Vauxhall Omega CDX 2.5i V6 24v 4-door Saloon

OK a review I know something about. I am on my third Omega, the one in this review is a P reg, a 2.5 litre V6 engined, CDX version, which has just given up the ghost. The car has done me proud, and the odometer now reads 175,000 miles. It has carried large object, many passengers, some very heavy loads, and been used to tow very big trailers. The car has performed all these tasks without question. The CDX itself is not the top of the range, it does not have the leather seats, or satnav, or self levelling suspension, but the list of toys it does have is very impressive indeed, Here goes - Metallic paint, air con, heated seats, one-touch electric windows all ...

I bought my Omega in 1999 with 60,000 miles on the clock. The automatic V6 has now clocked up 107,000 miles and the car runs and feels as good as new. The V6 engine is the strongest part of the Omega package and I find it very difficult to fault. Granted, I have spent a fair bit maintaining it, including new HT leads, cam cover gaskets & DIS module. Some parts are expensive but you don't buy a V6 unless your prepared to fork out for it when things go wrong. The car itself drives beautifuly, it rides and handles with aplomb (and thats with 107k on the clock!) After all my praise however the autobox died a few days ago, but as it has never had ...

I've had a P-reg 2.5V6 CDX Omega for nearly three years and by now I would normally be looking around for a replacement car. However, this car is so good and enjoyable to drive that I'll keep it for at least another year provided that it behaves itself. Faults have been few and far between and have been fixed by the Vauxhall West End quickly. They will either collect and return the car or provide a courtesy vehicle. Acceleration is excellent, the auto-box never misses a beat or finds itself in the wrong gear. Brakes are a bit soft but given a good push will stop the car in plenty of time. Petrol consumption around town is poor due ...