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[JamesV6CDX]

SWMBO passed her driving test about a week ago. She's been merrily driving around in my 3.2 Omega and 3.0 Jaguar sport.. not really ideal first cars...

A little look around some dealerships.. we've come away with this:

2006/56 Astra Twintop convertible.. 1.8 16v VVT engine... went very, very well on the test drive, handling, steering, picking and braking was all excellent...



As for me...

Jaguar S type 3.0 Sport Auto - 240bhp, 5 speed, absolute monster of a car. It was my uncles, he had no use for it, and wanted it kept in the family because he loves it. So it's now mine

Am sorry to see the miggy go, but the Jag in honesty is less than half the miles, and is immaculate. And it makes me

[henryd]

Very nice James

[b4ndit]

Two very nice cars congrats to your wife on passing her test

[omega3000]

Very nice cars 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Only comments on the 1.8 twin top are:

1) Not that fuel efficient
2) Get ready to repair wires on the boot harness, normal symptoms are the boot not opening etc.

[05omegav6]

Routine servicing on the 1.8 makes the Omega look complicated and expensive

Probably won't even need to jack the front end up drain the oil out, everything else is right there in front of you

Full plug and filter change takes about 20 mins, including a cuppa and waiting for the oil to drain out completely

[Marks DTM Calib]

Oh yes, inlet cam variator valve filter can get clohhed up on them to.

[05omegav6]

Oh yes, inlet cam variator valve filter can get clogged up on them to.

Easily sorted though

In my mind, the gearing is the biggest disappointment,  really need another gear to bring the revs down at motorway speeds, would be alot more economical

[cem_devecioglu]

Only comments on the 1.8 twin top are:

1) Not that fuel efficient
2) Get ready to repair wires on the boot harness, normal symptoms are the boot not opening etc.

agreed.. I dont understand the logic of 1.8 engine if its athmospheric..  its not fuel efficient and not enough hp ..  for fuel and tax efficiency (here) 1.6 will be the best..  if you want power 2.0 will be the obvious choice..

[dbug]

Congrats James and welcome to the ranks of Jaguar ownership

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I do like those Jags... http://www.flickr.com/photos/63679105@N07/sets/72157629419510459/

[andyc]

Drove my Uncles in the summer with the roof down, scuttle shake was more than expected. Just another tip to keep in mind and thats not all dealers can work on the roof if you get problems.

If you don't already have one get the wind break that sits just behind the front seats. Works great in the summer and stops you getting blown around but you can't use the rear seat when its fitted.


Andy

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Very nice cars James!!

Congratulations for those acquirements

[jonnycool]

Very, very nice cars, 'specially yours James 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I really Like the look of the Jaaaagggggggggggg . It looks far more imposing than the 3.0 SE auto X-type Mondeo that Mrs Opti briefly owned a couple of years ago.

The Astra is the perfect girlie choice.