So, you'd put up with a tractor to save £155* a year?
* - excludes DPF, injector, replacement, more regular servicing, etc.
At risk of creating war, I prefer my VW to the 3.2.
60+ mpg vs 25mpg (High 30-s if lpg)
I find the seats and driving position better, it's more supportive. Electric lower lumbar support is excellent, head rests that extend forwards as well as up, provide very comfy position. (I'm sure other makes do similar things with head rest)
Torque - So much low down torque, mid range it feels faster than 3.2.
I oil change/other service bits the 2.2 and 3.2 every 5k - I plan to repeat this with the VW, so no change here.
For
my driving style, VW handles better far less body roll.
I should add when I had a Mondeo before the Omega, I had lots of scare stories to put me off the Omega.
I've very happy with my choice, no putting up required. If I could afford it, I'd swap out the 3.2 for a Passat Estate. But no point at the moment due to the low miles the 3.2 does as the mum bus.