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Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: ians on 27 February 2009, 16:57:53

I suspect 2L auto would be dog slow and probably quite thirsty.

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 27 February 2009, 18:06:28

They are OK I ran one for nearly 4 years

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: nick v6 on 27 February 2009, 18:07:59

insurance company won't touch her till she got a full liecence

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: Miggy24 on 27 February 2009, 18:11:08

dont you think it will be abit big for her as she hasnt passed her test yet

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: nick v6 on 27 February 2009, 18:12:15

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dont you think it will be abit big for her as she hasnt passed her test yet

she has drove mine ok :-X

she is looking at a renault megane

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: Seth on 27 February 2009, 18:13:07

They're okay, but could do with a little more grunt.
Saying that, I ran one for several years, and it was Mrs Sethsmate's first auto - and she loved it! Locally, it achieved around 24mpg, so realistically we were quite happy, and also towed a 22ft caravan with no probs either. It's still going strong with it's subsequent (happy) owner too!

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: philhoward on 27 February 2009, 21:41:30

I find mine fine in all honesty - only reason i'm looking to upgrade is better towing power.  Tows my pikey-wagon (1960 Cheltenham) fine but struggles with a car trailer on the back..
27-33mpg and no problems pulling out onto main roads (we like kickdown..)...and mine's an Estate.  Book 0-60 is about 12s - sounds slow but quick enough for everyday driving.  I have quick cars for the weekend..

Wife's insurance when learning was pretty good (even on a Scimitar GTE 3.0) - took a jump when she passed her test though...as they all do.  She also found driving big cars easier for her TBH - must be the more relaxed driving experience!  She's not tried the Mig yet but loved her E28 525e.  Regret selling that...

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: webby23 on 27 February 2009, 21:51:18

Sold our 2.0 CD auto facelift in September last year, and as our first Omega I have to say we loved it.

Wasnt that slow, totally reliable plus the mpg was up to 39 on a run and cheap to service and maintain.

Maybe towing something it wouldnt be ideal but as an everyday (non sporty) car I think they are fine.

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: stuart30 on 27 February 2009, 23:09:01

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I suspect 2L auto would be dog slow and probably quite thirsty.

Looks like my Mrs will be learning (well more practising) in a 2.5 auto....just hope at 5ft she can reach the pedals. ;D

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: Vamps on 27 February 2009, 23:13:13

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Sold our 2.0 CD auto facelift in September last year, and as our first Omega I have to say we loved it.

Wasnt that slow, totally reliable plus the mpg was up to 39 on a run and cheap to service and maintain.

Maybe towing something it wouldnt be ideal but as an everyday (non sporty) car I think they are fine.

Not that bad, been poorly so swmbo has been taking me to a couple of appointments, and she is driving the Mig at the mo.  As a passenger, just pottering about locally it is so smooth, and where there is no need for speed then it is fine, and you can always press the sport button.  OK hardly sporting, but very usable.
 :y :y

Title: Re: should i get ann a 2.0ltr auto mig?
Post by: nick v6 on 28 February 2009, 04:12:34

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I suspect 2L auto would be dog slow and probably quite thirsty.

Looks like my Mrs will be learning (well more practising) in a 2.5 auto....just hope at 5ft she can reach the pedals. ;D

anns the same
a little short arse :y