Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Dusty on 23 April 2009, 19:44:57
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My 2.6 CD,2001 on a 51 plate is a manual.
But I have not come across any other 2.6 manuals.
Does anyone know the percentage/numbers of manuals to auto's
Thanks
Dusty. :-* :-*
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ive got a manual 3litrei think the manual isnt suited to the omega but the manuals are much faster
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when look on autotrader 98% auto
very hard to fund manual 2.6 :-[
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ive got a manual 3litrei think the manual isnt suited to the omega but the manuals are much faster
agree, manual muth better on fuel, town 17ish :)
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Much prefer the manual's, had a M-reg 2.0 GLS auto when migs were new in 97 I think the an N-reg 3.0 Manual ex-plod and now the W-reg 3.0 manual I much prefer the maunals although auto's are comfy.
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when look on autotrader 98% auto
very hard to fund manual 2.6 :-[
Somebody on OOf must know the numbers. :-* :-*
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Well i am about to own my first manual mig so hope they are what i imagine :-/
Mick
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they certainly have alot more go in them compared to an auto the R28 is long geared a 3.0 does 125 in 3rd!
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my first/last auto is an omega .. and from now on never ever will buy an auto.. >:(
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Don't know the figures but given the nature of the Mig as a big old bus many will be auto. As a rule i prefer manuals but i would'nt rule an auto out as long as it's on a big car, small autos are awful.
When i was cabbing in a 2.0 Mig i preferred the auto in traffic. :)
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autobox =crapbox in my dictionary :D
and to tell how much I hate them even if you give a BMW 530 auto( I like BMWs) FREE I will definitely REJECT.. >:( >:( >:(
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Given the choice, i prefer an Auto. They don't make a 2.2DTi in Auto so i have a Manual :(
Sorry Dusty, i don't know either :-?
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I had a auto 2.6 and now got a manual 2.2 DTI,ok thats bit disingenuse ;D ;D ;D
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Auto is O.K..................but on my old 3.2 plod ........it would always change down from top into third...................every time the car went down even a shallow hill........when I wanted it to stay in top gear.
Manuals have more control in this respect. :y :y
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Each to their own ::) ::) ::)
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autobox =crapbox in my dictionary :D
and to tell how much I hate them even if you give a BMW 530 auto( I like BMWs) FREE I will definitely REJECT.. >:( >:( >:(
:D ;D :D ;D :D ;D
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autobox =crapbox in my dictionary :D
and to tell how much I hate them even if you give a BMW 530 auto( I like BMWs) FREE I will definitely REJECT.. >:( >:( >:(
:D ;D :D ;D :D ;D
Thanks for the extra cheekies ;D :D :y
I understand you hate autoboxes too ;D :y
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did I forgot to say I hate autoboxes!! ;D >:( >:(
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I have a 2.5 manual
i have tried autos but found myself wanting to stand on the brake pedal every time i wanted the car to change gear.
I suppose its just what you are used to
the omega is a big "waft along" mobile and thats what they do best so i can see the attraction of an auto
me...? i like to press the button marked tc in the dash and go sideways way too much to have an auto
Doug
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if you want to waft around they are great as long as you don't mind power sapping, fuel consumption, no control etc... ::)
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I've driven a 2.0 auto/manual and 2.5 manual. For me, manual wins hands down.
I like to be in control :)
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This
argument debate is almost weekly these days..... ::) ::) ::)
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i spend most of my day crawling across town and the auto is great for that but i'd still rather have a manual ;)
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I like to be in control :)
terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired!! :-X
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i spend most of my day crawling across town and the auto is great for that but i'd still rather have a manual ;)
the 3 litre manual will creep in 2nd gear thus saving even more fuel! you can change out of 1st without even accelerating if the engines cold
i like my manual although the omega's manual box reminds me of a Vauxhall cresta its got a very similar gear change
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terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired, same old same old same old :-X
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I've driven a 2.0 auto/manual and 2.5 manual. For me, manual wins hands down.
I like to be in control :)
I bet you say that to all the fellows :o :-X ;D ;D ;D.
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I've driven a 2.0 auto/manual and 2.5 manual. For me, manual wins hands down.
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Given the above choice of cars, of course, the auto you've driven didn't have enough cylinders or power. ;)
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We swap cars regularly, so drive a 3.0 Auto normally, and manual occasionally.
Was always for manuals, but have to say the auto really does suit the omega.
The only time I would rather the manual now is on the twisties, and having a play.
Love the gokart drive of the auto, speed there when you want it.
But the manual wins hands down for fun keeping the rev's over 4.5k
Manual a lot more economical as well, and you do have far moe control.
I just thank god Paul M is no longer here, these debates are much better now. ;D ;D ;D
If I had to choose between them....its not an easy decision to make at all, which suprises me, but would probably settle on the manual, but would miss the ease of an auto.
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Each to their own ::) ::) ::)
I agree, but I prefer to "drive" the car rather than be a passenger (which is how I feel in an Auto).
I drive a Auto E320 for work and I hate it! :(
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i cant see myself ever buying a manual again unless its a van or a nice sports car. cant stand sitting in traffic up and down on the clutch and brake, nicer to just crawl along and just touch the brake to stop. :) :)
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aye, the type of driving you do has an impact on the decision thats for sure.
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I'll definately be going back to manual
miss it and prefer it :y
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So am I the only one on OOF who has a 2.6 manual.
Was it the only 2.6 manual produced.They seem very rare to me. :-* :-*
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.....They seem very rare to me. :-* :-*
You seem to have proved it! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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.....They seem very rare to me. :-* :-*
You seem to have proved it! ;D ;D ;D ;D
If the 2.6 manual is extremely rare,does this make it worth far more than other miggies.
£5000 perhaps. ::) ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-*
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.....They seem very rare to me. :-* :-*
You seem to have proved it! ;D ;D ;D ;D
If the 2.6 manual is extremely rare,does this make it worth far more than other miggies.
£5000 perhaps. ::) ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-*
At least ..... but I'd want more cc's & less pedals! ;) ;) :y :y :y