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Title: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: AllyM on 07 May 2008, 18:30:12

Was the Omega sold in Austrailia ?? , if so , what was it called ?? . The Commodore looks quite close to the general shape !!

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: bustedomega on 07 May 2008, 18:40:53

it was indeed the holden commadore, I've got an auzzie collegue who had one at home.(been helping me with my miggy!! 8-)

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: waspy on 07 May 2008, 18:45:10

I seem to recall after not long joining the OOF, there was some discusion on Omega's in Oz. If my memories correct, they where the same shape, but wider or longer. The police had a liking for them, because they ran V8's.
Though i'm sure a member with more knowledge than me will be along soon  :y

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: mars on 07 May 2008, 20:38:57

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I seem to recall after not long joining the OOF, there was some discusion on Omega's in Oz. If my memories correct, they where the same shape, but wider or longer. The police had a liking for them, because they ran V8's.
Though i'm sure a member with more knowledge than me will be along soon  :y

I believe that the South African market had V8 ford Sierras called XR8 and before that 3.0 Mk5 Cortinas called XR6. Someone correct me if I am wrong. :-/

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: Richie London on 07 May 2008, 20:43:14

nice  car this, i like it

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Opel_Calibra_front_20071007.jpg

richie

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: Richie London on 07 May 2008, 20:46:42

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nice  car this, i like it

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Opel_Calibra_front_20071007.jpg

richie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Calibra

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: waspy on 07 May 2008, 21:22:48

Fantastic car. I loved my Calibra, excellent on fuel & went pretty well too. Owned her for six years (longest i had a car). Mine was built in Finland which i thought at the time was wierd

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: Danny on 07 May 2008, 21:28:45

australia do a current Holden Omega which is an absolute bog standard VXR8, and i mean bog standard as in 15" steel wheels with wheel trims and no spoiler!

Title: Re: Antipodean Omega ??
Post by: cantangulon on 08 May 2008, 00:55:04

The Commodore Omega is at the cheaper end of the range but can be bought for less than £14k (at todays exchange rate) Standard motor is 3.6 V6 ecotec and although basic does have.....

ABS Brakes
- Adjustable tilt & telescopic steering column
- Automatic
- CD Player
- Cruise Control
- Dual Airbags
- Electrically Adjustable Side Mirrors
- Electrically adjusted drivers seat with lumbar support
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Multi-function Steering Wheel
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Remote Central Locking
- Traction Control
- Trip Computer
- Vehicle Immobiliser
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Pay a bit more and for less than £24,500 you can have a top spec V8 brand new (off ebay.com.au)

I would have one!!!