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[pscocoa]

I was a VX supporter for quite some years and had the Omega Elite Irmscher for about 12/13 years. Starting from almost at the end of the 3 year warranty there seemed to be always something to be fixed - a lot of issues with the CID for the Sat Nav, 1 engine rebuild and one new engine courtesy of VX fortunately. At 6ft 6in the replacement options for comfort  were a bit limited given the journeys to Manchester and Cornwall and so I switched first to the VW Phaeton and more recently to the Volvo V90. The large seats and leg  extension cushion in the Volvo was a major factor in selection. The Omega was relegated to station car for 3 years before being replaced by the Astra in 2015.

[Mister Rog]

I had 4 Omegas one after the other. My last was 3.2 MV6.

My cars have to earn their keep, be reliable, long trecks to France etc, and Omegas couldn't do that any more. I don't do my own work, so paying garages was getting seriously expensive.

So, an '06 Volvo XC70 D5 for about 4 years now. It's been good but not without problems. Seized brake calipers, universal joints on drive shaft (AWD). Good load lugging capability, which is very important for me. Sufficient horses. I've needed to replace audio system due to buggered CD player. They've stopped making these now, I'd seriously consider a newer model. Sportyness, flash, and fun-to-drive doesn't interest me, I just need solid and steady, even if that means boring.

[neil74]

Still have Y154 WCT and despite people hitting it with vectras and golfs it has been pretty good so far and is now into the 121 thousand mile mark. but I don't want to tempt fate regarding reliability so will now shut my mouth on that subject.

[Sir Tigger KC]

2008 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi Titanium X and a 2004 Volvo V70 2.4 D5 here. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Still driving an Omega. 3.2Elite.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

There's a good variety amongst us then!

Just putting the finishing touches to my 182k mile ex police, before that starts getting used again. Then there's the MV6 which needs a Lot of Work.

But we also have the vRS, the FTO, the Lupo, the Lupo GTO, the 190, the Tigra, the Mk2 Polo and the Golf to swap between... So none of them do any real work...!

[Auto Addict]

Mercedes C Class 2.2 Diesel Estate auto.

One of the easiest cars I have ever owned to do a basic service on.

Can't fault the build quality or drivability.

Only annoying thing is the crude foot operated parking brake.

Economy wise, higher 40's with mixed driving and upper 50's on a long run.

About 34 towing.

[razzo]

I drive a 08 Focus st & she will not get rid of her 97 elite, loves it. Starting to look a bit scruffy & getting quality parts is becoming more of a challenge, but if I have to spend a lot of time in either during the working day the Omega wins. It may have to go next year as we live just inside the ULEZ zone in London that muppet Khan is extending. Love the Omega, but when plod is not looking the Focus does put a smile on my face 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Currently a Velar HSE 240D which will get replaced at some point by a Velar HSE R-Dynamic 240D as the daily, high 40s mpg, lots of gadgets great audio system and pretty good handling for what it is.

The second car is an XE Landmark 20T with extras, a stunningly good chassis and drive and can still hit mid 40s mpg on a good careful run. Shockingly good power delivery for a petrol to (over 300Nm of torque and it come in at low revs)

Plus all the overnight/weekend hacks I can grab from work

[henryd]

Currently got the 9-5 Aero 260 and the Touareg as main vehicles, also have a Focus,Diahtsu YRV and a pug 306 cabrio too, thank God for Traders policies !!

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Still driving an Omega. 3.2Elite.

I also have a plastic welsh hatchback, but we don't talk about that.

[Mutha Jugs n Speed]

Still have...1x 3.0,  2x3.2 Omegas and a 640 BHP Supercharged VXR8 for the odd brown trouser experience

[b4ndit]

Omega 3.2 elite estate on lpg and a Lexus LS430 on lpg Lexus if better on fuel than tha Omega and more comfetable

[Rangie]

Sold my 2.6 in 2015 to a member on here & bought a very low mileage W210 E430 Merc  sold it back to the dealer I purchased it from in August 2019 & also sold my Hyundai Terracan to him.
Bought a Range Rover 3.6TDV8 privately & it is the only car in my opinion that is more comfortable than the Omega , also have a very low mileage 2005 Subaru Forester.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

As GastronomicKleptomaniac mentions, There's a good variety amongst everyone