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[aaronjb]

I can't believe you all let yourselves get sucked into this thread …


… you know that whatever you suggest, TB will have a reason not to like it because it's not an Omega

[zirk]

Monaro with LPG is on my wish list in the future, problem is the little clapped out 1.4 LPG Tigra Tardis run around just refuses to die every MOT time.

[omega3000]

This thread is a wind up  TB will never be Omega-less  Shame on you for even thinking of getting rid of the Omega 

[chrisgixer]

Here do...

Or... http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=126448.msg1612102;boardseen#new

Astra vxr is a handy car. Preferably one of the later ones with the fixed torque steer though.
Hatch backs, well, the Rover was a hatch back. Handy things to have. The only area the omega saloon falls short is load carrying.

So either a hatchback as a second car, or an omega estate.

[chrisgixer]

This thread is a wind up  TB will never be Omega-less  Shame on you for even thinking of getting rid of the Omega 

Suspect Mrs TB would like a non omega replacement for the Rover.

[omega3000]

This thread is a wind up  TB will never be Omega-less  Shame on you for even thinking of getting rid of the Omega 

Suspect Mrs TB would like a non omega replacement for the Rover.

Ar 

[Phil]

V6 turbo Vectra C/ SAAB 9-3 estate.

As well specced as an Omega more powerful, will carry as much or more, handles just as badly well so ride comfort is the same and they are cheap.

They are FWD but as you won't go BMW, Merc or Lexarse unless its a Jag, a Transit van or an 'exotic' performance/ hyper car you are kind of stuffed on that count

*edited to add*

Petrol V6 turbo not the diesel

[chrisgixer]

Cracking bulk heads on some Saabs ...?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

V6 turbo Vectra C/ SAAB 9-3 estate.

As well specced as an Omega more powerful, will carry as much or more, handles just as badly well so ride comfort is the same and they are cheap.

They are FWD but as you won't go BMW, Merc or Lexarse unless its a Jag, a Transit van or an 'exotic' performance/ hyper car you are kind of stuffed on that count

*edited to add*

Petrol V6 turbo not the diesel

I like Saab.

A 57 plate 2.8 V6 turbo should set old TB back about £3000/3500.

[05omegav6]

MGZT V8... Rover body, Ford engine, BMW electrics...

What could possibly go wrong

[omega3000]

MGZT V8... Rover body, Ford engine, BMW electrics...

What could possibly go wrong

Yes , very easy to drift ... see clarkson  Mk's roundabouts + loud pedal 

[henryd]

Cracking bulk heads on some Saabs ...?

Yep, same as the Vauxhall its based on

[Phil]

Cracking bulk heads on some Saabs ...?

Yes, but not on the 2.8's, long before they were made

[TheBoy]

I can't believe you all let yourselves get sucked into this thread …


… you know that whatever you suggest, TB will have a reason not to like it because it's not an Omega

Not quite.  I have some odd demands - can't be Ford (I crash them), can't be blue (Mum will go mental, as she crashes them). With a buggered up back, it can't be stupidly sprung like those shitty Vectra-Cs or 93's. Merc can't make a chassis (even now), BMW can't make a decent car any more, except proper M's, and they are currently out of reach. And Omegas are getting too old, and being Vauxhall, rust like a bitch.

Due to lack of LPG around here, looks like its going to have to be a diesel 

[TheBoy]

MGZT V8... Rover body, Ford engine, BMW electrics...

What could possibly go wrong

If I could get one for Omega money, I'd consider it, just for a hoot, but suspect I'd not keep it long.