Need suggestion

[RaiG.]

Hi all,
i am not so good on Omega models but will buy one. It will be up to 2000y model. Please , any ideas about engine - 2500 or 3000 petrol and authomatic gearboxes ?

Thank you

 

[Mike Dodd]

Hi all,
i am not so good on Omega models but will buy one. It will be up to 2000y model. Please , any ideas about engine - 2500 or 3000 petrol and authomatic gearboxes ?

Thank you

A 2000 will be a facelift, hence 2.6l or 3.2l, IIRC; I choose a 2.6v6 but a lot of the fans (www.cavweb.co.uk) reckon it's better to hold out for the 3.2 (more power, not significantly less mpg).

Gearbox?, depends very much on your driving - lots of town traffic and the (very good and smooth) autobox will make your life a lot more pleasurable; I was very hesitant about changing from a life of manual boxes to an autobox but have never looked back. You will find, however, that the higher spec'd Omegas, especially the facelifts are mostly autos. If you particularly want a manual then look for the superb MV6 variant, just stay away from ex-plods (or look at them with eyes-wide-open).

Get used to pitiful MPG if you do a lot of short journeys - the Omega is fantastic when its out on the open road but very thirsty around town.

Lastly, consider CD / CDX / Elite specs - you get a lot of gizmos for your money. Just remember to check them out before buying - check seat electrics, in particular (heated seats and position / height adjustment)

 

[Gary Millar]

A 2000 will be a facelift, hence 2.6l or 3.2l, IIRC; I choose a 2.6v6 but a lot of the fans (www.cavweb.co.uk) reckon it's better to hold out for the 3.2 (more power, not significantly less mpg).

Gearbox?, depends very much on your driving - lots of town traffic and the (very good and smooth) autobox will make your life a lot more pleasurable; I was very hesitant about changing from a life of manual boxes to an autobox but have never looked back. You will find, however, that the higher spec'd Omegas, especially the facelifts are mostly autos. If you particularly want a manual then look for the superb MV6 variant, just stay away from ex-plods (or look at them with eyes-wide-open).

Get used to pitiful MPG if you do a lot of short journeys - the Omega is fantastic when its out on the open road but very thirsty around town.

Lastly, consider CD / CDX / Elite specs - you get a lot of gizmos for your money. Just remember to check them out before buying - check seat electrics, in particular (heated seats and position / height adjustment)

I've a 2.5 V6 and its a great car. Only use it when all the familly is together or for long runs. Best reading on the fuel computer has been
31.5mpg and worst 25.8mpg. You should be under no illusions that it's a thirsty car around town but on the open road at 85mph and a steady foot you'll still get nearly 30mpg. The cambelts and tensioners need done every 40k miles (250/350gbp) make sure its done.