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Title: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: alunonhisown on 27 January 2010, 19:31:28
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-CD-AUTOMATIC-ONLY-67-000-MILES_W0QQitemZ280440708170QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item414b919c4a
This has to be one of the last.
Never seen an 05, but Josh has, would love to see an 05.
No wonder he is asking for so much eh.
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Andy B on 27 January 2010, 19:33:08
Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Brick Tamland on 27 January 2010, 19:45:46
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Yeah, needs another 4  ::)
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 27 January 2010, 20:02:58
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: RobG on 27 January 2010, 20:08:27
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Bit of a condemnation there Zulu. If it`s that useless what are you doing driving one :-?
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: alunonhisown on 27 January 2010, 20:10:30
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
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I was thinking that :( :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 27 January 2010, 20:21:57
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Bit of a condemnation there Zulu. If it`s that useless what are you doing driving one :-?


Yes, it's unlike me to be so overtly judgemental however I needed a car in a hurry, the 3.2 estate I had been looking at wasn't going to be available in time so I had to take the car I have presently.

Having been used to larger engines in the past I miss the extra power - especially in a car the size of the Omega.

In addition, I don't use it that much - I only did about 1400 miles last year.
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Bent valve on 27 January 2010, 20:24:25
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-CD-AUTOMATIC-ONLY-67-000-MILES_W0QQitemZ280440708170QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item414b919c4a
This has to be one of the last.
Never seen an 05, but Josh has, would love to see an 05.
No wonder he is asking for so much eh.
2.2, great?? ;D ;D
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: alunonhisown on 27 January 2010, 20:29:34
I was NOT refferring to the model or the engine size, just the fact it is a 54 Plate, and cannot be many after that.
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Andy B on 27 January 2010, 20:35:28
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I was NOT refferring to the model or the engine size, just the fact it is a 54 Plate, and cannot be many after that.

We know!  :y We were just commenting on how it was a shame to have wasted what could have been a 3.2 Elite by putting a 4 pot motor in it!   ::)  ::)  ::)  :y  :y  :y  :y
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: cruisetopoland on 27 January 2010, 20:56:42
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Bit of a condemnation there Zulu. If it`s that useless what are you doing driving one :-?


Yes, it's unlike me to be so overtly judgemental however I needed a car in a hurry, the 3.2 estate I had been looking at wasn't going to be available in time so I had to take the car I have presently.

Having been used to larger engines in the past I miss the extra power - especially in a car the size of the Omega.

In addition, I don't use it that much - I only did about 1400 miles last year.

Some days I would agree, others I would not....

My 2.2 is patchy-some days it flies and is really responsive, other days it is an unresponsive heavy slug.

On the good days, I don't want a 3.2, on the bad days I do...

Wonder if all 2.2s are the same?  Wonder what a really good 2.2 would feel like compared to a sad 3.2?   :-? :-?
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: waspy on 27 January 2010, 21:06:51
2.2's are better with a turbo stuck to the side ;)
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: RobG on 27 January 2010, 21:11:18
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2.2's are better with a turbo stuck to the side ;)
Kicking out sh$t :-X
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: cruisetopoland on 27 January 2010, 21:12:21
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2.2's are better with a turbo stuck to the side ;)

Can I supercharge it with a bathroom extractor fan-like the Metro on here the other day  :-?

Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: waspy on 27 January 2010, 21:23:53
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2.2's are better with a turbo stuck to the side ;)
Kicking out sh$t :-X

 ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Entwood on 27 January 2010, 21:25:12
2.2 with a turbo ????   constant speed (low) variable noise (high) ???


 :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: waspy on 27 January 2010, 22:00:14
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2.2 with a turbo ????   constant speed (low) variable noise (high) ???


 :D :D :D :D :D :D

They can shift when you want them to & you notice the engine much :)
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: tunnie on 28 January 2010, 11:05:31
also depends whats in between the steering wheel and seat, for day-to-day needs 2.2 is fine. Stick it at 80mph, sits there all day long just as easy as V6, keep it reved up and they go well enough.

I do only weigh about 11 stone though, just me in, its fine, couple of mates and its soon struggling.

2.2's are sooooo much easier to work on as well  :)
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 28 January 2010, 11:11:08
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Bit of a condemnation there Zulu. If it`s that useless what are you doing driving one :-?


Yes, it's unlike me to be so overtly judgemental however I needed a car in a hurry, the 3.2 estate I had been looking at wasn't going to be available in time so I had to take the car I have presently.

Having been used to larger engines in the past I miss the extra power - especially in a car the size of the Omega.

In addition, I don't use it that much - I only did about 1400 miles last year.

Some days I would agree, others I would not....

My 2.2 is patchy-some days it flies and is really responsive, other days it is an unresponsive heavy slug.

On the good days, I don't want a 3.2, on the bad days I do...

Wonder if all 2.2s are the same?  Wonder what a really good 2.2 would feel like compared to a sad 3.2?
  :-? :-?


 ;D ;D Splendid CTP, I love that reasoning  8-) 8-) and  8-) again :y
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: cruisetopoland on 28 January 2010, 11:15:15
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also depends whats in between the steering wheel and seat, for day-to-day needs 2.2 is fine. Stick it at 80mph, sits there all day long just as easy as V6, keep it reved up and they go well enough.

I do only weigh about 11 stone though, just me in, its fine, couple of mates and its soon struggling.

2.2's are sooooo much easier to work on as well  :)

2.2 is complicated enough with all the sensors...dread to think if I had bought a V6 with as many issues as mine.

My 2.2 sometimes flies, but presently sluggish as hell and 23mpg.  I think the crux is that the Omega is heavy and the 2.2 is fine if running as it should, but the cars are older now and if you have only experienced a sluggish one, you would never consider one.

Wish I could get the damned thing working 100%  >:(
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: tunnie on 28 January 2010, 11:36:58
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also depends whats in between the steering wheel and seat, for day-to-day needs 2.2 is fine. Stick it at 80mph, sits there all day long just as easy as V6, keep it reved up and they go well enough.

I do only weigh about 11 stone though, just me in, its fine, couple of mates and its soon struggling.

2.2's are sooooo much easier to work on as well  :)

2.2 is complicated enough with all the sensors...dread to think if I had bought a V6 with as many issues as mine.

My 2.2 sometimes flies, but presently sluggish as hell and 23mpg.  I think the crux is that the Omega is heavy and the 2.2 is fine if running as it should, but the cars are older now and if you have only experienced a sluggish one, you would never consider one.

Wish I could get the damned thing working 100%  >:(

Mine, *touch wood* has been fine for 5 years 50k. Couple of blown sensors plugs here and there, but 99% of time it runs fine.

I have found doing my longer commute (75 miles each way) the car feels better, its all motorway too, so its where the Omega should be.

Maybe if i had a short A road twisty, hilly commute it might be different.  :-/
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: cruisetopoland on 28 January 2010, 11:38:22
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Bit of a condemnation there Zulu. If it`s that useless what are you doing driving one :-?


Yes, it's unlike me to be so overtly judgemental however I needed a car in a hurry, the 3.2 estate I had been looking at wasn't going to be available in time so I had to take the car I have presently.

Having been used to larger engines in the past I miss the extra power - especially in a car the size of the Omega.

In addition, I don't use it that much - I only did about 1400 miles last year.

Some days I would agree, others I would not....

My 2.2 is patchy-some days it flies and is really responsive, other days it is an unresponsive heavy slug.

On the good days, I don't want a 3.2, on the bad days I do...

Wonder if all 2.2s are the same?  Wonder what a really good 2.2 would feel like compared to a sad 3.2?
  :-? :-?


 ;D ;D Splendid CTP, I love that reasoning  8-) 8-) and  8-) again :y

My 2.2 is currently sad but the new plugs have just arrived.  On the way home, it may outdrag the John Deeres...

Here's hoping  :-/
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: Brick Tamland on 28 January 2010, 11:48:44
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Bit of a condemnation there Zulu. If it`s that useless what are you doing driving one :-?


Yes, it's unlike me to be so overtly judgemental however I needed a car in a hurry, the 3.2 estate I had been looking at wasn't going to be available in time so I had to take the car I have presently.

Having been used to larger engines in the past I miss the extra power - especially in a car the size of the Omega.

In addition, I don't use it that much - I only did about 1400 miles last year.

Some days I would agree, others I would not....

My 2.2 is patchy-some days it flies and is really responsive, other days it is an unresponsive heavy slug.

On the good days, I don't want a 3.2, on the bad days I do...

Wonder if all 2.2s are the same?  Wonder what a really good 2.2 would feel like compared to a sad 3.2?
  :-? :-?


 ;D ;D Splendid CTP, I love that reasoning  8-) 8-) and  8-) again :y

My 2.2 is currently sad but the new plugs have just arrived.  On the way home, it may outdrag the John Deeres...

Here's hoping  :-/

Without doubt, my rebuilt 2.0 would easily outdrag my dads tired 2.5.

So, there's nothing wrong with 4 pots ::)
Title: Re: One of the last of the Greats????
Post by: cruisetopoland on 28 January 2010, 11:52:39
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Pity it's got a couple of cylinders missing!  ::) ::) ::)

Without doubt Andy, the 4 pot is useless :( :(
Bit of a condemnation there Zulu. If it`s that useless what are you doing driving one :-?


Yes, it's unlike me to be so overtly judgemental however I needed a car in a hurry, the 3.2 estate I had been looking at wasn't going to be available in time so I had to take the car I have presently.

Having been used to larger engines in the past I miss the extra power - especially in a car the size of the Omega.

In addition, I don't use it that much - I only did about 1400 miles last year.

Some days I would agree, others I would not....

My 2.2 is patchy-some days it flies and is really responsive, other days it is an unresponsive heavy slug.

On the good days, I don't want a 3.2, on the bad days I do...

Wonder if all 2.2s are the same?  Wonder what a really good 2.2 would feel like compared to a sad 3.2?
  :-? :-?


 ;D ;D Splendid CTP, I love that reasoning  8-) 8-) and  8-) again :y

My 2.2 is currently sad but the new plugs have just arrived.  On the way home, it may outdrag the John Deeres...

Here's hoping  :-/

Without doubt, my rebuilt 2.0 would easily outdrag my dads tired 2.5.

So, there's nothing wrong with 4 pots ::)

I remember wondering what everyone was on about when saying 4pots were underpowered, mine used to fly.

Now I understand-but it is down to a fault-you said what I thought might be true  :y