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[chrisgixer]

I love it.  Even though the ac has packed up, as I keep mentioning. And the tyres are going a bit clowny. (A TB ref meaning knackered) and there's always some bastard still doing 29mph in a 40 , and then in a 50. I love driving it. It's quick (ish) handles well in the corners and feels smooth and compliant. Did I mention, I love it. Might even treat it to some Michelin super sports on the front. 

Who cares if there's nothing worthy of its replacement. Ops em.

Omegas for ever 

(...assuming I don't stack the bloody thing or have it stacked for me, of course.  )


....although the new Passat looks tasty in Black. (Shhh, don't tell Al I said that he hates vag cars. ) ....and possibly one of those vrs skodas. Octavia is it? Vxr8 still stands, or possibly the Phaeton.

But if I go for one of those, will I be disappointed I spent a bloody great lump of cash for something not THAT much better than the omega I have?

(Also ignoring the mv8 project for a minute  )

[chrisgixer]

Or indeed, would you be disappointed?

[JamesV6CDX]

I'm the same with my 3.2 CDX! Just won't better it without spending money I can't justify

[05omegav6]

I just hope that I can become as attached to my black one as I am the white one...

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'm suddenly finding myself doing big mileage in a purple Fiesta because my Omega is temporarily off the road. 

I like my Omega!                                                                                                                The Fiesta is quite good fun though! 

[zirk]

Omegas eh, there a piece of shite, when its come to putting fuel in the tank, apart from that there ok. 

[The Sheriff]

Yes, comfortable and powerful. I turned your logic on it's head though. As I had to pay to have my repairs/maintenance done, I couldn't justify the money it was costing me to keep it on the road. When I sold it to James, I had spent something like £1200 in fifteen months of ownership, and IIRC it was due a belt.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

As Ive said a dozen times on here, I got rid of mine a few years back. Missed it terribly, bought another one, and now Ive got the first one back again. Luckily MrsGK is a car person...

[aaronjb]

There was a nice red VXR8 at the pistonheads Sunday service - it did look very nice, I must admit.. If I wanted something large, four seat, tunable and V8 then I'd definitely have it on my list.

Get one bought and move on from the Omega forever Chris :p

[ted_one]

Damn good idea....kill as many as possible,get the spares shed filled up

[ted_one]

Heads up....for those who are still interested in the Omega, weird bogey coloured 3.2 Elite on Gaybay, miles not to bad, I have asked the seller about cambelt history and none available Deffo  got to be factored in if bidding

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Touch wood.......but mine has been in 'that sweet spot' for the last 18 months or so.

Sell it and I end up with a pittance. I then have to buy another car with that pittance, a car that will be ten times worse the Omega.


 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Heads up....for those who are still interested in the Omega, weird bogey coloured 3.2 Elite on Gaybay, miles not to bad, I have asked the seller about cambelt history and none available Deffo  got to be factored in if bidding

Mine needs a new cambelt and Mark has offered his services.

Local Vauxhall dealer wants £344 inc VAT........but without a change of WP.

[henryd]

Heads up....for those who are still interested in the Omega, weird bogey coloured 3.2 Elite on Gaybay, miles not to bad, I have asked the seller about cambelt history and none available Deffo  got to be factored in if bidding

Mine needs a new cambelt and Mark has offered his services.

Local Vauxhall dealer wants £344 inc VAT........but without a change of WP.

if the water pump aint broke don't fix it,a good used genuine pump is much better than some of the new aftermarket shite

[chrisgixer]

Yes, comfortable and powerful. I turned your logic on it's head though. As I had to pay to have my repairs/maintenance done, I couldn't justify the money it was costing me to keep it on the road. When I sold it to James, I had spent something like £1200 in fifteen months of ownership, and IIRC it was due a belt.

....but this is it Steve. How much are the newer cars costing in the same period? And for what? Less of a car, IMO.