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Title: Hello All
Post by BMH_26 on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:02

Hello guys and girls.

Just registered, as this site looks very good, been reading as a guest for a short while.

My name is Brett i am 26 and live in the midlands, i have had lots of vauxhalls in the past and at the moment i am looking for a new shape 3.0l V6 omega saloon, do they do these cars in a manual gearbox ??

Any way hope to speak / meet you all soon. :y

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by ffcgary1 on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:05

HI BRETT, YES THEY DO COME AS A MAN BOX, BUT YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LOOK HARD :y.

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by BMH_26 on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:08

thanks for quick reply i 60% thought that to be the case but as i had seen so so mant autos for sale i was starting to doubt the man box exsisted...

Incidently whats the 3.0/ auto like to drive ??

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by entwood on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:18

"Hello" and welcome :)

Why spoil a brilliant machine with the added weight of archaic levers and clutches in order to change gear .. ? when a smooth, powerful and progressive system already exists .. join the modern world :)

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by BMH_26 on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:21

Entwood wrote on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:18:

He he lol cool so are the autos reall that good ? power when you need it ? quick to change ? :question

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by entwood on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:26

Better than you ever thought... and if you want to rag a V6 auto ... select 2nd gear and sports mode ... but strap in firmly and watch out for Mr Plod ( and don't look at instant fuel consumption :( ) ... you'll hit illegal speeds far faster than you think !!

I tow a fairly heavy caravan and have surpised many an idiot when I kick down a couple of gears and accelerate UP a hill at 50 with the van on ... :)

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by BMH_26 on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:32

WOW does sound top notch MMMMM got me thinking hard now LOL, although i have out grown my rag driving style ( well nearly LOL ) can the auto take stick like a manual ?? need any TLC ?? i have just read the post on the auto in another section it does sound very impressive.!!!!!

What does sport mode intale do you need it on all the time ??

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by entwood on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:39

IMHO auto's take "stick" better than manuals ... no clutch to slip/burnout ... no chance of "missing" a gear and over revving to the point of damage ... you can choose how many gears you "have" ( select 2nd and the box only uses first and second) so you are more often in the power band ... you can keep both hands on the steering whilst ragging and let the box lok after itself.... etc etc etc.

The sports mode is truly impressive when ragging ... and when SWMBO is on board .. auto + cruise control just becomes pure leisure and pleasure.

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by BMH_26 on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:42

Top stuff mate thank you so much for your help and advice, so i am now looking for a car i have £ 3500 - £4000 to spend ! is that a good price ??????

( it wont let me post in the wanted section ) take it i need more posts

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by Elite Pete on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:43

Hi Brett and welcome to the forum :y

If you do buy an auto make sure you get the latest gearbox software upgrade.

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by BMH_26 on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:47

Elite Pete wrote on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:43:

Hi Brett and welcome to the forum :y

If you do buy an auto make sure you get the latest gearbox software upgrade.

ok tar Pete is this Vauxhall only ?? how much ??

Thanks

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Post by mikedundee on 09. Nov 2007 at 06:05

Welcome to the Forum Brett :y

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Post by Jimbob Purple Plums on 09. Nov 2007 at 08:03

Hello & Welcome :y

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Post by Bo Bo on 09. Nov 2007 at 08:13

Hello & welcome :)

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Post by Auto Addict on 09. Nov 2007 at 08:33

Welcome to the forum :y

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Post by A380 Elite on 09. Nov 2007 at 09:23

:) Hiya Brett.

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by tomoco on 09. Nov 2007 at 09:44

Hi Brett and welcome to the forum. I drive a manual myself (2.6 CD 2002) You can do some nice power slides (only before a tyre change of coarse) But i do miss my 2.5 auto when i'm stuck in traffic.

Mark

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by bob.dent on 09. Nov 2007 at 14:19

Hi Brett and welcome aboard :y

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by Elite Pete on 09. Nov 2007 at 15:07

BMH_26 wrote on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:47:

Elite Pete wrote on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:43:

Hi Brett and welcome to the forum :y

If you do buy an auto make sure you get the latest gearbox software upgrade.

ok tar Pete is this Vauxhall only ?? how much ??

Thanks

Hi Brett

Mark DTM in Nottingham and TheBoy in Brackley do it but in not to sure how much they charge. You can also get it done at a Vauxhall Dealer but the arn't as competent and it will cost you alot more ;)

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by dave c on 09. Nov 2007 at 17:15

ffcgary1 wrote on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:05:

HI BRETT, YES THEY DO COME AS A MAN BOX, BUT YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LOOK HARD :y.

What! Like get a tattoo, and carry a flick knife... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Welcome .. DC

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Post by macca on 09. Nov 2007 at 20:23

Hello, welcome to the forum :y

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Post by Cav9_4 on 09. Nov 2007 at 21:44

Hi & welcome to the forum :y

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Post by TheBoy on 10. Nov 2007 at 00:59

Welcome to the site :)

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by BMH_26 on 10. Nov 2007 at 18:21

Thanks for all the replys guys "!! ;)

Title: Re: Hello All
Post by Sir Golfbuddy on 11. Nov 2007 at 01:15

Welcome to the forum. :)

Check this out for details of how many users have manuals. click. Look at the general data page on the spreadsheet :y

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Post by Boldy on 11. Nov 2007 at 08:14

Hello and welcome to the forums :y

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Post by Sir Crazydad on 11. Nov 2007 at 11:12

Hello and welcome to the best Omega Forum on the Net :y

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Post by jay w on 11. Nov 2007 at 15:29

hi and welcome to the site :y

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Post by Markie on 11. Nov 2007 at 19:50

Hello and welcome to the forum :y

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Post by Martin Imber on 11. Nov 2007 at 21:25

Hello & Welcome :y