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22. Aug 2007 at 21:43  
Ez,

I'm looking to buy an Omgea as a run about in about 4 weeks or so, thought I better do some re-search.

I need a car thats comfortable, cheap to buy, lots of room and can ocasionally tow a car trailor.  The Omega looks like my best bet.

I've decided on the 2.5 Turbo Diesel Estate, is there anything I should look out for? Common problems ect..  Is there a buying guide on here? I've had a search but I can't find one.
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Reply #1 - 22. Aug 2007 at 22:30  
Welcome to the forum, the boy is the man to ask ref oil burners,as he is up to his neck in on at the mo. Shocked Thumbs Up!
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Reply #2 - 23. Aug 2007 at 00:51  
Howdoo, and welcome to the forum.  Feel free to pull up a keyboard and join in.   Thumbs Up!

May be best to post queries and questions in general chat rather than the newbies bit, though.  You will get a better response there.   Wink
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Reply #3 - 23. Aug 2007 at 02:45  
JDMJut wrote on 22. Aug 2007 at 21:43:
I'm looking to buy an Omgea as a run about

You'll be needing a 3.0 V6 then!  Grin  Wink

Welcome mate. Only had experience of the 2.2DTi but the 2.5 as you probably know, is a BMW derived engine. 'The Boy' will be only too happy to tell you all about it if when he fixes his  Smiley

Size wise, apart from some of the old 9-series Volvos (which are just old hat now) you will not find a bigger estate around,  E-Class Merc, 5-series BM, V70 volvo included. Hell, we sleep a family of five in ours  Smiley

Comfort, well, the seats are great, most are heated/electric and wear the miles well, the back seats are also some of the comfiest around, and well, it's rear wheel drive so it drives and rides like a proper car should.

Not sure the 2.5 is the most reliable or economical engine around but will pull like a train, only available with auto transmission. Our 2.2 has towed a heavy Box-Van trailor for over 70k and certainly hasn't suffered as a result. They are the best tow cars around.

All the best  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #4 - 23. Aug 2007 at 04:22  
Welcome to the forum -  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #5 - 23. Aug 2007 at 07:31  
Hello & welcome  Smiley
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Reply #6 - 23. Aug 2007 at 08:15  
Hi There,  Thumbs Up!

If you go the Omega way, you will never look back, and wonder why you did not do it sooner!!!!  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #7 - 23. Aug 2007 at 08:19  
Hello & welcome   Thumbs Up!
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Reply #8 - 23. Aug 2007 at 08:22  
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Reply #9 - 23. Aug 2007 at 11:00  
Greetings and welcome to the forum Thumbs Up! Good luck with the search, you won't regret choosing an Omega providing you maintain it well and there's all the advice and help you need on here. Wink Smiley
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Reply #10 - 23. Aug 2007 at 11:19  
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Reply #11 - 23. Aug 2007 at 11:59  
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Reply #12 - 23. Aug 2007 at 12:54  
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Reply #13 - 23. Aug 2007 at 17:22  
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Reply #14 - 23. Aug 2007 at 19:36  
davlad22 wrote on 23. Aug 2007 at 02:45:
Not sure the 2.5 is the most reliable or economical engine around but will pull like a train, only available with auto transmission. Our 2.2 has towed a heavy Box-Van trailor for over 70k and certainly hasn't suffered as a result. They are the best tow cars around.

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Sounds like you know your stuff, what would you sugest economy wise ? Any idea what the MPG would be like on the 2.5 ?

I've seen the 2.5 advertised on Ebay in manual, I'd hate to have to settle for an auto.
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Reply #15 - 23. Aug 2007 at 20:17  
Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up!
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Reply #16 - 23. Aug 2007 at 21:37  
Welcome to the site Smiley

I have a 2.5TD with the BMW engine.  It is available in manual and auto form (the earlier post about auto only is wrong).  Trouble is, Vauxhall decided to use the cheaper, weaker auto box, so they detuned ALL 2.5TD engines to about 120bhp.  If you have a manual, or change the autobox for stronger AR35 box, you can bump the performance back up - speak to our resident TD expert, Omegatoy (of Lotus Carlton engine in an Omega fame).

I, personally, am not a fan of this engine.  I think it was designed by a very stupid 3yr old.  It is capable of huge mileage if looked after, but can fail in style if not.  4.5k is stated service interval, I would be considering 3k oil changes max.
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Reply #17 - 23. Aug 2007 at 22:09  
welcome mate  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #18 - 23. Aug 2007 at 22:33  
TheBoy wrote on 23. Aug 2007 at 21:37:
Welcome to the site Smiley

I have a 2.5TD with the BMW engine.  It is available in manual and auto form (the earlier post about auto only is wrong).  Trouble is, Vauxhall decided to use the cheaper, weaker auto box, so they detuned ALL 2.5TD engines to about 120bhp.  If you have a manual, or change the autobox for stronger AR35 box, you can bump the performance back up - speak to our resident TD expert, Omegatoy (of Lotus Carlton engine in an Omega fame).

I, personally, am not a fan of this engine.  I think it was designed by a very stupid 3yr old.  It is capable of huge mileage if looked after, but can fail in style if not.  4.5k is stated service interval, I would be considering 3k oil changes max.


120 bhp ? From a 2.5 TD ? That's shocking.

This is the sorta knowledge I need to be hearing about, what engine would you recomend ? I don't want to be spending the earth on fuel. Is there anywhere with the MPG's for the engines listed ?
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Reply #19 - 24. Aug 2007 at 11:06  
Hi and welcome to the forum Smiley
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Reply #20 - 24. Aug 2007 at 12:34  
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Reply #21 - 26. Aug 2007 at 17:30  
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Reply #23 - 28. Aug 2007 at 13:48  
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Reply #25 - 28. Sep 2007 at 21:55  
Hi My turbo diesel elite has used front tyres like no other car I have ever owner. As for preformance - keep the right foot firmly on the floor!!!!
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Reply #26 - 29. Sep 2007 at 01:13  
WELCOME TO THE FORUM  MATEY. Thumbs Up! 2.5 IN MANUEL FORM ARE A PLENTY. KEEP LOOKING AND ENJOY. THE MPG IS QUITE RESPECTABLE  ALL THINGS CONSIDERD.
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Reply #27 - 01. Oct 2007 at 10:29  
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Reply #29 - 01. Oct 2007 at 22:20  
Only issue I have with mine is the rocker covers. Mine's one of the first (a 1994 2.5 V6 petrol) though and I think they changed the design in 1995 or 1996.

Only other issue I've heard about if the liquid gasket between the oil and water can sometimes go and be a bit of a bugger to fix. Never had any problems myself though.

Have to say that since driving one everything else feels like a kid's home-made go-cart. Go for it!
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Reply #30 - 02. Oct 2007 at 18:04  
Hi JDMJut & welcome  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #31 - 03. Oct 2007 at 08:43  
Hi There,

Welcome to the forum, Omega's excellent cars, you wont be sorry, I myself always had BMW's before, will not go back.

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I Love my Omega, wanted it for so long, now it's in my grasp, it's not getting away!!
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