AM I HECK.....

[JamesV6CDX]

.... Going to get rid of the Omega, for a bloody diesel Rover.

I just called Directline, instructing them to forget the bloody diesel thing ever existed and re-insure my Omega with immediate effect.

Just a few days driving around in that Rover, made me realise just what a bloody good car the Omega is, even if it is thirsty. The main overall reason, apart from the driving pleasure, is safety.

I had to do a quick stop in the Rover yesterday, and I was NOT impressed with its brake performance AT ALL compared to the Meega. The wheels just locked up with no braking effort, I slid all over the road, and didn't stop on time. Thankfully I didn't hit anything, but I did end up sliding over a red set of lights.

The Omega would have pulled up 6 ft behind the line without any significant effort. That could be the difference between having an accident or not.

I also felt unsafe in the rover due to much less power, EG when someone sat on my arse in the Meega I could just boot it and they were gone... in the Rover, I was being overtaken by bloody 1.4 Saxo's, which is NOT my style  

I won't have another car without ABS, I also feel so much better having the airbags and TC and being in such a solid car.

So, in summary.... Rover 218 diesel for sale

Welcome back to the world of Omega ownership James

[JamesV6CDX]

The MPGs are still not brilliant in the Omega though, but it's my birthday on 16 Jan, so I'm going to ask the birthday faries for new spark plugs and leads, (I know mine are crap) oil, filters, etc etc.. and clean out the breathers. I'll also get a decent exhaust section at the decent local breaker (or off ebay) to tide me over. Hopefully then I may get another 2 mpg, which would make a lot of difference.

[TheBoy]

The MPGs are still not brilliant in the Omega though, but it's my birthday on 16 Jan, so I'm going to ask the birthday faries for new spark plugs and leads, (I know mine are crap) oil, filters, etc etc.. and clean out the breathers. I'll also get a decent exhaust section at the decent local breaker (or off ebay) to tide me over. Hopefully then I may get another 2 mpg, which would make a lot of difference.

my day to day journey with project tb1 (2.5 auto) was 26/27mpg (as opposed to 24/25mpg from my mv6 auto)...

[Jimbob]

Congratulations in realising the error of your ways!

[Gwilym]

Ah You have seen sense at last. Well done mate

[JamesV6CDX]

Seem sense at last?? Hehehe, I only had the thing for about three days, and was already craving my Meega

[TheBoy]

Seem sense at last?? Hehehe, I only had the thing for about three days, and was already craving my Meega

Difficult to compare a executive saloon with an old family hatch with a crap (but reliable) french tractor engine...

[TheBoy]

Incidentally, a few years ago, I had one of those Rovers - 216GSi - top of range, no friggin ABS (much rarer on those older cars) and no friggin power steering.  Bloody good brakes though...

[Marks DTM Calib]

Interestingly, I was getting about 22mpg in the 3.0 Auto on my drive to work and back every day, in the 2.5 manual I am getting 28.....and to 60 its about the same!

[TheBoy]

Interestingly, I was getting about 22mpg in the 3.0 Auto on my drive to work and back every day, in the 2.5 manual I am getting 28.....and to 60 its about the same!

22 sounds low, and I doubt estate is must worse/heavier than saloon?  I guess your journey is probably across town, and a bit stop/start?  I guess the manual copes better mpg wise in these conditions (and fact manual tend to be better mpg anyway)?  Were the FCs accurate?

[Markie]

Welcome Back  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Both FC's match what goes in....the route is roundabouts, dual carriageway and a bit of A road, quite stop start.

What kills it for the 3.0 auto is

a) No/minimal engine braking so the fuel rarely shuts off on the over run

b) The 3.0 is more thirsty

c) Estate an auto is slightly heavier (not much)

d) The auto wastes energy when accelerating.

It all adds up....hence why the 2.5 manual is probably still the best compromise.

[The Barge Captain]

Both FC's match what goes in....the route is roundabouts, dual carriageway and a bit of A road, quite stop start.

What kills it for the 3.0 auto is

a) No/minimal engine braking so the fuel rarely shuts off on the over run

b) The 3.0 is more thirsty

c) Estate an auto is slightly heavier (not much)

d) The auto wastes energy when accelerating.

It all adds up....hence why the 2.5 manual is probably still the best compromise.

That's why i got one of those.

Good to see you back james.

[TheBoy]

Both FC's match what goes in....the route is roundabouts, dual carriageway and a bit of A road, quite stop start.

What kills it for the 3.0 auto is

a) No/minimal engine braking so the fuel rarely shuts off on the over run

b) The 3.0 is more thirsty

c) Estate an auto is slightly heavier (not much)

d) The auto wastes energy when accelerating.

It all adds up....hence why the 2.5 manual is probably still the best compromise.

I agree entirely. However, as my daily ride is a 3.0, and has been for over 3yrs now, a 2.5 just feels sluggish. And, although I would enjoy the fun of a manual, 99% of the time I'm driving in such a way that an auto is simple and effortless....

[Andy B]

......
22 sounds low,  ......

That's now what my trip computer is showing. 3.0 Auto Elite, 20 miles of town driving to & from work including one junction of the motorway (it's tempting at 0530 hrs to 'press on' a bit   )and a bit of A/B roads.