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Title: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 28 June 2007, 20:05:54
Was just coming back from walking Holly and about to cross the road, when an Omega came past me....slowed down for a speed bump......noticed mv6 on the side and thought i saw 2.6 on the back?

Well any way it appears they dont coz the omega pulled into a parking space just down the road.....so being a nosey git i went to have another look.....Yep definately 2.6 on the back and mv6 on the sides.

Didnt know vx made such.....I thought mv6 was 3.0 and 3.2's only......
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Markie on 28 June 2007, 20:08:18
yup 2.6 MV6 facelift only from around 2001..... :y
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: MikeDundee on 28 June 2007, 20:10:29
Yes there is one on e-bay MV6 but 2.6 ::)
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: tunnie on 28 June 2007, 20:10:55
yep, there was never a 2.5 MV6, in pre-facelift or facelift form.

But as Markie says, 2001 came the 2.6 MV6.

One in manual form at the right price with less 100k miles, might be a replacement for my 2.2! - Should point out a manual 2.6 will be quicker than an auto 3.0/3.2  ;)
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Danny on 28 June 2007, 20:13:53
yep there's 4 silver ones on trader at the moment!!

my eyes didnt decieve me last night when i saw the old style corsa (corsa b) with a 52 plate registration on it!
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Danny on 28 June 2007, 20:15:27
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Should point out a manual 2.6 will be quicker than an auto 3.0/3.2  ;)

2.6 in general or just the MV6 spec one?
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: STMO123 on 28 June 2007, 20:18:57
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Should point out a manual 2.6 will be quicker than an auto 3.0/3.2  ;)

2.6 in general or just the MV6 spec one?

2.6 in general. 2.5 is quicker than 3.0/3.2 auto.
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2007, 20:19:39
Yup, 2.6 MV6 was available. Nearly bought on 6 months ago from member Effone, but (unsurprisingly) he sold it before I made up my mind - I decision I have regretted ever since :(
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: MikeDundee on 28 June 2007, 20:22:18
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Yup, 2.6 MV6 was available. Nearly bought on 6 months ago from member Effone, but (unsurprisingly) he sold it before I made up my mind - I decision I have regretted ever since :(

There, get one for your birthday :y
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 28 June 2007, 20:34:15
There you go then.....learn summat new everyday  :y
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Craig_R on 28 June 2007, 20:41:42
ThankGod i am not the only one rubber necking when an omega gos past checking what it says on the back and trying to guess before i see Oh i am Sad
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: geoff on 28 June 2007, 20:51:44
i did not know this either you learn something new every day,i also am a rubber necker,i play spot the omega,our lass says not another omega,she just doesn't understand ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: fuz1903 on 28 June 2007, 22:26:16
They did make such a thing. I have one 2001 Y reg 2.6 MV6 manual saloon 96k miles dark blue.
Looking to sell soon , but not yet found a suitable replacement. :'(
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2007, 22:28:40
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They did make such a thing. I have one 2001 Y reg 2.6 MV6 manual saloon 96k miles dark blue.
Looking to sell soon , but not yet found a suitable replacement. :'(
What sort of money? What colour is interior?
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: fuz1903 on 28 June 2007, 22:45:08
Dark grey cloth interior.

About £2.5K would be a starter, had 4 new tyres and new exhaust since xmas.
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 28 June 2007, 22:47:23
Ohhhh manual   :(.....i'll give you £200 for it.....carnt say fairer than that.....dunnno why £200 popped into my mind  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: tunnie on 28 June 2007, 22:50:27
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Dark grey cloth interior.

About £2.5K would be a starter, had 4 new tyres and new exhaust since xmas.

I am tempted myself... funds are not good at the moment for it though  >:(
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 June 2007, 07:25:25
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yep, there was never a 2.5 MV6, in pre-facelift or facelift form.

But as Markie says, 2001 came the 2.6 MV6.

One in manual form at the right price with less 100k miles, might be a replacement for my 2.2! - Should point out a manual 2.6 will be quicker than an auto 3.0/3.2  ;)

So where does my manual 3.0 come into this equation ;) ;D
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: STMO123 on 29 June 2007, 07:38:11
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yep, there was never a 2.5 MV6, in pre-facelift or facelift form.

But as Markie says, 2001 came the 2.6 MV6.

One in manual form at the right price with less 100k miles, might be a replacement for my 2.2! - Should point out a manual 2.6 will be quicker than an auto 3.0/3.2  ;)

So where does my manual 3.0 come into this equation ;) ;D

Quick, but very old ;D
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Big Rod on 29 June 2007, 10:01:03
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Should point out a manual 2.6 will be quicker than an auto 3.0/3.2  ;)

Absolute piffle!!!!

Wouldn't mind a shot of a 3.2 manual mind you!
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: tunnie on 29 June 2007, 10:28:20
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Should point out a manual 2.6 will be quicker than an auto 3.0/3.2  ;)

Absolute piffle!!!!

Wouldn't mind a shot of a 3.2 manual mind you!

2.5/2.6 is geared lower.... so in manual form just as quick as the 3's  ;)
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Big Rod on 29 June 2007, 10:39:44
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2.5/2.6 is geared lower.... so in manual form just as quick as the 3's  ;)

Well, having gone from my 3.2 Auto immediately to Bob Dent's old 2.5 Manual, I can tell you that it/they aren't.

Don't get me wrong, in comparison to SWMBO's 2.5 auto, it was quite lively, but wouldn't stand a chance against the 3.2.
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Markie on 29 June 2007, 12:34:06
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2.5/2.6 is geared lower.... so in manual form just as quick as the 3's  ;)

Well, having gone from my 3.2 Auto immediately to Bob Dent's old 2.5 Manual, I can tell you that it/they aren't.

Don't get me wrong, in comparison to SWMBO's 2.5 auto, it was quite lively, but wouldn't stand a chance against the 3.2.


In fairness Bobs had a misfire at the time. Now its fixed i can see it giving the 3.0`s a fair run :-/
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: Big Rod on 29 June 2007, 13:05:43
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In fairness Bobs had a misfire at the time. Now its fixed i can see it giving the 3.0`s a fair run :-/

Appreciated, but it didn't have the misfire initially. Don't know about the 3.0's, but I'm still sticking to what I said about the 3.2 Auto.
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: STMO123 on 29 June 2007, 14:45:06
Manufacturers figures say 3.2 auto is quicker than 2.5 or 2.6 manual.

2.5i V6 24V CDX 4d  2498 / 6 167 142 8.2 27 15

2.6 V6 24V CDX 4d  2597 / 6 176 142 8.2 26 16

3.2 V6 24V Elite 4d Auto (LT)  3175 / 4 213 149 8.0 23 17
Title: Re: Did my eyes deceive me?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 June 2007, 21:03:13
I get to drive a few when Tech2'ing, obviously I tend not to thrash other people's pride and joy, but my MV6 seems much quicker than any 2.5 manual...