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[tunnie]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/vxr8/vauxhall-vxr8-2007/4291705



That VXR8 is not far off the average (9th pic) I get from the 3.2.

Might as well get a VXR8. Cost same in fuel 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

£12950 for an 8 year old Vauxhall that has been around the world five times.

Sanity starts at £6000.

[tunnie]

£12950 for an 8 year old Vauxhall that has been around the world five times.

Sanity starts at £6000.

Not interested in the price, more the mpg from an engine almost twice the capacity and 2 extra cylinders.

[Kevin Wood]

Manual gearbox versus the Omega's auto and it's also an advert, so probably BS.

Besides, I would expect you to be getting another 10 MPG from a 3.2, so something's not quite right.

[chrisgixer]

Tunnie thinks a 6.2 is the same on fuel as a 3.2?

Drive everywhere at tick over rpm then maybe. Which is quite possible in a vxr8.


....Oh yes it's A Tunnie talking isn't it


Wonder what speed a vxr8 will do at tick over?

[05omegav6]

About 50 in top

[chrisgixer]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

[tunnie]

Tunnie thinks a 6.2 is the same on fuel as a 3.2?

Looking at the LPG conversion threads, on petrol it's not far off. 25 average is do able.

Manual gearbox versus the Omega's auto and it's also an advert, so probably BS.

Besides, I would expect you to be getting another 10 MPG from a 3.2, so something's not quite right.

Also shot the tyres in 14k. Not sure what's gotten into me. 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Nice Omega for sale on there also... So happens to be a 3.2 

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/omega/rare-vauxhall-omega/4244583

240bhp and a claimed 0-62 in 6.5sec Sounds good if true 

[Broomies Mate]

Nice Omega for sale on there also... So happens to be a 3.2 

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/omega/rare-vauxhall-omega/4244583

240bhp and a claimed 0-62 in 6.5sec Sounds good if true 

OOOOHHHHH!  RARE!  I must have! 

[Kevin Wood]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

I had a ride in one of 2woody's when half the gearbox was u/s and it "didn't appear to be holding it back".

[Kevin Wood]

...240bhp and a claimed 0-62 in 6.5sec...

Seller missed the phrase "In my dreams" from the spec., clearly. 

[henryd]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

I had a ride in one of 2woody's when half the gearbox was u/s and it "didn't appear to be holding it back".

Where did he go ,not seen him on for ages

[chrisgixer]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

I had a ride in one of 2woody's when half the gearbox was u/s and it "didn't appear to be holding it back".

Almost impossible to stall, even just letting the clutch out in 5th. Imagine that and with a throttle as well.

I had a ride in it when it had ALL its gears. JeeZUS! with Firm and compliant ride. Wamo brakes. Makes the omega look pathetic tbh.

But it did hatch a cunning plan. Some time ago now though.

And with a big enough wallet and ls2 heads if you can find them good for any amount of tuning.


....sorry this is a Tunnie thread. Right?

[chrisgixer]

Obviously depends how it's driven. With a bit of space you can get a stock LSv8 down to single figures quite easily. Try that in an omega.


There really is no point owning a 3.2 if just plodding around or not running lpg, then moaning about fuel bills. If not happy, either gas it or "get off the pot" as they say.