Vauxhall Omega Saloon (1994 - 2003) 2.0 DTi GLS 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Tidy
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes
What are you likely to buy next?
My other car is a Lexus!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2000
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, took to local dealer 2 days after purchase in London and was offered £9500 from main dealer as there was a shortage in the country for this model
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Excellent size for taxi
What was the dealer like?
Good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Sluggish to start, devilish in cold
What's it like to park?
Good
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Air mass meter x 2 Handbrake fault from new can't seem to remedy holds car facing downhill but will not hold car facing uphill! Had 2 new interiors 2nd hand. New clutch fitted at 758000 miles. Few other faults but car has just passed its M.O.T again with over a million miles on the clock (YES a MILLION!!!) Car still runs very well but is now in retirement!
What's most practical about your car?
Economy especially on super long runs to spain
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control added, even though manual
