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[manny]

Hi all.Im new to the forum,the reason being im getting a y-reg MV6 2.6 in the morning.Its mint with only 46000 miles on the clock with full vaux service history.Im starting to get a bit worried after reading the problems with the omega on this forum.Please put my mind at ease.By the way,this is my first omega.

[Darth Loo-knee]

These Omega's are a brilliant car if maintained well same as anything really.
Main thing is make sure the Cambelt and Tensioners have been changed at 40,000 miles.
If not from Vauxhall you can expect a bill for around £350 to do it... unless you can do it yourself then around £100-150
The next thing is that the breathers are clear, if not.. the cam cover gaskets will leak oil into the Spark Plug Wells another job Vauxhall charge around £300 to do, again unless you can do it yourself then around £100, so pull out a spark plug lead and look down the hole to see if you can see a nice clean spark plug or oil down there..

[GinoGinelli]

Read through every car forum and you'll end up on a pushbike!

Love my miggy!

[marriedwithchildren]

Hi there

   Well  I was the same way,  just bought a 2.6 cdx estate.  My opinion after two weeks is that ( I had a v70 T reg before) is that is not actually as well built as the volvo and the interior leather not as good qaulity and the brakes are as sharp but that could just be  that my pads are worn, don't know  Volvo brakes very good perhaps.

Anyway, on the + side the omega handles better slighty quicker and has slighty more room on the cargo area  and you get lots of toys of the cdx model.

I think they are value for money these days and as long as you chnaged the cambelt  the engines are supposed to be very reliable.

Unless you have some bad luck  you should be able to deal with any repairs at a realistic cost.

good luck,  can I ask what you paid for it?

[tunnie]

2.6 with 46k? sounds like one on here that was advertised! Big Mart?  :-/

[Entwood]

Omega's are excellent cars, and damned good value for money - lot of car for not a lot of cash these days.

Like all things, they can have problems if not looked after properly, thats where the forum helps.

If you are just getting the car ... read up on the EML and Emissions lights for the model you are getting, and make sure you know when these lights should be on, and when they should go out, then make sure the car you are buying obeys those rules !!  It is not unknown for, shall we say unscrupulous ?, folks to remove the bulbs in order to hide a problem.. and that can get into serious money.

The rest is all doable, at great savings, using the combined knowledge of all the  experts who frequent the forums, they have saved me a fortune  !!!

HTH

[manny]

Hi there

   Well  I was the same way,  just bought a 2.6 cdx estate.  My opinion after two weeks is that ( I had a v70 T reg before) is that is not actually as well built as the volvo and the interior leather not as good qaulity and the brakes are as sharp but that could just be  that my pads are worn, don't know  Volvo brakes very good perhaps.

Anyway, on the + side the omega handles better slighty quicker and has slighty more room on the cargo area  and you get lots of toys of the cdx model.

I think they are value for money these days and as long as you chnaged the cambelt  the engines are supposed to be very reliable.

Unless you have some bad luck  you should be able to deal with any repairs at a realistic cost.

good luck,  can I ask what you paid for it?

I payed £3150

[manny]

2.6 with 46k? sounds like one on here that was advertised! Big Mart?  :-/

No this one is a trade sale.

[Andy B]

.....  .....
 so pull out a spark plug lead and look down the hole to see if you can see a nice clean spark plug or oil down there..

Coil pack fitted so  no HT leads.    

[Lazydocker]

Hi Manny and welcome to the forum!

The Omega is a fantastic car but is like any other... It's only as good as its owner!!! It does need maintaining properly so the best advice is to be prepared to do your own... Then you know it's been done right!

Don't let all the "faults" you've seen on here put you off... Unfortunately the reason car forums are so popular is because some people only come along to ask help when they have problems! I drive a 1999 3.0 with 125k on the clock but it's well maintained and IMO is barely run in  

Enjoy the car, because it's a lot of car for the money you pay

[Danny]

i'm thinkin it'll be the silver one with the irmscher grille, it was sold from a forecourt but the owner advertised through here

[feeutfo]

These Omega's are a brilliant car if maintained well same as anything really.
Main thing is make sure the Cambelt and Tensioners have been changed at 40,000 miles.
If not from Vauxhall you can expect a bill for around £350 to do it... unless you can do it yourself then around £100-150
The next thing is that the breathers are clear, if not.. the cam cover gaskets will leak oil into the Spark Plug Wells another job Vauxhall charge around £300 to do, again unless you can do it yourself then around £100, so pull out a spark plug lead and look down the hole to see if you can see a nice clean spark plug or oil down there..

Sorry Loones but its a 2.6. Coil packs on them. But the same idea applys. Use 2 similar sized bolts to screw into the brass bolt holes to get them out.

[feeutfo]

omegas are not perfect, but they are ALOT more reliable than most. The most single most significant factor for it as a second hand used buy was the massive depreciation from new prices! Put your criteria in the auto trader web site and its the only thing worth having. But the secret is they are loaded with toys and quiet comfort. Even if you are unlucky and have to do all of the usual jobs, you will still be better off than the next exec car up on the list. A 96 diesel A6 probably and you dont want that.
Usual jobs are belt every 40k or 4 years, so it should have had its major service. Breathers a must, do these first job if the belts been done. And check cam covers and the plug wells as said for oil leaks, but you should be ok with the miles and age of the car imho, the plugs should have been changed at 40k. Next is wishbone bushes, this gives vague steering and sometimes a wobble on the wheel. Again with the age it should not be to bad. But all of these jobs r fairly easy diy and can be done for less than £150

 First thing to do when you pick it up is the pedal trick. Details under paper clip test in maintenance section. And see if there are any codes. You want a constant flashing, which means no fault codes in the engine ecu. Note other ecus are not read with this method. Also make sure all the warning lights in the video work on the dash when you turn the ignition on, if not someone may be trying to hide something as said.

It sounds like a good buy to me. Oh, and the other important thing you get with an Omega is completely free, this forum. ALWAYS ASK HERE FIRST or look at the numerous guides etc, if you have any questions/problems at all. The dealers as an average are thieving hoody pikeys, only ever go in the parts dept. door round the back. Never go in the front.
Let us know how you get on you lucky man. New car... Mmmm!  

[Kiksomass]

I think you're onto a winner with your new motor,sounds good
I've found that in the short time that I've had one, most other peoples Miggys look clean and tidy whatever the year and it seems you don't see too many about like you do with Saxos or Focuses etc. I thought that they were a bit of an old mans car...that being the case...I love being old and I don't care who knows it!!
Happy Motoring

[cem_devecioglu]

Read through every car forum and you'll end up on a pushbike!
Love my miggy!

Agreed..Not necessary to have all the faults listed here .. May be in time