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[irishomega]

Something thats had me wondering for a while now,is there an exact spec for a 3.0 or 3.2 mv6 omega ?i have noticed on the 1999 to 2003 mv6s the front bumpers and interiors ect are different on some compared to others,can someone shed more light on this for me?

[joshwyatt]

Have a quick look at this, it only covers the basics;

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90488.0

[albitz]

Less toys. "sports" type seats. Slightly lower & stiffer suspension. That's it. A pointless model imo.

[cam2502]

The only thing I liked and would keep from the MV6 was the silver trim around the stereo/ gearstick areas. Much better looking than the fake wood.
And the name, MV6, quite like that.
Other than that though, nowt to shout about.
in the unlikely event I ever buy another Omega, it would be an Elite.

[zirk]

In the UK, Vauxhall, most of the 3.0 Police were know as and called MV6, although were basic GLS bodies with added changes deepening on the Force. In Ireland a few of the early Police 3.0 allegedly had Turbo's fitted to them by Countenay Sport. Latter 3.2 Police were know as Specials.

Other MV6's (non Police) are also known as MV6 Factory Fit, which were in affect CDX Spec but with Lowered and Stiffer suspension, Sport Seats, and Prodrive Bumper and rear Spoilers (FL), additional options where Leather Interior, Cruise Control, Sunroof and Sat Nav upgrades.

In Europe, Opel, MV6's are slightly different spec to the UK one, not sure what Opel got up to in IR with the MV6's though but guessing similar to the Vauxhall spec.

[chrisgixer]

The mv6 is the sport model with a v engine. Sport model with a 2.2 engine is called, of all things, a 2.2 sport.

There was a facelift between the model years you mention so that will account for the vast majority of the differences.

But basically, a sport model in any guise will consist of minimal interior toys according to the fashion at the time of manufacture and firmer suspension to prevent role in the corners. Sadly the omega sport/mv6 did not get any engine tuning. No model did, including the plod cars according to legend here.

The items of value in an mv6, especially the facelift with lowered sports chassis, is the suspension, and possibly the leather sport seats. Hence the breakers don't see much value in them. But to drive, they are a world apart compared to the softest sprung omega in the range. The Elite.

If buying either an Elite or an Mv6 and your anything like me, you'll want the best of both worlds. So then base your purchase on your personal skills. If your good with electrics, by the mv6 and upgrade the toys.

If like me. Your crap with electrics and better with the spanners, by the elite and upgrade the suspension. Seems far easier to me.


Tbh, I would say, the mv6 is by far the best handling car in the omega range.

[omega3000]

I disagree . Having had the Elite and now the MV6 , the MV6 wins hands down on everything  Who needs a rear blind 

[chrisgixer]

I disagree . Having had the Elite and now the MV6 , the MV6 wins hands down on everything  Who needs a rear blind 

Anyone who wants to fit one dear oh dear

[omega3000]

Na, sat nav and toys slow elite down  Although quite happy with both working front electric cloth seats 

[chrisgixer]

Na, sat nav and toys slow elite down  Although quite happy with both working front electric cloth seats 

Are you cem in a hat?

That's the point of a sport model. Except the omega sport model still as ac, for some daft reason, and in some cases a sun roof, although holes are lighter obviously

I'm getting dizzy here

[omega3000]

Ive got a sunroof and air/con    , best rip the bloody things out ... slowing me down , golden bullet innit  Just 6 pots and no toys is all you need , no not welding the doors up .

[albitz]

But surely if you want a fast car you don't buy an Omega ? Definitely built for comfort,so might as well have all the comfort you can get.

[omega3000]

But surely if you want a fast car you don't buy an Omega ? Definitely built for comfort,so might as well have all the comfort you can get.

Oi , you made me buy it  60 fast enough for me 

[chrisgixer]

But surely if you want a fast car you don't buy an Omega ? Definitely built for comfort,so might as well have all the comfort you can get.

Oi , you made me buy it  60 fast enough for me 

Hold on. Albs made you buy a pointless model?

He's clearly not in sales then, as the face lift mv6 is the one to have. Far superior.

[albitz]

But surely if you want a fast car you don't buy an Omega ? Definitely built for comfort,so might as well have all the comfort you can get.

Oi , you made me buy it  60 fast enough for me 

Didn't make you buy it. ...........just pointed out that it might be the kind of thing you were looking for. Looked a decent enough car tbh,but I still think the MV6 as a model is pointless. Lower it an inch or so,leave out some toys,put in some semi bucket seats and label it as a sports model. A bit silly imo.
Its still huge,heavy and not that powerful.