New Member (800 coupe)
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New Member (800 coupe)
Hi Guys.
Darren's the name....I have been driving 800 series since the mid 1990s.
I currently own an 800 2.0 manual coupe:
http://www.hammond-organ.com/rover/
initially I joined as I was going to move the coupe on...but I changed my mind and have managed to find a solution so I can keep it.
My first 800 was an 820 sli fastback. Was a very fine car but head gasket went, I changed it and brought a series two fastback. That was written off (not my fault) and I brought an 825 turbo diesel, which was the best car I ever owned. Superb suspension and a very eager engine/gearbox combination. I loved it but sadly a van drove into my nearside front at 60mph as I was navigating a roundabout. I wanted a vitesse coupe but my insurer would have nothing of it and as I was in the middle of a claim could not switch companies hence the Sterling.
Its a nice car, not as fast as the diesel and I am not keen on the spongy suspension, but it looks fantastic and is exctremely comfortable. I hope to keep it for quite some time.
I need some bits and pieces though - the chrome trim is looking shabby and needs changing...suggestions welcome on that.
Darren's the name....I have been driving 800 series since the mid 1990s.
I currently own an 800 2.0 manual coupe:
http://www.hammond-organ.com/rover/
initially I joined as I was going to move the coupe on...but I changed my mind and have managed to find a solution so I can keep it.
My first 800 was an 820 sli fastback. Was a very fine car but head gasket went, I changed it and brought a series two fastback. That was written off (not my fault) and I brought an 825 turbo diesel, which was the best car I ever owned. Superb suspension and a very eager engine/gearbox combination. I loved it but sadly a van drove into my nearside front at 60mph as I was navigating a roundabout. I wanted a vitesse coupe but my insurer would have nothing of it and as I was in the middle of a claim could not switch companies hence the Sterling.
Its a nice car, not as fast as the diesel and I am not keen on the spongy suspension, but it looks fantastic and is exctremely comfortable. I hope to keep it for quite some time.
I need some bits and pieces though - the chrome trim is looking shabby and needs changing...suggestions welcome on that.
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welcome
welcome to this great site
georgeous car you have there but then i would say that hehe
georgeous car you have there but then i would say that hehe
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Lovely 820. Not a lot of people like british racing green, but I like it in them pictures.
Here's mine;
http://www.rover800.info/forum/garage.p ... age_id=592
Same as yours albeit with a turbo
Here's mine;
http://www.rover800.info/forum/garage.p ... age_id=592
Same as yours albeit with a turbo
2000 Audi TT 1.8T 225 Quattro Silver.
1996 Rover Vitesse Coupe - the new towcar
1996 Rover Vitesse Coupe - the new towcar
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