Rover 800 Coupe 827 2d Auto (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value if you check for regular oil change history.
Costs
Thirsty if pushed, 24mpg average.
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On the road
Driving
Luxury motorway cruiser designed for the USA, so cornering isn't a strong point!
Performance
Just under 9 seconds; 0 to 60 is pretty good for a heavy car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Honda engine, early models quality controlled by Honda
Image
Increasingly rare, still get comments for a 13yr old car
Comfort
More legroom in the back than any Jag ever made!
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fitted, seems to work fine.
Service
Find a specialist, not a main dealer
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
After 220,000k miles tappet rattle started.
Other
Always go for a 2.7, not the later 2.5!!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes