Superb
None.
The best car I have owned, six years and not a problem at all. Who needs a BMW or a Merc, the Omega is the best kept secret in the motoring world. Wish Vauxhall still made them.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th August, 2008
Big, smooth and not cheap, but worth it
The usual problems with the Omega.
Change the cam belt at 30k-40k, costs approx £350. Get it done by a dealer. There would be one hell of a bill if this went wrong...
New exhaust at 45k, brought at Kwik-Fit for £240.
New front wishbones, both sides, brought from www.autovaux.co.uk (pattern part, but made by the company Vauxhall use..), £125..., then fitting (www.mrclutch.com), £96 labour.
The other important thing to do with this car is to change the oil every 10k, or the breather pipes on the rockers get blocked and the pressure builds up and blows the rocker cover gaskets. 4 hours labour and can cost a lot of money in parts if you need to buy new rockers (£110 per side...). This also puts oil on the plug leads, and again costs a lot to fix.
This is my second Omega, I had a 2.5 Reflection before. The 2.6 has got a lot more pull than the previous model, and really takes off when you put your foot down.
I would have to say the handling of the older model was better. This one is nowhere near as sharp.
I don't like the heating system in the new one. Very messy; the original one was far easier to operate and use.
Apart from that, the car is very smooth, and you can hardly hear the engine running when idle.
Overall, does approx 23 MPG.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th October, 2007
Very Reliable, Very enjoyable, Excellent!
I have done a large number of miles in the car and has need very little. Even though the service intervals are 20k I change the oil every 10K.
The interior is leather and almost looks as new.
The condition of the car has changed very little over 210,000 miles. One of the most amazing cars I have ever owned.
The handling is not as good as my 2004 Vectra SRI, but for long journeys the Omega Wins hands down. Very quiet and smooth. You can do a 800 mile trip in one day and not feel too bad. It's a shame it's the last of the luxury Vauxhall cruisers.
I used to drive a Merc E320 in 2000 and I would say the Omega was far better value with all the extras and just as quiet and smooth. The Omega seats are far more comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th January, 2007
Couldn't agree more with the comments made.
This is my 2nd Omega, the first being a 2000 MV6 and this one being a 2003 2.2DTi. The MV6 was very fast, but god, did it drink petrol!!
The 2.2DTi took me a little while to find, especially in the Elite spec, got this one with 50K warrantied miles on the clock, couple of issues with it, but these have been sorted out out by Network Q at no cost to me, so can't really complain. Got a 4 year warranty on it, so in theory, should have no worries with it.
Driving is effortless, the heated seats are excellent in the cold weather we have been having, not the quickest car in the world, but once on the motorway at cruising speeds, it's a pleasure to drive. Fantastic Bose stereo. Bit of a nightmare going up hills in the recent snow though.
Likewise I agree too. This is my second Elite (first was a '99 3.0 and current is '02 3.2). Very comfy to drive and all the toys are a great addition. The first thing I noted over my old car was just how quiet it is and the ride is more like gliding along the road.
The stereo system is excellent and the auto gear box is very smooth. Can't fault the climate control and I love this car to bits. Have only had the car a short time, but there are no indication of niggles and being a Vauxhall I'm not expecting any sudden surprise nasties.
Had mine six years now. All I have to do is wash it and fill it with fuel. Wish they still made them.
Best car I have ever owned, for the last six years it has taken myself and my family and our 18ft caravan to the south of France without missing a beat, don't know what I will buy next, although I hope to keep the Omega as long as possible.
I agree with all of the above, the Omega is a true classic, better than any Beemer or Merc.
Fast, comfortable and I would not change it for a BMW or Merc
One of the coils failed a few months after I purchased the car.
Another coil failed a year later. Both coils were replaced under the 3 year warranty.
My Omega is the best car I have had.
I paid £10000 for it in June 2003 and had it converted to run on LPG. It runs perfectly on the gas and the running costs are over 50% cheaper than running on petrol.
The 2.6 V6 engine is very smooth and the power it generates is there when you need it.
The Omega is comfortable, roomy, has a great spec' with excellent sound system.
Some people think the Omega is an ugly car. I think it's a good looking big powerful machine.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th April, 2006
Hard to believe it's a diesel
Nothing has gone wrong at all.
This is my third Omega all have been fantastic and I am gutted that Vauxhall have stopped production of this great car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th May, 2004
The omega is a great car, The V6 engine, wot a rocket.
It *is* very sad that the Omega is gone.
What will Vauxhall replace it with I wonder?
A front-wheel drive "just like the rest" with no character of its own? Oh, they already have, it's called the "Signum"...
What a shame, please Vauxhall, bring back rear wheel drive, and while you're at it, bring back in-line 6 engines. Otherwise we'll be forced to buy BMWs like all the sheep!
Best car I have had, use mine for a taxi, 2years on still no problems 1993 2.2dti cdx.
The Omega 2.2 diesel is outstanding, mine is now 7 years old and continues to be the best car I have owned.
I agree with all of the above. Had mine for 8 years, and it's still as good as the day I bought it.
9th Oct 2022, 15:39
Good review, the 2.6 was probably the best all round engine, suited this car perfectly. Better than the old 2.5, though obviously not as fast as the 3.0.