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[darren5354]

How does a Omega Elite Saloon compare to an Estate?

[STMO123]

How does a Omega Elite Saloon compare to an Estate?

Ones got more room inside than the other


Sorry mate

[Matchless]

You cant get 9 Ikea wardrobes, 3 chests of drawers, assorted shelves, fittings and a wife in a saloon.

[darren5354]

  NICE ONE

Any ideas about performance???

[Admin]

Performance? Pretty much identical.

Estates hold their value better due to being more sought after. You can carry a heck of a lot (and I do mean a LOT) of stuff in the estate!

[Kevin Wood]

Estates carry a bit more weight so there's a little on the 0-60 - about 0.5 seconds slower IIRC and a few MPH off the top speed, not that that's an issue.

I don't have much experience with Omega estates but in general I find them a bit more noisy than similar saloon cars, probably due to the larger internal volume and the fact that there's less sound deadening between the passenger compartment and the rear suspension, etc. They seem more prone to rattling bits of trim back there too.

.. but they're much more practical for carryling stuff around and tend to hold their value better.

Kevin

[STMO123]

I have had a 6' 3" fridge freezer in the back of an estate, with the tailgate closed. Very similar in size/payload to a V70.

[MickAP]

Estates carry a bit more weight so there's a little on the 0-60 - about 0.5 seconds slower IIRC and a few MPH off the top speed, not that that's an issue.

I don't have much experience with Omega estates but in general I find them a bit more noisy than similar saloon cars, probably due to the larger internal volume and the fact that there's less sound deadening between the passenger compartment and the rear suspension, etc. They seem more prone to rattling bits of trim back there too.

.. but they're much more practical for carryling stuff around and tend to hold their value better.

Kevin

Would tend to agree with this comment, although I've never had an Omega saloon. Trouble is once you have an estate everyone becomes your friend for moving stuff.  I had 4  6FT fence panels on top last week, handy those roof rails 8ft posts inside no problem. I gonna try and get a 3 piece suite in next week, not all at once though. Wouldn't be without mine now.

Mick

[STMO123]

Estates carry a bit more weight so there's a little on the 0-60 - about 0.5 seconds slower IIRC and a few MPH off the top speed, not that that's an issue.

I don't have much experience with Omega estates but in general I find them a bit more noisy than similar saloon cars, probably due to the larger internal volume and the fact that there's less sound deadening between the passenger compartment and the rear suspension, etc. They seem more prone to rattling bits of trim back there too.

.. but they're much more practical for carryling stuff around and tend to hold their value better.

Kevin

Would tend to agree with this comment, although I've never had an Omega saloon. Trouble is once you have an estate everyone becomes your friend for moving stuff.  I had 4  6FT fence panels on top last week, handy those roof rails 8ft posts inside no problem. I gonna try and get a 3 piece suite in next week, not all at once though. Wouldn't be without mine now.

Mick

Oh yes. Usually just when you are having your tea

[paulr]

depends on what you want the car for. as an example I tow a caravan and have 2 dogs so an estate is better for me. However I wish I could have a saloon as they are quieter and more comfortable. I am assuming estates have tougher rear suspention to cope with the better load carrying

[Pitchfork]

I have had a 6' 3" fridge freezer in the back of an estate, with the tailgate closed. Very similar in size/payload to a V70.

Having had 2 V70's prior to giving up Company Cars & buying my Omega Estate I can relaibly inform you that there is more volume in the Omega than the Volvo
I carry a lot of heavy PA gear around the country & there is a good half a metre extra length compared with V70. Also when loaded the Omega seems to settle evenly wheareas the Volvo's used to become 'light' at the front end & be less stable
IW

[sounds2k]

well having had facelift models of both, I'd say the estate handles better - possibly due to slightly stiffer suspension for load carrying as suggested, but also due to the extra weight of bodywork at the back. As far as noise and comfort levels are concerned ... not really noticed a big difference there. I do however use the load cover all the time which may help reduce the suspension noise ... ?

[Pete Elite]

You cant get 9 Ikea wardrobes, 3 chests of drawers, assorted shelves, fittings and a wife in a saloon.

 You can with a saw and an axe, but the screaming and the blood would probably put most people off [smiley=evil.gif] .

[Markjay]

As said - the Estate is heavier and therefore marginally slower, it is a bit noisier inside, and you have to be careful about keeping stuff in broad view (i.e use the load cover). But you get loads of space inside...

[The Barge Captain]

With an estate, a 2 year old can stand up in the boot, and makes for a great picnic spot when it starts to rain.