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[C2raig]

I'm just thinking I'd prefer a facelift to an early model. I reckon it would cut more of a dash in my office car park, the later cars seem to have more presence.

Was the facelift fitted with the 3.0 and a slushbox? Must be a slushbox.

[Broomies Mate]

I'm just thinking I'd prefer a facelift to an early model. I reckon it would cut more of a dash in my office car park, the later cars seem to have more presence.

Was the facelift fitted with the 3.0 and a slushbox? Must be a slushbox.

You'll struggle to find an Elite, be it Pre Facelift or Facelift with a Manual Tranny.

They (nearly) all have the lazybox you demand 

EDIT:  The Facelift model has a lovely arse, but the front looks like it needs a slap. IMO, obviously.

[C2raig]

For ages I preferred the pre facelift syling, and either were always going to outdo the Scorpio on looks, but of lat I much prefer the facelift.

I've had my fill of clutch pedals, as I'm sure you can appreciate, doing this many miles makes changing gear a bloody pain.

Also, what's the consensus on estates? Mostly hammered? I don't need an estate but if there's no major difference I'll have one.

[davethediver]

Have a lookie here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1266867411

HTH maybe also worth a look at a 2.5TD with a chipped boxe of course

[lightfj]

I had a W reg 2.6 Elite on LPG some years ago. It was very reliable on gas - it developed other electrical problems due to seat heted elements intermittently failing . It went to France and back from Liverpool umpteen times and was excellent -just make sure gas installation is proper and certificated.
Good luck in your quest.

[Agemo]

the 2.5 v6 cd auto is the one to have.it takes about 100-120 quid to fill the tank.the only one problem ive had with mine is the rocker gaskets

[C2raig]

Because of the Chunnel I'll be avoiding gas. The 2.6 Elite sounds good, wasn't aware that they did a 2.6 Elite.

[Martin_1962]

i dont own one but the 2.6 s seem to suffer from valve stem seal failure making them use oil on start up from what i have read on here?

Mine doesn't (any more)

[C2raig]

Its about 600 miles from my place in the UK to my place in France. Currently costs me around £80 in my C2, so I'd expect an Omega to do it for around £120 in a V6 Omega. That'd be perfectly acceptable and still leaves space in my expenses for flooring it.

[joshwyatt]

I created a quick guide to the facelift's here with some basic engine and trim info;

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1266867411

It only deals with the DBW engines, so the 2.2, DTI, 2.6 and 3.2

[C2raig]

Very helpful, thanks.