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[omegasport]

hi everyone just wanting abit of insight on miggys can anyone tell me whats the best petrol version to buy

thanks

[Boditza]

with the biggest engine i guess .. if you don't take in mind the average mpg

[Jimbob]

on what grounds?

performance, economy, ease to maintain?

saloon / estate

auto v manual...

its a hard question with no 'needs'

[omegod]

The biggest engine you can afford to run and one someone has spent a fortune on rectifying all the major weak spots!

LPG is a bonus if you can find one too!

3.0/3.2 Elite auto is my preference

[2woody]

ex-police saloon is my choice.

manual
biggest engine
no toys

[fiend61]

my 2.5 petrol manual for economy and speed,
my 3.2 auto for speed speed and more speed

[david036]

Best miggy has to be an elite with all the toys fitted!!

[mantahatch]

It is difficult to say really. The ultimat is probably a fully kitted Irmscher Omega.

I find it best to list what I want and buy the best car I can. Do bear in mind the higher the model the higher the price, and it is not allways justified in being a higher price.

There are still many Omega's about. Buy the one in the best mechanical and physical condition you can get. Many people have been bitten by what looks good on the forecourt.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I think this can be summed up by every member on here, with one word....


'mine'





As said previously, what do you want? Give us a list of your requirements, or things you've liked/ disliked on previous cars, then we can best advise. 

[Rods2]

A tidy reliable one!  which is what I would recommend for any car. This might be stating the obvious, but Omega's don't have the greatest reputation for reliability, a good one will be ok, a bad one lots of expensive trouble.

The V6's are not in my opinion that easiest to work on, the 4 cylinder models I can't comment on as I've no experience of these.

The big pluses are that you get a lot of car for your money, they are fast, big comfortable, mile eating cars that handle well for their size. They are well equipped with Elite's having all the extras.

My advice is to take you time, look around and find a good one.

My dad's advice was there is only one thing to do with an unreliable car, get rid of it, so find a good one.

[feeutfo]

3.2 elite or mv6, but it's all in the eye of the beholder. 

[russ0205]

has to be the v6 no better sound but ouch !!  on the fuel tho 

[TheBoy]

All mine have been good (once fixed for those bought with known issues) for reliability.

I've had 2 breakdowns in the last 7yrs - crank sensor (every v6 owner should carry a spare ), and something going pop in an engine after (in Basil Fawlty voice) "a damn good spanking". I'd say this is not dissimilar to any other car I've had, probably better to be honest.


The key to V6 reliability, in my humble opinion and experience, is preventative maintenence.  People on the Rover forum frequently call me all sorts of things, because I frequently recommend regular fluid changes, and even more regular fluid checks, to which my reply is that I am not posting up with car problems


The weakpoints on V6 are:
Crank sensor - carry a spare!
Oil cooler - probably poor coolant servicing
Breathers - naff oil (CASTROL!!) or short journeys - use quality oil and do annual breather cleans
Warped cam covers - a myth put about by mechanics who are either lazy, incompitent, stupid or all 3. Or "Vauxhall Trained Mechanics". Use genuine gaskets, ensure breathers are clear, and (listen, all Vauxhall Trained Mechanics!) USE A BLOODY TORQUE WRENCH!

[2woody]

USE A BLOODY TORQUE WRENCH!

I prefer a clean one, but still vital for that job

[Omega_Dan]

3.0/3.2 manual although i do like an autobox too