Faults:

The engine management light flashes now and again, usually after a long vigorous drive, but having said that there never seems to be a problem with the car at the time.

The front mud flaps are very low, and scrap on the road sometimes when traveling fast.

The interior door handle seems to scratch very easily.

The gear change can sometimes feel a little stiff, and clumsy.

That's it. Not bad really is it.

General Comments:

I am only 26, but I find the Omega estate to be fun, and very quick to drive.

I think people think they are made for older people in mind, but I disagree.

Lets face it, how many old people do you see driving sports cars nowadays? Loads!

If you drive the Omega normally I think the petrol consumption is very good, but who cares about that.

Id recommend the Omega MV6 Estate to anyone my age or older, who likes Estate cars, and likes to be different.

Faults:

One petty little item which if undiagnosed can cause great expense to the unknowing Driver... The Mass Air Flow Sensor. When this fault occurs and you have a little yellow illuminated EMS light on your dashboard be careful. The Automatic Gearbox warning will come up and your fuel economy will go down. If you trust the Dealer, you will find yourself funding a new Throttle Body Housing before they tell you about the MAF sensor. A cool £400 on the way to your final £250 for the original sensor. This has only happened once, but after previous ownership of the Sensor hungry Omega I got to know which Salvage Companies to talk to.

The steering on the Omega is fantastic when you have new Tyres, balanced and fitted. If you get the dreaded wheel shudder somewhere between 40 and 60 miles an hour, get your Tracking checked. I had the Dealer, two independant Tyre Garages all throw the towel in to try and deduce the problem, but after 3 sets of discs, previous new tyres, Lower suspension arm replacement it was a relief to watch a 3rd Tyre Dealer swap the front tyres to back and solve the problem!

General Comments:

This is my 10th Vauxhall, the last two being Omegas. This CDX model is by far the best I have ever owned. No-one I know can understand that although I seem to pour money into it, most of this is due to Main Dealer misguidance. I have found the "Man" with the Vauxhall computer and he can tell me anything I need to know about the Car if there is a problem.

I will be changing this Car this Year. I doubt that I will be able to get another vehicle at the amazing price this one was. £8.5k at 2 years old with 30k on the clock. BARGAIN.

Faults:

Crankshaft position sensor progressively failed giving about 15mins journey time with 45min rest periods! Temperature-related fault. New one diagnosed and replaced for £180 by independent car electrical specialist.

Car wanders badly on its 235/45/17 rubber. New front wishbones have improved it, but not enough. Front bushes were MOT-failures, but entire wishbones only cost £130 for the pair including new bolts. Interestingly my local GM parts supplier said they don't fit new bolts in their workshop - I was going from a Haynes Carlton/Senator manual because GM won't supply an official manual.

Nearside front locking motor went lazy and a new micro-switch solved that for £1.90!.

Air-con appears to go cold after about an hour's use - will have to check sensors. Small loss of engine coolant MAY be in heater matrix as we steam up while parked overnight if it's cold.

Engine coolant level sensor says it's low when it isn't. Appears to be integral with header-tank so will live with it or disconnect.

General Comments:

Lovely car to drive if I can get the wandering sorted.

Comfortable.

Excellent sound system, but I have to turn the bass down.

Pulls better than the Senator (3.0 12v CDi) did. Lovely muted growl.

Paintwork (Ural Mountain) looks fantastic, but does chip and mark easily.

Rear indicators (white lenses) not very visible.