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Advice on buying one
« on: 31 July 2013, 13:22:30 »
Hi im looking to buy a omega in the near future so any advice or what to look for would be great thanks. I'm aiming for a 3.0 or 3.2 elite which is best? Also notice that as they are cruisers most are automatic which im not to bothered but being rear wheel drive what are they like for drifting being auto? Do they have sport mode ? Thanks  :y
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« Reply #1 on: 31 July 2013, 13:26:42 »
3.0 Manual, given your 'requirements'...
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« Reply #2 on: 31 July 2013, 13:28:51 »
They have sport mode, allows them to rev higher.

3.0 can be had in manual form in MV6's quite rare to find a 3.0 manual Elite, the 3.2, is considerably worse on fuel than 3.0, although engine bay is a lot cleaner, less junk in there!

Has to be 3.2 post 2001....
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« Reply #3 on: 31 July 2013, 13:35:21 »
Ok thanks so more likely to find a manual in the 3.0, is there much difference in the engines? They are so much car for little money I've always had a soft spot and finally gona get one  :) but yes I've had several rear wheel drive cars and like to have a bit of fun in the right conditions so would the auto be no good for this even in sport mode ? Thanks
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« Reply #4 on: 31 July 2013, 13:40:04 »
Auto's still loads of fun, worth pointing out that all 3.2's will be auto. Only police got Manual 3.2's
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« Reply #5 on: 31 July 2013, 14:23:34 »
What is the mv6 model?
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« Reply #6 on: 31 July 2013, 14:36:57 »
Quote from: Reg on 31 July 2013, 14:23:34
What is the mv6 model?

I've not long got an MV6 3.2 Auto estate. This is my 4th Omega and its very different to drive from the others, I love it  :y  BUT MV6 is short of toys and extras, most do not even have a sunroof. MV6 are generally "sportier".

Elite, particularly earlier ones, have lots of toys but can be a bit cumbersome and dull to drive.

General advice get the youngest and lowest miles that you can. If it was me I'd be on the lookout for an 02 or 03 2.6 or 3.2 either CDX or MV6. I'm sure that many here will debate this in much greater detail  ::)

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« Reply #8 on: 31 July 2013, 22:47:39 »
Great link thanks,and thanks for the replys all. Still unsure what to go for,I wanted big engine for rear wheel fun tho toys leather etc for comfort and cruising. Do I get manual/auto 2.5,2.6,3.0 or 3.2 decisions  :-\
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« Reply #9 on: 31 July 2013, 22:56:01 »
Quote from: Reg on 31 July 2013, 22:47:39
..... Do I get manual/auto 2.5,2.6,3.0 or 3.2 decisions  :-\

That bit's easy ........ 3.2 auto! Why have more pedals than feet?  ;) ;) ;) ;)
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« Reply #11 on: 31 July 2013, 23:13:55 »
 :) she looks a beauty but bit far away for me and could do with getting rid of my Astra first. Do any of the other models come with a lsd do you know ?
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« Reply #12 on: 31 July 2013, 23:20:15 »
I think its mainly the police specials  :-\ but I am sure somebody will be along soon to correct me.  ;D
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« Reply #13 on: 31 July 2013, 23:22:30 »
Quote from: kevinp58 on 31 July 2013, 23:20:15
I think its mainly the police specials  :-\ but I am sure somebody will be along soon to correct me.  ;D

It's ONLY the Plod specials. Civvy 3.2's came with a proper 2 pedal gearbox, Plod ordered 3 pedals on some of their cars.
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« Reply #14 on: 01 August 2013, 08:32:06 »
Why can i see the next thread related to this being about LSD's ::)
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