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Title: hello all, tech questions
Post by: spoon on 16 July 2008, 13:32:58

hello,

it's time to replace my cars and i've been looking toward the omega estate as an all round car.
i've been looking at the 2001> 3.2 v6 version. can anyone give me any information about performance and reliability. i'm unsure about the difference between the elite and the mv6? which is the better and whats the difference? i presume both come with the manual transmition option? also, what equipment comes as standard and what is optional extra, e.g does the vehicle come with oil pressure and volt guages as standard or as an extra, or, are these options not available for the omega. I'm trying to gather as much information as possible but do not know where to look.

-What makes it more difficult is the fact that i live in Jersey and i've not yet seen a single facelift version over here to look at or test drive!!

spoon

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 16 July 2008, 13:34:29

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: maria on 16 July 2008, 13:40:45

Hello spoon and a warm welcome to oof :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: HolyCount on 16 July 2008, 13:42:53

Hi Spoon -- if you post your questions in the Omega General Help Section there will be bods there who know their stuff.

In the meantime, Welcome and happy miggying :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Jimbob on 16 July 2008, 13:45:20

Quote

hello,

it's time to replace my cars and i've been looking toward the omega estate as an all round car.
i've been looking at the 2001> 3.2 v6 version. can anyone give me any information about performance and reliability. i'm unsure about the difference between the elite and the mv6? which is the better and whats the difference? i presume both come with the manual transmition option? also, what equipment comes as standard and what is optional extra, e.g does the vehicle come with oil pressure and volt guages as standard or as an extra, or, are these options not available for the omega. I'm trying to gather as much information as possible but do not know where to look.

-What makes it more difficult is the fact that i live in Jersey and i've not yet seen a single facelift version over here to look at or test drive!!

spoon

Hello & Welcome

No Volt  / Amp guage's on any :(

Fairly reliable if well serviced, few common faults spring up, but rarely anything too challenging.

MV6 is nearer CD spec, but has uprated suspension
Elite a softer ride, but ALL the toys

Auto is the only option you will find for a 3.2 unless it is ex police.

Manuals available on all others (but not as common as auto)

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: bob.dent on 16 July 2008, 14:28:35

Hi Spoon and welcome to OOF. :)

I currently drive a 2002 3.2 MV6 Estate and love it. Spec is pretty good for a sports model but not as many toys as the Elite. A much firmer ride due to the stiffer suspension but still extremely comfortable.
Full leather, dual climate, HID headlights, cruise, premium sound system with integrated 4 disc CD player to name a few, but no oil pressure or volt gauges. Most information is displayed on the MID (multi information display) screen. Mine has been very reliable in the 17 months I've had it. Apart from routine servicing and a cambelt/tensioner change, the only breakdown was due to HBV (heater bypass valve) failure which is quite common with Omega's. Obviously it's not a particularly economical car with consumption between 20 - 28mpg depending on type of journey and how you drive.
Power is around the 220bhp mark and 0-60 approx. 7.5 seconds and top speed around 150mph (slightly less for an auto estate)

All I can add to that is.........go for it. :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Entwood on 16 July 2008, 15:04:12

"Hello" and Welcome  :)

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: humbucker on 16 July 2008, 15:28:54

welcome to oof!  :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 July 2008, 16:07:40

Hi Spoon and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Brian T on 16 July 2008, 16:24:31

Welcome to the OOF  :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: pete1666 on 16 July 2008, 17:17:37

Hi and welcome the the OOF magic

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Dazzler on 16 July 2008, 18:03:18

Welcome Spoon, enjoy the forum :)

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: psychnurse on 16 July 2008, 18:26:22

Hi spoon! You will find all that you need within. Love Jersey!! Huge fan of Mr Durrel!  :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Dusty on 16 July 2008, 18:38:47

Hello and welcome to OOF. :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: achoo81 on 16 July 2008, 20:06:54

Hi spoon, welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 16 July 2008, 20:07:40

Hi mate and welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: FRE07962128 on 16 July 2008, 20:17:45

Hello Spoon and a warm welcome to you! :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: less on 16 July 2008, 21:09:32

Hi Spoon, welcome aboard  :y

Have a good rummage around the various boards and you will answer most of your questions and learn loads about the cars common faults too. The guides will then save you a fortune when you encounter the faults  8-)

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: feeutfo on 17 July 2008, 20:15:37

Welcome to oof, far better than your dealer :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: mv6copcar on 18 July 2008, 06:33:09

welcome to the forum!
 :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: dbug on 19 July 2008, 17:18:02

Hello & welcome to OOF

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: waspy on 19 July 2008, 18:21:52

Hi Spoon. A warm welcome  :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Myagemo on 19 July 2008, 19:51:29

Hello and welcome to the OOF

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: craig on 20 July 2008, 00:57:12

Hello & Welcome to oof :y :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: MikeDundee on 20 July 2008, 06:44:38

Welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: JueV6 on 20 July 2008, 06:50:37

Hi spoon, Welcome to the OOF :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2008, 10:13:50

Welcome to the site :)

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: HNO3GOH on 20 July 2008, 13:47:03

Hi and welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: BIGHUCK on 20 July 2008, 18:15:42

Quote

hello,

it's time to replace my cars and i've been looking toward the omega estate as an all round car.
i've been looking at the 2001> 3.2 v6 version. can anyone give me any information about performance and reliability. i'm unsure about the difference between the elite and the mv6? which is the better and whats the difference? i presume both come with the manual transmition option? also, what equipment comes as standard and what is optional extra, e.g does the vehicle come with oil pressure and volt guages as standard or as an extra, or, are these options not available for the omega. I'm trying to gather as much information as possible but do not know where to look.

-What makes it more difficult is the fact that i live in Jersey and i've not yet seen a single facelift version over here to look at or test drive!!

spoon

WELCOME TO THE OOF  :y :y :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: johnnycboy on 05 August 2008, 15:29:31

Welcome to oof :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: rikki_essex on 11 August 2008, 15:06:04

Hi and welcome to the forum

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: zirk on 12 August 2008, 00:36:20

Hi and welcome to OOF.

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 August 2008, 11:45:49

Hello & Welcome :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: feeutfo on 15 August 2008, 12:30:53

Hello and welcome  :y

Title: Re: hello all, tech questions
Post by: Crazydad on 15 August 2008, 15:49:34

Hello and welcome to the Forum, loads of help to be had here, and the Community is very nice too. Have fun :y