Talk:Sterling (marque)

I've left this article alone until the merger discussion is over, but wherever it ends up, I think the following should be removed:
 * ...they are mechanically almost identical to the Acura Legend.

– in my experience this isn't really true. A large number of ancilliary components are frustratingly different, especially in the interior, and with regard to the engine, depending on the choice of engine, some major differences crept in. I know, because I've got one, and since the demise of Rover, my local Honda dealer has been very sympathetic... but completely unable to supply parts. Not that it's needed many :-) – Kieran T  ( talk  11:11, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

I have an 825SL which blew a manifold pressure gasket and water pump. I have not been able to get any parts at all. But it was a nice car.--68.80.207.22 03:09, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

Sterling cars
A few corrections were needed for the article. The cars were marketed by Austin-Rover Cars of North America LLC. Although the decision to withdraw the car line was made in 1991, a few 1992 models were sold here. Cars were originally marketed in 825 S (NOT L!) and 825 SL form; I have an 1987 825 S.  The 825 S came with a manual transmission standard. Only 4 options were available including automatic transmission, ABS and metallic paint - all of which were standard on the 825 SL. You could order an 825 SL in manual form, although I have never seen one. SL models also received a nicer set of alloy wheels. The 827 SL and SLi models had a larger 2.7 litre Honda V-6. I believe the 825 SL was actually the notchback body again. Second series cars (facelifted, including a Sterling coupé) not sold here. Mechanically cars are a combination of Honda drivetrain and Rover parts. Some parts still available in England through specialists. If maintained, cars are actually quite reliable. The success of the Land-Rover brand caused Rover to drop its car line here, probably a mistake.Paws4me 17:56, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
 * The Coupé was called the Vitesse. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.157.44.199 (talk) 22:43, 29 May 2008 (UTC)