Been off here a while due to expected company car Superb II not materialising due to choice being 1.8 S trim with DSG or 1.8 SE with manual. Really wanted SE 1.8 DSG.

Anyhow bought an old favorite, a 99 T Vauxhall Omega 2.5V6 Auto petrol with toys. So happy to have a nice engine again and the autobox.

Now I am stuck between getting a late 3.2 V6 Omega or early V6 Superb. I dont have an issue with MPG, so an early 2.8 V6 Auto Superb mk1 Elegance appeals. I can wait as no rush to change. Note had a superb 130Tdi originally and dont want again due to engine NVH.

Previous threads lead me to believe the 2.5V6 TDI may not be the most reliable engine in the world, although always had respect for what was a smooth and quite appealing sounding engine.

What I would like to know are what issues are there with the VAG Petrol 2.8V6 with highish miles 90k or more?

I have done the cambelt on the Omega so not scared to do the same on a Superb.

Petrol ftw. Accept no substitutes.

Seems a bit mad to put an engine specifically designed for transverse fitment (the petrol) in a longitudinal alignment, but there's probably nothing in it! The diesel was 'Towcar of the Year' a while back, which could also be something that's either good or bad depending on your point of view. If fuel consumption's not an issue, it's probably hard to argue with the petrol in the end...