1995 Vauxhall Omega CDX 2.5 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
I bought this bargain for 3,200ukp and have never regretted that day
Faults:
One light bulb in the driver's door.
Wiper blades needed replacing.
The interior is almost as good now as it was when manufactured.
General Comments:
This car has one previous owner.
As a former company car it carries the fullest service history.
Though high mileage this car has performed exceptionally well during the fifteen months I have owned it.
On long journeys it is a pleasure to drive and fuel consumption is very reasonable.
The metallic silver bodywork still looks excellent and clean.
I only drive 3,000 per year and expect to keep this car for at least another year.
Full service and adjustments cost me £250 which I thought was good value.
This car has never failed to perform well and I have consistantly found it to be ultra reliable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd July, 2002
10th May 2002, 13:17
All the problems reported here have been manifested on my own 1995 2.0 GLSi manual, which has now done 95,000. Head gasket blown twice; innumerable stalling issues due to the idle valve issue already known with this model; EMS light often illuminating (apparently spuriously, probably a voltage regulation issue?) ; I've only got one door lock now functional after twice ending-up with keys jammed firmly in the driver and passenger doors, etc., etc.
A comfy ride, great handling, but an engineering disaster-zone for a german-built car. Never again - I've had it for 5 years - will I buy an Omega of pre-2000 vintage. Even the latest models have issues - a friend had the steering pump go on one after just 5,000 miles!! Vauxhall / Opel really need to address the continuing reliability issues with this (otherwise very competent) car.