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another new member!
04. Mar 2008 at 14:36

Just got my first Omega, a CDX 2.5V6, to replace my beloved Honda
Prelude Vtec that was just costing me too much to keep going as she got older (and getting me a lot of earache from my better half because of it!) I got the Omega because a mate at work had one and recommended it, I also needed a bigger car now that I've got a grandson to join the existing brood (have any of you seen just how much space there is in the back of a Prelude!)but I also wanted something with a bit of poke when needed.First impressions ? Well, it is a LOT of car for your money, mainly,I guess because of the "old man's" image and the fact that they are quite thirsty.When I was looking at reviews on the web they were all very favourable except for reliability but then a lot of the recurring problems (eg water/oil leaks) seem to be not too costly to put right and this forum in particular seemed very good at providing the right information and knowhow to cut down or avoid costly repair bills.So far I'm enjoying the ride. The mpg is abit higher than the Prelude and the ride setup is obviously softer but, despite more "roll", the handling is very good for a big car and "sports" mode, although no real match for the roar of the vtec, puts that smile on the face when you've just left that Boy Racer behind who'se been trying to get up your backside ! Equipment levels are very good--though I think, to quote Victror Meldrew, that the onboard computer talks a language of complete bo****ks (it once gave me a fuel consumption of 199.99 mpg!!).Overall I'm enjoying the ride and looking forward to hopefully making some new friends on the forum.

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Jimbob Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Third nipple removal completed succesfuly Posts: 20462 Chester / Flintshire Gender: Drives: 52 3.2 MV6 Estate & 98 3.0 MV6 Manual Estate	Re: another new member! Reply #1 - 04. Mar 2008 at 14:57 Hello & Welcome
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bobdent Omega Lord Offline Drives better than an Omega Posts: 6705 A pub in Hertfordshire Gender: Drives: 2002 3.2 MV6 Irmscher Estate	Re: another new member! Reply #4 - 04. Mar 2008 at 15:53 Hi Jerry and welcome aboard.
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Dazzler Omega Baron Offline Drive it like you stole it...... Posts: 4459 Sutton, Surrey Gender: Drives: AMG C32 estate	Re: another new member! Reply #5 - 04. Mar 2008 at 16:07 Welcome, enjoy the forum.
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smoothomega Omega Knight Offline 2002 2.2DTI CDX, Posts: 1274 Woodhouse, Leicestershire Gender: Drives: 2002 Omega 2.2DTI CDX	Re: another new member! Reply #8 - 04. Mar 2008 at 17:17 Hello, welcome and enjoy the OOF
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Elite Pete Omega King Offline My spider senses are tingling Posts: 17813 Northwich/Chester Gender: Drives: Facelift Wheezel,Breaking 2001 MV6	Re: another new member! Reply #9 - 04. Mar 2008 at 17:17 Hi Jerry and welcome to the forum
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Pete. Omega King Offline Makes Driving Pleasurable Again . Posts: 10449 Nr J28 of the M1 Gender: Drives: Black 02 Omega DTi. Black 56 Monaro VXR. Red 97 Rover 114 SLi.	Re: another new member! Reply #10 - 04. Mar 2008 at 17:48 Hi matey. You've come to the right place. The computer's prob correct with the consumption, mine reads 999.9 when you lift of, but it takes an average. Enjoy the OOF
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Richard P Junior Member Offline Posts: 143 Wimborne, Dorset Gender: Drives: 2001 2.6 Elite Auto, GL1200IH	Re: another new member! Reply #12 - 04. Mar 2008 at 18:03 Welcome to the forum Jerry, I'm sure you are going to enjoy your new Omega Richard P.
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zirk Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3146 London / Essex Gender: Drives: 3.0 MV6 FL Man Est, 3.0 MV6 FL Auto Est, 2.5TD PF Man Est, RWD RS Sapphire Cosworth	Re: another new member! Reply #25 - 11. Mar 2008 at 04:18 Hi and welcome.
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Myagemo Senior Member Offline Don't run well on Bee Pee. Have to try Shell Posts: 617 Derby Gender: Drives: Omega Elite 3.0Ltr Auto '97	Re: another new member! Reply #26 - 08. Apr 2008 at 18:07 hi That computer is right you know if you was going down a steep hill at the time but I dont think you would be able to keep it up for the full gallon to be used up, unless you know any steep hills 199.99 miles long
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Myagemo Senior Member Offline Don't run well on Bee Pee. Have to try Shell Posts: 617 Derby Gender: Drives: Omega Elite 3.0Ltr Auto '97	Re: another new member! Reply #27 - 08. Apr 2008 at 18:15 that's the No.2 model of computer you have fitted that readout is 199.99 miles to the tank-full !!
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Myagemo Senior Member Offline Don't run well on Bee Pee. Have to try Shell Posts: 617 Derby Gender: Drives: Omega Elite 3.0Ltr Auto '97	Re: another new member! Reply #30 - 14. Apr 2008 at 16:20 I don't Bloooody belieeeeeve it
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