Rover 400 Hatchback 416 Si 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Essentially the same car as a Honda for a lot less money. A very nice car for very little
Costs
Average fuel economy and servicing costs - Rover dealers usually more expensive. If the head gasket goes you can wave goodbye to around £400
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On the road
Driving
I've never felt as relaxed driving any other car. Comfortable and refined with enough power when you need it
Performance
It's surprisingly fast considering its "grandad" image. The engine pulls well, has plenty of power and feels responsive, but can get noisy at speed
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Living with it
Reliability
Prepare for the head gasket to go on most cars at some stage - otherwise no problems whatsoever
Image
All you need is a tartan rug and a National Trust sticker in the window, and you're all set to 'pop down t'shops' to stock up on Werther's Originals
Comfort
It's a soft, smooth and cushy ride, particularly in town when you can glide along very quietly
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Security and Service
Security
It has an alarm and immobiliser - don't really know how they compare to more modern cars - luckily i've had no problems yet
Service
Rover dealers were polite and helpful, but far too expensive to consider compared to a reliable independent garage
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket failure at 50k
Other
Starter motor sometimes sounds noisy
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