Rover 400 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 414 Si 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
not a lot, people who dont know how good these engines are just think its a grandad-mobile.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
no, going to upgrade.
What are you likely to buy next?
Rover Coupe (tomcat) 1.8 vvc.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£800
When did you buy the car?
November 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not really, didnt research how much they were worth, but still it is a good car even for the money I paid.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
A lot of car for the money.
What was the dealer like?
A lieing swine just like all of them!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Absolute pleasure to drive. fast for a 1.4, the K-series is an amazing engine which never ceases to put a smile on my face! Handles loads better now i have fitted bigger wider wheels, but leaves a lot to be desired. good on motorway. Destroys most other cars of similar engine size.
What's it like to park?
easy to park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A few little things. Like needed a new dissy cap and rotor arm, new cat for the MOT but generally pretty good, touchwood!
What's most practical about your car?
The space it offers, it really is big inside at the same time as being fairly small!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Everything is electric and it all works, touchwood!
