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[Martin_1962]

I would give a wide birth to 2 litre Omega's if I was you.
They are heavy on petrol (auto) and their performance is glacial.
Too much weight too little power................2.6 manual is a good choice.

<--- Blue one is 2.0

They are not too bad, not that economical but they are OK as is.

[Andy B]

So if I bought a 3.0 what would the mpg be like?

Done this morning, average speed and mpg .  Cruise set at 75mph (actual 70 on computer)  weather was patchy fog but visibility was good, roads empty, never dropped below cruise control setting and speeds of up to  

So 30+ MPG  is easy.  had I have just driven on cruise then approx 34/36 I reckon.  that was over say approx a 60 mile run.

Cars a 3.0 Elite

But ..... stick a caravan on the back and you might get :-  
       

[tunnie]

So if I bought a 3.0 what would the mpg be like?

Done this morning, average speed and mpg .  Cruise set at 75mph (actual 70 on computer)  weather was patchy fog but visibility was good, roads empty, never dropped below cruise control setting and speeds of up to  

So 30+ MPG  is easy.  had I have just driven on cruise then approx 34/36 I reckon.  that was over say approx a 60 mile run.

Cars a 3.0 Elite

But ..... stick a caravan on the back and you might get :-  
       

Proves my point caravans are environmentally Unfriendly!  

[Andy B]

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Proves my point caravans are environmentally Unfriendly!  

 

[Kate]

I think I'll go for 2.5 or 3.0!

[Entwood]

I think I'll go for 2.5 or 3.0!

3.2 is more fun ....    but not the most frugal car I've ever owned ... however on LPG is way cheaper than most cars anyway ..

[Kate]

I think I'll go for 2.5 or 3.0!

3.2 is more fun ....    but not the most frugal car I've ever owned ... however on LPG is way cheaper than most cars anyway ..

3.2 sounds very fast!

[Andy B]

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3.2 sounds very fast!

Only as fast as you press the loud pedal!      

[Entwood]

I think I'll go for 2.5 or 3.0!

3.2 is more fun ....    but not the most frugal car I've ever owned ... however on LPG is way cheaper than most cars anyway ..

3.2 sounds very fast!

3.2 sounds very nice    but only goes as fast as you press the "loud" pedal .....  it can be driven gently ... honest !!!

('tis a tad difficult on a motorway to stay at 70 ... but cruise control helps a great deal ..  )

[Kate]

I think I'd get locked up if had a 3.2!

[JamesV6CDX]

The Omega 3.2 gets a move on - but there are also considerably quicker road going cars out there.

Back to the argument I have always used, while performance is respectable, don't ever really expect to race anything with any model Omega.

Omega is for comfort, not for Speed.

Example - a GTO would kill an Omega speed wise, incl a 3.2 - But - said GTO would not be anywhere near as comfy, realistic to maintain, reliable, or simple for the DIYer to own.

So although Omega is not quick - I see V6 models as more than sufficient, and a great all rounder.

If you want something neck snapping, get a Japanese sports car.

While I don't hold a grudge against 4 pots (I've done some miles in them!) They are no economical than V6 under usual conditions, and very underpowered for the weight of car.

Look at it this way.

2.0 16v Omega - 31mpg at 85mph. 3.0 16V Omega - 29+mpg at 85mpg.

Mine does 34mpg aveage at 70 - that's a 3.0 Auto.

Also consider this,

3.0 V6 Omega is quick and when thrashed gives 15mpg. 2.2DTi Vectra is quicker and gives around 40mpg.

Not sure how this can be - but, I have been unable to keep up with some 2.2 Veccy TDi's - even in "known good" Omega 3.0's..

They are good cars but I am not so sure that will be the case forever.

If I was not reasonably DIY competent, then my car would be in the scrapyard by now with what it would have cost me in bills.

Still reckon you need to be able to attempt DIY to own an Omega

[Vamps]

We have a Mitsubishi Galant 2.7 auto and it will P... over any Omgea, and 27mpg in town, so Kate if you are interested it is yours for £800 and a new MOT. Just dont tell swmbo I am selling it, cos she will have to drive a 2.0 auto Mig estate.......

[JamesV6CDX]

We have a Mitsubishi Galant 2.7 auto and it will P... over any Omgea, and 27mpg in town, so Kate if you are interested it is yours for £800 and a new MOT. Just dont tell swmbo I am selling it, cos she will have to drive a 2.0 auto Mig estate.......

What does it do on a run, Mike?

[Vamps]

We have a Mitsubishi Galant 2.7 auto and it will P... over any Omgea, and 27mpg in town, so Kate if you are interested it is yours for £800 and a new MOT. Just dont tell swmbo I am selling it, cos she will have to drive a 2.0 auto Mig estate.......

What does it do on a run, Mike?

To be honest never ever checked it, I ran this for about 3 years, just put fuel in when needed, my 27mpg in town comes from a comparison with a Rover 820 which did more, early 30's in exactly the same situation.
On a good run, got to be over mid 30's at a guess, unless you 'drive it'  

[tmx]

my mv6 is quicker than a non turbo skyline off the mark and a GTi 6 306, V6 Vectras and a bmw 330d tourer

3litre will return 21mpg if driven hardish it is possible to get 35mpg if you drive perfectly