2001 Vauxhall Omega CD review from UK and Ireland
"Don't want to swap!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Issues with over revving since purchase - Infrequent but becoming more noticeable, often getting up to 4000rpm before gear change effected.
Several visits to garages has resulted in various opinions ranging from 'lack of experience in driving an Automatic' to crank/cam shaft sensor faults.
Most recent visit to have cam shaft sensor replaced (which did not fix the fault) has resulted in the car running too poorly to drive - poor acceleration due to gears not deploying, serious over revving and poor gearbox management up and down the gears.
Garage has now suggested faulty gearbox (not recognizing pressure changes to force gear change?)
Any other Omega owners familiar with similar fault?
General comments?
Love my OMEGA - Loved my Carlton.
Reliable and a real pleasure to drive.
Handles well at all speed.
Acceptable running costs on longer journeys (especially motorway).
Spacious cabin and boot space.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56400 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Carlton |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2009 |