Rover 400 Saloon 416 Si 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Nice touches. Generally found on other manufacturer's higher spec models.
Costs
Rover service is a waste of (lots!) money. Parts and labour cheap from other vendors and work appeared to be of a higher quality.
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On the road
Driving
Not fantastic in the wet, but generally a smooth ride. Could be a little more precise.
Performance
Another gear (6) might help! Motorway driving tends to sit too high in the revs.
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Living with it
Reliability
Car cylinder head has failed twice (in defence, once as a result of poor work by a garage).
Image
Straight forward and professional. For a younger driver, a strange coice of car maybe, but still a professional looking vehicle.
Comfort
Seats comfortable. Maybe raise the gear change/console a little. Rear lacks space, but dont spend (much) time in there.
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Security and Service
Security
Had difficulty turning off imobiliser, and I had a key!! Imagine poor Mr Car Thief.
Service
Dealers have some interpersonal issues, which has prompted me to another manufacturer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cylinder head gasket.
Other
Exhaust system very flimsy. Makes a nice rattling tune now though, kind of like that Eminem chap.
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