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Title: Omegas - what next?
Post by: geoffr70 on 22 September 2010, 21:06:21
I love my Omegas, just as I loved my Senators and Cavalier. I have a soft spot for all Vauxhalls. I can however see my Migs for what they are, 10 year old Vauxhalls, but still I love them.

I intend on keeping them as long as possible, but inevitably there will come a sad day when my dearly beloved and I part company. :'(

Just wondering what people are going to replace them with when they and their Omegas part company? A similar sort of car? Or something small and cheap to beat these green taxes imposed on us by the robots running the country?

I'm contemplating a Monaro, but this obviously isn't an everyday car, is there a credible successor? (not necessarily Vx?)
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 September 2010, 21:13:02
Not sure myself but only rwd cars I can think of are the 5 series and S Type.
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: geoffr70 on 22 September 2010, 21:15:38
I like the fact migs are rwd, but i don't suppose it makes a difference to everyday driving. BTW, are Lexus is/gs 430 whatever they're called (the big ones rwd?
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 21:22:28
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I like the fact migs are rwd, but i don't suppose it makes a difference to everyday driving. BTW, are Lexus is/gs 430 whatever they're called (the big ones rwd?
GS is Omega/5 Series/A6 sized  :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: geoffr70 on 22 September 2010, 21:27:29
thanks Del I wasn't sure!
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 21:28:23
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thanks Del I wasn't sure!
The new ones 05 & later are quality bits of kit actually, lots of toys too.
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Mysteryman on 22 September 2010, 21:28:49
If vauxhall still made omegas, and they cost anything from £20,000 to £32,000, would you have a brand new one?
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 21:30:02
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If vauxhall still made omegas, and they cost anything from £20,000 to £32,000, would you have a brand new one?
Dependant on the engines. I honestly think the Omega lacked a 6 cylinder diesel, and a V8.
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: geoffr70 on 22 September 2010, 21:33:46
I'd only ever buy a brand new car if I had money to burn, if i did, yes!
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: albitz on 22 September 2010, 21:39:18
I suspect my next car will be a very small, horrible diesel of some description. :(
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: jereboam on 22 September 2010, 21:39:56
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If vauxhall still made omegas, and they cost anything from £20,000 to £32,000, would you have a brand new one?

In its day, the Vauxhall Omega was, I believe, known as the fastest depreciating car ever put onto the British market.  I'm not sure if that applied throughout the range, or was only specific models.  But I wouldn't buy a new one.

When my Omega finally falls apart, I'm going to get the cheapest XJ8 I can find and watch that fall apart in the driveway, 'cos I won't be able to afford to tax or drive it. :)  Or anything else, for that matter. :)
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 21:40:06
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I suspect my next car will be a very small, horrible diesel of some description. :(
SAAB 9-3 1.9 TTiD, wouldn't recommend one highly enough  :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Mysteryman on 22 September 2010, 21:46:16
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I suspect my next car will be a very small, horrible diesel of some description. :(
SAAB 9-3 1.9 TTiD, wouldn't recommend one highly enough  :y
Yet Mr DTM put me off buying one. :-/
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 21:49:20
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I suspect my next car will be a very small, horrible diesel of some description. :(
SAAB 9-3 1.9 TTiD, wouldn't recommend one highly enough  :y
Yet Mr DTM put me off buying one. :-/
I like them a lot, my 93 was lovely, best seats I've had in any car, I'd have another any day. The TTiD is stupidly fast too  :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: albitz on 22 September 2010, 21:56:15
Realistically - it will need to be one of those horrible little sh!teboxes which does 65mpg,with little or no VED to pay. :'(
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 22:00:40
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Realistically - it will need to be one of those horrible little sh!teboxes which does 65mpg,with little or no VED to pay. :'(
Doesn't need to be a little car for that, blue-efficiency Mercedes are very good, BMW 320ed, Insignia ecoflex, Astra ecoflex. Plenty of good compact executives out there with low tax now  :y
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Post by: NF on 22 September 2010, 22:09:28
Shame they don't sell Holdens in the UK
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Post by: humbucker on 22 September 2010, 22:10:18
get another cavalier, brilliant cars.  :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 September 2010, 22:11:13
not a fan of diesels.. diesel fuels dirty and their repairs are costly here..

either a bimmer or subaru..+ one small

Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Smiddy on 22 September 2010, 22:28:32
One of my brothers just got a Signum 2.8 V6 Turbo Elite, because its reg. before I think March 06 the tax is £245 a year instead of £435 a year.

Its quite quick and a smooth ride :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: feeutfo on 22 September 2010, 22:31:53
Vxr 8....too pricey ATM. And very basic, no toys. but I doooo like it :-*
BMW, rwd maybe e39...but I rather hate the badge
Can't stand  jags, but like the badge
Don't like mercs, although I know very little about them

Only modern stuff that catches my eye is new shape passat, new shape accord, both wwd.

Begs the question is rwd really worth it? Dif weighs a ton, transmission tunnel uses foot well room. Cheeper to make without.

But then is there any such thing as a reliable front wheel drive auto?
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 22:34:27
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Vxr 8....too pricey ATM. And very basic, no toys. but I doooo like it :-*
BMW, rwd maybe e39...but I rather hate the badge
Can't stand  jags, but like the badge
Don't like mercs, although I know very little about them

Only modern stuff that catches my eye is new shape passat, new shape accord, both wwd.

Begs the question is rwd really worth it? Dif weighs a ton, transmission tunnel uses foot well room. Cheeper to make.

But then is there any such thing as a reliable front wheel drive auto?
With the F10 5 Series out now, you could get a decent E60 beemer instead of an E39  :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: feeutfo on 22 September 2010, 22:37:12
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Vxr 8....too pricey ATM. And very basic, no toys. but I doooo like it :-*
BMW, rwd maybe e39...but I rather hate the badge
Can't stand  jags, but like the badge
Don't like mercs, although I know very little about them

Only modern stuff that catches my eye is new shape passat, new shape accord, both wwd.

Begs the question is rwd really worth it? Dif weighs a ton, transmission tunnel uses foot well room. Cheeper to make.

But then is there any such thing as a reliable front wheel drive auto?
With the F10 5 Series out now, you could get a decent E60 beemer instead of an E39  :y
Your not funny Del >:(
 ;) ;D
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 22:39:06
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Vxr 8....too pricey ATM. And very basic, no toys. but I doooo like it :-*
BMW, rwd maybe e39...but I rather hate the badge
Can't stand  jags, but like the badge
Don't like mercs, although I know very little about them

Only modern stuff that catches my eye is new shape passat, new shape accord, both wwd.

Begs the question is rwd really worth it? Dif weighs a ton, transmission tunnel uses foot well room. Cheeper to make.

But then is there any such thing as a reliable front wheel drive auto?
With the F10 5 Series out now, you could get a decent E60 beemer instead of an E39  :y
Your not funny Del >:(
 ;) ;D
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: smithpa7 on 22 September 2010, 22:40:59
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Vxr 8....too pricey ATM. And very basic, no toys. but I doooo like it :-*
BMW, rwd maybe e39...but I rather hate the badge
Can't stand  jags, but like the badge
Don't like mercs, although I know very little about them

Only modern stuff that catches my eye is new shape passat, new shape accord, both wwd.

Begs the question is rwd really worth it? Dif weighs a ton, transmission tunnel uses foot well room. Cheeper to make.

But then is there any such thing as a reliable front wheel drive auto?
With the F10 5 Series out now, you could get a decent E60 beemer instead of an E39  :y
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I had a E60 530d saloon auto. It was an absolutely superb car. Fantastic performance, 32 mpg around town and 43 on a run. :y :y :y When my Omega or E39 BMW die, I will go for an E60, hopefully a 535D ;) ;)
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Smiddy on 22 September 2010, 22:41:33
I had an Audi A6 2.5 V6 TDI for 2 years, nice to drive, well weighted car, came with sports suspension + 17" rims its handled very well for its size, the V6 TDI sound much better :)

Only problems I had were with the brake sensor, twice. 

Audi roadside assistance came and fixed it at my house and all was well again, the only thing I didnt like so much was the servicing cost but at least they gave you a decent car to drive while they had yours, brand new A4 sport line at the time.

I've had a 1.8T sport Passat (manual) since then and its never (touch wood) missed a step in the 3 years I have owned it, selling that now and have the Omega.

I just dont do many miles anymore so the 3l V6 is ok :D
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 22:49:11
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Vxr 8....too pricey ATM. And very basic, no toys. but I doooo like it :-*
BMW, rwd maybe e39...but I rather hate the badge
Can't stand  jags, but like the badge
Don't like mercs, although I know very little about them

Only modern stuff that catches my eye is new shape passat, new shape accord, both wwd.

Begs the question is rwd really worth it? Dif weighs a ton, transmission tunnel uses foot well room. Cheeper to make.

But then is there any such thing as a reliable front wheel drive auto?
With the F10 5 Series out now, you could get a decent E60 beemer instead of an E39  :y
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I had a E60 530d saloon auto. It was an absolutely superb car. Fantastic performance, 32 mpg around town and 43 on a run. :y :y :y When my Omega or E39 BMW die, I will go for an E60, hopefully a 535D ;) ;)
535d's are fantastic, really are, superbly fast  :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 September 2010, 22:53:42
Skoda do an A4 sized 4x4, is there a Passat/A4 diesel 4x4?
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Delete_this_after on 22 September 2010, 22:55:46
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Skoda do an A4 sized 4x4, is there a Passat/A4 diesel 4x4?

A4 - 2.7/3.0 TDi Quattro  :y

Not sure on the Passat other than the R36, 3.6 V6 which makes a trouser wetting noise  :o
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Smiddy on 22 September 2010, 22:58:49
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Skoda do an A4 sized 4x4, is there a Passat/A4 diesel 4x4?

I know there is an A4 Quattro TDI, they also do a Passat with 4motion, TDI PD which was the higher power 1.9TDI's I think

They also did a 4.0 W8 with 4motion, that makes a nice noise  ;)
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Entwood on 22 September 2010, 23:01:14
Main problem I'll have is I want something that tows properly, and is NOT a 4X4.

I want rear wheel drive, as I'm often parked on grass with a 'van attached.

I want a maximum authorised weight of around 2200 kgs

I want a maximum authorised train weight of around 4000 kgs

I want LPG for economy

I want at least 200 BHP (plus a little more if possible) to enable me to make "good progress" whilst towing without having to rag it off the rev counter.

Not many cars fit that list...

5 series BMW
Older Mercedes
Older Jags

Omega <------  Perfect ..  :)

Looks like I'll be keeping this one a while :)
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 September 2010, 23:13:20
There are a few I would have, problem is a few cars I like are now getting old so no point.

Anyway BMW 5 series either 3.0 TD or a largish 6 on LPG
VXR8 - again LPG it
Diseisel XKF.

THese are the cars I am watching the S/H prices on.

My Omega will be 10 in March 2011, I reckon I'll need to look at a replacement 2012 to 2014 :( :(
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: zirax on 22 September 2010, 23:18:33
I'm not sure what to get next in all honesty. It'll probably be FWD due to not wanting to pay the costs of a 5 series. I wouldn't mind one, but having seen a mint Focus turned into a wreck through parking it in public car parks..... your outlook is changed :( The amount even independants charge is obscene.


I'll probably stay petrol (for lpg) and look along the lines of Skoda or Volvo. That being said, with the mileage I'm doing I think the miggy will survive another 1.5 - 2 years (but it is likely to be over 200k). Who knows, if another good one comes up  :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 22 September 2010, 23:22:29
If, and only IF I cant replace my Omega with a suitable nice example, I'll just revert back to my mint Cavalier Diplomat.

There is nothing out there I 'fancy' which will do the job of replacing the Mig within a reasonable budget.
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: david036 on 22 September 2010, 23:49:22
Have a similar problem as well, There isn't anything out there that comes close to the mig suppose was spoilt with the v6 elite!!
So until I find the 'right' one I've got the pleasure to drive a dingo....Great for motorway miles and thats about it!!!
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Phil on 23 September 2010, 08:22:54
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Main problem I'll have is I want something that tows properly, and is NOT a 4X4.

I want rear wheel drive, as I'm often parked on grass with a 'van attached.

I want a maximum authorised weight of around 2200 kgs

I want a maximum authorised train weight of around 4000 kgs

I want LPG for economy

I want at least 200 BHP (plus a little more if possible) to enable me to make "good progress" whilst towing without having to rag it off the rev counter.

Not many cars fit that list...

5 series BMW
Older Mercedes
Older Jags

Omega <------  Perfect ..  :)

Looks like I'll be keeping this one a while :)

Theres always a Transit jumbo van with a 3.2ltr TDCi 200ps 470nm engine! Wouldn't need the caravan as you could sleep in the van  ;D
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Phil on 23 September 2010, 08:36:52
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In its day, the Vauxhall Omega was, I believe, known as the fastest depreciating car ever put onto the British market.  I'm not sure if that applied throughout the range, or was only specific models.  But I wouldn't buy a new one.


Fortunately the Omega wasn't the fastest depreciating car in the UK, that was 'owned' by the Fiat Croma/ Lancia Thema.

The Vectra B was worse than the Omega, actually think the Omega did quite well compared to alot of others
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: henryd on 23 September 2010, 10:40:40
I think the bug eyed ford scorpio bled money faster than the migs,damn they are ugly but quite nice to drive
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2010, 18:59:27
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I think the bug eyed ford scorpio bled money faster than the migs,damn they are ugly but quite nice to drive
God that's an awful looking car. :o
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: alfie on 23 September 2010, 19:37:28
Well I just had to join in on this thread,my son is in South Africa right now on a months holiday.
I have been driving his Pug 206 Hdi 2lt,used everyday,its a rattle trap smelly, small uncomfortable,BUT its so cheap to run,easy to park in the smallest of spaces,and really nippy of the mark.
It has to go when the son arrives home,as its been shunted and the insurance has wrote it off has a uneconomic repair,I think I'm going to miss it.
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Psychoca on 23 September 2010, 19:52:57
Skoda Superb for me...  Do it as an estate with a good economic diesel engine, which isn't extortionate on the Tax...

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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 September 2010, 20:31:14
I'll be happy enough with the big Lexus thank you. :y
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: Steve Brookman on 23 September 2010, 20:58:55
I'll have a look at the Chrysler 300 CRD estate when they drop a bit more.
Title: Re: Omegas - what next?
Post by: geoffr70 on 23 September 2010, 21:29:48
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I'll be happy enough with the big Lexus thank you. :y

With you there Zulu!