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[Shimmy]

First of all, I'm not looking to change cars just yet.  Still very content with my 3.2 Elite.

I'm just struggling to think of anything to replace the Omega when it becomes necessary.

What have previous owners upgraded to, or what are you potentially looking at?

Doesn't have to offer the same comforts of an Omega, although would be nice!

[pauls]

I have two upgrades in mind but money says no Range rover sport or a jag with supercharger.
 I like to dream

[cam2502]

 I have 3 in mind.
I quite like the audi A6. I Fancy a jag xj, the xjr preferrably . Or a 5 series BMW, the 95/6/7 shape because they change so often I can't keep up.

[tunnie]

Its a big problem, not many years left in Omegas, mine are 156k & 141k 

I've had pleasure of driving a 4.2 V8 Jag XJ recently, not the super new shape but 2006 year. Its one of the few cars I've instantly gone "ohhh yes"

Driving position, bonnet view, arm rest (big thing, I love with Omega is centre arm rest) - Seats, controls, look of the car everything.

Even checked into service parts, oil and filters, drop links, all very similar to Omega prices. Shocks do appear quite a bit more though, as are tyres.

But its by far leading choice, as I want to continue DIY work.

[Shimmy]

Have to admit I've been looking at the S-Type R too.

My sensible head says ST220.  Then ultra boring brain says get a diesel with lots of toys.

[mantahatch]

Most of you would not call it an upgrade, in fact some may say a down grade. But after giving mum my Omega Ibought a 2009 Astra1.8 auto. It is no where near as comfortable or have as many toys as the other cars mentioned above.
But and there is a big but here, Do I need a big car ? the answer is no, do I need all the toys, again the answer is no. The Astra serves it purpose very well indeed, my kids barely need us anymore for transport so I went smaller. I only do 4k a year,I can live with a litlle less for such a low mileage.

Oh and it is an utter joy not to have to have the bonnet open most weekends 
 

[Johnny English]

An Astra cabrio as a summer car would be fine for my wifey (or me ? ) no matter what engine although by my opinion there isn't car below 1800 cm3...

[Shackeng]

All you midgets are very fortunate. At 6'4" any replacement car has to have plenty of legroom. The XJ6 I owned years ago was fine, so I guess a big Jag Saloon would do, only trouble is, I like an Estate also, so I don't know what would fit the bill , as I hope not to need replacements any time soon, and have not really looked at any likely candidates. Mine are currently a 110k 2.5td estate and a 52k 3.2 saloon.

[omega3000]

MGZT V8 ...worth considering imo 



Look its even got elite badges 

[VXL V6]

Well when the time comes to replace my DTi the BMW E60 LCI 530D M Sport tops my list. 

[TheBoy]

Walking frame.

[Webby the Bear]

depends what your budget is.

the only basic need from my next car is it does as many miles to the gallon as possible. sick of filling my omega up

[albitz]

Walking frame.

I need one of those now.I dropped an A frame on my toe today (on the spazzy leg/foot) and its gone completely black and "causing a fair degree of discomfort". It has not been a good week for my decrepit old carcass.

Next car - possibly an old Merc 190D.I have a plan.

[Rods2]

A replacement for the estate is even more limited.

Volvo V70, loading pace much smaller and front wheel drive. Plus the Volvo 960 I had was even more unreliable that the Omega, so I don't want another. 

So that only leaves the E series Merc. They have just topped the latest JD power reliability tables and the diesels are fast and reasonably economical. 

and

The new Jag XF Sportbrake, the 275bhp tractor would do nicely, I stopped dreaming once I got to the price list. 

[cem_devecioglu]

bicycle.. fed up repairing cars.. or much better a metro ticket.. at least safe..