Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 28 December 2009, 16:20:40
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Browsing for a replacement for the Omega as that time will come within next year or two, like the look and reports of the Audi A8 3.0 TDi
Looked at honest John, compare the "What to look out for" - Omega Vs A8
Omega - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=437
A8 - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=437
Apart from the reported alloy cam covers on early V6's Honest John is quite close to the actual issues. But suprised to see no reported issues for A8 :o
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Audi A8 owners unlikely to be big forum users - lets face it, they are all wannabe BMW owners - same low intelligence, less money.
Thats why ;)
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Got a good point there i think.
Hummmmm XJ Diesel Jag :)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200952349104892/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/jaguar/model/xj/fuel-type/diesel/radius/1501/postcode/nn136er/page/1?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn136er%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fjaguar%2Fmodel%2Fxj%2Ffuel-type%2Fdiesel%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F1&logcode=p
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Browsing for a replacement for the Omega as that time will come within next year or two, like the look and reports of the Audi A8 3.0 TDi
Looked at honest John, compare the "What to look out for" - Omega Vs A8
Omega - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=437
A8 - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=437
Apart from the reported alloy cam covers on early V6's Honest John is quite close to the actual issues. But suprised to see no reported issues for A8 :o
foreign bloke along here has an audi S8 supercharged, he paid 13k and has spent 6k on repairs in the last 2 years. beautiful looking car and the acceleration on it is very quick from what ive seen.
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i'd go for the diesel rather than supercharged petrol, repair bills are what scare me
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i'd go for the diesel rather than supercharged petrol, repair bills are what scare me
he says he gets anything from 8-19mpg round here. probably why he spends more time cleaning it than driving it :)
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A8 is pretty small only 74mm x 52mm - you won't fit.
A0 you might - not sure if there is bigger than A0
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A8 is pretty small only 74mm x 52mm - you won't fit.
A0 you might - not sure if there is bigger than A0
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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Got a good point there i think.
Hummmmm XJ Diesel Jag :)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200952349104892/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/jaguar/model/xj/fuel-type/diesel/radius/1501/postcode/nn136er/page/1?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn136er%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fjaguar%2Fmodel%2Fxj%2Ffuel-type%2Fdiesel%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F1&logcode=p
No space in the Jag.
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Got a good point there i think.
Hummmmm XJ Diesel Jag :)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200952349104892/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/jaguar/model/xj/fuel-type/diesel/radius/1501/postcode/nn136er/page/1?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn136er%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fjaguar%2Fmodel%2Fxj%2Ffuel-type%2Fdiesel%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F1&logcode=p
No space in the Jag.
So much for the house deposit if you buy that jag. ::)
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Got a good point there i think.
Hummmmm XJ Diesel Jag :)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200952349104892/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/jaguar/model/xj/fuel-type/diesel/radius/1501/postcode/nn136er/page/1?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn136er%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fjaguar%2Fmodel%2Fxj%2Ffuel-type%2Fdiesel%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F1&logcode=p
No space in the Jag.
So much for the house deposit if you buy that jag. ::)
Indeed.... got to stop looking. Tooo tempting ::)
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What you need tunnie, is a skoda superb 1.9 TD ;)
Cheap to buy 2nd hand, get around 50mpg av.
And just as much room inside as an omega, i reckon.
Im seriously considering keeping the one i have on loan at the moment, well actually not this one, as its a loaner and has a turbo problem i reckon. Give it revs, around 2.5k or more, and the turbo seems to stop working, but only goes like a slug when its around 0C outside. Restart it and the turbo starts working again!
Tho the one i have suffers the same as the omega's with projector headlights and filament bulbs, there rubbish.....get one with HID's fitted.
But seriously worth a thought, for cheap big motoring. :y
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That VAG 1.9 is an econimical little bugger, if a bit tempremental
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What you need tunnie, is a skoda superb 1.9 TD ;)
Cheap to buy 2nd hand, get around 50mpg av.
And just as much room inside as an omega, i reckon.
Im seriously considering keeping the one i have on loan at the moment, well actually not this one, as its a loaner and has a turbo problem i reckon. Give it revs, around 2.5k or more, and the turbo seems to stop working, but only goes like a slug when its around 0C outside. Restart it and the turbo starts working again!
Tho the one i have suffers the same as the omega's with projector headlights and filament bulbs, there rubbish.....get one with HID's fitted.
But seriously worth a thought, for cheap big motoring. :y
Hearing good things about them, the early shape ones don't really do it for me, just look like a fat Fabia.....
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200947346585162/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/skoda/model/superb/page/1/radius/1501/quicksearch/true/postcode/nn136er?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn136er%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fskoda%2Fmodel%2Fsuperb%2Fpage%2F1%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fquicksearch%2Ftrue&logcode=p
But the later ones look nice, and have a much better interior:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200941343488322/sort/priceasc/make/skoda/model/superb/price-from/8000/postcode/nn136er/page/1/radius/1501/advert-type/featured-listing/dealer/47463/usedcars?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn136er%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fskoda%2Fmodel%2Fsuperb%2Fprice-from%2F8000%2Fpage%2F1%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&logcode=flp
Trouble is with those i don't like the arse on them, looks like a cross between a Jag XF and a Renult Megan ::)
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That VAG 1.9 is an econimical little bugger, if a bit tempremental
Problem is the one i have atm, I havent a clue about its history.....apart from its been ragged as a cab from new....3 years old and 130k.....its anybodies guess when it last got a service! and that was probably just an oil and filter change.
2 weeks ago i took it back coz it had its brake pad wear light on, they ended up changing all the pads and disks, because of the state of them ::)
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tried really hard not to buy another omega, partly due to economy, partly due to handling issues. Tried really hard too, cant find anything else with similar toy levels, not for similar money.
twas over 18 months ago now though, time flys and all that. ;D
have been very un impressed with the vag cars i've encountered. polo(abs and general engine management issues) golf(wonky climate control, road noise and wind noise from poorly fitting doors) a3 a4 both caused motion sickness in me and the Mrs, turano(?) blown hg.
generally seem overly fussy with sensors? or is it just me?
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generally seem overly fussy with sensors? or is it just me?
A lot of it is down to the Omega reporting faults when they occur, rather than burying them until the next main dealer shafting service IMHO.
Having said that, I think I've had more electrical hassles with the Omega than any other car I've owned. One of those was French, too. :o
Kevin
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So, when the time comes, as it surely will, what will it be? :-/ :-/
(have been looking at the Lexus LS)
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generally seem overly fussy with sensors? or is it just me?
A lot of it is down to the Omega reporting faults when they occur, rather than burying them until the next main dealer shafting service IMHO.
Having said that, I think I've had more electrical hassles with the Omega than any other car I've owned. One of those was French, too. :o
Kevin
I really cannot fault my MV6 for reliability. Its let me down once (OK, and most inconvenient time!). Other than that, its been excellent - everything works, always has. I suspect bodywork will send it to the great scrapyard in the sky. It only ever gets upgrades or service items replaced.
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So, when the time comes, as it surely will, what will it be? :-/ :-/
(have been looking at the Lexus LS)
With my current financial and employment situation, the Omega will have to stay until it falls apart.
Thereafter, I'll be looking for a mobility scooter. :)
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So, when the time comes, as it surely will, what will it be? :-/ :-/
(have been looking at the Lexus LS)
With my current financial and employment situation, the Omega will have to stay until it falls apart.
Thereafter, I'll be looking for a mobility scooter. :)
:) :) :) :) :y With a V6 in it?
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Superbs are very nice cars :y