2001 Opel Omega Executive review from Germany
"Excellent value and engineering, providing luxury, power and safety at a reasonable price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Left Front Turn Indicator mounted on trim behind front wheel loosened and became detached during routine automatic car wash. Dealer replaced without charge.
"Upgraded" 17" wheels on Executive make it prone to imperfections in the road at slow speeds. At high speeds they are smooth as silk.
Car is new. Everything works perfectly.
General comments?
Excellent, "tight" German built car.
Am American and have owned and enjoyed several US high horsepower beasts, but none came close to the handling and continuous high speed velocity of this 3.2 liter 232 horse power machine. Sits tight on road at very high speeds (120 - 130) on the German autobahn, and the air conditioning still cranks out (my other cars would "get warmer" when working hard because the AC didn't work as well when the car was working hard).
I live in the Alps with plenty of snow. Anti Lock Brakes and Traction Control, coupled with good winter tires and sometimes chains are a must. The powerful Omega, with back wheel drive, can be a trick in slippery conditions.
I tow a 7 meter caravan (1750 KG unloaded) and the Omega takes this task in it's stride!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 liter, 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 10000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Eagle Vision |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2002 |