cars and forget about repairs

[N61AOP]

I've had a 2.2 auto for just over three years now and love it. It has never let me down and is a lovely comfortable car to drive. Previously I owned a 2.5 V6 manual estate which was also lovely but not quite as reliable (although it had done more miles). I seem to remember the fuel consumption was a bit better on the V6 so I guess that comes down to whether you go for manual or auto. Personally I would choose the auto every time as I think it suits the Omega better, but that's down to your personal preference. As has already been said here, there are loads of nice ones out there and they are so cheap to buy it goes a long way towards outweighing the fuel consumption problem. Good luck whatever you decide. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Not driven a 2.2 but had a test drive in a 2.0 auto a couple of years back. The acceleration could best be described as "glacial".

Needless to say I didn't buy it, and have  owned three V6 omegas, which have all proved excellent.

[omega3000]

I wonder if its a comparison  I had a 2.9 granada , then had a 2.0 granada for a few weeks while mine got repaired and found the 2.0 quite under powered especially when overtaking and seemed you had to thrash it all the time to gain any decent speed .

Btw does the 2.2 have a sport mode button 

[Steve B]

yep

[omega3000]

Would be an experience having a drive in a 4 pot , guess us v6 owners get a bit spoilt  Reading this post i wasnt aware that the 4 pot was nearly as thirsty as the v6 

mine is not

It must drink more when towing the tin tent full of beer 

yep

Must have a shot in one to compare 

[TheBoy]

Terbert, not read the full thread, so apologies for duplication, if any.

2.2 will feel underpowered compared to your 2.5. Especially if its an auto. That said, its capable enough, but needs a bit of effort to accelerate at a decent rate. I am trying to be subjective, BTW , clearly the 2.2's acceleration would annoy the hell out of me, to the point I probably wouldn't choose one myself.

Happy to "do" the cambelt for you. Do = might need you to do the heavy stuff (turning engine over).

Engine easy to work on. Suffers the same camcover issues as V6, and same Coil Pack problems as later V6's. Headgasket often fails once it has a few miles under its belt, but easy to do. Occasionally exhaust manifold cracks.  The flexi-pipe on the exhaust will fail, most places will try to convince you to buy a new cat (don't!!). It really is a nice easy engine to work on - I suspect you'll take over a few tasks you used to leave to your very friendly mechanic.

As to facelift V prefacelift, that will go on forever. The build quality on facelift interiors is awful. And I'm not just talking about the "soft touch" finish. But the car will be newer than a prefacelift.

[dad machine]

Although the CDX may have more 'extras'. The sunroof also takes some headroom away. I'm 6'4" and can't cope with the loss of headroom from the sunroof. So....CD for me every time. I drive a 2.2 '03 auto. Find it very capable and in 'sport' mode proves quick enough in any situation

[N61AOP]

Although the CDX may have more 'extras'. The sunroof also takes some headroom away. I'm 6'4" and can't cope with the loss of headroom from the sunroof. So....CD for me every time. I drive a 2.2 '03 auto. Find it very capable and in 'sport' mode proves quick enough in any situation

I have a 52 plate 2.2 CD auto and definitely agree with you dad. 

[cem_devecioglu]

if we are talking about acceleration, 2.2 suits astras much better..

[Terbs]

Well fellas........

That was a most constructive thread

 Its good to hear all your experiences and thoughts. Believe me, I had no idea of all this info. To me Omega was just Omega. Having driven a 2.2 down through France a few years back, I thought it was the bees knees. Now I own a 2.5 Auto Elite Estate, I felt like Lord Muck, as it was even better than the one I drove years ago.

The conclusions I have come up with are ..........
There are various differences between the models. Each has its own purpose. Each has various toys. Do you want toys, do you want instant speed, do you want to potter about.
I have decided against the original car I saw (not because of engine size....other factors came into account)
Top range....Its a case of economics as regards to dismissing a 3.2 (had ins quotes etc)
Toys....I like toys, swmbo not bothered, but likes sunroof. She never uses Cruise control. I would miss that function.
Speed....my speed days are long gone, we are the pottering type nowadays (70 on motorways roundabout the limit other roads no high speed take offs)
Comfort...I think all Omegas are comfortable, some possibly more than others. I would not know a hard ride from a soft one.

I am now going to take the decision to go for the best I can get for the money. A 2.5 won't break the bank, a lesser engine size might get used more locally.
I have now taken up Josh's kind offer of assistance on the case, and I'll trust his judgement, as I know he will do his best for me. I am awaiting in anticipation

[Radar]

I used to have a 2.2(cd) and now have a 2.5(elite).

Petrol wise there is nothing in it.

I preferred the cloth seats on the 2.2 and if it is for SWMBO i would go with that one as acceleration etc. is not an issue.

Good luck in your search Tony