(02 Dec 2014, 6:35 pm)tyresmoke wrote If looked after properly they have plenty of power, the running gear underneath is almost to the standard of the Volvo B10 chassis' in my opinion, shame about the polish bodywork on the top, which just rattle endlessly. They should have no problem handling the X15 running up the A1 all day. Also worth mentioning that some Sunday services were converted to 418s which require a single deck vehicle, so I think the Omnis may work these too. If they were ever to need replacing on the X15 then I am sure we could find a home for them elsewhere, on other MAX routes.
I've never noticed rattles, they seem solidly built. Is it just in the cab? Worst thing is the loud bell that wakes you up on long distance journeys!