Rover 400 Saloon 418 SD Turbo Diesel 4d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy and lots of car for the money.
Costs
Rover parts expensive, as are services. Excellent MPG compensates for this.
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On the road
Driving
Great driving position with left-foot rest plate. Good visibility all round and clearly laid out controls.
Performance
Average round town, but good for motorways and overtaking. Turbo is obvious, and needed.
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Living with it
Reliability
No breakdowns so far and many miles covered.
Image
Old Grandad, carpet slipper image. Friends make fun, but I don't care - I like it.
Comfort
Comfortable seats. Rear moulded head restraints and arm rest make it nice for passengers. Excellent legroom all round and easy access. I can see why Grandads like them.
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Security and Service
Security
Remote central locking and alarm, but no immobiliser.
Service
Dealers have consistently been pricey and unhelpful. I would buy another Rover, because I like them, but I would think about a newer 200 or 25, rather than the bigger car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems. A little loud and smokey for 85,000 miles.
Other
Model spec wierd - electric sunroof and manual windows??
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes