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2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« on: 05 May 2008, 17:51:07 »

I'm gonna be buying my first Omega soon.I've been looking at 2.5 autos but what are the 2.olt's like. It will have to be auto (crook ankle) what do people suggest?
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #1 on: 05 May 2008, 17:51:54 »

2.0's are underpowered, 2.5 is the best bet  :y
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #2 on: 05 May 2008, 17:57:03 »

2.5 always :y
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #3 on: 05 May 2008, 20:42:29 »

I have had both, the 2.0 is sluggish but is better on fuel. The 2.5 is am absolute joy to drivein comparrison but is worse on fuel. All depends really what you want.
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #4 on: 05 May 2008, 20:52:24 »

i bought a 2.2 love it to bits ,but i should have bought a v6, i kick my self a couple of times a week that i didnt
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #5 on: 05 May 2008, 20:53:30 »

I have enjoyed 2.0, 2.5, & 3.0's, and if you can afford to run one and find a well serviced example I would always opt for a 3 litre :y.  

However, if financies are restricted :'( go for a 2.5 CDX; they are superb and almost as good as a 3.0 Elite to drive.  You really don't notice the difference between the 2.5 and 3.0 for normal driving.  It is the top end boost that is missing with the 2.5, especially if like me you love (safe) speed with bhp to spare.

The weight to power ratio of the 2.0 does mean it is underpowered.
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #6 on: 05 May 2008, 21:01:20 »

as project cars i have owned both 2.5 & 3.0 V6's

I still have a 2.2, BUT thats cause its a manual.

Driven 2.5 facelift manual, did not feel much difference in power compared to my 2.2.

2.0/2.2 are a lot easier to work on as well.

If you go for a V6 i would go for the 3.0
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #7 on: 05 May 2008, 21:07:09 »

2.0 isn't at all bad but the V6s are better
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #8 on: 05 May 2008, 21:11:03 »

I drive a 2.5 but my wife is on her second 2.0.

I love her 2.0 to bits.
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« Reply #9 on: 05 May 2008, 21:39:32 »

I had a 2.0 for seven years and it was ultra reliable. Had a V6 for about 4 months. fast and smooth but then broke down. If reliability is more important than speed/power, then go for a 2.0, with service history of course. Got a 2.2 now and I love it.
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #10 on: 06 May 2008, 01:13:41 »

This great info guys/gals. ANybody got a 2lt/2.5lt in/around Southampton and wanna take me for a spin?

Problem is once you driven a LC all power (well most of it) seems tame  :-/ My 2.6 Dip is 150 ponies (when new) and is ok I understand the 2lt's are 136 but I think the Omegas are heavyer. Still all good info thanks guys
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #11 on: 06 May 2008, 01:27:16 »

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This great info guys/gals. ANybody got a 2lt/2.5lt in/around Southampton and wanna take me for a spin?

Problem is once you driven a LC all power (well most of it) seems tame  :-/ My 2.6 Dip is 150 ponies (when new) and is ok I understand the 2lt's are 136 but I think the Omegas are heavyer. Still all good info thanks guys

You've driven a Lotus Carlton & you own a 6 pot Carlton and you're now asking whether you should buy a 4 pot Omega or a 6 pot? I'd have thought that you've already answered your own question!!
Big is best .....  bigger is better still!! You want to buy a 3.0 or 3.2 Omega. You know it makes sense!! The fuel economy between the V6's isn't that great, but the 2.5 doesn't go like a 3.0 does .... assuming they come with proper 2 pedal trasmission.  ;)
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #12 on: 06 May 2008, 01:41:37 »

Number of pots isn't really an issue What I am trying to do is give myself more options. At the end of the day once my wobbly ankle is better I can get my power fix by taking the LC out. I really don't know nowt about omegas. So just trying to arm myself with info. As for fuel consumption.... Well Else only does 17 if your being nice start abusing it and it's single figures  :o :o :o
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #13 on: 06 May 2008, 01:45:02 »

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I really don't know nowt about omegas. So just trying to arm myself with info. As for fuel consumption.... Well Else only does 17 if your being nice start abusing it and it's single figures  :o :o :o

Keep & use your Diamond  ::). The only think against it now is its age.  :y
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Re: 2.0 or 2.5 Autos
« Reply #14 on: 06 May 2008, 01:50:10 »

Diamomd? I've got Dip  ;) Fancy a change I've got 3 Carlies at the mo
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