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[b4ndit]

sounds like a bargain

[TheBoy]

The figures do not tell the story - the 3.0/3.2 mid range is so much more eager than the 2.5/2.6

[albitz]

Yep,in real world driving the 3.0/3.2 have much more grunt than their little brothers.The difference is much more noticeable than the on paper statistics suggest.But we know what they say about statistics.
The car sounds like a good buy though.Having said that I would bide my time until he really needs to shift it and then hammer him down on the price.

[OmegaAnglesey]

I'm going to see it again tomorrow, Any advice on what to look for that would be an awkward expensive job to fix in the future if I was to buy i'm unfamiliar with the 2.6 ?


Will also try and get some pictures 

[joshwyatt]

Tb is correct, having had a 2.2 manual, 2.6 manual, auto, 3.2 auto and manual I can hopefully offer some advice.
Forgetting auto v manual preference, I think the 2.6 manual is almost as good as the 3.2 auto. The 2.6 auto does not compare overly well to the 3.2 auto, the extra 30 or so bhp is noticeable.
The 3.2 manual again is better than the 2.6, giving better mpg and better pull in all gears.
And whilst 52k miles is good, I think for little more than the £950 you can get a sub 75k miles 3.2 Elite.
Again, personally I would only entertain a post '52' registered Elite. I think it has a better quality leather, it's the textured effect and looks better - not as shiny. They also have indirect night lighting, nicer style of alloys, auto wipers (all auto wipers are useless) but they are no worse than all the others out there.

[OmegaAnglesey]

Yep,in real world driving the 3.0/3.2 have much more grunt than their little brothers.The difference is much more noticeable than the on paper statistics suggest.But we know what they say about statistics.
The car sounds like a good buy though.Having said that I would bide my time until he really needs to shift it and then hammer him down on the price.

I intend to, I would ideally like to pay around £700-£850 which might be possible. Live in hope an all 

[TheBoy]

Tb is correct, having had a 2.2 manual, 2.6 manual, auto, 3.2 auto and manual I can hopefully offer some advice.
Forgetting auto v manual preference, I think the 2.6 manual is almost as good as the 3.2 auto. The 2.6 auto does not compare overly well to the 3.2 auto, the extra 30 or so bhp is noticeable.
The 3.2 manual again is better than the 2.6, giving better mpg and better pull in all gears.
And whilst 52k miles is good, I think for little more than the £950 you can get a sub 75k miles 3.2 Elite.
Again, personally I would only entertain a post '52' registered Elite. I think it has a better quality leather, it's the textured effect and looks better - not as shiny. They also have indirect night lighting, nicer style of alloys, auto wipers (all auto wipers are useless) but they are no worse than all the others out there.

Why doesn't mine? Don't tell me, I bought a ringer from a dodgy geezer

[cem_devecioglu]

Does anyone have any accurate figures for 2.2i - 2.6i - 3.2i Such as MPG, 0-60, BHP etc. Just so I could compare them and try and make a decision although I have 2 weeks to think about it which is handy. I'm not fussed about the handling too much I only put the power down on straight roads and overtaking normally. 

http://www.carinf.com/en/9b903769.html

[OmegaAnglesey]

Tb is correct, having had a 2.2 manual, 2.6 manual, auto, 3.2 auto and manual I can hopefully offer some advice.
Forgetting auto v manual preference, I think the 2.6 manual is almost as good as the 3.2 auto. The 2.6 auto does not compare overly well to the 3.2 auto, the extra 30 or so bhp is noticeable.
The 3.2 manual again is better than the 2.6, giving better mpg and better pull in all gears.
And whilst 52k miles is good, I think for little more than the £950 you can get a sub 75k miles 3.2 Elite.
Again, personally I would only entertain a post '52' registered Elite. I think it has a better quality leather, it's the textured effect and looks better - not as shiny. They also have indirect night lighting, nicer style of alloys, auto wipers (all auto wipers are useless) but they are no worse than all the others out there.

Why doesn't mine? Don't tell me, I bought a ringer from a dodgy geezer

Cant say i've heard of " indirect night lighting " what is this feature when its at home 

[feeutfo]

Tb is correct, having had a 2.2 manual, 2.6 manual, auto, 3.2 auto and manual I can hopefully offer some advice.
Forgetting auto v manual preference, I think the 2.6 manual is almost as good as the 3.2 auto. The 2.6 auto does not compare overly well to the 3.2 auto, the extra 30 or so bhp is noticeable.
The 3.2 manual again is better than the 2.6, giving better mpg and better pull in all gears.
And whilst 52k miles is good, I think for little more than the £950 you can get a sub 75k miles 3.2 Elite.
Again, personally I would only entertain a post '52' registered Elite. I think it has a better quality leather, it's the textured effect and looks better - not as shiny. They also have indirect night lighting, nicer style of alloys, auto wipers (all auto wipers are useless) but they are no worse than all the others out there.

....and a rear blind is easily retro fitted.

[TheBoy]

Tb is correct, having had a 2.2 manual, 2.6 manual, auto, 3.2 auto and manual I can hopefully offer some advice.
Forgetting auto v manual preference, I think the 2.6 manual is almost as good as the 3.2 auto. The 2.6 auto does not compare overly well to the 3.2 auto, the extra 30 or so bhp is noticeable.
The 3.2 manual again is better than the 2.6, giving better mpg and better pull in all gears.
And whilst 52k miles is good, I think for little more than the £950 you can get a sub 75k miles 3.2 Elite.
Again, personally I would only entertain a post '52' registered Elite. I think it has a better quality leather, it's the textured effect and looks better - not as shiny. They also have indirect night lighting, nicer style of alloys, auto wipers (all auto wipers are useless) but they are no worse than all the others out there.

Why doesn't mine? Don't tell me, I bought a ringer from a dodgy geezer

Cant say i've heard of " indirect night lighting " what is this feature when its at home 

A bulb in the mirror.

[TheBoy]

Tb is correct, having had a 2.2 manual, 2.6 manual, auto, 3.2 auto and manual I can hopefully offer some advice.
Forgetting auto v manual preference, I think the 2.6 manual is almost as good as the 3.2 auto. The 2.6 auto does not compare overly well to the 3.2 auto, the extra 30 or so bhp is noticeable.
The 3.2 manual again is better than the 2.6, giving better mpg and better pull in all gears.
And whilst 52k miles is good, I think for little more than the £950 you can get a sub 75k miles 3.2 Elite.
Again, personally I would only entertain a post '52' registered Elite. I think it has a better quality leather, it's the textured effect and looks better - not as shiny. They also have indirect night lighting, nicer style of alloys, auto wipers (all auto wipers are useless) but they are no worse than all the others out there.

....and a rear blind is easily retro fitted.

Nah, its one of those jobs that always end up with me kicking something

[joshwyatt]

Come now Mr Tb 
Indirect night lighting you'll find is fitted to the majority of 'premium' vehicles now. In the rear view mirror or courtesy light panel there is a dim light. In the Omega's case an orange light from the rear view mirror. It is aimed at the central console area giving a small amount of light to aid with using the controls. Going from a vehicle with/without it, you would notice it

[joshwyatt]

Tb is correct, having had a 2.2 manual, 2.6 manual, auto, 3.2 auto and manual I can hopefully offer some advice.
Forgetting auto v manual preference, I think the 2.6 manual is almost as good as the 3.2 auto. The 2.6 auto does not compare overly well to the 3.2 auto, the extra 30 or so bhp is noticeable.
The 3.2 manual again is better than the 2.6, giving better mpg and better pull in all gears.
And whilst 52k miles is good, I think for little more than the £950 you can get a sub 75k miles 3.2 Elite.
Again, personally I would only entertain a post '52' registered Elite. I think it has a better quality leather, it's the textured effect and looks better - not as shiny. They also have indirect night lighting, nicer style of alloys, auto wipers (all auto wipers are useless) but they are no worse than all the others out there.

Why doesn't mine? Don't tell me, I bought a ringer from a dodgy geezer

Maybe it's your advanced years, and you're struggling to see it? 

[TheBoy]

Maybe it's your advanced years, and you're struggling to see it? 

Bloody kids...