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peterjohn36

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Not really the question to ask on here
22. Aug 2006 at 08:43

As the omegas are not produced anymore, ie I am on a 2002 estate version, what would you say is the one to match it in comfort and style, the reason being all good things come to an end will only have a couple of more years with this car before trading it in. Have tried the merc's at the time when looking for the omega much prefere the omega so they are a no no for me. Am interested in other peoples views. If the omega was still made today it would be another. This question came up as my wife and I were driving home from our sons house from the weekend, she never liked the journey in our mondeo untill we bought the omega she now finds the 4 to 5 hours drive no problem.

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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #1 - 22. Aug 2006 at 09:39 Well I suspect in the next few years mine will be replaced by a Saab, maybe the new 95 in 4x4 form or even the newer 93 which I actualy like (Despite it being wrong wheel drive)
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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #2 - 22. Aug 2006 at 10:05 Marks DTM in front wheel drive appreciation shocker !!!!!! Thats gotta be worth a headline on the forum...
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Re: Not really the question to ask on here
Reply #3 - 22. Aug 2006 at 10:35

Here goes.

Firstly I have no idea what to buy, but these are some ideas, all RWD or 4WD

BMW 5 series
Subary Legacy
Top end Toyota eg the Japanese version Camry fitted with S6 for the UK
Chrysler 300 (if you don't like Mercs forget it)
Import Holden Commodore
Jaguar S TYpe
Sorry - Merc
Kidnap GM Europe boss until a decent car is made

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The other tuned 2.6. DIY LPG, towbar, upgrade ICE & Wing Spoiler, Air shocks, Eibach Pro Springs, Poly WB bushes, WIM setup, HID conversion, 3.0 cams, ported ect.

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Goonlord Junior Member Offline Posts: 101 Gods Chosen Acre Lancashire Gender: Drives: Facelift 3.0 v6 Elite	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #4 - 22. Aug 2006 at 11:05 What about a signum i thought i read somewhere that it was built as a smaller replacement for the omega or was i dreaming or smoking a spliff at the time (purely medicinal)
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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #5 - 22. Aug 2006 at 11:25 Goonlord wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 11:05: What about a signum i thought i read somewhere that it was built as a smaller replacement for the omega or was i dreaming or smoking a spliff at the time (purely medicinal) Signum is just a big Vectra - bad seller by all accounts
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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #6 - 22. Aug 2006 at 11:25 Its basicaly a front wheel drive Vectra estate which looks better than a Vectra estate. Good equipment levels and depreciate quite quick so cheap to buy......but, its a Vectra estate (although the latest Vectra is very good all be it a bit bland and nothing like as naff as the last one!)
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Re: Not really the question to ask on here
Reply #7 - 22. Aug 2006 at 15:07

Martin Imber wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 10:35:

BMW 5 series
Subary Legacy
Top end Toyota eg the Japanese version Camry fitted with S6 for the UK
Chrysler 300 (if you don't like Mercs forget it)
Import Holden Commodore
Jaguar S TYpe
Sorry - Merc
Kidnap GM Europe boss until a decent car is made

Holden gets my vote!!!

'The laaast of the V8's mait!'

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nixoro Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3104 Hitchin, Herts Gender: Drives: 56 Plate - Zafira 1.6	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #8 - 22. Aug 2006 at 15:13 No one has sugested the Monaro, that would be one car I'd love to have in the future.
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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #9 - 22. Aug 2006 at 15:25 yup me too im looking for one inabout 18 months! free
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omegav6cd Ex Member	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #10 - 22. Aug 2006 at 15:29 After the Omega it will be either Alfa 166 3.2 v6 or 156 GTA.
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Re: Not really the question to ask on here
Reply #11 - 22. Aug 2006 at 17:55

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 11:25:

Its basicaly a front wheel drive Vectra estate which looks better than a Vectra estate.

Good equipment levels and depreciate quite quick so cheap to buy......but, its a Vectra estate (although the latest Vectra is very good all be it a bit bland and nothing like as naff as the last one!)

I agree....altho Vectra is front wheel drive as well....and its only a tad bigger than a Vectra.

Be interesting to see how the CAN bus holds up on the Vectra C's and the Signums, or will it be a money spinner for the vx dealers??

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peterjohn36 Junior Member Offline Posts: 56 Fareham	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #12 - 22. Aug 2006 at 18:47 Hi thanks for your replies, must admit it was the BMW 5 series that has gone thru mind also, as Martin had it on his list. Will be interesting what our choice of cars are going to be over the next few years.Would be nice if they bought back the Omega.
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #13 - 22. Aug 2006 at 19:49 Taxi Driver wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 17:55: Be interesting to see how the CAN bus holds up on the Vectra C's and the Signums, or will it be a money spinner for the vx dealers?? Money spinner for dealers and those of us with CANdi leads for our Tech2s....
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tunnie Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 22520 London, W3 Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD (LPG'd) & BMW R1200 GS	Re: Not really the question to ask on here Reply #14 - 22. Aug 2006 at 20:27 nixoro wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 15:13: No one has sugested the Monaro, that would be one car I'd love to have in the future. Same here, its my dream replacement for the Omega
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