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[x25xe]

Hi all

Another thread asks about the engine in a suspected mini facelift car which reminded me of a question I have been meaning to ask for some time.  I did not want to hijack that so am asking here.  Hope that is OK!

How do you identify the mini facelifts and what was the list if improvements?

I would like to find out if my car is a mini facelift.

I read elsewhere that one way of identifying them was the solid headrests which my car has.  However, what other items were improved and how can you tell for sure??

[Martin_1962]

Adjustable steering wheel, solid seat pockets, more air bags.

[Phil]

TC button moved from alongside radio to same bank as heated seats/ hazzard lights

Coin box next to radio

I think the longer 3ltr pleniums are only on mini facelift onwards

[mijfife]

If it's any help, mine is a november 1999 GLS and the other differences I've noticed are as follows: Grill part of bonnet, window switches on doors instead of centre consul, controls for aircon/ heater smaller, airbags on the sides of the front seats and of course the balance shafts in the engine!!!!!!

I'm no expert on Omegas but this is what I've noticed so far  

Cheers Jim

[Phil]

If it's any help, mine is a november 1999 GLS and the other differences I've noticed are as follows: Grill part of bonnet, window switches on doors instead of centre consul, controls for aircon/ heater smaller, airbags on the sides of the front seats and of course the balance shafts in the engine!!!!!!

I'm no expert on Omegas but this is what I've noticed so far  

Cheers Jim

Thats a full face lift not mini face lift, youll also have a double din radio, different steering wheel, different arm rest and the head rest adjustment isnt as much

Theres loads more differences, boot lid, windscreen and headlamp washers and bumpers are all different to name but a few

[mijfife]

Thanks Phil, it's true, you learn something new every day

cheers Jim

[TheBoy]

TC button moved from alongside radio to same bank as heated seats/ hazzard lights

Coin box next to radio

Not necessarily. Most mini facelifts still have old TC button. mini f/l Elites tend to have the newer button

[Phil]

TC button moved from alongside radio to same bank as heated seats/ hazzard lights

Coin box next to radio

Not necessarily. Most mini facelifts still have old TC button. mini f/l Elites tend to have the newer button

My MV6 (mini facelift) has the coin pocket and relocated TC button, plus the buttons on the dash changed from 'stippled' to more tactile 'smooth' finish, not obvious till you have a fondle  

Thought the Elites had the sat nav screen where the coin box is??

I was under the impression the TC button was moved because they stopped doing the rear door de-mister so had a spare space on the dash board and changed the wireing at face lift time??

[Andy B]

.....Theres loads more differences, boot lid, windscreen and headlamp washers and bumpers are all different to name but a few

Different tail lights, "Astra" looking bonnet. The differences between the 2 cars are obvious!

[jonny2112]

The differences are obvious between the pre and post full facelift, even externally, but the exterior appearance didn't change for the mini facelift, really just the interior. Mine is a Reflection though, which is I suppose a special edition. Like many specials these could have been manufactured prior to a major facelift, and may include options not found on like models. Looking through the Reflection brochure, I wish the original buyer had opted for the Recaros!

[tunnie]

one way to tell if you have a mini-facelift is steering wheel controls.

If you don't have them, pre-facelift, if you do have them mini-facelift

[TheBoy]

TC button moved from alongside radio to same bank as heated seats/ hazzard lights

Coin box next to radio

Not necessarily. Most mini facelifts still have old TC button. mini f/l Elites tend to have the newer button

My MV6 (mini facelift) has the coin pocket and relocated TC button, plus the buttons on the dash changed from 'stippled' to more tactile 'smooth' finish, not obvious till you have a fondle  

Thought the Elites had the sat nav screen where the coin box is??

I was under the impression the TC button was moved because they stopped doing the rear door de-mister so had a spare space on the dash board and changed the wireing at face lift time??

My 98 MV6 mini facelift has larger TC button, hence no coin tray...

[sounds2k]

quickest way to tell the difference is solid head rests and side airbags are present on mini-facelift and not before then. Sat Nav (and display) was only fitted to 3.0 elites as standard - optional on 2.5's (petrol and diesel)

[RonaldMcBurger]

SatNav was standard on TD Elite too.

[Phil]

My 98 MV6 mini facelift has larger TC button, hence no coin tray...

But the silver MV6 that R McB ripped apart had the coin tray and repositioned TC button.

Doesnt make much sense!!