Quote: Originally posted by Brooktop on 09 August 2005
Believe Omegas cost quite a bit if they go wrong. My mate has recently changed from an Omega (he was a big car person) - to a 172. I know which one he enjoys driving most! If you do a lot of town driving (like I do) - then a hot hatch like the 172 is ideal. What with all the speed cameras - its not about top speeds/cruising. The only way you can make real progress round town is to get to the front at the lights (even if its not really the lane you want) and to be (pretty) sure you can be the first away.The Omega is a big lump of metal to get moving...and although they can shift, itll DRINK fuel. If you were doing lots of motorway work Id say the Omega was in contention, but for the town, small and nippy wins! Re: space in the back - I had two mates sat in my 182 on the way to/ back from Luton last week ...and the space wasnt even mentioned.
Its a vauxhall, nothing majorly expensive on it to break and i dont mind getting my hands dirty.
Fuel economy is better than my Astra GSi... i think most modern cars will be lol
Small and nippy in stafford makes no difference, when the traffic is backed up you arent going anywhere, no matter what you drive!
I need a test drive!