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Upgrading from an Omega...
« on: 02 November 2008, 16:40:57 »

Say that the money was available, what would you think would be a suitable upgrade from an Omega?

VXR8?
Insignia (4x4 model)?

Theoretically speaking of course...

Practically both cars are usefull.  Both 4 door, both (in my eyes) look good.  VXR8 has the advantage of the grumble of the V8 though over the Insignia...

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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #1 on: 02 November 2008, 16:42:45 »

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Say that the money was available, what would you think would be a suitable upgrade from an Omega?

VXR8?
Insignia (4x4 model)?

Theoretically speaking of course...

Practically both cars are usefull.  Both 4 door, both (in my eyes) look good.  VXR8 has the advantage of the grumble of the V8 though over the Insignia...

 ;)


No comment... :p

I maid a slight upgrade / side step I guess  ;D
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #2 on: 02 November 2008, 16:48:16 »

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Say that the money was available, what would you think would be a suitable upgrade from an Omega?

VXR8?
Insignia (4x4 model)?

Theoretically speaking of course...

Practically both cars are usefull.  Both 4 door, both (in my eyes) look good.  VXR8 has the advantage of the grumble of the V8 though over the Insignia...

 ;)


No comment... :p

I maid a slight upgrade / side step I guess  ;D

Well atleast you stayed with a German make  ;D

Still, if it had to be one of those, which one would it be...
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #3 on: 02 November 2008, 16:52:18 »

VXR8


4x4 should be on Rally slags and mud mucnhers TBH
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #4 on: 02 November 2008, 17:12:40 »

If money were no object I would get the XF 4.2 supercharged with all the bellsand whistles  :y
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #5 on: 02 November 2008, 17:18:55 »

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If money were no object I would get the XF 4.2 supercharged with all the bellsand whistles  :y


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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #6 on: 02 November 2008, 17:21:14 »

Monaro VXR, VXR8 and I hadn't considered it, but the XF SC 4.2 would be a very, very credible upgrade car in my eyes. My only issue with it is that it looks like an enlarged Mondeo.

I think I'd like a decent SC upgrade to my Elite with an LSD though as a 1st step. Bit of sleeping. :y
« Last Edit: 02 November 2008, 17:22:24 by Albatross »
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #8 on: 02 November 2008, 18:15:27 »

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You're right, I would too or the 65 ;)
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #9 on: 02 November 2008, 18:28:17 »

i still like the 300C, and the price is plummeting on them something rotten currently.....

18 month old CRD with all the trimmings, 30K miles.....£14995

18 months ago it owuld have cost someone 30K
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #10 on: 02 November 2008, 18:34:28 »

Insignia makes you feel a bit squeezed in inside, whereas the Omega is big and spacious inside.

Really not sure what I'd go for, quite like the S-Type but would have to be one of the very last models that had some improvements. Not 100% about the interior though I do like the exterior.

Not sure there is much available as an upgrade at Omega prices.......
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #11 on: 02 November 2008, 18:42:16 »

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i still like the 300C, and the price is plummeting on them something rotten currently.....

18 month old CRD with all the trimmings, 30K miles.....£14995

18 months ago it owuld have cost someone 30K


11 years ago my Mig cost someone 30K ;)  ;D :D ;D
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #12 on: 02 November 2008, 19:16:27 »

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If money were no object I would get the XF 4.2 supercharged with all the bellsand whistles  :y


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Agreed..
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #13 on: 02 November 2008, 19:18:12 »

But to answer the question , V8 consumptions are not for every budget..

Insignia more logical..
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Re: Upgrading from an Omega...
« Reply #14 on: 02 November 2008, 19:20:40 »

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But to answer the question , V8 consumptions are not for every budget..

Insignia more logical..

Even if its the V6 turbo??  ::)
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