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« on: 05 February 2008, 10:24:43 »
G'day
New to the forum today. I am currently living on the gold coast,           Australia. I drive a 3.8litre v6 commodore which is great. My question for anybody is.....moving to UK in April will I be disappointed with the Omega compared to the Commodore for comfort, power etc.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
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Re: commodore
« Reply #1 on: 05 February 2008, 10:59:43 »
if you get the 3.2 V6, then i doubt it. The 3.2 we have here is a bit more sophiscated than the 3.8... others are best to comment.

I think you will find them quite a bit better :)
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Re: commodore
« Reply #2 on: 05 February 2008, 11:17:23 »
In normally aspirated form the 3.8 V6 generates a little less power than the 3.0 and 3.2 V6 models we have in the UK (208 and 218 BHP respectively IIRC). The engines are a bit more refined and of newer design than the 3.8 being DOHC per bank 4 valve per cylinder engines rather than the 2 valve per cylinder pushrod design of the 3.8 so their improved breathing and willingness to rev makes up for the shortfall in capacity. The only down side is that you really need to keep on top of the cam belts  (change belt and tensioners every 40k / 4 years).

I've never driven a commodore but I have driven cars with the 3.8 GM V6 in the US and comparing them with my 3.2 Omega tells me you won't have a problem with it.

We have a similar 4 speed auto box (the 4L30 instead of the 4L60). The cars are obviously similar size and weight. I can't comment on the interiors and ride, handling, etc but I think you'll be happy with an Omega. :y

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Re: commodore
« Reply #3 on: 05 February 2008, 11:25:52 »
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G'day
New to the forum today. I am currently living on the gold coast,           Australia. I drive a 3.8litre v6 commodore which is great. My question for anybody is.....moving to UK in April will I be disappointed with the Omega compared to the Commodore for comfort, power etc.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
I bet you'll find a big difference in the cost of running them both though.
What have you done that was so bad that they've sent you over this side of the world? ;) You'll be fighting your way through the crowd that's going in the opposite direction! :o  :y  :y
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« Reply #4 on: 05 February 2008, 11:34:37 »
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I bet you'll find a big difference in the cost of running them both though.

That goes without saying. Be sure to research our petrol prices before agreeing to anything!

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Re: commodore
« Reply #5 on: 05 February 2008, 12:36:50 »
Don't wanna come back but my visa expires soon and I can't find a reasonable lass to marry. The plus side of being in Oz is third party insurance included with rego (road tax) and petrol is about 40p a litre. My last car in UK in 2002 was a Saab turbo which was good but I like my commodore so much want something similar when back in UK.
Thanks for all the replies.
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« Reply #6 on: 05 February 2008, 12:42:11 »
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Don't wanna come back but my visa expires soon and I can't find a reasonable lass to marry. The plus side of being in Oz is third party insurance included with rego (road tax) and petrol is about 40p a litre. My last car in UK in 2002 was a Saab turbo which was good but I like my commodore so much want something similar when back in UK.
Thanks for all the replies.

remember its £1.05 per litre for petrol here now!
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« Reply #7 on: 05 February 2008, 13:06:42 »
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Don't wanna come back but my visa expires soon and I can't find a reasonable lass to marry. The plus side of being in Oz is third party insurance included with rego (road tax) and petrol is about 40p a litre. My last car in UK in 2002 was a Saab turbo which was good but I like my commodore so much want something similar when back in UK.
Thanks for all the replies.

Crikey! For 40p a litre I'd settle for an unreasonable lass!  ;D

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Re: commodore
« Reply #8 on: 05 February 2008, 13:19:58 »
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Don't wanna come back but my visa expires soon and I can't find a reasonable lass to marry. The plus side of being in Oz is third party insurance included with rego (road tax) and petrol is about 40p a litre. My last car in UK in 2002 was a Saab turbo which was good but I like my commodore so much want something similar when back in UK.
Thanks for all the replies.

Crikey! For 40p a litre I'd settle for an unreasonable lass!  ;D

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Re: commodore
« Reply #9 on: 05 February 2008, 13:44:46 »
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Don't wanna come back but my visa expires soon and I can't find a reasonable lass to marry. The plus side of being in Oz is third party insurance included with rego (road tax) and petrol is about 40p a litre. My last car in UK in 2002 was a Saab turbo which was good but I like my commodore so much want something similar when back in UK.
Thanks for all the replies.
Why don't you import it back to the UK
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Re: commodore
« Reply #10 on: 05 February 2008, 15:43:33 »
40p - that's less than autogas here! :o :(
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Re: commodore
« Reply #11 on: 05 February 2008, 16:36:42 »
how come your moving to the UK, most people over here always dream of moving over there, mostly because of the weather. Its cold over here.
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« Reply #12 on: 05 February 2008, 16:40:36 »
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how come your moving to the UK, most people over here always dream of moving over there, mostly because of the weather. Its cold over here.
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Don't wanna come back but my visa expires soon and I can't find a reasonable lass to marry. The plus side of being in Oz is third party insurance included with rego (road tax) and petrol is about 40p a litre. My last car in UK in 2002 was a Saab turbo which was good but I like my commodore so much want something similar when back in UK.
Thanks for all the replies.

there you go
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