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827 is a nice drive, Pete had a manual mk1 827, which we stripped out and just had a pair of recaros and 4 point harnesses in, was a scarey car, mostly because the shocks were totally knackered !
820 is considerably more economical though, and still plenty quick enough for modern traffic, and almost as reliable as the honda lump.
820 is considerably more economical though, and still plenty quick enough for modern traffic, and almost as reliable as the honda lump.
For a £400ish car i think we've landed on our feet.
There's a few little bits that want a bit of attention, but nothing bad touch wood...
And for Mrs Rockdemon to like such a big car there must be something about it. Light steering, a feeling of opulence in the cabin, just feels a little bit special. Very difficult to fault it!
Rich.
There's a few little bits that want a bit of attention, but nothing bad touch wood...
And for Mrs Rockdemon to like such a big car there must be something about it. Light steering, a feeling of opulence in the cabin, just feels a little bit special. Very difficult to fault it!
Rich.
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Funnily enough, I've just been out to my 820, hasn't run since June, and had a nice coating of moss / leaves etc. Pulled the battery out of the garage, connected it up and it started on the first rotation of the crank, superb !
Let it warm up while I waved the jet washer at it, doesn't look too bad now, tested all the lights etc, all working fine, hopefully take it for an MOT in the next couple of weeks as it lapsed while I was in hospital.
Let it warm up while I waved the jet washer at it, doesn't look too bad now, tested all the lights etc, all working fine, hopefully take it for an MOT in the next couple of weeks as it lapsed while I was in hospital.
rockdemon said:
Hi Rich,
I think you've got the best compromise with the 8208) I remember when I had a test-drive of an early 827 Sterling it went like a scalded cat, but it was just torque-steer all the way :shock: Although perhaps with a moderate right foot it would be bearable :?: Good luck with the dreaded :wink: