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[9jdm]

Well guys I have owned the Omega now for 6 years now and it is still going strong. It has had all the usual problems but with the help of this forum they have been resolved. Without doubt this forum is the best I have used. Quality info from a great community and well presented. I bought the car because it was cheap and luxurious and the drive is very good. The only real fault is the economy. So to the difficult question which can't be put off much longer. Where next? They aren't getting any younger and the prices are rock bottom. I want something with luxury that is cheap, not so old and with good forum back up. I have thought of an Elite Insignia. What do forum members plan to move on to? Your thoughts are welcomed

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Sadly I wouldn't bother with anything 'similar' from Vauxhall. Insignias don't do (for me) anything that the Omega doesn't. When my old girl becomes the 'weekend' or 'second' car, we'll be getting a coupe, or something wholly un-Omega-like. The only true Omega replacement choice from Luton is the VXR8, but as they're only sold in the UK as leery track machines, this may not be what you're looking for.


If I were to stick with the nice saloon idea, for not-too much money, maybe an XF, or Volvo. Skoda Superb, perhaps. Thereabouts. 

[biggriffin]

Sadly I wouldn't bother with anything 'similar' from Vauxhall. Insignias don't do (for me) anything that the Omega doesn't. When my old girl becomes the 'weekend' or 'second' car, we'll be getting a coupe, or something wholly un-Omega-like. The only true Omega replacement choice from Luton is the VXR8, but as they're only sold in the UK as  track machines, this may not be what you're looking for.


If I were to stick with the nice saloon idea, for not-too much money, maybe an XF, or Volvo. Skoda Superb, perhaps. Thereabouts. 

Wong.
Vxr8 built in Australia, and isn't leery till you abuse the right pedal.

The Volvo and Skoda are wwd.
And the xf is Dutch, and assembled in Preston. and a bit large for most driveways

[Nick W]

For a large, luxurious and cheap saloon there is only one real alternative: 400 series Lexus. Early ones are contemporaries of Omegas(but are easier to find) and are still in production. One big thing in their favour is that they are badge-engineered Toyotas, with all that entails for reliability, durability and ease of maintenance.


If I had to replace my estate now, I 'd search for another as they're not hard to find. In another 2 or 3 years, that won't be the case and I'll switch to a Volvo - which was also the alternative when I bought this car 5 years ago.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Sadly I wouldn't bother with anything 'similar' from Vauxhall. Insignias don't do (for me) anything that the Omega doesn't. When my old girl becomes the 'weekend' or 'second' car, we'll be getting a coupe, or something wholly un-Omega-like. The only true Omega replacement choice from Luton is the VXR8, but as they're only sold in the UK as  track machines, this may not be what you're looking for.


If I were to stick with the nice saloon idea, for not-too much money, maybe an XF, or Volvo. Skoda Superb, perhaps. Thereabouts. 

Wong.
Vxr8 built in Australia, and isn't leery till you abuse the right pedal.

The Volvo and Skoda are wwd.
And the xf is Dutch, and assembled in Preston. and a bit large for most driveways

sigh. When I said 'from Luton' I didn't mean 'built in Luton' I meant 'from Luton aka Griffin House aka the Vauxhall Stable'


Also, who's Wong? It was Chinese New Year yesterday! 

[Entwood]

For a large, luxurious and cheap saloon there is only one real alternative: 400 series Lexus. Early ones are contemporaries of Omegas(but are easier to find) and are still in production. One big thing in their favour is that they are badge-engineered Toyotas, with all that entails for reliability, durability and ease of maintenance.


If I had to replace my estate now, I 'd search for another as they're not hard to find. In another 2 or 3 years, that won't be the case and I'll switch to a Volvo - which was also the alternative when I bought this car 5 years ago.

LS460 is certainly an extremely nice motor... on the "possibles" list for me ..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

For a large, luxurious and cheap saloon there is only one real alternative: 400 series Lexus. Early ones are contemporaries of Omegas(but are easier to find) and are still in production. One big thing in their favour is that they are badge-engineered Toyotas, with all that entails for reliability, durability and ease of maintenance.


If I had to replace my estate now, I 'd search for another as they're not hard to find. In another 2 or 3 years, that won't be the case and I'll switch to a Volvo - which was also the alternative when I bought this car 5 years ago.

LS460 is certainly an extremely nice motor... on the "possibles" list for me ..

I agree.

Some say they look ugly......or worse still bland. I prefer the word discreet.

Reasonably priced, too.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The OP doesn't say how deep his pockets are.

[EMD]

This Phaeton would be on my list as a definite replacement 

VW

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How about the Lexus LS600h?

I believe this luxurious means of transport comes with 2 engines.

A 5 litre V8 at the front........... and a milk float engine in the boot to aid economy.

[STEMO]

How about the Lexus LS600h?

I believe this luxurious means of transport comes with 2 engines.

A 5 litre V8 at the front........... and a milk float engine in the boot to aid economy.

Depreciation would soon take care of any ideas about economy.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How about the Lexus LS600h?

I believe this luxurious means of transport comes with 2 engines.

A 5 litre V8 at the front........... and a milk float engine in the boot to aid economy.

Depreciation would soon take care of any ideas about economy.

The idea is to buy at the bottom of the depreciation curve.

This works well, in theory........

[05omegav6]

Been looking wistfully at W220 S classes and Cadillac STSs...

I know the W220 disolves like an unpainted Lancia on a beach, but there are some nice six cylinder ones knocking about...

The Cadillac is clearly an alternative choice, being wwd and otherwise unknown, but there we are

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Been looking wistfully at W220 S classes and Cadillac STSs...

I know the W220 disolves like an unpainted Lancia on a beach, but there are some nice six cylinder ones knocking about...

The Cadillac is clearly an alternative choice, being wwd and otherwise unknown, but there we are

Yes, Al. Drug dealers 'love em'.....

Are they all LHD?

[05omegav6]

Been looking wistfully at W220 S classes and Cadillac STSs...

I know the W220 disolves like an unpainted Lancia on a beach, but there are some nice six cylinder ones knocking about...

The Cadillac is clearly an alternative choice, being wwd and otherwise unknown, but there we are

Yes, Al. Drug dealers 'love em'.....

Are they all LHD?

No, was officially sold here in RHD