Rover 400 Hatchback 420 GSDi 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£2500 for a cracking car with the same kit as my wife's £12000 Octavia.
Costs
Not too bad garage has paid for all the problems. See reliability.
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On the road
Driving
It does well and I still feel fresh after my 125 mile a day commute.
Performance
Blisteringly fast like a smaller fatter Ferrari.
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Living with it
Reliability
A long list of problems including trim falling off, rear speakers not working, new windscreen needed, diesel leak ,oil leak, battery knackered, alternator is jumpy and it produces a lot of smoke when you start it up and doesn't always start first time.
Image
It looks the dogs especially with spoiler and alloys.
Comfort
Quite comfy but seats are slippy with their vinyl.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and an immobiliser was left in Milton Keynes for a few days and wasn't taken.
Service
Never dealt with them personally with either of my Rovers but they take weeks to send parts to my local Ford garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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