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BMH_26
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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.  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #1 - 08. Nov 2007 at 23:05  
HI BRETT, YES THEY DO COME AS A MAN BOX, BUT YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LOOK HARD Thumbs Up!.
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Reply #2 - 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 ??
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Reply #3 - 08. Nov 2007 at 23:18  
"Hello" and welcome  Smiley

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   Smiley
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V6 Cam locking/setting kit, Maxscan GS500 OBDII code reader/EML resetter available.   Click for some Pictures
 
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Reply #4 - 08. Nov 2007 at 23:21  
Entwood wrote on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:18:
"Hello" and welcome  Smiley

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   Smiley



He he lol cool so are the autos reall that good ? power when you need it ? quick to change ?   Questioning
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Reply #5 - 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  Sad )  ... 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 ... Smiley
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Reply #6 - 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 ??
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Reply #7 - 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.
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Reply #8 - 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
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Reply #9 - 08. Nov 2007 at 23:43  
Hi Brett and welcome to the forum Thumbs Up!

If you do buy an auto make sure you get the latest gearbox software upgrade.
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Reply #10 - 08. Nov 2007 at 23:47  
Elite Pete wrote on 08. Nov 2007 at 23:43:
Hi Brett and welcome to the forum Thumbs Up!

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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Reply #11 - 09. Nov 2007 at 06:05  
Welcome to the Forum Brett Thumbs Up!
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Reply #12 - 09. Nov 2007 at 08:03  
Hello & Welcome  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #13 - 09. Nov 2007 at 08:13  
Hello & welcome  Smiley
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Reply #14 - 09. Nov 2007 at 08:33  
Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up!
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Reply #15 - 09. Nov 2007 at 09:23  
Smiley Hiya Brett.
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Reply #16 - 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.

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Reply #17 - 09. Nov 2007 at 14:19  
Hi Brett and welcome aboard Thumbs Up!
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Reply #18 - 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 Thumbs Up!

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 Wink
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Reply #19 - 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 Thumbs Up!.


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

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Reply #20 - 09. Nov 2007 at 20:23  
Hello, welcome to the forum  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #21 - 09. Nov 2007 at 21:44  
Hi & welcome to the forum Thumbs Up!
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Reply #22 - 10. Nov 2007 at 00:59  
Welcome to the site Smiley
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Reply #23 - 10. Nov 2007 at 18:21  
Thanks for all the replys guys "!!  Wink
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Reply #24 - 11. Nov 2007 at 01:15  
Welcome to the forum. Smiley

Check this out for details of how many users have manuals. click. Look at the general data page on the spreadsheet Thumbs Up!
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Reply #25 - 11. Nov 2007 at 08:14  
Hello and welcome to the forums Thumbs Up!
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Reply #26 - 11. Nov 2007 at 11:12  
Hello and welcome to the best Omega Forum on the Net  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #27 - 11. Nov 2007 at 15:29  
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