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Hi - Thought it was about time I joined having read the forum for a short while. My Rover history really kicked off when I was 21 and I bought a 3 year old 820si with 115k miles on and I sold it on when it was 5 years old with 198k.....It was replaced by a 2 year old Vitesse which had done 98k which in turn was sold when it 4 years sold with 150k - Neither car had any problems that I recall apart from a clutch replaced on the Si ....I was impressed. As a hobby car, I purchased a few years ago an 825 Sterling on a T plate, engine promptly self destructed and I replaced the lump with a low mileage KV6 (13k)....since when it has sat in a barn - Next weekend I will pay my annual visit to run the car for a while.....one day it will be returned to mint.....In addition to the 800's, have had two 600's (one purchased new), 1 75 and 2 ZT's - Nowdays drive a Saab bought new last year (must be jinxed!) but always find myself wishing I had a car that appealed like the original 820Si (L reg RIP) ......my friends think I am mad..... - Look forward to contributing to the forum.
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Hello and welcome. KV6s aren't renowned for being reliable but the T series are great engines. My 1996 800i got to 303,000 miles before some DVLA snoop spotted it sitting on the road with no tax. One clamp and a sticker later she was towed. Luckily I got the custom SS exhaust, BK299s and sundry bits off before she went.
I now have just two 800s, a 1991 special edition on my driveway and a 1991 820 turbo as my weekend car (I don't drive to work any more).
I now have just two 800s, a 1991 special edition on my driveway and a 1991 820 turbo as my weekend car (I don't drive to work any more).
Gordon:-
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
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Welcome to the forum
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Hi and welcome, i am realtively new here also but have found it a great forum with lots of reading and interesting advice.WAG wrote:Hi - Thought it was about time I joined having read the forum for a short while.
I had a very similar rover history to yours MK1 827 sli then a Vitesse before moving on to others and like yourself recently a Saab 95 est now sold though and proud owner of a 1994 2.0 T coupe.
Take time to look through the board it is very helpful.
steve
Rover 827 Vitesse Fastback Man Mk1 89
Rover 827 Sterling saloon Auto 90
Rover 820 Fastback 2.0 MPi Auto 90
Rover 820 Coupe sport 94
Rover 827 Sterling Saloon 95 auto
Rover 820 Vitesse Fastback 98
Rover 25 2.0TD 01
MGTF 135 02
Rover 45 1.6 SE 05
Rover 827 Sterling saloon Auto 90
Rover 820 Fastback 2.0 MPi Auto 90
Rover 820 Coupe sport 94
Rover 827 Sterling Saloon 95 auto
Rover 820 Vitesse Fastback 98
Rover 25 2.0TD 01
MGTF 135 02
Rover 45 1.6 SE 05
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Welcome to the site, look forward to hearing more about your cars.
Simon
Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997
Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997
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Welcome to the site. My first 800 was an L reg 820si when I was 19/20. Still missed as it was a fantastic car until it left me stranded in Tesco car park one winter evening. Having moved to 200 coupes for a few years it was a'94 Vitesse sport that brought me back to the 800.
"Hey, let's be careful out there"
Callen
1994 Rover 820 Vitesse Sport *RIP
2005 MG ZS+ 115
1997 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe
1998 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon
Callen
1994 Rover 820 Vitesse Sport *RIP
2005 MG ZS+ 115
1997 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe
1998 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon
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Hello and welcome to the site. Our old girl has just gone past 225,000 miles if you are willing to get your hand dirty you can fix any think on this old cars with a big hammer As most weekend I have got the rover in bits . Any why good luck with the old girl.
Simon & Jane.
Rover 825sd 229,000.
Rover SD1 V8 VDP 126,000 will get running this year.
2 rover 75's
Rover 825sd 229,000.
Rover SD1 V8 VDP 126,000 will get running this year.
2 rover 75's
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Hello and welcome
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Hello and welcome to the forum!!
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