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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #1 on: 24 October 2008, 16:04:06 »

first off the 2.2 is not sporty in anyway.

Basically its MV6 spec, but with a 4 pot engine.

Sports seats, silver dash, HID's and a 2006 headunit with changer.

Sporty style 17" alloys, the car is lower at the back with a lip spoiler, and has a stiffer suspension setup.

Not ideal taxi material really!
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #2 on: 24 October 2008, 16:07:43 »

i know 2.2 cant be sport car but they say omega sport   :o lol

 way is not good for taxi?



i couldn't find any other car better with this age and condition

for £1900+my car for £600
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #3 on: 24 October 2008, 16:38:14 »

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first off the 2.2 is not sporty in anyway.

Basically its MV6 spec, but with a 4 pot engine.

Sports seats, silver dash, HID's and a 2006 headunit with changer.

Sporty style 17" alloys, the car is lower at the back with a lip spoiler, and has a stiffer suspension setup.

Not ideal taxi material really!
TD seems to have managed quite well with his.
Maybe worth thinking about LPG though.
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #4 on: 24 October 2008, 17:26:51 »

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first off the 2.2 is not sporty in anyway.

Basically its MV6 spec, but with a 4 pot engine.

Sports seats, silver dash, HID's and a 2006 headunit with changer.

Sporty style 17" alloys, the car is lower at the back with a lip spoiler, and has a stiffer suspension setup.

Not ideal taxi material really!
TD seems to have managed quite well with his.
Maybe worth thinking about LPG though.

I meant the Sport model as a taxi!

CDX/Elite would do fine.
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #5 on: 24 October 2008, 17:30:41 »

is it insurance?  or b'use it s stiffer ?

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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #6 on: 24 October 2008, 17:31:34 »

Surely the trim level makes no difference to it being a taxi?

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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #7 on: 24 October 2008, 17:32:01 »

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is it insurance?  or b'use it s stiffer ?


Just can't see the point in a 'sport' model being a taxi, would have thought a CD/CDX would be better, softer ride, tyres fair bit cheaper.
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #8 on: 24 October 2008, 17:34:35 »

I find the MV6 / Sport comfier, others too soft imho

would rather drive one of those all day myself!

seen very little price difference between 16 and 17" tyres

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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #9 on: 24 October 2008, 17:37:12 »

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I find the MV6 / Sport comfier, others too soft imho

would rather drive one of those all day myself!

seen very little price difference between 16 and 17" tyres

For charging down twisty A roads, yup, Sport/MV6 all the way.

But if i was in the car all day long, driving through pot hole ridden towns, i would prefer a softer ride.

But thats just me.  :y
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #10 on: 24 October 2008, 17:38:26 »

Yep I agree with Tunnie.

2.2 Sport is poor mans (or thinking mans???) MV6, all the show with no go.

If you dont want go, get a TD and if I wanted an Omega to use as a taxi it would be the Elite, softer ride etc etc......

Dont like the wheels on them later Mv6/sports either!!!
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #11 on: 24 October 2008, 17:43:35 »

I think we have reached the old mv6/sport v 'the rest' is down to personal preference...

Now auto v manual


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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #12 on: 24 October 2008, 18:05:24 »

thank u for ur reply .the only reason i went for this was

65,000 miles and 5 Vauxhall Service Stamps Last Stamp @ 62,046

and they take my car for £600....   i saw 2.2 cdx with 110.000

no vx history £2300  ... i perfer the silly soprt badge over 50,000 mile
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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #13 on: 24 October 2008, 19:35:13 »

Sounds like a good car with plenty of life left in it. As said, LPG might be worth a thought. I also think that, for a car that's going to be driven loaded with passengers and, sometimes, luggage, a slightly firmer setup would be an advantage.

It might be firmer than other Omegas but will still beat the average FWD eurobox tractor hands down for comfort. Punters don't seem to object to them.

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Re: omega sport 2.2 for taxi
« Reply #14 on: 24 October 2008, 20:33:42 »

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I think we have reached the old mv6/sport v 'the rest' is down to personal preference...

Now auto v manual


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You had better run, you slushbox'n non driver involvement pack driver you...

Back on subject f13 - That sounds like a good deal, with very good trade in price. Cause your a taxi i would seriously consider LPG, costs about £600 to DIY the 4 pots.

Depends if you need the back seats down to carry large loads of not.
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