The Omega Replacement conundrum.

[Nick W]

Thanks all, so far few thoughts:

Electric Handbrake - It has 'auto hold' I'm sure all others are similar, but I like the way this works. Any slight hill or anything, come to a stop, take it out of gear, all feet off pedals, car holds position. Dip the clutch as normal, at the bite point to pull away it automatically disengages. Makes life easier.

Easier until it doesn't release. Which happens a lot quicker if you use the auto hold. The recovery driver will hate you, and when you get the repair bill, you'll hate the whole idea.


It's a nice car, but they do make me wonder why they bothered with the ordinary Passat.

[Andy B]

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Like the boot fully opens on press of the button, unlike the Omega just 'popping' it actually fully opens.
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but does it fully close on its own too ...... like mine? 

[tunnie]

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Like the boot fully opens on press of the button, unlike the Omega just 'popping' it actually fully opens.
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but does it fully close on its own too ...... like mine? 

Sadly no, but its far smaller than R class, so easily flicked down.

It's no posh Merc 

I looked at E Class Estates, I was disappointed with the seats and could not get comfy.

[Andy B]

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It's no posh Merc 
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I do like the look of the CC ......as suggested, very similar styling to the CLS Mercs ....... just don't like FWD

[tunnie]

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It's no posh Merc 
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I do like the look of the CC ......as suggested, very similar styling to the CLS Mercs ....... just don't like FWD

Yes, CLS with bigger boot, with far better kit, lower price and better MPG.

I'm not sure I'll notice RWD, I don't push cars hard enough. Guess it's just ride for FWD is harder due to front wheels powering, and RWD tend to ride better. As a commuter 50 miles a day, doubt will be much difference. 

[Andy B]

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Yes, CLS with bigger boot, with far better kit, .....

and all as standard probably

I... As a commuter 50 miles a day, doubt will be much difference. 

probably not   

[Doctor Gollum]

I wouldn't have, but hope it serves you well

Not seen one that colour  most around here are either go faster black, or ultra rare silver

[Lazydocker]

Passat 

So... I wasn't really far off

Looks nice Tunnie... Hope it serves you well

[tunnie]

I wouldn't have, but hope it serves you well

Not seen one that colour  most around here are either go faster black, or ultra rare silver

I've not seen any this colour either, looks even better in flesh so to speak. I was set on a black one, but when I saw this I liked it straight away 

Passat 

So... I wasn't really far off

Looks nice Tunnie... Hope it serves you well

It has some very big boots to fill, shall see. 

[aaronjb]

Nice car Tunnie - 150 or 190 engine? (You probably said, I probably missed it)

I'm averaging ~50mpg in mine so you should better that with the manual box by at leat 5mpg, maybe 10 if it's the lower HP version.

Heated front screen is a nice addition (and as you've found it's far from just Ford - heck, I can buy one for the kit car! Ford appear to have licensed the technology to just about anyone who'll pay.. oddly enough), loved it on the truck and will miss it on the Skoda.

[henryd]

Nice car Tunnie - 150 or 190 engine? (You probably said, I probably missed it)

I'm averaging ~50mpg in mine so you should better that with the manual box by at leat 5mpg, maybe 10 if it's the lower HP version.

Heated front screen is a nice addition (and as you've found it's far from just Ford - heck, I can buy one for the kit car! Ford appear to have licensed the technology to just about anyone who'll pay.. oddly enough), loved it on the truck and will miss it on the Skoda.

Up until quite recently it was only Ford, Jag ,L/rover,they used to be quite portective of it too

[tunnie]

Nice car Tunnie - 150 or 190 engine? (You probably said, I probably missed it)

I'm averaging ~50mpg in mine so you should better that with the manual box by at leat 5mpg, maybe 10 if it's the lower HP version.

Heated front screen is a nice addition (and as you've found it's far from just Ford - heck, I can buy one for the kit car! Ford appear to have licensed the technology to just about anyone who'll pay.. oddly enough), loved it on the truck and will miss it on the Skoda.

Thanks 

CC comes in 130 and 170 form, mine is the 130. I've been searching and can't find conclusive differences on the 130/170. Appears to be injectors and maybe the turbo? Not just engine mapping  - I figured if I wanted to, I could map it, being a manual should not be an issue. Has enough go for me at the moment, shall see.

It needs a damn good service, dealer serviced every 17k or so in the paperwork.

I plan to give it an oil change, air filter and pollen filter myself. But I'm nervous about doing the fuel filter, seen some suggest pre-soak but others advise it must be primed via VCDS/VAGCOM first.

Also need to book it in for a cam belt and water pump change, to be on the safe side. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

I have to say I find the Passat the worst of the vehicles built on that platform and probably the worst handling of them to (but with your driving that's no issue pmsl).

Keep it well serviced, its not the best high mileage engine about.

Enjoy.

I seem to recall the 170 is a twin turbo setup with different inlet and injectors etc

[henryd]

Nice car Tunnie - 150 or 190 engine? (You probably said, I probably missed it)

I'm averaging ~50mpg in mine so you should better that with the manual box by at leat 5mpg, maybe 10 if it's the lower HP version.

Heated front screen is a nice addition (and as you've found it's far from just Ford - heck, I can buy one for the kit car! Ford appear to have licensed the technology to just about anyone who'll pay.. oddly enough), loved it on the truck and will miss it on the Skoda.

Thanks 

CC comes in 130 and 170 form, mine is the 130. I've been searching and can't find conclusive differences on the 130/170. Appears to be injectors and maybe the turbo? Not just engine mapping  - I figured if I wanted to, I could map it, being a manual should not be an issue. Has enough go for me at the moment, shall see.

It needs a damn good service, dealer serviced every 17k or so in the paperwork.

I plan to give it an oil change, air filter and pollen filter myself. But I'm nervous about doing the fuel filter, seen some suggest pre-soak but others advise it must be primed via VCDS/VAGCOM first.

Also need to book it in for a cam belt and water pump change, to be on the safe side. 

My Touareg came to me with full history but only 5 stamps in the book with 100k + miles ,I've changed the oil three or four times since I've had it

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I imagine a £300 remap or tuning box would liven up the performance if it's the 130 BHP version.

Some say it will also help the economy. I have my doubts about this.