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The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« on: 08 August 2016, 09:11:36 »
Many here are facing it, there has been several topics on it. Some have gone Jag, BMW or Lexus routes....

What other options are there? A budget of around £5-6k ish, less than 100k miles and diesel auto are my key requirements.

With nice optional extra's being Xenon lights, Sat Nav and leather...

As per previous thread, my hunting ground is:

1) CLS 320 Diesel
2) Volvo S80
3) Volvo V70

300C's been discounted as just too American and not keen on the Interior. Don't want E Class, 3/5/7 Series Beemers. Audi's in my budget are generally star ship miles.

That said A8's around 2004-6 ish the 3.0/4.2 diesels are within budget. But think they will be pricey to fix/run  :-\
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #1 on: 08 August 2016, 09:18:37 »
Lexus. Built like Mercedes used to be built and lots of toys.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #2 on: 08 August 2016, 09:27:04 »
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 August 2016, 09:18:37
Lexus. Built like Mercedes used to be built and lots of toys.

Except the too small IS 220, no diesels, so no good  :y
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #3 on: 08 August 2016, 09:29:04 »
Oh another requirement is must have comfy seats!

So that rules out most VW  ;D

Speaking of VW, Phaeton's are nice but stupid tax rates and terrible on fuel, even the diesels.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #4 on: 08 August 2016, 09:29:30 »
I've just got an XC70 D5 Auto Est. In your budget, 91k miles. Got the "big car" feel to it, the AWD helps. Rear load area just a little bit on the small side compared with an Omega Est, but not dramatically so. Plenty of power, seems to do what I want when I want. Better MPG than my 3.2 MV6. Some diesel type noise. Nice "solid" feel, you know doors that go "thunk" instead of "clang". Good sound system (HU850). A couple of great toys, headlights adjustable for driving abroad ! Cool. When open drivers door the seat auomatically moves back to give you more space to get in. Maybe this stuff is normal now in cars at this level, but they are new to me  :y I do prefer the more upright driving position of the Omega, I've fiddled endlessly with the seat settings and not got it all quite right.

So far, very happy. . . . . but the MV6 is still sitting in my drive in case I change my mind. Very unlikely though.

PS: I bought it from my mechanic who thought it was a bit dull to drive. I do see what he means. It's not exactly dull, but it does not drive say like a BMW or a hot hatch, or even like my MV6, just a nice steady motorway cruiser. And yes, it is very comfy  :y
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #5 on: 08 August 2016, 09:33:55 »
Quote from: Mister Rog on 08 August 2016, 09:29:30
I've just got an XC70 D5 Auto Est. In your budget, 91k miles. Got the "big car" feel to it, the AWD helps. Rear load area just a little bit on the small side compared with an Omega Est, but not dramatically so. Plenty of power, seems to do what I want when I want. Better MPG than my 3.2 MV6. Some diesel type noise. Nice "solid" feel, you know doors that go "thunk" instead of "clang". Good sound system (HU850). A couple of great toys, headlights adjustable for driving abroad ! Cool. When open drivers door the seat auomatically moves back to give you more space to get in. Maybe this stuff is normal now in cars at this level, but they are new to me  :y I do prefer the more upright driving position of the Omega, I've fiddled endlessly with the seat settings and not got it all quite right.

So far, very happy. . . . . but the MV6 is still sitting in my drive in case I change my mind. Very unlikely though.

Thanks  :y

As per another thread I tried a V70 straight after a CLS, expecting not to be impressed but I was. Super, Super comfy seats, loads of standard kit such as memory seats. Rougher than V6 CLS, no way near as refined, but to be fair to the D5 it was stone cold when I started it, the CLS arrived warm. I think I need to drive a V70...

What do you get average out of it fuel wise?
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #6 on: 08 August 2016, 09:39:17 »
Quote from: tunnie on 08 August 2016, 09:33:55
Quote from: Mister Rog on 08 August 2016, 09:29:30
I've just got an XC70 D5 Auto Est. In your budget, 91k miles. Got the "big car" feel to it, the AWD helps. Rear load area just a little bit on the small side compared with an Omega Est, but not dramatically so. Plenty of power, seems to do what I want when I want. Better MPG than my 3.2 MV6. Some diesel type noise. Nice "solid" feel, you know doors that go "thunk" instead of "clang". Good sound system (HU850). A couple of great toys, headlights adjustable for driving abroad ! Cool. When open drivers door the seat auomatically moves back to give you more space to get in. Maybe this stuff is normal now in cars at this level, but they are new to me  :y I do prefer the more upright driving position of the Omega, I've fiddled endlessly with the seat settings and not got it all quite right.

So far, very happy. . . . . but the MV6 is still sitting in my drive in case I change my mind. Very unlikely though.

Thanks  :y

As per another thread I tried a V70 straight after a CLS, expecting not to be impressed but I was. Super, Super comfy seats, loads of standard kit such as memory seats. Rougher than V6 CLS, no way near as refined, but to be fair to the D5 it was stone cold when I started it, the CLS arrived warm. I think I need to drive a V70...

What do you get average out of it fuel wise?

According to the computer thingy, around 44mpg diesel. Mate of mine has one and he recons 50+ but he really is a VERY boring driver  ;D With XC70 be aware that there are two engines 165 and 185 BHP, mine is 185. The XC70 is different to the V70, 4WD and higher suspension.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #7 on: 08 August 2016, 10:01:35 »
Yeah, I'd be going for standard V70, so mid-40's with my driving style looks achievable.

Good to know.  :)
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #8 on: 08 August 2016, 15:10:38 »
See post in other thread re Volvos...

I expect you will be expensively disappointed, likewise Rog with an auto D5 and that mileage :-\

V70 with integrated child seats is a far better proposition than the CLS though ;)
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #9 on: 08 August 2016, 16:33:20 »
My Dad has a V70 D5 Auto and drives like miss daisy. He gets just over 40 MPG out of it. I think mid-40's would be optimistic.

It hasn't broken yet, but I'll keep you posted. ;)
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #10 on: 08 August 2016, 16:34:27 »
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 August 2016, 16:33:20
My Dad has a V70 D5 Auto and drives like miss daisy. He gets just over 40 MPG out of it. I think mid-40's would be optimistic.

It hasn't broken yet, but I'll keep you posted. ;)

Oh dear, CLS it is for me then.

BMW GS Bike to a Volvo Estate, is there any bigger fall.  ;D
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #11 on: 08 August 2016, 16:34:52 »
I'd probably go S80, if going Volvo route.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #12 on: 08 August 2016, 16:35:46 »
Quote from: tunnie on 08 August 2016, 16:34:27
BMW GS Bike to a Volvo Estate, is there any bigger fall.  ;D

Well, if you're looking for suggestions... ::)
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #13 on: 08 August 2016, 16:39:22 »
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 August 2016, 16:35:46
Quote from: tunnie on 08 August 2016, 16:34:27
BMW GS Bike to a Volvo Estate, is there any bigger fall.  ;D

Well, if you're looking for suggestions... ::)
Focus saloon... :D cheap, practical, nippy, relatively frugal...

Oh, and £500 with a years ticket... :-X
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum.
« Reply #14 on: 08 August 2016, 16:47:00 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 August 2016, 16:39:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 August 2016, 16:35:46
Quote from: tunnie on 08 August 2016, 16:34:27
BMW GS Bike to a Volvo Estate, is there any bigger fall.  ;D

Well, if you're looking for suggestions... ::)
Focus saloon... :D cheap, practical, nippy, relatively frugal...

Oh, and £500 with a years ticket... :-X

Not sure I'm going to fall that far  :D  :P

At least the Volvo's have 5 pots  ;D
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