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ApexJimi said:
Still haven't gotten around to buying a runabout for the girlfriend, so going to see one of these at the weekend I think.
618Si
Any starters for ten on what I should look out for?
Avoid the 618 like a dose of the clap, the 620 is a much nicer car, drives well, nice and comfortable and dirt cheap.618Si
Any starters for ten on what I should look out for?
It's a Honda built by Midlanders. Orrrr rooiiiittt!
ApexJimi said:
My girlfriend is going to be spending the most time driving this, so performance is not really a consideration.
The 1.8 and 2.0 turbo suffer from HGF as they are K-series engines 
, and the 2.3 isn't any quicker in the real world than the honda 2.0.It's a nice old bus, you don't see that many of them these days. If you can find a facelift 2.0 with leather you'll be laughing.
Just avoid the autos, they wouldn't pull you out of bed....
I had one from new as a company car and it wasn't as bad as the slating it's getting here. Wasn't that quick off the mark, but very comfortable and pretty well built, which was a surprise. 2 litre is better, but the 1.8 was on a par with other similar sized 1.8 s
Things to look for - rust! Everything else is pretty much ok as it's just a rebodied honda accord.
Things to look for - rust! Everything else is pretty much ok as it's just a rebodied honda accord.
ApexJimi said:
LHDisbest said:
The 1.8 and 2.0 turbo suffer from HGF as they are K-series engines
Hang on, I thought the 1.8 was a Honda engine 
I had a 620si as a stopgap car for a couple of months (ex-parentals) and it was a cracking car.
I really like the 600 as a car and IMO looks a lot better than the Accord on which it's based.
ApexJimi said:
LHDisbest said:
The 1.8 and 2.0 turbo suffer from HGF as they are K-series engines
Hang on, I thought the 1.8 was a Honda engine I bought my o/h of the time a 620Si a few years back, it was fine. ABS & Airbags, Reliable, comfy, plus a towbar to help with her reversing
The rear arches rust a bit where they meet the rear bumper but as long as it doesn't look to unsightly who cares on a car at these prices!
LHDisbest said:
ApexJimi said:
LHDisbest said:
The 1.8 and 2.0 turbo suffer from HGF as they are K-series engines
Hang on, I thought the 1.8 was a Honda engine I had a 620si as a stopgap car for a couple of months (ex-parentals) and it was a cracking car.
I really like the 600 as a car and IMO looks a lot better than the Accord on which it's based.
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eLex said:
eLex said:LHDisbest said:
ApexJimi said:
LHDisbest said:
The 1.8 and 2.0 turbo suffer from HGF as they are K-series engines
Hang on, I thought the 1.8 was a Honda engine I had a 620si as a stopgap car for a couple of months (ex-parentals) and it was a cracking car.
I really like the 600 as a car and IMO looks a lot better than the Accord on which it's based.
parts ARE a problem
you will have to rely on motor factors, breakers & maybe Honda for spare parts
I work for a company that makes up hose assemblie's and we keep getting people in with power steering hoses off Rover's that have rusted & are leaking
no-where has new power steering hose's, second hand one's are rusty too
......
air-con hose's will be in the same boat...... we can't do anything with air-con pipes
you will have to rely on motor factors, breakers & maybe Honda for spare parts
I work for a company that makes up hose assemblie's and we keep getting people in with power steering hoses off Rover's that have rusted & are leaking
no-where has new power steering hose's, second hand one's are rusty too
......
air-con hose's will be in the same boat...... we can't do anything with air-con pipes
my mum has a 96 620 that we got from the auctions for 225 quid as a stop gap car.
that was three years and 35000 miles ago.
its cost very little (bit of filler and paint in the rear arches, new downpipe, cam belt and oil change and filters) since.
its a great car - if all you want is for it to start, stop, have a heater etc.
she loves it
that was three years and 35000 miles ago.
its cost very little (bit of filler and paint in the rear arches, new downpipe, cam belt and oil change and filters) since.
its a great car - if all you want is for it to start, stop, have a heater etc.
she loves it
As said, the car is basically an accord with a different body. The 2.0 16v is the same engine as used in the accords and preludes so there are plenty of engine parts to go around. The chassis is the same as the accord and similar to the prelude too so alot of parts are interchangable.
Good cars. my mum has had one from new (2.0 16v Auto Honda engine). Up until 85k, it had never had a service out of warrenty, yet performed and drove perfect. Its on 95k now and still going strong! Admittedly, its a bit of a shed now but its faultless and never lets her down!
Good cars. my mum has had one from new (2.0 16v Auto Honda engine). Up until 85k, it had never had a service out of warrenty, yet performed and drove perfect. Its on 95k now and still going strong! Admittedly, its a bit of a shed now but its faultless and never lets her down!
Edited by Deluded on Thursday 6th November 13:30
The 2.0 engine is not a Honda engine, it is the T-Series engine as used in the 220, 420 and 820. The cars were all fitted with both the N/A and turbocharged version.
IIRC the N/A engine produced around 134bhp and the turbo version 197bhp.
Anyway, just thought I'd mention that, as you were gentlemen.
IIRC the N/A engine produced around 134bhp and the turbo version 197bhp.
Anyway, just thought I'd mention that, as you were gentlemen.
1.8, 2.0NA and 2.3 are all Honda engines. 2.0 Turbo is a Rover T series. 2.0 Diesel is an L series Rover engine.
Honda engined one are the ones to go for. Most turbos are thrashed and on their last legs.
Plenty of good 2.0s about that have been well looked after and cared for by old codgers yet are worth penauts.
Best Rover of the time by a mile, owing to the fact that they a Honda not a Rover. Reliable, comfortable, cheap motoring. Definately a good choice for a jalopy.
From experience my best bit of advice would be to check the ABS light is functional and the ABS works. Sensors are common and costly, and I have sold a couple of modulators in the last few years which are now worth more than even a tidy late car...
Honda engined one are the ones to go for. Most turbos are thrashed and on their last legs.
Plenty of good 2.0s about that have been well looked after and cared for by old codgers yet are worth penauts.
Best Rover of the time by a mile, owing to the fact that they a Honda not a Rover. Reliable, comfortable, cheap motoring. Definately a good choice for a jalopy.
From experience my best bit of advice would be to check the ABS light is functional and the ABS works. Sensors are common and costly, and I have sold a couple of modulators in the last few years which are now worth more than even a tidy late car...
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