Rover 400 Saloon 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Loses value rapidly, therefore good secondhand buy!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average, if one shops around!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth, quite fast, stable.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    An excellent engine with plenty of power.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The well known head gasket but no other serious problems.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I believe the press has dented the image - when I look around at quite a few other cars!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable for driver and front passenger!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has all the 'bits'. Wish someone would try it though.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    But I always use independent garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket at 30,000 (as ever!) but little else.

    Other

    Economy is not so good (35) but then I do drive fairly fast to be truthful.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes