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[Not A Salmon]

The Met have loads of 3.2 omegas, because they were being replaced by BMW 530TD's (auto) which weren't as good, and there were a few C class mercedes (again 3.0ltr diesels) coming in, which were not as good either! Now it's all new shape vectras which aren't very popular at all, especially as they're front wheel drive.
I've asked a few of the older police drivers in the met what they preferred and it was unanimous- the 3.0ltr Senators.   A very good car  

[JiMbOb789]

yeah i like the 3.0 senaters, never had one but they have a good reputation!
Jamie
  8-)

[robby30]

when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie

 8-)

Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now  

Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.

you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently
only two left on the force now.
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year

[davlad22]

when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie

 8-)

Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now  

Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.

you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently
only two left on the force now.
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year

Long suffering plod! Yeah right!

[Jim]

I say 3 Police Omega's today on the A40 around oxfordshire all 03 plates, 1 saloon & 2 estate's full battenburg the saloon was making someone's day when I passed

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie

 8-)

Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now  

Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.

you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently
only two left on the force now.
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year

 Do you get the option of buying them (quiet word in someones ear>), or do you have to hope it goes to auction and you can bid?

 Actually... would you want an ex-plod one yourself?  

[JiMbOb789]

I wouldnt because after seeing some pictures, they look damaged but saying that, i have seen an estate ex police car that he has restored so it looks brand new.
Good Job!
Thanks,
Jamie
  8-)

[Danny]

when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie

 8-)

Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now  

Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.

you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently
only two left on the force now.
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year

i'm guessing the Veccy 3.2 V6

since you're a plod, pay regular visits to the Legal Questions thread now and again, it's been made for people who need to ask those that are in the know.. ie plod

[SP_3.2]

On the way home last night seen an 53 plate police car near Burton on Trent.    

[VXL V6]

On the way home last night seen an 53 plate police car near Burton on Trent.    

I hope you pulled him over and plastered the car with OOF flyers!

[SP_3.2]

Hi VXL

Would have but he looked busy. I have seen it for the past 3 day so next time i will be readly for him.  .

ps how,s it going it the light?.  

[Kev]

...you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac...

And so does my 3.0 Auto, very easily in fact, verified by GPS. Eh.....Apparently.  

[JiMbOb789]

just saw a white Ex-police car in the Asda car park, it was an 04 reg, it was hanging!!!!
Jamie
  8-)

[robby30]

when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie

 8-)

Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now  

Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.

you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently
only two left on the force now.
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year

 Do you get the option of buying them (quiet word in someones ear>), or do you have to hope it goes to auction and you can bid?

 Actually... would you want an ex-plod one yourself?  

i have got one it was my car before she was put out to pasture, an 03 plate 3.2 manual with 130k on it, not quite a minter in the looks department but the important bits are fine only cost just over £1600 including auction fees. its a bit sad but i am quite attached to her  

[JiMbOb789]

when you said it took 5 minutes to get passed you (no exxageration), was it going really slow because normally omega's can be very fast! A 3.2 litre can go about 150mph (149 mph to be excact), the 3.0 litre manual goes 151 mph
Jamie

 8-)

Bugger... I can only get mine up to 150 MPH, I definitely want a refund now  

Maybe if you went for a little bit longer it would of reached 151mph.

you should try the proper 3.2 with a manual gearbox it will pass the 150 mark with ease given a long enough bit of tarmac. apparently
only two left on the force now.
any one know what the replacement to the omega is suppost to be or is it just a rumour designed to keep us long suffering plod happy for another year

 Do you get the option of buying them (quiet word in someones ear>), or do you have to hope it goes to auction and you can bid?

 Actually... would you want an ex-plod one yourself?  

i have got one it was my car before she was put out to pasture, an 03 plate 3.2 manual with 130k on it, not quite a minter in the looks department but the important bits are fine only cost just over £1600 including auction fees. its a bit sad but i am quite attached to her  

how fast does the 3.2 manual go. is it faster than a 3.2 automatic because manuals are always faster.
Jamie
  8-)