Faults:

The cruise control isn't working - the stalk controls are just dead and do nothing - if anyone has any suggestions they would be appreciated.

General Comments:

Just bought this Omega after my 2.5 manual Vectra was stolen 3 weeks ago. Being an auto and a bit heavier, the Omega is a bit slower off the mark, but it more than makes up for that in comfort and roominess.

Also under the bonnet there is actually room to get spanners in and do stuff without having taking the car to bits! (Try changing an EGR pipe on a V6 Vectra or an alternator!)

The car handles well, the power steering gives plenty of feel as you wind up the speed. Noise levels are fine and there is plenty of room inside for 4/5 occupants. I'm 6'2" and passengers behind me have more than enough leg room.

All in all this is one hell of a motor for very little outlay and its not too juicy either, doing 30-35 mpg on a motorway run at 70-90 ish mph.

Faults:

Battery failed in the first week (replaced).

Radio would not code (replaced).

Bose amp stopped working three days later (still trying to find one).

Drivers heated seat not heating.

Air-con needed to be regassed at £65.May be leaking?.

Very bad juddering from front end on braking at above 50mph

2 bulbs not working on climate control unit, can't seem to get dials out to replace them. (not a big problem).

Very small coolant leak, can't find where from. (top up weekly).

The cruise control is not working, (to investigate).

General Comments:

This car has full history and has been looked after.

The only problem with the bodywork is a small blister on the top of the drivers door and knuckle marks on the bonnet where some ape has pushed it down.

Before buying the Omega I spent a lot of time looking at what to buy and what was good value for money, the same spec in a Merc, BMW or an Audi would have cost upward of £8000.

Way more than the £1600 I paid for a car with full leather, climate, air con, cruise etc, etc, etc.