800 coupe going cheap?

Moderators: guru, SJG

Post Reply [phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable
Joe86
Newbie
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:21 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

800 coupe going cheap?

Post by Joe86 » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:04 am

Hi everyone,

Any decent 800 coupes going? Not fussy on engine or gearbox spec (would prefer v6 manual though!) must be in a good condition with a recent service, cam-belt and water pump (I do high miles). I'm Bristol based, so anyone local selling one?

Cheers joe

User avatar
traineefarmer
Rover Guru
Posts: 1276
Joined: Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:31 pm
Location: The executive parking bay.
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by traineefarmer » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:14 pm

Are you sure you want a V6?

Silky smooth they maybe, but the 2.0 turbo has an power delivery like no other engine.

If you can find them, try both.
Tom.

'97 Vitesse Coupe
'03 XC90 D5

User avatar
guru
Site Admin
Posts: 1075
Joined: Mon Apr 01, 1985 10:45 pm
Location: Norfolk
Contact:

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by guru » Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:42 pm

If you're doing high miles then I would avoid the KV6, the fuel consumption will be high and they suffer badly from head gasket failures. Unless you want the power the 2.0 (non-turbo) will be the best for doing the miles.
Guru - AKA James
m6jkk.com
Current Fleet
1991 Rover Sterling mk1c (taking a break)
2015 Mercedes C300 Hybrid
2015 Mini Cooper SD

deano
Rover Guru
Posts: 1287
Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:19 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by deano » Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:59 pm

If by High Miles you mean mainly Motorway driving..
Then my 825 KV6 returns 400 motorway miles on a full 60 litre tank (cost around £80) of standard unleaded fuel.

Thats approx 30 MPG

In the city that will half though :(
1993 Rover 827 SLI Fastback Mk2
1999 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon Mk2 (HGF)
------------------
Previously
1996 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe Mk2
1993 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk2
1990 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk1
1972 Rover P6 2000TC

Bert3
Regular Visitor
Posts: 227
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:50 pm
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by Bert3 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:51 am

The 2.0 turbo will give you mid to high 20's mpg around town, and on long runs I always got better than 40mpg. Being highly geared and low compression, the turbos hardly boosting at 70mph, hence the good mpg.

As for reliability, - the T16 is a lot more reliable than many modern all alloy engines. Mines on 144k and, not unusually, still has great compression. Most of the known oil leaks (front right of block, cam seals, sump etc) are more a nuisance than fatal to the engine. The problem with the KV6 seems to be not that they are any worse than any other all alloy engine, more that once they go, they can be beyond repair. ( never had to personally repair one so never delved into finding a solution to the issues)

I think basically it was easier for the aftermarket motor industry to write off Rovers as unreliable rather than spend any time come up with a solution to the problems.

deano
Rover Guru
Posts: 1287
Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:19 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by deano » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:17 pm

Most sterlings being Auto boxes dont help either...
although i love the smooth autos :)
1993 Rover 827 SLI Fastback Mk2
1999 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon Mk2 (HGF)
------------------
Previously
1996 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe Mk2
1993 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk2
1990 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk1
1972 Rover P6 2000TC

Stewart
Regular Visitor
Posts: 410
Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:40 am
Location: Wantage/Chippenham
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by Stewart » Wed Nov 05, 2014 3:11 pm

Having owned both Vitesse and 827 coupés I would say the 2.7 is the best engine of the lot, it's the least trouble, does most of what a turbo will, sounds nicer and is a LOT more refined
1999 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connesieur
1997 Citroen XM TCT VSX
1994 Citroen XM TCT Exclusive 5 speed, 1 of 2
1992 Range Rover Vouge SE 3.9 auto LPG
1985 VW Golf GTI
1975 MG Midget
1959 Austin Healey Sprite Mk1 (1380)

wildrover04
Regular Visitor
Posts: 58
Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:23 pm
Location: Glasgow, Scotland.
Contact:

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by wildrover04 » Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:09 pm

Did you get one ?
My Sterling Coupe is available, recent MOT, no problems there, but heater not working. Suspect Matrix blocked. doesn't overheat or anything, but pretty shitty at this time of year.
Brian
(wildrover04)

User avatar
scoobyh123
Rover Guru
Posts: 12149
Joined: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:27 pm
Location: Next door to Top Gun, Suffolk
Contact:

Re: 800 coupe going cheap?

Post by scoobyh123 » Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:49 am

Could be the heater control valve - Rimmers were selling them recently for £20 inc VAT, not sure if the offer is still on though.
Cheers,
Dave

'02 Honda CR-V SE Executive
'99 Jag S Type 3.0 V6 SE


Image
'94 827 Sterling saloon
'88 Volvo 760 V6 Estate
'95 827 Coupé LPG gone but not forgotten!

Post Reply
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guests