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[plym ian]

do you ever get that feeling when your crusing along you get a feeling of pride to drive an omega
no matter what state it's in or what's falling off

happened to me on the way back from Bristol at 5am this morning(dont ask ) no kids or swmbo in car just me and my omega no radio just a little 4 pot cherping away from in front of me cruise control on 69.5mph(honest officer ).

just wondered if any one else gets that feeling?

or am I lacking some serious sleep

[twiglet]

Totally agree Ian.  I always get the most enjoyment when I'm alone in my Omega, and the roads are empty! 

[aaronjb]

Sometimes I think I enjoy driving the Omega more than the 'sporty' cars I've had; I took it up to Brum last night in preference to the M3 in fact.. although that was largely because it looked like rain (and it honked it down on the way home) and the back end of the M3 is looking a little like my head.

But still.. relaxing on the motorway and can be hustled down the lanes

[cam2502]

Nothing like the feeling of floating down the motorway with the v6 purring away. Love it!
 Also love knowing that people look admiringly at the car as I waft around town. Still say the omega is one of the most handsome cars on the road.

[omega3000]

Its a love hate relationship with rust  ... and a once a year close encounter with an angle grinder then making good with filler  who cares i like it 

[albitz]

I spend more time driving a diesel cavalier thse days,so its always nice to get back in the Omega and remind myself how comfy and quiet it is.Also has a bit more grunt too.

[Shackeng]

do you ever get that feeling when your crusing along you get a feeling of pride to drive an omega
no matter what state it's in or what's falling off

happened to me on the way back from Bristol at 5am this morning(dont ask ) no kids or swmbo in car just me and my omega no radio just a little 4 pot cherping away from in front of me cruise control on 69.5mph(honest officer ).

just wondered if any one else gets that feeling?


or am I lacking some serious sleep

I quite agree, it certainly gives me more satisfaction than any other car I have driven. I suppose my old XJ6 JAG was the nearest in driving pleasure, but as I recall the 4.2 didn't have the poke of my 3.2 Elite, even not in 'S' mode.

[aaronjb]

I quite agree, it certainly gives me more satisfaction than any other car I have driven. I suppose my old XJ6 JAG was the nearest in driving pleasure, but as I recall the 4.2 didn't have the poke of my 3.2 Elite, even not in 'S' mode.

The 6.0HE I (briefly) had had a lot more poke than me 3.2 .. t'was quite frightening at times

[TheBoy]

do you ever get that feeling when your crusing along you get a feeling of pride to drive an omega

No, never.

Thats not to say I don't enjoy driving it though.

[SteveAvfc.]

Done a trip to Billingham on TeeSide this Sunday from Bristol, straight there no stopping a cup of coffee and then it was straight back again only stopping to refuel on the A1m. The old four pot never missed a beat and yes officer i was doing more than 69.5. Verdict superb big thumbs up for the old girl. 

[PTR]

I'm currently running two cars my old Omega and a deisel Modeo, I know which I prefer, even with the age difference and the Ford gadgets. The Modeo seems more akin to a domestic appliance than a proper automobile. The Omega has soul.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Done a trip to Billingham on TeeSide this Sunday from Bristol, straight there no stopping a cup of coffee and then it was straight back again only stopping to refuel on the A1m. The old four pot never missed a beat and yes officer i was doing more than 69.5. Verdict superb big thumbs up for the old girl. 

Bah, you should have swung by for a cuppa!

[Marie]

Totally agree Ian.  I always get the most enjoyment when I'm alone in my Omega, and the roads are empty! 

couldnt aggree more 

best time to speed and put my miggy through its paces    get anouyed at the other drivers for getting in my way and makiing me slow down 

[Nick W]

I'm not sure about pride, but I do find the car deeply satisfying.

It's quiet, spacious, comfortable, effortless, discreet, and does all of these unobtrusively. That it manages decent performance and economy at the same time as also useful.

I like it much more than the 525 I had a while back, which struggled to acheive all of that and annoyed me due to some deep seated design flaws.

[feeutfo]

When everything is right with it, yes.

I love my omega....when its good.

But when it's bad...