1997 Vauxhall Omega CD 2.5 V6 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Not bad
Faults:
Oil leak, changed timing belt and repaired leak at the same time around about the 80K mark, nothing serious.
Most electrical items failed or worked intermittently in my final years with the car.
Mechanically the usual stuff was replaced, mounts, brake discs and so on.
Engine and gearbox were relatively trouble free during my ownership, I serviced the car by the book, and it was an approved used car to begin with.
General Comments:
One of the better Vauxhall Omega's I had back in the day. 2.5 V6 with the auto box gave a relaxing drive, not the fastest car in the world but the comfort and ease of progression made 25 miles per gallon worth it. I also got a great used deal on this when it was only 4 years old. Local garages can do servicing and repairs for cheap.
CD model is middle of the road, but had a lot of equipment. Cabin is nice to be in and passengers always commented about how nice the car was to ride in. Lot's of space and very quiet on motorways, where this car spent 90% of it's life up and down the UK.
Traffic cops might not have loved them as much as the old Carlton and Senator, but the Omega was a decent car all things considered. Find a reliable looked after one and you should be OK.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th August, 2021