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[marrus69]

Omega offers assured handling, good power units and spacious, comfortable interiors. Engines are the efficient Ecotec units. A better proposition than elderly executives like Scorpio and Rover 800 and it's almost an affordable alternative to the old BMW 5-Series. It's just a pity that it's not visually more attractive. However, if you're looking for a great car and you don't care what anyone else thinks then this could be just what you're looking for. No-one will dislike your car they simply won't notice it If you need more proof of its credibility as a driving machine, traffic police loved Omega.

only because its sleek and fast

[Mv8.com]

Don't see a problem tbh. TAXIIII. 

Some people like the anonymous understated shape. And not looking like one of Clarksons "co*ks" 

[TheBoy]

Sounds and honest-ish review

[geoffr70]

Yeah, that's the desc. from the Parkers guide isn't it? They don't know their arse from their elbow.

I'm actually quite glad that the ignorant masses don't rate our cars! Makes them so much cheaper. While they're paying £££££s every month to drive around in a fashionable fwd shitbox with shiiiiite build quality that won't last longer than their finance repayments, we have the luxury of an Omega, or two! Everything taken into account, I don't think anything compares! Shamonnnnnnnnnn

[geoffr70]

Don't see a problem tbh. TAXIIII. 

Some people like the anonymous understated shape. And not looking like one of Clarksons "co*ks" 

I like that aswell!

Although it wasn't understated when I was getting funny looks after blasting 'Heal the world' through the Bose! RIP Jacko!

[albitz]

That was probably much more to do with your "taste" in music Geoff than anything to do with your car.
I think the assesment in the original post sounds pretty accurate and fair tbh. Most of us like them but they arent really anything particularily special. A lot of car for the money though,which is the main attraction for most people I would imagine.

[geoffr70]

That was probably much more to do with your "taste" in music Geoff than anything to do with your car.
I think the assesment in the original post sounds pretty accurate and fair tbh. Most of us like them but they arent really anything particularily special. A lot of car for the money though,which is the main attraction for most people I would imagine.

Yeah i think you're right about my music Albs! It just feels so right though! I think Omegas are special though, only as someone said, in an understated, non flashy, discerning, knowing manner! The thinking mans luxury car; after all, what's age but a number; what's a badge, but a symbol.

[Omega32E]

Have to agree, all things considered it takes some beating last 3 previous cars where a Jaguar XJR BMW E46 330ci and a Merc C320 W203. Whilst I am not going to say the Omega is a better car it is not so far below in terms of comfort and drive quality that the above three warrant the extra expense associated with them. The XJR was a lovely motor to drive with near 400 bhp on tap took some beating but at 15mpg on a good day was to much at todays money, loved the gearbox and 3.2 engine in the Merc but the front suspension was absolute rubbish really spoilt the motor it was like that from the day I bought it and at that point it was only 18 months old with 14,000 miles on it. The BMW was the best all round and when I sold it (the offer was to good to turn down) I bought the Omega as a stop gap while I searched for a BMW 540 Sport for which I had a budget of £6000. The Omega (3.2 Elite 03 65,000) cost me £1700 and grew on me at a rapid rate and as stated all things considered I kept the Vauxhall and the £6000. The only thing that gets up my nose is the auto box which is by far and away the worst box I have come across in this class of car , considering talking to Daz about it with the view to putting the manual box in.

[geoffr70]

Have to agree, all things considered it takes some beating last 3 previous cars where a Jaguar XJR BMW E46 330ci and a Merc C320 W203. Whilst I am not going to say the Omega is a better car it is not so far below in terms of comfort and drive quality that the above three warrant the extra expense associated with them. The XJR was a lovely motor to drive with near 400 bhp on tap took some beating but at 15mpg on a good day was to much at todays money, loved the gearbox and 3.2 engine in the Merc but the front suspension was absolute rubbish really spoilt the motor it was like that from the day I bought it and at that point it was only 18 months old with 14,000 miles on it. The BMW was the best all round and when I sold it (the offer was to good to turn down) I bought the Omega as a stop gap while I searched for a BMW 540 Sport for which I had a budget of £6000. The Omega (3.2 Elite 03 65,000) cost me £1700 and grew on me at a rapid rate and as stated all things considered I kept the Vauxhall and the £6000. The only thing that gets up my nose is the auto box which is by far and away the worst box I have come across in this class of car , considering talking to Daz about it with the view to putting the manual box in.

Each to their own and all that, I know we all like different things. I have a manual 3.0 MV6 and an automatic 3.0 Elite. The manual just doesn't compare to the auto. Someone once said that the autobox magnifies the torque by 1.4. I'm too thick to understand all that but it does feel alot more torquey (obviously at the expense of mpg) than my manual which isn't a very good box at all.

[Omega32E]

TBH the only thing thats been holding me back is the bad reports I,ve heard about the manuals so sort of hanging on till I get the chance to have a go with one to see how it suits. Overall I have always preferred manual boxs, it never bothered me so much with the Jag Merc and BMW cause all those boxs where superb (Merc box fitted to the XJR).

[henryd]

TBH the only thing thats been holding me back is the bad reports I,ve heard about the manuals so sort of hanging on till I get the chance to have a go with one to see how it suits. Overall I have always preferred manual boxs, it never bothered me so much with the Jag Merc and BMW cause all those boxs where superb (Merc box fitted to the XJR).

Even my old w124 Merc has a cracking autobox,I thought going from a v6 omega down to a four pot would mean slow progress but somehow the Mercs box makes better use of the available pony's on offer and is quite sprightly.
Its also around 300 kg lighter so I suppose that helps as well

[Webby the Bear]

Hi all,

The simple fact is it's a very plain looking car. And the review is completely spot on. You won't be ''noticed'' in it.

HOWEVER, if you have a Lamborghini Aventador but are a middle aged bloke who's a bit fat and quite bald why the danglyberries would you want to be noticed???

The thing is it's about love. You know when it's night time, road to yourself, climate control at a ''it can't get more comfortable than this'' 25oC and then a bit of Dire Straits or fleetwood mac comes on and you're in what JC would call driving heaven........ at 1/500th of the price.

Magic! 

[Omega32E]

A clearer picture from actual owners maybe:

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/vauxhall/omega/

[Shackeng]

Have to agree, all things considered it takes some beating last 3 previous cars where a Jaguar XJR BMW E46 330ci and a Merc C320 W203. Whilst I am not going to say the Omega is a better car it is not so far below in terms of comfort and drive quality that the above three warrant the extra expense associated with them. The XJR was a lovely motor to drive with near 400 bhp on tap took some beating but at 15mpg on a good day was to much at todays money, loved the gearbox and 3.2 engine in the Merc but the front suspension was absolute rubbish really spoilt the motor it was like that from the day I bought it and at that point it was only 18 months old with 14,000 miles on it. The BMW was the best all round and when I sold it (the offer was to good to turn down) I bought the Omega as a stop gap while I searched for a BMW 540 Sport for which I had a budget of £6000. The Omega (3.2 Elite 03 65,000) cost me £1700 and grew on me at a rapid rate and as stated all things considered I kept the Vauxhall and the £6000. The only thing that gets up my nose is the auto box which is by far and away the worst box I have come across in this class of car , considering talking to Daz about it with the view to putting the manual box in.

I am surprised at your comments on the autobox. I note that you are now above the OOF recommended mileage for the autobox ATF change. Has this been done? You may find that you get a significant improvement. I have a 3.2 Elite Auto (51 plate, 50,000m) and a 2.5TD Auto, and the Elite box is superb, whereas the the TD box is a little lumpy, although well kept.

[jyr001]

I am surprised at your comments on the autobox. I note that you are now above the OOF recommended mileage for the autobox ATF change. Has this been done? You may find that you get a significant improvement. I have a 3.2 Elite Auto (51 plate, 50,000m) and a 2.5TD Auto, and the Elite box is superb, whereas the the TD box is a little lumpy, although well kept.

What's that you speak of?? I have found the auto box on my 3.2 to be a bit of a pain at times as it tends to change up quite early - or at least earlier than I like when I'm just pottering about. No problem with kick down when it's needed but I often find it is more comfortable driving in Sport mode just to keep the revs a tad higher. Is there a mod that sorts this?