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Title: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Jimbob on 10 January 2018, 18:50:25
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/vauxhall-omega-review-buy-this-bargain-v6-before-it%E2%80%99s-extinct/ar-BBI4HaV?li=AAnZ9Ug&ocid=iehp
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 10 January 2018, 18:56:44
Great!!! 8) 8) 8) 8)

Another great piece of propaganda to promote the value of our Omega's.

Mine's now for sale at £10,000 ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 January 2018, 19:10:02
Great!!! 8) 8) 8) 8)

Another great piece of propaganda to promote the value of our Omega's.

Mine's now for sale at £10,000 ;D ;D ;)

Sorry Lizzie...... £9500 is my best offer. :) :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: STEMO on 10 January 2018, 19:17:18
He says you should buy a manual because an auto would blunt the performance. Good luck with that.
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 January 2018, 19:21:21
He says you should buy a manual because an auto would blunt the performance. Good luck with that.

I once owned a manual Omega. :( :(

Rumour has it the gearbox comes from a Mack truck. :-\
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 10 January 2018, 19:38:46
Great!!! 8) 8) 8) 8)

Another great piece of propaganda to promote the value of our Omega's.

Mine's now for sale at £10,000 ;D ;D ;)

Sorry Lizzie...... £9500 is my best offer. :) :-* :-* :-* :-*

Done!! 8) 8) 8) ;D ;D :y

(oh, I didn't say, it is in for it's MOT tomorrow! :D ;))
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 January 2018, 19:43:51
Great!!! 8) 8) 8) 8)

Another great piece of propaganda to promote the value of our Omega's.

Mine's now for sale at £10,000 ;D ;D ;)

Sorry Lizzie...... £9500 is my best offer. :) :-* :-* :-* :-*

Done!! 8) 8) 8) ;D ;D :y

(oh, I didn't say, it is in for it's MOT tomorrow! :D ;))


I will be. ;D ;D :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 10 January 2018, 20:02:19
It is worth every penny of that price Opti, well at least to me! :D :D ;)
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Andy H on 10 January 2018, 22:12:25
He says you should buy a manual because an auto would blunt the performance. Good luck with that.

I once owned a manual Omega. :( :(

Rumour has it the gearbox comes from a Mack truck. :-\
My first Omega was a 2.5 V6 manual. I did about 70,000 miles in it.

I really, really miss being able to change gear when I want to - and being able to keep the engine on song.

That said - the gearbox is something you learn to live with not something that makes you smile each time you change gear.........
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Mr Gav on 10 January 2018, 22:21:32
He says you should buy a manual because an auto would blunt the performance. Good luck with that.

I once owned a manual Omega. :( :(

Rumour has it the gearbox comes from a Mack truck. :-\

The gearbox in my old MV6 was actually quite good  :y
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2018, 22:51:47
" While they’re not known to rust......"  ;D

No mention of the excellent forum dedicated to keeping these wafty old barges on the road either!  ::)

Someone should write in!  :)
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: aaronjb on 11 January 2018, 09:17:15
" While they’re not known to rust......"  ;D

I guess that's true if your MOT tester walks with a white stick ;D
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Pmacca2000 on 15 January 2018, 13:42:45
Nice to know they are rating omega now, I don’t recall much prase for any Vauxhall when I was growing up!
Anyone with a tidy one will be pleased by the report 😀
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Rods2 on 15 January 2018, 19:14:41
 :y :y :y
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: mantaray on 15 January 2018, 20:21:27
 :y :y Some good news for a change
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: JimmyR on 15 January 2018, 22:09:04
Nice little article. There seemed to be way more manual V6s for sale just last year - has this winter killed them off?

I'm kicking myself for missing one that came up last year. I was on my way to see it (a day later than planned) when the seller called me to say it had been sold.
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: New POD on 17 January 2018, 21:49:30
a better article : http://www.roadworkuk.com/2012/07/driven-97-vauxhall-omega-25i-cd.html

Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: deviator on 18 January 2018, 14:14:25
He says you should buy a manual because an auto would blunt the performance. Good luck with that.

I've owned 3 Omegas and 2 have been manual. If I buy one with a slushbox, then I'll probably retro fit the manual box.
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: tigers_gonads on 18 January 2018, 18:45:43
He says you should buy a manual because an auto would blunt the performance. Good luck with that.

I've owned 3 Omegas and 2 have been manual. If I buy one with a slushbox, then I'll probably retro fit the manual box.


I'm on my 4th with 5 engines.
The first 3 with manual boxes.
This one started off with a slushbox but its now gained a 3rd pedal and tbh, I wouldn't change it for the world.
3rd gear can be a bit notchy but once warmed up, its okay.

As for the slushbox, if it had a extra gear then maybe I could live with it but much prefer to be in control with a manual
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 January 2018, 12:25:04
I've had 2 a 2.6 CDX manual saloon & a 2.2 CDX auto estate , the saloon was up till now the best car I have owned bought it with 50,000 miles kept it 5 years and put another 50,000 miles on it never had any problems at all.
The estate was okay reliability wise but definitely underpowered. Now replaced with the Merc , Jeep & Subaru Forester.
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2018, 13:41:03
The Desmond does go better with a manual box. The auto needs thrashing a bit compared to the V6. Fortunately it is a reasonably rev happy engine, albeit a touch thrashy compared to the V6.

Apples and oranges really  :y
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: Shackeng on 19 January 2018, 18:52:34
I've had 2 a 2.6 CDX manual saloon & a 2.2 CDX auto estate , the saloon was up till now the best car I have owned bought it with 50,000 miles kept it 5 years and put another 50,000 miles on it never had any problems at all.
The estate was okay reliability wise but definitely underpowered. Now replaced with the Merc , Jeep & Subaru Forester.

My daughter loves her Forester, 2011 I think, recommended by an OOF member, thanks for that. She has had it 5 years, and I doubt will get rid until it gives up, even though she could afford a Ferrari! :y
Title: Re: They're still reviewing the omega!
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 January 2018, 20:34:28
I've had 2 a 2.6 CDX manual saloon & a 2.2 CDX auto estate , the saloon was up till now the best car I have owned bought it with 50,000 miles kept it 5 years and put another 50,000 miles on it never had any problems at all.
The estate was okay reliability wise but definitely underpowered. Now replaced with the Merc , Jeep & Subaru Forester.

My daughter loves her Forester, 2011 I think, recommended by an OOF member, thanks for that. She has had it 5 years, and I doubt will get rid until it gives up, even though she could afford a Ferrari! :y




Second Forester we've had they are superb.