Soon to be Omega owner

JDMJut · 22 August 2007, 21:43:17

Ez,

I'm looking to buy an Omgea as a run about in about 4 weeks or so, thought I better do some re-search.

I need a car thats comfortable, cheap to buy, lots of room and can ocasionally tow a car trailor. The Omega looks like my best bet.

I've decided on the 2.5 Turbo Diesel Estate, is there anything I should look out for? Common problems ect.. Is there a buying guide on here? I've had a search but I can't find one.

ffcgary1 · 22 August 2007, 22:30:33

Welcome to the forum, the boy is the man to ask ref oil burners,as he is up to his neck in on at the mo.

hotel21 · 23 August 2007, 00:51:15

Howdoo, and welcome to the forum. Feel free to pull up a keyboard and join in.

May be best to post queries and questions in general chat rather than the newbies bit, though. You will get a better response there.

davlad22 · 23 August 2007, 02:45:20

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I'm looking to buy an Omgea as a run about

You'll be needing a 3.0 V6 then!

Welcome mate. Only had experience of the 2.2DTi but the 2.5 as you probably know, is a BMW derived engine. 'The Boy' will be only too happy to tell you all about it if when he fixes his

Size wise, apart from some of the old 9-series Volvos (which are just old hat now) you will not find a bigger estate around, E-Class Merc, 5-series BM, V70 volvo included. Hell, we sleep a family of five in ours

Comfort, well, the seats are great, most are heated/electric and wear the miles well, the back seats are also some of the comfiest around, and well, it's rear wheel drive so it drives and rides like a proper car should.

Not sure the 2.5 is the most reliable or economical engine around but will pull like a train, only available with auto transmission. Our 2.2 has towed a heavy Box-Van trailor for over 70k and certainly hasn't suffered as a result. They are the best tow cars around.

All the best

Tafty · 23 August 2007, 04:22:49

Welcome to the forum -

Bo Bo · 23 August 2007, 07:31:34

Hello & welcome

Lordmpl · 23 August 2007, 08:15:23

Hi There,

If you go the Omega way, you will never look back, and wonder why you did not do it sooner!!!!

DaveL · 23 August 2007, 08:19:35

Hello & welcome

8-)
DaveL

A380 Elite · 23 August 2007, 08:22:29

Hiya

bob.dent · 23 August 2007, 11:00:21

Greetings and welcome to the forum

Good luck with the search, you won't regret choosing an Omega providing you maintain it well and there's all the advice and help you need on here.

Golfbuddy · 23 August 2007, 11:19:45

Welcome to the forum.

Cav9_4 · 23 August 2007, 11:59:06

Hi & welcome to the forum

Martin_1962 · 23 August 2007, 12:54:15

Hello & Welcome

The_Tigger · 23 August 2007, 17:22:44

Hiya and Welcome

JDMJut · 23 August 2007, 19:36:57

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Not sure the 2.5 is the most reliable or economical engine around but will pull like a train, only available with auto transmission. Our 2.2 has towed a heavy Box-Van trailor for over 70k and certainly hasn't suffered as a result. They are the best tow cars around.

All the best

Sounds like you know your stuff, what would you sugest economy wise ? Any idea what the MPG would be like on the 2.5 ?

I've seen the 2.5 advertised on Ebay in manual, I'd hate to have to settle for an auto.

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