Rover 800 Fastback 820 Vitesse 5d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The best value for money on the road.
Costs
Expensive when faults occur, and drinks petrol!
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On the road
Driving
Say bye bye to those boy racers... However, it shows its size through corners.
Performance
Ridiculous acceleration for a big exec. A lot faster than it looks!
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Living with it
Reliability
No real problems so far, though a power steering fault just cost £450!
Image
Undeserved old man rating, but lowered with 17-inch standard alloys it turns heads! Exhaust sounds good too!
Comfort
Standard Recaros hold you tight. Lots of extras - air con, electric everything.
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Security and Service
Security
Double deadlocking, infinitely varying frequency radio remote, immobiliser, alarm.
Service
Generally good. We"ve had four of these since they came out on E-reg.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lovely note, turbo whistle(!), excellent acceleration.
Other
Sound, solid car that's underated. Great engine, good car.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes