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[symes]

2.5 has single outlet tailpipe  so not as throaty as 3.0 twin outlet tailpipe but you can swap tailpipes
Had Kevins 3.2  here Saturday-sounded like mine TBH 

[Kevin Wood]

Hi all.


Sorry if this has already been discussed but I thought it best to open a fresh thread.


Would I be gaining enough from a 2002 2.2i GLS Auto Saloon to move to a 2000 2.5 V6 ELITE Auto Saloon ?


I must admit I like the sound the 2.5/3.0 make over the 2.6/3.2 very much.


Is the 2.5 V6 a reliable engine overall say compared to the 2.2i (obviously if maintained) ?
 
Is there much more oomph gain , better for overtaking, 0-60 difference etc...


Thanks in advance.

for better overtaking, 0-60 difference  manuals are a better choice.. I drive the 2.5 auto for years and hated.. but after converting to manual I like the car

I got manual saloon -heavy clutch made my thigh ache(motorbike prang) so easier for me+auto quicker from standstill-+ look at cost of dmf clutch kit

Yeah, the manual setup on the Omega is not the best, sadly. Clutch pedal feels like it has your knee up around your ear before it starts biting. The throw on the gearstick is a bit long for my liking too.

[Brikhead]

One thing I'd like to clear up does anyone think the 2.5/3.0 sound much better than the 2.6/3.2 or is this just my imagination playing tricks ?

Maybe psychological because some may think four cats restricts the sound compared to two on the earlier cars?

[symes]

Personally prefer 2.5 mine done 242055m so far and purrs like a kitten

My 3.0 preferred to roar.

not at idle or you got problems

[cem_devecioglu]

Hi all.


Sorry if this has already been discussed but I thought it best to open a fresh thread.


Would I be gaining enough from a 2002 2.2i GLS Auto Saloon to move to a 2000 2.5 V6 ELITE Auto Saloon ?


I must admit I like the sound the 2.5/3.0 make over the 2.6/3.2 very much.


Is the 2.5 V6 a reliable engine overall say compared to the 2.2i (obviously if maintained) ?
 
Is there much more oomph gain , better for overtaking, 0-60 difference etc...


Thanks in advance.

for better overtaking, 0-60 difference  manuals are a better choice.. I drive the 2.5 auto for years and hated.. but after converting to manual I like the car

I got manual saloon -heavy clutch made my thigh ache(motorbike prang) so easier for me+auto quicker from standstill-+ look at cost of dmf clutch kit

auto has no chance against manual and you dont have to use dmf..

[cem_devecioglu]

Hi all.


Sorry if this has already been discussed but I thought it best to open a fresh thread.


Would I be gaining enough from a 2002 2.2i GLS Auto Saloon to move to a 2000 2.5 V6 ELITE Auto Saloon ?


I must admit I like the sound the 2.5/3.0 make over the 2.6/3.2 very much.


Is the 2.5 V6 a reliable engine overall say compared to the 2.2i (obviously if maintained) ?
 
Is there much more oomph gain , better for overtaking, 0-60 difference etc...


Thanks in advance.

for better overtaking, 0-60 difference  manuals are a better choice.. I drive the 2.5 auto for years and hated.. but after converting to manual I like the car

I got manual saloon -heavy clutch made my thigh ache(motorbike prang) so easier for me+auto quicker from standstill-+ look at cost of dmf clutch kit

Yeah, the manual setup on the Omega is not the best, sadly. Clutch pedal feels like it has your knee up around your ear before it starts biting. The throw on the gearstick is a bit long for my liking too.

yep..pedal travel is long.. I felt it much more when I change cars.. but you get used to it..

[Kevin Wood]

yep..pedal travel is long.. I felt it much more when I change cars.. but you get used to it..

I do wonder if it could be improved. I guess clutch needs a different diameter master cylinder or moving the pivot point (or just a shorter pedal perhaps?).

[symes]

Hi all.


Sorry if this has already been discussed but I thought it best to open a fresh thread.


Would I be gaining enough from a 2002 2.2i GLS Auto Saloon to move to a 2000 2.5 V6 ELITE Auto Saloon ?


I must admit I like the sound the 2.5/3.0 make over the 2.6/3.2 very much.


Is the 2.5 V6 a reliable engine overall say compared to the 2.2i (obviously if maintained) ?
 
Is there much more oomph gain , better for overtaking, 0-60 difference etc...


Thanks in advance.

for better overtaking, 0-60 difference  manuals are a better choice.. I drive the 2.5 auto for years and hated.. but after converting to manual I like the car

I got manual saloon -heavy clutch made my thigh ache(motorbike prang) so easier for me+auto quicker from standstill-+ look at cost of dmf clutch kit

auto has no chance against manual and you dont have to use dmf..

standard and i got auto + manual-Auto definitely quicker of the mark got 3.0 manual/2.5 auto

[cem_devecioglu]

Hi all.


Sorry if this has already been discussed but I thought it best to open a fresh thread.


Would I be gaining enough from a 2002 2.2i GLS Auto Saloon to move to a 2000 2.5 V6 ELITE Auto Saloon ?


I must admit I like the sound the 2.5/3.0 make over the 2.6/3.2 very much.


Is the 2.5 V6 a reliable engine overall say compared to the 2.2i (obviously if maintained) ?
 
Is there much more oomph gain , better for overtaking, 0-60 difference etc...


Thanks in advance.

for better overtaking, 0-60 difference  manuals are a better choice.. I drive the 2.5 auto for years and hated.. but after converting to manual I like the car

I got manual saloon -heavy clutch made my thigh ache(motorbike prang) so easier for me+auto quicker from standstill-+ look at cost of dmf clutch kit

auto has no chance against manual and you dont have to use dmf..

standard and i got auto + manual-Auto definitely quicker of the mark got 3.0 manual/2.5 auto

an auto using half clutch while.. forget it..

[Andy B]

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I do wonder if it could be improved. I guess clutch needs a different diameter master cylinder or moving the pivot point (or just a shorter pedal perhaps?).

Yes! Just bin the left hand pedal. 

[Andy B]

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auto has no chance against manual and .....

but we are talking about a 1750kg saloon, not a 'pocket rocket' ....... who cares? 

[omega3000]

The 2.5 manual i had was nice , 3.0 auto just suits the omega much better imo and not made of chocolate 

[cem_devecioglu]

yep..pedal travel is long.. I felt it much more when I change cars.. but you get used to it..

I do wonder if it could be improved. I guess clutch needs a different diameter master cylinder or moving the pivot point (or just a shorter pedal perhaps?).

never tought about it.. probably.. 

[cem_devecioglu]

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auto has no chance against manual and .....

but we are talking about a 1750kg saloon, not a 'pocket rocket' ....... who cares? 

Andy , I have used both on the same car..may be something personal but I never choose slowest option
 
ps: nowadays there are some serious projects on clit

[Andy B]

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Andy , I have used both on the same car..may be something personal but I never choose slowest option

The auto/manual 'debate' is a personal thing, but many people don't give an auto a chance & judge it by a quick drive of a friend's car ...... get themselves confused when they try pressing pedals that they don't have & then vow they'll never drive another auto car again. IMHO the manual Omega is horrible to drive (based on a short drive of a 2.5TD) and is more suited to 2 pedals.