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[tunnie]

What about importing a secondhand Holden Commodore from Australia.Just like the omega and depending on the model, you should be able to get parts and it is also rear wheel drive.Vauxhall are missing out by not importing cars from Australia although they do import the Monaro

Interiors are horrid on the Holdens, get a Monaro or the 5 door Vauhxall VXR8

[Kieran]

5 door Vauxhall VXR8 now that sounds interesting.Never seen or heard of one but would like to.

[tunnie]

5 door Vauxhall VXR8 now that sounds interesting.Never seen or heard of one but would like to.

 

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/060-vauxhall-vxr8/

[waspy]

I hope Jaguar dealers are better at services than Vauxhall  

[waspy]

5 door Vauxhall VXR8 now that sounds interesting.Never seen or heard of one but would like to.

 

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/060-vauxhall-vxr8/

I saw one just over two years ago when i had my Trans-Am, we got some looks as we drove along the high st with two dirty great 5.7 V8s throbbin away, UUUUhm Baby  8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

[theowletman]

Now then, one of these days there will not be any Omegas left that are worth having. The newest ones left are already 5 years old this year so I was wondering what would be a natural replacment?

It would have to be big, reasonably cheap to buy, automatic, rear wheel drive and loaded with lots and lots of toys.

How about this for starters: CLICK

 

Lexus LS430 gets my vote, superb car, no cam sensor problems, no breather cleaning, parts not bad on specialist sites, bulletproof engineering. You may have seen that Mike Brewer ( lairy cockney type ) on Wheeler dealers resurrecting one, very good cars. They do have their faults as all cars do but fewer than most.

[Andy B]

I drove an auto C180 Kompressor estate last week. I was quite impressed with it. The driving was virtually all motorway with 4 or 5 of us in it (one being my Mum  :-?) so I couldn't really play that much. It was a bit short of toys though (and an engine dip stick :-?) but I did like the 'tiptronic' type auto box,it was very handy for knocking it down a gear when decending some of Devons hills. No silly handbrake in the middle of the front seats. For an estate though it was sadly lacking in space, I reckon an Omega saloon could carry as much.
PS what engine size are they? I've looked on eBay, some are descibed as 1800 & some 2000  :-/

[Jay w]

I drove an auto C180 Kompressor estate last week. I was quite impressed with it. The driving was virtually all motorway with 4 or 5 of us in it (one being my Mum  :-?) so I couldn't really play that much. It was a bit short of toys though (and an engine dip stick :-?) but I did like the 'tiptronic' type auto box,it was very handy for knocking it down a gear when decending some of Devons hills. No silly handbrake in the middle of the front seats. For an estate though it was sadly lacking in space, I reckon an Omega saloon could carry as much.
PS what engine size are they? I've looked on eBay, some are descibed as 1800 & some 2000  :-/

C180 = 1800
C200 = 2000
C230 = 2300

Kompressor = supercharger

For me i would have to get a 6 pot car, 4 bangers just don't do it for me anymore.

[Andy B]

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C180 = 1800
C200 = 2000
C230 = 2300

Kompressor = supercharger

For me i would have to get a 6 pot car, 4 bangers just don't do it for me anymore.

Thanks.
Couldn't agree more about more cylinders than doors! But for an 1800 car it didn't do too bad, just didn't have the same kick when you hit the loud pedal as my 3.0 does.

[cem_devecioglu]

C200 kompressor is faster than my 2.5 V6..Possibly same as 3.0 ..


trust me I've tested..

ps : read the test about VXR8 on comparison with 330, impreza

special model..Comments for VXR8 is  

[Varche]

I know you will laugh but a Tata Nano could be your next step then ANYTHING after would look attractive, FWD, 4cylinder, diesel, high waist, 3 door, estate, BMW. If you could manage a year or so then there may be some Monaros, VXR8's available at a reasonable price. Think of all the fuel money you would save as the Nano sat (hidden) in your garage!

Another business opportunity? Importer of V8 rear wheel drive motors for former Omega owners (FOOFER's?) There must be something out there suitable!

varche

[Marks DTM Calib]

I actualy quite like the new Saab 93, it drives nice, is a nice place to be sat and has a good selection of engines (2.8 V6 Turbo!).

Wrong wheel drive but, I am resigned to having to live with at least one front wheel drive car on the drive.

[MaxV6]

Several friends of mine have 400 series Lexus beasties...

I'm not keen....  huge great ungainly fat looking characterless blobs...   and as they age, they break things just like Miggys do...  only more expensively.

[Kevin Wood]

Have been in a few is200s but they feel very cramped and plasticky compared to an Omega. Correct wheels driven perhaps but didn't really float my boat.

Certainly would need the 3 litre engine [smiley=evil.gif]

Kevin

[Paul M]

I drove an auto C180 Kompressor estate last week. I was quite impressed with it. The driving was virtually all motorway with 4 or 5 of us in it (one being my Mum  :-?) so I couldn't really play that much. It was a bit short of toys though (and an engine dip stick :-?) but I did like the 'tiptronic' type auto box,it was very handy for knocking it down a gear when decending some of Devons hills. No silly handbrake in the middle of the front seats. For an estate though it was sadly lacking in space, I reckon an Omega saloon could carry as much.
PS what engine size are they? I've looked on eBay, some are descibed as 1800 & some 2000  :-/

You consider that a good thing?!? The car I hired in the US last summer had the "hand" brake on the floor, what a complete PITA that thing was. I certainly would not buy a car with such a crappy design. Maybe I'm in the minority these days in that I actually use the handbrake at traffic lights etc rather than sitting with the footbrake pressed, cooking the pads onto the discs after a spirited run? Same goes for that crappy electric handbrake fitted to the new Passat.... the old design has worked perfectly for far longer than I've been alive, why break something that "just works"?

Can't see myself considering a Mercedes any time soon anyway, most of them are very old man. They may be RWD but few of them are much fun to drive IMO. I've not yet tried the new A4 but I bet that would be more enjoyable (with quattro of course) than a C class. Still much rather have a 330 than either of them, properly enjoyable to drive. Screw the image, the Omega isn't exactly a desirable car, and TBH round here the image of your average Mercedes repmobile driver is just as bad as BMW, only older.