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[NaughtyNigel]

There was me hoping James would keep me updated on what was happening to the old girl over the next 100,000 miles. 

Must admit I have never considered gas myself, although it does have some obvious advantages.

I am getting around 42 MPG on a good run from my new Diseasel Jag, so gas wouldn't provide quite the same benefits. I have often thought the Jag engine and gearbox (around 260 BHP) would suit the Omega well, although I think the brakes would get a bit hot. 

NN

[JamesV6CDX]

There was me hoping James would keep me updated on what was happening to the old girl over the next 100,000 miles. 

NN, there are no plans to move her on...

I'm after something a bit nice for me to drive - along with a dirty old estate for running my dogs about 

[NaughtyNigel]

Well the old girl has finally gone. 

I met James at Darlington railway station this afternoon, and took him home to check over the car.

He seemed very pleased with it, and after a cuppa he left to make his way back to south Wales in pouring rain and high winds. Safe journey James. 

(Checking over the doccuments last night I noticed that the Omega was first registrered on 25 October 1999, so it will be ten years old tomorrow.)

We then went to pick up our new 1.6 Astra Elite. The Astra is a nice car, and (so far) very comfortable, but nothing like the Omega. We have been spoilt I think!

My wife elected to drive my new Jag there and back, (her excuse being that she is used to an automatic), so I had better keep my keys in a safe place. 

NN

[tunnie]

Well the old girl has finally gone. 

I met James at Darlington railway station this afternoon, and took him home to check over the car.

He seemed very pleased with it, and after a cuppa he left to make his way back to south Wales in pouring rain and high winds. Safe journey James. 

(Checking over the doccuments last night I noticed that the Omega was first registrered on 25 October 1999, so it will be ten years old tomorrow.)

We then went to pick up our new 1.6 Astra Elite. The Astra is a nice car, and (so far) very comfortable, but nothing like the Omega. We have been spoilt I think!

My wife elected to drive my new Jag there and back, (her excuse being that she is used to an automatic), so I had better keep my keys in a safe place. 

NN

Astra is nice, but its the size. Nothing squashes the bumps like a nice 2 ton car 

New Jag? Do Tell! XJ? I maybe 25 but i do like big Jags 

[Andy B]

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Astra is nice, but its the size. Nothing squashes the bumps like a nice 2 ton car  ........

SWMBO's courtesy car VW Passat has just gone back today. I reckon it can't be far off the size of an Omega, not sure about the weight  :-/, but considering it was a 57 plate against my T reg 99 car, even SWMBO ( who knows nor wants to know anything about cars) said that the ride in it was poor compared to my 158K miles Omega!   

[tunnie]

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Astra is nice, but its the size. Nothing squashes the bumps like a nice 2 ton car  ........

SWMBO's courtesy car VW Passat has just gone back today. I reckon it can't be far off the size of an Omega, not sure about the weight  :-/, but considering it was a 57 plate against my T reg 99 car, even SWMBO ( who knows nor wants to know anything about cars) said that the ride in it was poor compared to my 158K miles Omega!   

FWD again, they have to have harder ride 

RWD is always going to be more balanced, better turning circle too.

[Andy B]

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RWD is  ..... better turning circle too.

I borrowed a Rover 827 once, you needed a football field to turn the thing round in.  :-?

[tunnie]

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RWD is  ..... better turning circle too.

I borrowed a Rover 827 once, you needed a football field to turn the thing round in.  :-?

Errr, Sigh.... i really dont care what you have driven, its just basics.

FWD cards have to drive and steer the front wheels, RWD just steer, so they have more space. (unless they are serious performance cars with huge wheels)

An Omega can turn tighter than a Ford Fiesta (well couple shapes back anyway)

[JamesV6CDX]

Meoww

[Kevin Wood]

Errr, Sigh.... i really dont care what you have driven, its just basics.

FWD cards have to drive and steer the front wheels, RWD just steer, so they have more space. (unless they are serious performance cars with huge wheels)

An Omega can turn tighter than a Ford Fiesta (well couple shapes back anyway)

You want to try a Westfield! Still, there are driving "techniques" to improve turning circle, especially if you have a LSD. 

Kevin

[tunnie]

Errr, Sigh.... i really dont care what you have driven, its just basics.

FWD cards have to drive and steer the front wheels, RWD just steer, so they have more space. (unless they are serious performance cars with huge wheels)

An Omega can turn tighter than a Ford Fiesta (well couple shapes back anyway)

You want to try a Westfield! Still, there are driving "techniques" to improve turning circle, especially if you have a LSD. 

Kevin

I could turn a 24v Senator on the spot 

[Andy B]

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RWD is  ..... better turning circle too.

I borrowed a Rover 827 once, you needed a football field to turn the thing round in.  :-?

Errr, Sigh.... i really dont care what you have driven, its just basics.

FWD cards have to drive and steer the front wheels, RWD just steer, so they have more space. (unless they are serious performance cars with huge wheels)

An Omega can turn tighter than a Ford Fiesta (well couple shapes back anyway)

Are you just trying to prove what a spotty pretentious, know it all tw4t you are!    I was agreeing with you, just using another FWD car as an example. I do know all about the difference in turning circle etc etc between the 2. Up untill buying this shed of an Astra I'd never owned a FWD car and have a licence longer than you've had a birth certificate.
  

[NaughtyNigel]

Well the old girl has finally gone. 

I met James at Darlington railway station this afternoon, and took him home to check over the car.

He seemed very pleased with it, and after a cuppa he left to make his way back to south Wales in pouring rain and high winds. Safe journey James. 

(Checking over the doccuments last night I noticed that the Omega was first registrered on 25 October 1999, so it will be ten years old tomorrow.)

We then went to pick up our new 1.6 Astra Elite. The Astra is a nice car, and (so far) very comfortable, but nothing like the Omega. We have been spoilt I think!

My wife elected to drive my new Jag there and back, (her excuse being that she is used to an automatic), so I had better keep my keys in a safe place. 

NN

Astra is nice, but its the size. Nothing squashes the bumps like a nice 2 ton car 

New Jag? Do Tell! XJ? I maybe 25 but i do like big Jags 

Hi Tunnie,
No, not an XJ but a two year old S-Type SE 2.7 Twin Turbo V6 Diesel with just 22,000 miles on the clock. 

I was looking for something like the Omega, and didn't like much of what I saw. I had tried a couple of X-Types, but was persuaded to try an S-Type by a salesman at Stratstones. I should have known better but I have not been dissapointed.

After some searching I was lucky to find one with built in SatNav, xenons, heated seats, 18" wheels, full leather interior in Barley and some other goodies.

Handling is firmer and more preicise than the Omega, and braking from the 14" disks is phenomenal. The engine is remarkably smooth and powerful, and yet gives 40 + MPG on a run. The only downside so far is that the boot is a bit small (I'm sure Jagar Owners are supposed to send luggage ahead), and the massive Pirellis cost upwards of £225 each.

However, my wife has taken a liking to driving it, so I have to get up early in the morning otherwise I am left with the Astra for the day! 

Anyhow, I hope you like the pictures.







NN

[tunnie]

very nice, i'd love that engine in the XJ. Still tad out of my price range though 

[Andy B]

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The only downside so far is that the boot is a bit small (I'm sure Jagar Owners are supposed to send luggage ahead) .....

Clarkson said that of a Jag he drove (can't remember now which) his answer if you want more space .......

buy a field! 

ps Nice house