Although let's be fair, neither Range Rover or Jaguar have been true British companies since 2000. Both companies now owned by an Indian company from Mumbai, and Ford prior to that.
Let us also consider that you are talking about now. This commercial was shot in the days when German cars were at their peak.
Finally, while you may have had good experience with the 800, you have to go by overall stats, which are not great for Rover in any era.
I certainly don't want to provoke an argument, but if you go to Germany now, you'll find that in affluent areas most of the people with wealth seem to drive a Range Rover or a Jaguar.Particularly Range Rovers, but I'm not kidding (I spend a lot of time in Germany and Austria). The taste is really quite British.
also, 2 800s passed through my parents hands (an 827 Vitesse and a normal 820si) and neither were ever unreliable. I've never owned one, I'm too young really.
Magnificent cars. Sure, pre1988 they were appaling quality wise, but post '88 they were stonking cars. We've had a couple in my family and they were well built, reliable, comfortable and went really well, even the 2 litre was quick. Which is remarkable given the weight of the car. I'm looking and attempting to save for a nice post 1996 Mk2 820 at the moment. Can't wait to get one :-)
Just because they dont make the 800 any more doesnt mean that they where bad cars. I suppose if no one had rescued Bentley and Rolls Royce then they would be bad cars too? There are many reasons why the company failed, some quite complex. But one of the killers was infact BMW - you can say what you like, but Rover was making a very considerable amount of profit before BMW came along, after BMW had finished with them, Rover was making a loss.
I love my 820, Its never let me down. You get so much car for your money. Very underated.
U5096 4 months ago
The Rover 800 Fastback is slightly more spacious in the back than the saloon with a tad more practicality.
AnthonyUK 9 months ago
@allegrokarl Awesome. So go buy a Rover 800 Fastback then. Oh wait, they are all in junk yards, they don't make them any more, and no one wants one.
ZCT808 10 months ago
@ZCT808
Sorry, the 3 5 and 7 Series NAME is still going, not the same model. And Rover did not 'come after BMW' it started making cars in 1904.
allegrokarl 10 months ago
@MattsFarm01 '88 Actually, for the fastback...
CaptainSlow1991 1 year ago
i think you will find austin rover launched this car in early 86
MattsFarm01 1 year ago
@iainthornton Fair comments.
Although let's be fair, neither Range Rover or Jaguar have been true British companies since 2000. Both companies now owned by an Indian company from Mumbai, and Ford prior to that.
Let us also consider that you are talking about now. This commercial was shot in the days when German cars were at their peak.
Finally, while you may have had good experience with the 800, you have to go by overall stats, which are not great for Rover in any era.
ZCT808 1 year ago
@ZCT808
I certainly don't want to provoke an argument, but if you go to Germany now, you'll find that in affluent areas most of the people with wealth seem to drive a Range Rover or a Jaguar.Particularly Range Rovers, but I'm not kidding (I spend a lot of time in Germany and Austria). The taste is really quite British.
also, 2 800s passed through my parents hands (an 827 Vitesse and a normal 820si) and neither were ever unreliable. I've never owned one, I'm too young really.
iainthornton 1 year ago
Magnificent cars. Sure, pre1988 they were appaling quality wise, but post '88 they were stonking cars. We've had a couple in my family and they were well built, reliable, comfortable and went really well, even the 2 litre was quick. Which is remarkable given the weight of the car. I'm looking and attempting to save for a nice post 1996 Mk2 820 at the moment. Can't wait to get one :-)
stratman1990 1 year ago
Just because they dont make the 800 any more doesnt mean that they where bad cars. I suppose if no one had rescued Bentley and Rolls Royce then they would be bad cars too? There are many reasons why the company failed, some quite complex. But one of the killers was infact BMW - you can say what you like, but Rover was making a very considerable amount of profit before BMW came along, after BMW had finished with them, Rover was making a loss.
ash7990 2 years ago