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Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
02. Dec 2009 at 22:51

hi, i will be turning 17 within the next few months and my mind has turned to looking for a car. Insurance is my primary concern at the moment and this forces me to look at cars that are not generally driven by my demographic.

the insurance for an omega is very reasonable for such a large car (only in the 2.0 form)

i have seen many phase 1 omegas on ebay for under £800 so i am very tempted to buy one, but first some questions.

1. is the 2.0 a good engine (reliability)?

2. how easy is an omega to drive, park?

thanks.

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Brick Tamland

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #1 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:00

Ok I suppose.

I got mine as my first car when I was 17 two years ago.

Insurance isn't too bad provided that you have a full license.
Im paying €120 per month.

Driving is just like any other car, I've only driven omega sized cars so cant comment on parking etc.

The 2.0 is a great engine, never mind the comments from v6 owners Tongue

Brilliant to have as a first car, especially when all my mates ~~were~~ still are driving little 1.0 sh1tboxes Wink

Although as with omegas in general, its good to be handy with a set of spanners Cheesy

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #2 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:01

megaOmega wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 22:51:

hi, i will be turning 17 within the next few months and my mind has turned to looking for a car. Insurance is my primary concern at the moment and this forces me to look at cars that are not generally driven by my demographic.

the insurance for an omega is very reasonable for such a large car (only in the 2.0 form)

i have seen many phase 1 omegas on ebay for under £800 so i am very tempted to buy one, but first some questions.

1. is the 2.0 a good engine (reliability)?

2. how easy is an omega to drive, park?

thanks.

I would be interested in what your insurance quotes were for a 2.0L Mig, and remember when you pass your test your insurance goes up Roll Eyes

My interest is regarding Master Vamps as we have fallen for the cheap insurance on a Saxo trick Angry

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Reply #3 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:01

I assume you are going for a manual over an auto.
The car itself is fairly easy to drive and park but that comes with experience in any case. I saw someone trying to park a smart car for 5 minutes in a space I could fit my estate into Shocked

as for maintenance there are guides on here as to what you can repair yourself. The engine is only as good as the previous owners

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Reply #4 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:04

Vamps wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:01:

megaOmega wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 22:51:

hi, i will be turning 17 within the next few months and my mind has turned to looking for a car. Insurance is my primary concern at the moment and this forces me to look at cars that are not generally driven by my demographic.

the insurance for an omega is very reasonable for such a large car (only in the 2.0 form)

i have seen many phase 1 omegas on ebay for under £800 so i am very tempted to buy one, but first some questions.

1. is the 2.0 a good engine (reliability)?

2. how easy is an omega to drive, park?

thanks.

I would be interested in what your insurance quotes were for a 2.0L Mig, and remember when you pass your test your insurance goes up Roll Eyes

My interest is regarding Master Vamps as we have fallen for the cheap insurance on a Saxo trick Angry

WTF

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Reply #5 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:08

Brick Tamland wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:04:

Vamps wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:01:

megaOmega wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 22:51:

hi, i will be turning 17 within the next few months and my mind has turned to looking for a car. Insurance is my primary concern at the moment and this forces me to look at cars that are not generally driven by my demographic.

the insurance for an omega is very reasonable for such a large car (only in the 2.0 form)

i have seen many phase 1 omegas on ebay for under £800 so i am very tempted to buy one, but first some questions.

1. is the 2.0 a good engine (reliability)?

2. how easy is an omega to drive, park?

thanks.

I would be interested in what your insurance quotes were for a 2.0L Mig, and remember when you pass your test your insurance goes up Roll Eyes

My interest is regarding Master Vamps as we have fallen for the cheap insurance on a Saxo trick Angry

WTF

I said a lot more than that when I found out..... Angry

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Reply #6 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:13

Most "learners" do not actually hold their "own" insurance, but are an "additional driver" on someone else's policy, who may, or may not, have some form of "no claims bonus".

The premium is worked out on how often the company think the learner will drive, ie the risk and the fact that even though inexperienced, there is always an experienced driver in the car.

As soon as the test is passed that person will/can drive unsupervised, and if they get their own vehicle, have no "no claims bonus" to reduce the premium.

It is also a well proven fact that most accidents happen to young inexperienced drivers.. Sad

So, yes, the premiums will be higher once the test is passed... Sad

all down to the massive amount of data the insurers have on driving history and probability.

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Brick Tamland Intermediate Member Offline Good one! Posts: 441 Dublin Gender: Drives: '95 xj sport 4.0	Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice Reply #7 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:17 My insurance went down €200 after passing the test. Could it be down to omegas not being well known cars for young drivers that have accidents?
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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #8 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:17

Brick Tamland wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:04:

Vamps wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:01:

megaOmega wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 22:51:

hi, i will be turning 17 within the next few months and my mind has turned to looking for a car. Insurance is my primary concern at the moment and this forces me to look at cars that are not generally driven by my demographic.

the insurance for an omega is very reasonable for such a large car (only in the 2.0 form)

i have seen many phase 1 omegas on ebay for under £800 so i am very tempted to buy one, but first some questions.

1. is the 2.0 a good engine (reliability)?

2. how easy is an omega to drive, park?

thanks.

I would be interested in what your insurance quotes were for a 2.0L Mig, and remember when you pass your test your insurance goes up Roll Eyes

My interest is regarding Master Vamps as we have fallen for the cheap insurance on a Saxo trick Angry

WTF

As a learner, you must have a test passed supervisor in the front left seat, keeping you right. When you pass your test, you are effectively driving 'solo' without a clever person to your left, hence the increase in premium...

Undertsandable, I suppose....

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #9 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:22

Entwood wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:13:

Most "learners" do not actually hold their "own" insurance, but are an "additional driver" on someone else's policy, who may, or may not, have some form of "no claims bonus".

The premium is worked out on how often the company think the learner will drive, ie the risk and the fact that even though inexperienced, there is always an experienced driver in the car.

As soon as the test is passed that person will/can drive unsupervised, and if they get their own vehicle, have no "no claims bonus" to reduce the premium.

It is also a well proven fact that most accidents happen to young inexperienced drivers.. Sad

So, yes, the premiums will be higher once the test is passed... Sad

all down to the massive amount of data the insurers have on driving history and probability.

That's about it, though the insurance is in Master Vamps name, I never thought about it going up once he can drive on his own. Embarrassed

This being the case, I am interested in the cost on the Mig as it would be a better / safer car than his Saxo, only problem the Mig is auto, OK once test passed.. Cheesy

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Reply #10 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:24

hotel21 wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:17:

Brick Tamland wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:04:

Vamps wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 23:01:

megaOmega wrote on 02. Dec 2009 at 22:51:

hi, i will be turning 17 within the next few months and my mind has turned to looking for a car. Insurance is my primary concern at the moment and this forces me to look at cars that are not generally driven by my demographic.

the insurance for an omega is very reasonable for such a large car (only in the 2.0 form)

i have seen many phase 1 omegas on ebay for under £800 so i am very tempted to buy one, but first some questions.

1. is the 2.0 a good engine (reliability)?

2. how easy is an omega to drive, park?

thanks.

I would be interested in what your insurance quotes were for a 2.0L Mig, and remember when you pass your test your insurance goes up Roll Eyes

My interest is regarding Master Vamps as we have fallen for the cheap insurance on a Saxo trick Angry

WTF

As a learner, you must have a test passed supervisor in the front left seat, keeping you right. When you pass your test, you are effectively driving 'solo' without a clever person to your left, hence the increase in premium...

Undertsandable, I suppose....

Yes it is, just did not think of that....... Cry

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Tony H Omega Baron Offline Posts: 4164 liverpool Gender: Drives: 2.5 ELITE	Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice Reply #11 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:28 Generally speaking I would say that the Meega is an easy car to drive the vis in front is good but IMO it's not the easiest car to drive vis wise in reverse It's just a matter of getting used to it
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davethediver Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1323 Blackburn, Lancs. Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD Facelift (2001)	Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice Reply #12 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:34 If the insurance works out ok and your handy enough under a bonnet or willing to learn then an omega is an excellent choice of car IMO
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Vamps Omega King Offline Flying Tonight, so Be Prepared. Posts: 16571 Bishop Middleham, Co Durham. Gender: Drives: 2.0L Auto Estate & 2.2 CD Auto Saloon	Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice Reply #13 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:43 Unless thing have changed a lot, I remember as a 17 year old having to be quite handy with the spanners...
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davethediver Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1323 Blackburn, Lancs. Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD Facelift (2001)	Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice Reply #14 - 02. Dec 2009 at 23:49 Maybe i was fortunate and just handed back the broken car to work, but i know what you mean vamps
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