Vauxhall Omega Saloon (1994 - 2003) 2.5i V6 CDX 4d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Knows nothing about what makes a good car

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

Like the comfort, hate the reliability issues

Would you buy this car again and why?

No - can't afford the repair bills and need something reliable

What are you likely to buy next?

Fiat Bravo, Renault Laguna or something Japanese

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

December 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Good looks, good size, strong engine

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Great - when it works

What's it like to park?

Power steering makes it easy, but the position of the boot makes it hard to judge

Have you had any problems with the car?

Climate control stopped working, various dashboard bulbs flickered, cd autochanger stopped working, brake calipers seized requiring new calipers at £300 each, various dashboard switches broke, electrical gremlins, cyinder head gasket blew with no warning.

What's most practical about your car?

It's not as heavy as you would expect to push it off the road

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Built in carphone