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[tomuxzz]

HI,
I'm interested to buy this legendary model for weekends. Because I had Opel omega 10years ago and I really liked this model
For now its in good condition and everything works fine.
I want to ask maybe someone was selling this model?
What is the real market price in now days ? Or I shouldn't touch this model.. P.S I cant find any other such model in the market

[Doctor Gollum]

If you're in Europe, then it's basically a rebadged Omega and should be treated as such.

If you're in the US and miss your Omega then yes, buy it.

[ronnyd]

If you're in Europe, then it's basically a rebadged Omega and should be treated as such.

If you're in the US and miss your Omega then yes, buy it.

As his profile says Lithuania, if he waits a year or two he might manage a Zil.

[Doctor Gollum]

If you're in Europe, then it's basically a rebadged Omega and should be treated as such.

If you're in the US and miss your Omega then yes, buy it.

As his profile says Lithuania, if he waits a year or two he might manage a Zil.

People don't always change it when they move and I chose not to presume

[tomuxzz]

But how about its value ? Its Cadillac..
I'm interested is it hard to sell in Europe Cadillac.
I also know that those engines do not have a good reputation, even though the car has only driven 130,000 km..

[Doctor Gollum]

But how about its value ? Its Cadillac..
I'm interested is it hard to sell in Europe Cadillac.
I also know that those engines do not have a good reputation, even though the car has only driven 130,000 km..

As I said it's basically a rebadged Omega, built in Germany. in Europe it's value is the same as an Omega. And it will have exactly the same issues as an Omega... Because it's an Omega with a Cadillac badge.

Put it another way...  Would you pay more for a Vauxhall Astra than an Opel one?

[tomuxzz]

My question is not about if Cadillac is more worth than omega.
My main question is about this model (Vauxhall, Cadilacs, omegas) all together. Ok I will ask straight.  is it not too much to spend about 1500-2200 eur for this car in now days?

But how about its value ? Its Cadillac..
I'm interested is it hard to sell in Europe Cadillac.
I also know that those engines do not have a good reputation, even though the car has only driven 130,000 km..

As I said it's basically a rebadged Omega, built in Germany. in Europe it's value is the same as an Omega. And it will have exactly the same issues as an Omega... Because it's an Omega with a Cadillac badge.

Put it another way...  Would you pay more for a Vauxhall Astra than an Opel one?

[johnnydog]

If you're in Europe, then it's basically a rebadged Omega and should be treated as such.

If you're in the US and miss your Omega then yes, buy it.

As his profile says Lithuania, if he waits a year or two he might manage a Zil.

People don't always change it when they move and I chose not to presume

As he has only registered on OOF 3 days ago,  he is hardly likely to get his location wrong, and have moved in that time......

[Rangie]

If you like the car & you can afford it without putting yourself into debt just go for it..👍

[johnnydog]

My question is not about if Cadillac is more worth than omega.
My main question is about this model (Vauxhall, Cadilacs, omegas) all together. Ok I will ask straight.  is it not too much to spend about 1500-2200 eur for this car in now days?

But how about its value ? Its Cadillac..
I'm interested is it hard to sell in Europe Cadillac.
I also know that those engines do not have a good reputation, even though the car has only driven 130,000 km..

It's the age old question - how much is an Omega or Cadillac worth?
There are a lot of factors involved to value one. I personally don't know how Cadillac Caterras are valued relative to Omegas, but assuming they are worth the same.... personally, I would go for a higher spec model (I would go for an Elite or the equivalent Caterra model), a V6 engine (personally a 3.0 3.2 above a 2.5 2.6)
And then condition plays a major part. Many now have corroded front chassis rails, corroded sill and rear wheel arches, plus other common Omega issues (which you can read about on this Forum), and with a model with notable corrosion issues, it depends if you are able to repair it and have the wish to repair a such a car. Some will say such a car is only worth £500 or less. But a well maintained, original top of the range model can command much higher figures than that. If you find a car for sale that is just that, the I don't think 1500 - 2000 euros is too high a price to pay for a good example requiring very little work , both bodily or mechanically. You may have to wait for sometime for the right car to come  up for sale, but finding the 'right' car is worth the wait.
You obviously like them, so once you've found the right one for you, it is basically worth what you are willing to pay.
In the long run, it is cheaper to pay a higher price for a car that needs very little doing to it, than paying a lower price for a car that needs body and mechanical repairs.

[TheBoy]

I'm not familiar with prices in Eastern Europe.  In the UK, it would have very low value, but it seems in most European countries the values are much higher.  Not quite sure why that is to be honest.

[TheBoy]

I also know that those engines do not have a good reputation, even though the car has only driven 130,000 km..

The engines are pretty good if serviced regular.  There are issues around cam cover gaskets failing every few years, and the oil cooler leaking on early models.

The Omega/Catera have a fair few other problems - rust, suspension being the main 2 I think - that kill them (if the owner can't be bothered to sort them), rather than the engine.

[tomuxzz]

If you like the car & you can afford it without putting yourself into debt just go for it..👍

Great thanks. Yes without dept just for fun and collection
About cover gaskets I know situation.
I'm from eastern Europe. I registered in this forum because I liked that this is only Omega forum.
If that car would be rusty I will not buy it. I know this situation too Now that car was at the collector's garage and it has rich equipment.

Now I've found this information. Maybe someone heard more about this timing belt problem?
https://www.justanswer.com/gm/44e0b-97-catera-cadillac-recall-the-timing-belt-tensioner.html#:~:text=General%20Motors%20has%20decided%20that,and%20water%20pump%20may%20fail

[Nick W]

The timing belt problem isn't a problem, and is eliminated by correctly fitting a new belt kit. That's a routine maintenance item, that should have already been done several times on a twenty plus year-old car.


Note the emphasis on correctly


Here in the UK, I suspect a Catera would be worth even less than a similar Omega due to it being left hand drive.

[tomuxzz]

Yes but mileage is low. So its interesting what belt is inside
About UK market I think the same.

The timing belt problem isn't a problem, and is eliminated by correctly fitting a new belt kit. That's a routine maintenance item, that should have already been done several times on a twenty plus year-old car.


Note the emphasis on correctly


Here in the UK, I suspect a Catera would be worth even less than a similar Omega due to it being left hand drive.