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hercules

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #30 - 03. Dec 2009 at 18:13

ive always liked big cars,in my opinion if you buy a little car then wish you had bought the omega and then do so the money you lose in p/x and admin costs for changing the vehicle on yer insurance policy and possibly some tyres or whatever you would be better putting the money into what you want first time round,ive had an omega v6 saloon and wanted bigger so i got a discovery then a people carrier and have now got an omega estate and very happy with it

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #31 - 03. Dec 2009 at 19:46

Hi again, thanks for all of your encouraging comments, i now feel reassured abit in my decision.
I live on a farm so am used to different vehicles, i think i will be actually taking my test and lessons in a 306 1.9TD saloon i already have (i have been driving it around the fields for some time!) it but when i pass i will be looking at omegas.

someone asked why i want an omega: it is because i really dont like hatchbacks for some reason! also the omega has nice equiptment such as air conditioning, etc.

On a more specific issue, how reliable is the 2.0 engine and is there much difference between the 16v and the 8v verson of this engine, i say this as the 8v would be preferable due to the insurance issue.

also even though i cannot legally drive i have halped my dad with changing the injection pump and cambelt on the 306.

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joshwyatt

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #32 - 03. Dec 2009 at 19:55

I was 18 when I got my first Omega (19 now), it was 2002 2.2 CDX, initially I was paying £340 per month, then found another copany and was only paying £192 per month. The 2.2 CDX is in insurance group 13, so that's why it cost a fair old amount to insure. I have driven other cars and I wouldn't say the Omega is any harder to drive than a Ford Focus. If you start with an Omega it will become second nature from the beginning. But I would make sure you hace checked inurance quotes in great detail, a 17 year old with full licence and no ncb on a group 13 car will be expensive. But in my opinion, it was worth it for me.

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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: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice Reply #33 - 03. Dec 2009 at 20:41 The 16V is a lot more common and has alot more toys. Look for a decent 2.0 CD As to insurance - I have no idea but it isn't the standard first car so may not be too much
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KillerWatt

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #34 - 04. Dec 2009 at 18:42

cruisetopoland wrote on 03. Dec 2009 at 16:35:

The Omega has good points, but is a big crusier and seriously can't be rated for turning circle, manouevrablility or as a tuition vehicle for a novice.

On the contrary....if you start your driving career in something like a MIG, then anything else is a piece of piss to master.

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cruisetopoland

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Re: Learning to drive, Omega a good choice
Reply #35 - 04. Dec 2009 at 19:46

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cruisetopoland wrote on 03. Dec 2009 at 16:35:

The Omega has good points, but is a big crusier and seriously can't be rated for turning circle, manouevrablility or as a tuition vehicle for a novice.

On the contrary....if you start your driving career in something like a MIG, then anything else is a piece of piss to master.

I disagree. Yes, if you master the size, a smaller car will be easy, but the Omega lacks "feel" and has quite a few electronic aids which a novice driver would be better learning without.

That being said, so does the current crop of learner fodder-the lastest Corsa, Micra etc-but they are still more suitable.

I'm not putting the Omega down-I've got one, but sensibly, it is not an ideal tuition car.

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