Rover 400 Estate (1994 - 1999) 420 GSi 5d (1995/N) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

From the outside it said Rover,,,i.e not much,, when people got into it they said "nice car!" It wasn't a flashy car, but it dd everything well

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They liked it

Would you buy this car again and why?

I bought 2 in a row,, so yes,,, but going for something bgger now,, I also fancy a change

What are you likely to buy next?

An Audi!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,500

When did you buy the car?

March 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got ripped a bit, but price was less than it could have been so it evened out in the end

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I had one before and liked it so much I got another!

What was the dealer like?

Nice guy, likable, convincing, sold me a car with hidden faults and stamped the invoice withot me seeing as "Trade Sale" so no come back when thing went wrong...

What's it like to drive?

it'd sit on the motorway between 80 & 90 all day with ease. It wasn't a sports car, but it would "progress" down country lanes veryt well too. Driving position good for me (5'9'') not so good for taller drivers as it's a compact car

What's it like to park?

I found it easy to park, but i know how to do it!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Neede new Radiator, rear brake calipers are a problem with this car and they always go wrong. main throust bearing had a leek,,, didn't get any worse through the 2 years I owned it, just used a bit of oil

What's most practical about your car?

Good performance, smart interior with comfortable positions for driver and passengers

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

,,, nothing spcific,, just a well laid out car with lots of extras