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Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« on: 28 April 2007, 00:44:43 »

Found this whilst browsing.  A mildly interesting comparison, but an ugly as sin car though.

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/omega.htm
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #1 on: 28 April 2007, 00:46:26 »

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Found this whilst browsing.  A mildly interesting comparison, but an ugly as sin car though.

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/omega.htm
yeah, seen that a while ago...  ...i think the omega has aged so much better...
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #2 on: 28 April 2007, 01:14:50 »

Just read that report about the Scorpio v Omega, Ive delivered to all 3 of them places  to name just a few. I do like the old Granada/Scorpio i must admit, ive had a few of them, 2.5s, 3,0, but i love the old Omega, cant wait to put it back on the road, Im suffering driving the old Peugeot 405 diesel at the moment, Great MPG but ive been more comfortable laying on a bed of nails, Ok thats not true. Walking over hot coals, Thats more like it.  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #3 on: 28 April 2007, 01:28:16 »

I can't say I've ever liked the look of the scorpio. I always think of 'wide-mouthed frog' whenever I see them.  ;D
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #4 on: 28 April 2007, 01:30:08 »

You know my ex Mrs.... ;D ;D ;D

Wide mouth frog... ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #5 on: 28 April 2007, 01:35:06 »

I will take that last insult i made to me ex Mrs back. Thats cruel because.













I worship the ground she has coming to her. ;D ;D ;D

I cant help it i have a warped sense of humour... ;D
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #6 on: 28 April 2007, 08:41:28 »

WIde mouth frog - so I am not the only one!

BTW the facelift Omega still looks current the sidestrips on the PFL let them down
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #7 on: 28 April 2007, 09:22:18 »

In addition, although they say performance is the same (2.6 Omega V 2.9 Scorpio), the reviewer keeps mentioning the 50 - 70 of the Scorpio, yet barely mentions the larger engine capacity.  I think the reviewer needs to try a 3.0 ;)
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #8 on: 28 April 2007, 10:03:33 »

Yes, the reviewer deliberately picked the 2.5 as it didn't quite match the larger displacement (and much less efficient!) 24v Scorpio...

Against the 3.0 Elite it is just embarassing!  ;D

I drove a 2.9 24v Scorpio last night, while my friend drove my 3.0 Elite.
Nice seats, and I got a pleasant view of my car disappearing into the distance!  ;D
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #9 on: 28 April 2007, 14:26:28 »

According to the reveiw the later Omegas were restricted to 140 mph :-? first time i have heared that one :-/
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #10 on: 28 April 2007, 14:44:39 »

I felt that the reviewer was trying hard to keep liking his Scorpio even though the Omega is clearly the better car.  Especially in 3.0 form.
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #11 on: 28 April 2007, 18:20:11 »

I've seen it too and I agree on Barge Captains analysis
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #12 on: 28 April 2007, 20:05:13 »

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According to the reveiw the later Omegas were restricted to 140 mph :-? first time i have heared that one :-/

They're not, I can vouch for that....  ;)
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #13 on: 28 April 2007, 20:43:29 »

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According to the reveiw the later Omegas were restricted to 140 mph :-? first time i have heared that one :-/
There are quite a few errors in the review...
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Re: Omega V 24v Ford Scorpio
« Reply #14 on: 28 April 2007, 21:06:38 »

Shall we visit their forum?
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