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[omega3000]

I quite like the vxr , maybe a bargain to be had if they didnt sell that well 


 

[OmegaAnglesey]

I quite like the vxr , maybe a bargain to be had if they didnt sell that well 


 

And for those who don't like manual as much the Insignia VXR is also available in automatic, Same with the VXR8     

[Grrrrrr]

That's the 4x4 one? Not driven one but it looks like it might be the next best thing. Cheaper to run that the Monaro!

J

[the alarming man]

I quite like the vxr , maybe a bargain to be had if they didnt sell that well 


 

so do plod as well...kent plod have taken delivery of 8...wonder how long it will be before they wrap them around a lamp post

[Bionic]

 
In my opinion - NO there is no life after the Omega. It is quite literally irreplacable and the Insignia (I hired one with under 22 miles on the clock) was nowhere near as good, in fact it was about the biggest let down ever!
I will spend whatever I have to to keep my miggy in the best condition it can be because as said, there appears to be nothong to replace it with! 

[Shackeng]

Seconded, particularly given the price that you would have to pay for the equivalent performance/comfort/goodies etc.

[Steve Brookman]

Morning all,

I had two Omega estates for around 11 years-the first for 9 years and the second for 2 years.. As far as I am concerned there is no direct replacement for them. I'm not fussed on BMW's or Mercedes. I ran them side by side with my Range Rover for 5 years-towing wise the Omegas were  as good as the Range Rover-but funnily enough there was only a couple of MPG different whilst towing. With hindsight I should have kept my Elite estate and lpg'd it (the wife used it the most for local journeys and at around 19mpg it cost quite a lot-replaced it with a £200 Fiesta which has been superb for the last 18months and does 35mpg around town.)

No other estates out there take my fancy so when it comes to replacing the Range Rover I'll get a newer model.

Regards

Steve

[Grrrrrr]

Morning all,

I had two Omega estates for around 11 years-the first for 9 years and the second for 2 years.. As far as I am concerned there is no direct replacement for them. I'm not fussed on BMW's or Mercedes. I ran them side by side with my Range Rover for 5 years-towing wise the Omegas were  as good as the Range Rover-but funnily enough there was only a couple of MPG different whilst towing. With hindsight I should have kept my Elite estate and lpg'd it (the wife used it the most for local journeys and at around 19mpg it cost quite a lot-replaced it with a £200 Fiesta which has been superb for the last 18months and does 35mpg around town.)

No other estates out there take my fancy so when it comes to replacing the Range Rover I'll get a newer model.

Regards

Steve

Same engine, I suspect. If you were towing a caravan the frontal area would be similar too so similar fuel usage to be expected, even with the extra gearing etc on the Rangey.

J

[05omegav6]

Insignia VXR is not such a bargain, inspite of not selling well most were dealer ordered, not all were that well equipped, (demonstrators weren't that popular due to company car tax, so alot of options went unticked to try and keep the costs down) Private cars were generally built to order, therefore thin on the ground

VXR8 has more room in it and is only a fraction less economical, less complicated, better exhaust note, is cheaper to buy, both have £460 road tax, so on balance the v8 is better value for money imho

[omega3000]

Insignia VXR is not such a bargain, inspite of not selling well most were dealer ordered, not all were that well equipped, (demonstrators weren't that popular due to company car tax, so alot of options went unticked to try and keep the costs down) Private cars were generally built to order, therefore thin on the ground

VXR8 has more room in it and is only a fraction less economical, less complicated, better exhaust note, is cheaper to buy, both have £460 road tax, so on balance the v8 is better value for money imho

V8 you say ... thats a tough decision  gets my vote then 

[Stallion]

Life after the omega?? If il be needing a 4door then going towards the germans for the CLS500 (omega was made in germany too wasnt it?) if NOT then il be more gladly looking at a monaro vxr! (Already am anyway )