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What to replace the Omega with??
« on: 21 June 2010, 01:22:07 »
Hi all, I've had my 3.0 MV6 for 8 years now and it has served me well. But I'm thinking of getting rid of it, but struggling to think of a good replacement. Has anybody had experience of the 2.0 Turbo or 2.8 VXR Vectra? Wouldn't mind a 2.0 turbo Insignia but they're still a bit pricey. Thought about an E-class Merc or a 5 series BMW but they're mostly diesels and the one's in my price range (8K) are usually getting on a bit.
If the Vectra was RWD it would be a no-brainer!

Cheers, Paul
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #1 on: 21 June 2010, 10:31:23 »
its problem for many of us, what other big RWD saloons are there?

Other options are VW Phaeton, Audi A8, Jag XJ.... i do rather liken A8 diesel, interiors are extremely well made
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #2 on: 21 June 2010, 11:24:59 »
SAAB 93 2.8 Turbo, can get them now for stupid money they handle a hell of a better than the Vectra due to passive rear wheel steering :y Or I'd reccomend a 5 series BM if a SAAB doesn't tickle your fancy.
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #3 on: 21 June 2010, 12:20:55 »
After tomorrows budget --

A Nissan electric car! Omegas will be worthless.
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #4 on: 21 June 2010, 14:49:36 »
300C
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Audi A6

Am personally tempted for a 4x4 so A6 quaro or subaru Legacy
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #5 on: 21 June 2010, 15:49:44 »
I have Legacy - you want to buy ?
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #6 on: 21 June 2010, 17:31:45 »
I do like at the minute the new VW Scirocco and the Audi A4 estate..
But would not swap my Omega's for them for sometime yet :y
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #7 on: 21 June 2010, 17:37:29 »
I would still be in for the Lexus LS 8-) :y
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #8 on: 21 June 2010, 19:38:55 »
I think the Audi A8 is the closest :y
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #9 on: 21 June 2010, 19:46:09 »
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I think the Audi A8 is the closest :y


I'd be up for that as well :y :y
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #10 on: 21 June 2010, 19:57:09 »
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I would still be in for the Lexus LS 8-) :y
Likwise - I love the old LS400. It aint exacly pretty but it has presence and is a hell of a car. Difficult to beat if your after a  big luxury barge with plenty of grunt. If not the LS I would want an E38 7 series, I think they are gorgeus.
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #12 on: 21 June 2010, 21:08:44 »
Get a newer mig 3.2 :D :D :y
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #13 on: 21 June 2010, 21:59:50 »
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http://www.netcarshow.com/skoda/2009-superb/
http://www.netcarshow.com/skoda/2010-superb_combi/
http://www.netcarshow.com/skoda/2009-superb_4x4/
http://www.netcarshow.com/skoda/2010-superb_combi_4x4/

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Without wanting to dis your fave car, only view I've seen is of the rear of it on the motorway, absolutely awful looking thing... IMO of course. :y
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Re: What to replace the Omega with??
« Reply #14 on: 21 June 2010, 22:04:38 »
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I think the Audi A8 is the closest :y
Considered it, but at similar to omega prices your looking at the older and apparently very unreliable models, and your in with vag group diagnostics and dealers, a very scary place to be.

Would probably LPG well though. :-/

But then the same is true of the phaeton, which I would strongly consider.  :D
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