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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Perhaps I'm odd but I quite like this. Just that little bit different.

You can also buy a 3.5 V6 hybrid for about the same price.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201512159465410

[STEMO]

I agree....you are odd. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I agree....you are odd. 

Thank you kind sir.

Similar price to your Renault.

[2boxerdogs]

Seen a few of these around recently, ugly look like they have raided several part bins.

[STEMO]

I agree....you are odd. 

Thank you kind sir.

Similar price to your Renault.

Whoever bought it new didn't get their money's worth. Less than 3000 miles per annum. Thought you may have learned your lesson with the merc, but carry on, I could do with (another) laugh. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Seen a few of these around recently, ugly look like they have raided several part bins.

I prefer distinctive.

But at least it is not  bland.....like much of the opposition.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I agree....you are odd. 

Thank you kind sir.

Similar price to your Renault.

Whoever bought it new didn't get their money's worth. Less than 3000 miles per annum. Thought you may have learned your lesson with the merc, but carry on, I could do with (another) laugh. 

Nope.....I'm ready to waste shit loads of money on a car again.

[STEMO]

Actually....I like it   

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Actually....I like it 

Sarcasm or honesty?

[STEMO]

Actually....I like it 

Sarcasm or honesty?

What's not to like? I would feel self-conscious in it, cos I'm and old geezer, but there's no doubting it would be a hoot to drive.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Actually....I like it 

Sarcasm or honesty?

What's not to like? I would feel self-conscious in it, cos I'm and old geezer, but there's no doubting it would be a hoot to drive.

I believe the engine is taken from a Datsun 370Z.

For those with no interest in cars it can also be specified with the engine from a canal boat.

However, until hell decides to freeze over I won't be taking the 'derv' option.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I don't particularly dislike them, but.. for me an Omega replacement should be

cheap(er than equivalent opposition)
maintainable from a large dealer network
badgeless (so not one of the 'big boys' Audi, BMW, Merc, Jag)
Surprisingly spacious and practical

Infiniti/Nissan comes under this, Lexus used to, though they've really become a premier brand and shaken off their Toyota roots in most eyes now. Skoda or Seat, too, I'd see as a contender, to a lesser degree a VW. (I do like Phaetons) There's not much out there these days. Rewind to the good old 90s and you had to choose from...

Rover 800/600/75
Frod Scorpio/Granada
Toyota Camry
Peugeot 605
Citroen XM, or go a bit older - CX
Vauxhall Carlton/Senny/Omega
Renault 25 / Safrane
Fiat Croma/Lancia Thema/Saab 9000


Now there's really no non-swanky brands making executive cars any more. The Omega was about the last, apt, considering where it sits in the Greek Alphabet. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

A 3.2 Elite had a retail price of around £33000 way back in 2003.

Hard to justify, I think.

I presume most were heavily discounted.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I imagine so. Something for the MD of the Dealer to drive around in, maybe. Though on the flip side of things you could get one for £19995, which was Vectra money back then, and terrifyingly Corsa money these days.

[Kevin Wood]

Seen a few of these around recently, ugly look like they have raided several part bins.

I prefer distinctive.

But at least it is not  bland.....like much of the opposition.

.. or French.