Rover 400 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 414 S Special Edition 5d (1998/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

paint is really shiny, so looks well looked after

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

fabulous for price

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes because its really practical, smooth and comfortable

What are you likely to buy next?

no plans for next car as hoping this one will last along time!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£950

When did you buy the car?

January 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

upgrade from a much smaller and basic car

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

smooth and quite pokey for a 1.4! starts every time.

What's it like to park?

really bad - because of the shape of the rear window (quite horizontal) and the rear spoiler, there is not much room to see out of the back. Have to rely on mirrors, but usually end up being over-cautious and missing ok parking spaces because i think i cant fit in them.

Have you had any problems with the car?

not as yet - fingers crossed! Although, bought with a factory fault in the electrics as the "door open" light is always on - which means that if you set the interior light to "on when the door opens", it is always on, because the fault is communicating that the doors are always open.

What's most practical about your car?

5 door which is great, loads of room in the boot for shopping!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

electric sunroof - fanastic for sunny days