1995 Vauxhall Omega CDX Saloon 2.5 V6 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
An excellent second hand purchase with massive savings on new
Faults:
Rear silencer failed at 33,586 miles, one Vauxhall dealer quoted £250 for a replacement, another £175, non Vauxhall exhaust dealer quoted £55 with a 2 year guarantee, the only physical difference was that it did not have a chrome tail pipe trim.
Drivers door stay ripped away from door at 34,000 miles, internal bits fell inside the door cavity, causing an annoying rattle. Was advised that the fault was due to thin metal on door brackets on 1994 - 1999 models. Vauxhall replaced and fitted a thicker plate and parts free of charge under the body work warranty.
General Comments:
The Omega 2.5 V6 CDX Saloon is a lovely car to own and drive.
The car is fitted with every accessory you could think of.
Fuel consumption is very good for a 2.5 V6 engine averaging 35 - 40 m.p.g on a long distance, ECOTEC engine being very efficient and environment friendly.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 24th May, 2001
1st May 2001, 15:22
I think that you will find the oil is leaking from the camshaft (rocker) covers, this leaks on down the sides of the engine onto the exhaust manifolds and eventually reaches the sump etc.
I hope this is of some help.
Unfortunately it is about a 3 hour job at Vauxhall and the gaskets are not cheap either.