Rover 800 Saloon 820 Vitesse Sport 4d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very, very good value.
Costs
Not cheap. High cost for parts.
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On the road
Driving
Very good. Eats corners like the car is on rails because of the Traction control and 8" wide tyres.
Performance
What this car is made for will not be beat at the lights or on the motorway. You can feel the Gs when the turbo kick in. Top speed well faster that the book says; well over 150mph, more like 170mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ok. The engine will keep on going. My Rover has done 176k miles and still runs like a dream.
Image
Hatchback looks old but the saloon looks like a police car, which is a good thing. 17" alloys are a must - don’t settle for the 16". All the people I talk to love the look of the Vitesse.
Comfort
Hard 1/2 leather seats are not the most comfortable, but you need the sports seat when you put your foot down.
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Security and Service
Security
Very secure. Upgraded security on the Vitesse from the other 800 series cars.
Service
Good. More than willing to help.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Keeps on going.
Other
The car scrapes over speed bumps because it is so low. Just take care.
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