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[anV6]

Now I would have a manual every time because I like to enjoy my driving, a manual conversion is not that hard to do either and we have a guide on here.

A guide? Is it in the FAQ? I read that a while ago but maybe I missed it. Will have to have a look again. Thanks!

[Bojan]

Swaping auto box to manual one is not a hard task. Have done it on a previous car. There is a quide. Loom doesn't need to be changed (if you can live with bridged connector for P-switch).

If I were you, I would be looking for 3.0 manual, and ONLY if I run across a mint and cheap 3.0 auto, I'd consider buing it, and swaping the box after some time (you don't have to do it immediatly).

PS. In what country are you?

[anV6]

Just buy the bloody 3 pedal Merc .......

As Andy says, just buy the Merc, it ticks all the boxes and you`ve more chance of finding a unicorn than the Omega that you seek 

Like I have been saying, in the UK maybe they are unicorns. Here they are just more rare. But they are out there for sure. Far from an unicorn.

I already explained why I passed on the Mercedes in the other thread.

Talking about the Mercedes people also told me in that thread a manual W124 was rare. Yet I don't see it. Here every other W124 for sale is a stick. Not that rare at all. The continent is just different. Only as of recent automatic cars are getting some traction. Probably because Mercedes and Porsche are popular here and they seem to be forcing that on people. I know quite a few people who wanted a new Mercedes but opted for a different new car than a Mercedes because they couldn't get a manual. I know 3 to be exact.

If you talk to most people, and I don't even mean only petroheads, and ask them about having an automatic, the typical answer is, I'm not a pensioner, I'm not lazy, are you calling me fat and things of that nature if they are trying to be funny. I kid you not. It's a very different mentality. Which is curious because they actually have mountains here, where you need to actively work the shift. But yet manuals are still way more popular.

[Andy B]

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Like I have been saying, in the UK maybe they are unicorns. Here they are just more rare. But they are out there for sure. Far from an unicorn.

Buy one then ......

I already explained why I passed on the Mercedes in the other thread.

Must've lost the will to live before I got to the end ......

Talking about the Mercedes people also told me in that thread a manual W124 was rare. Yet I don't see it. Here every other W124 for sale is a stick. Not that rare at all. The continent is just different. Only as of recent automatic cars are getting some traction. Probably because Mercedes and Porsche are popular here and they seem to be forcing that on people. I know quite a few people who wanted a new Mercedes but opted for a different new car than a Mercedes because they couldn't get a manual. I know 3 to be exact.

If you talk to most people, and I don't even mean only petroheads, and ask them about having an automatic, the typical answer is, I'm not a pensioner, I'm not lazy, are you calling me fat and things of that nature if they are trying to be funny. I kid you not. It's a very different mentality. Which is curious because they actually have mountains here, where you need to actively work the shift. But yet manuals are still way more popular.

You've already convinced yourself that manuals are 'better' .... those that chose to drive an auto won't be convinced ...... we've heard all the  pro's of a manual many many many times before ... can't see a hill blah blah blah
The 3 'manuals are better' that you know are easily outweighed by the rest that want an auto. If manuals were so much in demand on 'prestige' cars, then manufactures would make maore of them ... but they don't cos the damand isn't there.

[anV6]

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Like I have been saying, in the UK maybe they are unicorns. Here they are just more rare. But they are out there for sure. Far from an unicorn.

Buy one then ......

I already explained why I passed on the Mercedes in the other thread.

Must've lost the will to live before I got to the end ......

Talking about the Mercedes people also told me in that thread a manual W124 was rare. Yet I don't see it. Here every other W124 for sale is a stick. Not that rare at all. The continent is just different. Only as of recent automatic cars are getting some traction. Probably because Mercedes and Porsche are popular here and they seem to be forcing that on people. I know quite a few people who wanted a new Mercedes but opted for a different new car than a Mercedes because they couldn't get a manual. I know 3 to be exact.

If you talk to most people, and I don't even mean only petroheads, and ask them about having an automatic, the typical answer is, I'm not a pensioner, I'm not lazy, are you calling me fat and things of that nature if they are trying to be funny. I kid you not. It's a very different mentality. Which is curious because they actually have mountains here, where you need to actively work the shift. But yet manuals are still way more popular.

You've already convinced yourself that manuals are 'better' .... those that chose to drive an auto won't be convinced ...... we've heard all the  pro's of a manual many many many times before ... can't see a hill blah blah blah
The 3 'manuals are better' that you know are easily outweighed by the rest that want an auto. If manuals were so much in demand on 'prestige' cars, then manufactures would make maore of them ... but they don't cos the damand isn't there.

I'm sorry, but freaking LOL!!! Who is trying to convince anybody??? I couldn't care less.

Automatic drivers are the ones jumping in with their opinions that automatic is better when nobody asked here.  I tried ignoring the little childish pokes and only mentioned that people here like manuals better to explain why manual Omegas are not unicorns here. Because it seemed people were not getting it and continued to base their opinions on the UK market only. Even after I repeatedly said here they are more common. I didn't bring it up to try to convince anybody. I couldn't care less.

You are again speaking from an UK perspective. Prestige cars or not. Why do you think it's easier to find manual Omegas and Mercedes here? Because people like manuals. I know very few people who have automatics. A young person specially would never opt for an automatic even when both cost the same.

About automatic being more popular in the UK or U.S. you and I or at least every petrohead or car enthusiast and I know why people choose automatics. It has nothing to do with it being better and all to do with being easier. People who enjoy driving just prefer manuals. That is all there is to it. There is no need for automatic lovers to jump in to defend automatic barges anytime somebody says he prefers manuals. 

Look at this. Trolls have managed to turn the thread into an automatic vs manual debate when nobody asked. 

[Andy B]

Just go and buy something then  .......

[anV6]

Just go and buy something then  .......

I definitely will, in my own time. I'm not sure if you realize this. But you can just ignore my threads. If you have nothing useful to add it would be better.

[Andy B]

you've been offered plenty of advise ... you're choosing to ignore it yet keep whittering on about a car that barely exists now ... there were never that many in the first place, whether wearing a Griffin or Opel Blitz.

PLEASE PLEASE buy one & give us all a break

[anV6]

you've been offered plenty of advise ... you're choosing to ignore it yet keep whittering on about a car that barely exists now ... there were never that many in the first place, whether wearing a Griffin or Opel Blitz.

PLEASE PLEASE buy one & give us all a break

Like I said, you can have your break any time you want. Just stop clicking on my threads. I do not have to explain myself to you or keep repeating myself. If I so choose to be patient to find the car I want, it is my problem. Unless you are paying for it?

Give yourself a break and stop clicking on my threads. It's as easy as that. As you can see there are plenty of people who want to help and don't get offended because I didn't take their advice. They understand advice is just that. Not a rule one must follow even if doesn't suit his needs.

[Doctor Gollum]

Asking the same question 40 different ways starts to get irksome, especially when you don't actually read the advice given.

Manual cars may well be easier to find in other markets, this isn't a surprise...

But to answer your latest question, "Least complicated route to a 3.0 MV6 manual?"

Come over here and buy the only one you find. Then take it home, spend a fortune restoring it and come back to bitch about the fact that it's righthand drive.

MV6 wasn't a Euroland model iirc so you're well on a hiding to nothing. 

This should not be news, as the last 4 times you've asked have all given the same responses.

So please, either crack on and get done, or stop asking for advice on the subject.

[anV6]

Asking the same question 40 different ways starts to get irksome, especially when you don't actually read the advice given.

Manual cars may well be easier to find in other markets, this isn't a surprise...

But to answer your latest question, "Least complicated route to a 3.0 MV6 manual?"

Come over here and buy the only one you find. Then take it home, spend a fortune restoring it and come back to bitch about the fact that it's righthand drive.

MV6 wasn't a Euroland model iirc so you're well on a hiding to nothing. 

This should not be news, as the last 4 times you've asked have all given the same responses.

So please, either crack on and get done, or stop asking for advice on the subject.

I'm sorry but I don't think you know what you are talking about when it comes to Euroland Omegas. Actually I can see you don't have the faintest idea. MV6 was indeed a model here  . Google it!

As for stopping asking for advice, like I said you don't have to click on the thread.

What I don't understand is this attitude that I should do what you say or I'm wrong. Ridiculous! You want me to swap an engine or give up on the car I want. I already explained why I don't want to swap engines.

I just don't know what or who entitles you to tell me I should give up and buy something else. Really, those who don't have anything to contribute should just ignore and not post. It's getting cluttered again. We are on page 2 and we only have a couple of useful replies and they are getting lost in the nonsense.

[Entwood]

Asking the same question 40 different ways starts to get irksome, especially when you don't actually read the advice given.

Manual cars may well be easier to find in other markets, this isn't a surprise...

But to answer your latest question, "Least complicated route to a 3.0 MV6 manual?"

Come over here and buy the only one you find. Then take it home, spend a fortune restoring it and come back to bitch about the fact that it's righthand drive.

MV6 wasn't a Euroland model iirc so you're well on a hiding to nothing. 

This should not be news, as the last 4 times you've asked have all given the same responses.

So please, either crack on and get done, or stop asking for advice on the subject.

I'm sorry but I don't think you know what you are talking about when it comes to Euroland Omegas. Actually I can see you don't have the faintest idea. MV6 was indeed a model here  . Google it!

As for stopping asking for advice, like I said you don't have to click on the thread.

What I don't understand is this attitude that I should do what you say or I'm wrong. Ridiculous! You want me to swap an engine or give up on the car I want. I already explained why I don't want to swap engines.

I just don't know what or who entitles you to tell me I should give up and buy something else. Really, those who don't have anything to contribute should just ignore and not post. It's getting cluttered again. We are on page 2 and we only have a couple of useful replies and they are getting lost in the nonsense.

and just what do you think gives you any right to say who posts where or what ?? You have asked questions on an open forum, you don't like/agree with the answers you get, so you try and tell folk not to post Not quite sure you understand just how an open forum works ..... 

[tunnie]

[Viral_Jim]

I suspect you picked the wrong forum to have a rant on OP. Blood in the water to the regulars   

[BazaJT]

It seems to me that you have in essence answered your own question.You've identified the model and spec you want and are prepared to wait at least a reasonable length of time to find it.Failing that buy the best bodied automatic you can find and swap gearboxes,even taking into account the other bits beside the gearbox itself I would think this to be the cheaper/easier option as opposed to going the engine swap route.I cannot speak from experience as I've never done this-I think the manual box on Omegas[and the Senators before them] is an awful device-but it's each to their own.