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[Paul M]

... shame you aren't a bit closer or I'd take you out in the Saab ...  

the trouble is you get used to a certain level of acceleration so a fast car only feels fast for a while ... then you get used to it and want more!!!  

This I totally agree with. When I was 22 I bought a 99 Impreza WRX STi which was remapped to put out slightly over 300 BHP on 97 RON fuel, it weighed around 1250 Kg and being AWD with 3 limited slip diffs you could actually use the power even in the rain. It was quite amazing the acceleration you could get from that thing in all but the harshest conditions. But inevitably the novelty wore off, and I realised you could barely use the power on the road anyway, and I sold it and ended up with the 840Ci which is definitely not as quick off the line (more power but heavier and RWD) but is much more refined and exclusive, while still being fun. It's not fast by any means, but quick enough. Besides I have my R1 now for when I need the acceleration offered by a power-weight ratio of 1000 BHP/tonne

[Markie]

Im still with Tunnie on this, i want a change to, i want something that now feels fast.....

Considorations...330 ci, Audi S4, Audi S6, C43 AMG and even an M3 (circa 00plate)

Been out twice in 02 330ci (02) plate but decided against as i am not convinced of its history....

[Danny]

Im still with Tunnie on this, i want a change to, i want something that now feels fast.....

Considorations...330 ci, Audi S4, Audi S6, C43 AMG and even an M3 (circa 00plate)

Been out twice in 02 330ci (02) plate but decided against as i am not convinced of its history....

if you sell your omega will you put your old wheels on and sell me your facelift MV6 ones??

[Markie]

Im still with Tunnie on this, i want a change to, i want something that now feels fast.....

Considorations...330 ci, Audi S4, Audi S6, C43 AMG and even an M3 (circa 00plate)

Been out twice in 02 330ci (02) plate but decided against as i am not convinced of its history....

if you sell your omega will you put your old wheels on and sell me your facelift MV6 ones??

Dont have the old ones im afraid......otherwise yes i would have..

[Danny]

i'll px my facelift GLS ones then

[Markie]

i'll px my facelift GLS ones then

  then im going to get accused of a police spec MV6 upon selling, by non educated buyers, as it doesnt have the 17" on it  

[Danny]

straight swap for my facelift elites??

[sounds2k]

... shame you aren't a bit closer or I'd take you out in the Saab ...  

the trouble is you get used to a certain level of acceleration so a fast car only feels fast for a while ... then you get used to it and want more!!!  

I am not far actually  

I can take South Eastern Trains and be in Dartford in 30 mins, i think some of them go towards your way....  

yep, they do indeed ... and I just got it back from the garage today after having the previous owner's bodge job on the radiator fan undone ... so the offer's there, you're welcome to have a go ... just let me know  

[cem_devecioglu]

one problem with fast cars is that, around is too many curious maniacs who want to race with you every moment..

even if their engine is less than half size they force you  

what happens is  one you dont care,  second you dont care 3rd you get in flames and start..  

and fuel bills fly up..

I cant think myself in an M3 or  V8 any..sure I die.

[cem_devecioglu]

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=36&

[geoff]

bmw yes are reliable,but i recall a while a go some 5 series engines being rcalled for engine problems,block cast problems,i think mercedes and bmw just trade on their badge image and are fare to  expensive for what they are,have problems like alll cars do and be sides omega's are good value for money or as they say a lot of car for money 8-) 8-) 8-)

[Paul M]

bmw yes are reliable,but i recall a while a go some 5 series engines being rcalled for engine problems,block cast problems,i think mercedes and bmw just trade on their badge image and are fare to  expensive for what they are,have problems like alll cars do and be sides omega's are good value for money or as they say a lot of car for money 8-) 8-) 8-)

That was a long time ago on the V8, any models newer than 1995 I think won't be affected (none of the E39 V8s are). It was due to high sulphur petrol damaging the nikasil lining used in the bores, it probably wouldn't be an issue today since all petrol is "ultra low sulphur" but the engines have long since been fitted with alusil liners which don't have that issue. BTW a lot of Jaguar engines were affected by the nikasil issue too, as recently as 2000 I believe.

[VXL V6]

BTW a lot of Jaguar engines were affected by the nikasil issue too, as recently as 2000 I believe.

Just the V8 AFAIK

[tunnie]

BTW a lot of Jaguar engines were affected by the nikasil issue too, as recently as 2000 I believe.

Just the V8 AFAIK

which is all engines after 1994 then, lol

[omegalord]

Why not have a bigger engine put in an omega. That way it will be very dast , very original , you will know the history of the car and will be sticking with gm

Matt