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Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« on: 06 November 2009, 18:19:48 »

I'm trying to understand the engine model differences....

I have several cars lined up to view from a mint Saloon 03 2.2 Elite 90k FSH Leather @ £1700......a 51 plate 2.6 saloon Elite 110k FSH @ £1200 and a MV6 3.2 saloon 2001 @ £1800

Are there major power differences ?

All are auto....

I do a mix of 50/50 motorway and urban driving....fuel/cost are unimportant !
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #1 on: 06 November 2009, 18:22:48 »

The 2.2 has 144 bhp, and I had one for 15 months, it only had 36k on it when I got rid of it. It wasn't bad at all, but I think the V6 is the better engine. The 2.2 is adequate, that's it. The V6's are better...in my opinion. The 2.6 has 180 bhp and the 3.2 has 217.

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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #2 on: 06 November 2009, 18:25:44 »

as mentioned 2.2 does the job, it sits at 80mph all day long as good as a V6. But if you want pace, get a 3.0/3.2
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #3 on: 06 November 2009, 18:27:36 »

I think it very much depends on what you are used to as a comparison point.

I was quite happy with 2.0's until I went to V6's, when I had a 2.2 as a hire car I was really disappointed.

If fuel isn't an issue then go for the 3.2
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #4 on: 06 November 2009, 18:41:28 »

Depends with the V6s if you want handling or toys

2.6 goes quite well anyway
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #5 on: 06 November 2009, 19:00:30 »

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I'm trying to understand the engine model differences....

I have several cars lined up to view from a mint Saloon 03 2.2 Elite 90k FSH Leather @ £1700......a 51 plate 2.6 saloon Elite 110k FSH @ £1200 and a MV6 3.2 saloon 2001 @ £1800

Are there major power differences ?

All are auto....

I do a mix of 50/50 motorway and urban driving....fuel/cost are unimportant !
That only exists in diesel form
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #6 on: 06 November 2009, 19:14:58 »

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I'm trying to understand the engine model differences....

I have several cars lined up to view from a mint Saloon 03 2.2 Elite 90k FSH Leather @ £1700......a 51 plate 2.6 saloon Elite 110k FSH @ £1200 and a MV6 3.2 saloon 2001 @ £1800

Are there major power differences ?

All are auto....

I do a mix of 50/50 motorway and urban driving....fuel/cost are unimportant !
That only exists in diesel form

Must be a 3.2 Elite?
If economy is not a factor, go V6-it gives the full Omega experience!

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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #7 on: 06 November 2009, 19:16:23 »

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I'm trying to understand the engine model differences....

I have several cars lined up to view from a mint Saloon 03 2.2 Elite 90k FSH Leather @ £1700......a 51 plate 2.6 saloon Elite 110k FSH @ £1200 and a MV6 3.2 saloon 2001 @ £1800

Are there major power differences ?

All are auto....

I do a mix of 50/50 motorway and urban driving....fuel/cost are unimportant !
That only exists in diesel form

Must be a 3.2 Elite?
If economy is not a factor, go V6-it gives the full Omega experience!

No, it`s on the bay as a 2.2
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #8 on: 06 November 2009, 19:17:24 »

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I'm trying to understand the engine model differences....

I have several cars lined up to view from a mint Saloon 03 2.2 Elite 90k FSH Leather @ £1700......a 51 plate 2.6 saloon Elite 110k FSH @ £1200 and a MV6 3.2 saloon 2001 @ £1800

Are there major power differences ?

All are auto....

I do a mix of 50/50 motorway and urban driving....fuel/cost are unimportant !
That only exists in diesel form

Must be a 3.2 Elite?
If economy is not a factor, go V6-it gives the full Omega experience!

No, it`s on the bay as a 2.2

As you say, must be diesel, then?
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #9 on: 06 November 2009, 19:18:56 »

Simply put....Yes !  Go for a V6...

Long term, you WILL regret having a 2.2.
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #11 on: 06 November 2009, 19:22:56 »

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Simply put....Yes !  Go for a V6...

Long term, you WILL regret having a 2.2.

Oh, well.  Perhaps one day I'll get the V6 then.....and someone elses fuel card!!
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #12 on: 06 November 2009, 19:25:04 »

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Are we sure ????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170402935022


It says 2.2 ?

2.2 with Elite bits but no rear blind and no TC

Perhaps someone wanted a 2.2 Elite so thought they'd upspec a more basic spec?  Badges??
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #13 on: 06 November 2009, 19:28:02 »

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Are we sure ????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170402935022


It says 2.2 ?

No rear blind so not elite, and no petrol 2.2 was sold as elite spec only the 2.2DTi/2.5/2.6/3.0/3.2,  :y

And what an awful exhaust.
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Re: Should I be concerned at a 2.2 being underpowered
« Reply #14 on: 06 November 2009, 19:30:04 »

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Are we sure ????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170402935022


It says 2.2 ?


That is not a true Elite, firstly 2.2 petrol was never fitted to Elite. I notice it has a MID, Elite of that year would have had a different screen. Can't tell if it has bose, its got a horrible looking 3rd party head unit.

Walk away.
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