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Title: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Kate on 01 March 2008, 17:43:17
Hi. When I bought my latest mig about a month ago I thought it would be quite quick with it being a 2.5 V6.  However, last Monday I was overtaken by a van while accelerating after a roundabout on the way to York.

Is this normal? Does it happen to everyone?  Is there anything I could do to improve performance?  Does anyone know what the 0-60 figure is for an estate?

Bruccie said something about the multiram not working but I don't even know what that is! ;D

Any comments would be greatly appreciated! :y

Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 01 March 2008, 17:45:54
My Miggy is running very well... but I found myself absolutely slaughtered by a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi, up to about 80mph.

Unfortunately, the Omega's are not a fast car at all, just a luxury cruiser :)
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Kate on 01 March 2008, 17:49:10
Yes you're right James!
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: tunnie on 01 March 2008, 17:49:19
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My Miggy is running very well... but I found myself absolutely slaughtered by a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi, up to about 80mph.

Unfortunately, the Omega's are not a fast car at all, just a luxury cruiser :)

Even with the 3.0 i found performance is average... its quick. But nothing amazing.

Hence i am keeping the 2.2, Omega's are not fast cars. They weigh almost 2 tons, just sit back an enjoy the ride  :)
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Kate on 01 March 2008, 17:50:44
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My Miggy is running very well... but I found myself absolutely slaughtered by a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi, up to about 80mph.

Unfortunately, the Omega's are not a fast car at all, just a luxury cruiser :)

Even with the 3.0 i found performance is average... its quick. But nothing amazing.

Hence i am keeping the 2.2, Omega's are not fast cars. They weigh almost 2 tons, just sit back an enjoy the ride  :)

Yes, I suppose comfort is the main thing.
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: zippo on 01 March 2008, 17:54:53
was it a white van , if it was they are  always faster  ;D
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Kate on 01 March 2008, 17:57:00
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was it a white van , if it was they are  always faster  ;D

No, it was red! ;D
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: zippo on 01 March 2008, 17:57:56
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was it a white van , if it was they are  always faster  ;D

No, it was red! ;D
even faster ;)
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Kate on 01 March 2008, 18:01:19
Maybe I should paint mine red then! ;D
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Elite Pete on 01 March 2008, 18:02:45
The Omega is built for cruising, you could sit all day at 100mph plus in comfort and quite, I bet the van would be unbearable at that speed ;)
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Kate on 01 March 2008, 18:04:01
Hang on, I've just found some info on Parkers website:

General
Production 1 Apr 1994 to 10 Dec 1999  
Length 4819 mm
Width 1960 mm
Height 1545 mm
Weight 1691 kg
Fuel Delivery Injection
Transmission Manual
Gears 5 Speed

Performance
Engine Size 2498 cc
Cylinders 6
0-60 mph 8.7 s
Power Output 167 bhp
Valves 24
Torque 227 Nm    167 lb-ft
Top Speed 137 mph
Costs
MPG 25
Insurance Group 15
Euro Emissions Standard II
CO2 Emissions 264 g/km

Practicality
Wheelbase 2730 mm
Luggage Capacity -
Fuel Capacity 75 L
Turning Circle 10 m
Unbraked Towing Weight 750 kg
Braked Towing Weight 1700 kg
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: zippo on 01 March 2008, 18:04:43
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Maybe I should paint mine red then! ;D

i can think of a few white ones that dont hang about
Title: Re: Overtaken by a van!
Post by: Kate on 01 March 2008, 18:04:55
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The Omega is built for cruising, you could sit all day at 100mph plus in comfort and quite, I bet the van would be unbearable at that speed ;)

Yes, you're exactly right! :y