Rover 800 Fastback 820i 5d (ABS) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of car for the price.
Costs
Very good for a car in this class. Averages 40 mpg so forget diesels. Tyres, brakes etc wear very well. Best tyres are Goodyear Touring or NCT 3.
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On the road
Driving
Very good, does everything well. Brakes need a firm prod at times, and suspension can clonk on the twisty bits or when fully laden.
Performance
Good low end grunt - really goes from 3500 rpm to 5000 rpm; sounds rough at the top end but gives its best from 2000 to 3750 rpm.
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Living with it
Reliability
All well on all previous cars owned. This one at 48k has a noisy gearbox bearing. Every one I"ve owned has leaked oil from the head from 30k. Always keep oil topped up, as they do use it.
Image
Down to personal taste really. No crowd stopper but still looks good enough - at least it has a bit of character.
Comfort
Covers 750+ miles some days, and no complaints. Good driving position with everything central. Good rear leg room, copes wells with five. Hatch better than saloon, as hinges intrude into boot space.
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Security and Service
Security
Luckily Fords get nicked first.
Service
I always buy from my local garage Miers Motor Co (01458 442425). They are ex-Rover and give a first class service. It's down to the dealer in the end.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Make sure it's serviced properly, use good oil, and change it at least every 12k.
Other
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