Rover 800 Saloon 820 Si 4d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very cheap these days, and well equipped - ABS, air con, driver/passenger airbags etc
Costs
OK fuel economy on motorway, but very thirsty around town. Rover servicing isn't cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Comfy for long journeys, but heavy and understeery in the bends.
Performance
Goes surprisingly well for such a big car.
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Living with it
Reliability
ABS keeps playing up, and have had cooling problems. Apart from that, only minor niggles.
Image
None whatsoever! Wasn't stylish when new, let alone eight years on!
Comfort
Nice and comfortable, seats a touch too soft if anything.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks and alarm. Remote central locking.
Service
Haven't used main dealer for servicing.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cooling system problems.
Other
Have had problems with faulty ABS sensors.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes