Vauxhall Omega Estate (1994 - 2003) 2.2 16V Sport 5d (2002/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They said it looked nice when I got it. People find it very comfortable to travel in.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No. Too many mechanical problems and it is too thirsty. Altogether too expensive to run.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another big estate or small MPV. Probably a diesel

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

A fair deal - a lot of car for the money.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Pleasant and helpful. Very apologetic and willing to put things right when the car packed up.

What's it like to drive?

Lovely. Smooth, stable, comfortable.

What's it like to park?

Fairly easy for a big car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The battery failed the day after I got it (fixed free by the dealer). The head gasket went after a couple of weeks (fixed free by the dealer who spent several weeks doing an engine rebuild. Glad they lent me a car!) Drivers door lock failed - £200 to fix. Dual mass flywheel failed - £600. Clutch went - £500. Just recently started running rough with emissions control light on, garage can't work out what is wrong with it. All this in 22K miles!

What's most practical about your car?

Enormous boot, loads of space everywhere.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Good stereo.