Rover 400 Saloon (1990 - 1995) 416 SLi 4d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends do ask why we din't get a hatchback. They are pleasantly surprised when being driven in the car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes.
What are you likely to buy next?
A newer version Rover, petrol or diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
October 1999
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
At the time I was looking for a family car with 4 doors and a decent size boot. It had low mileage and had been looked after. There were lots of stamps in the service book.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A very easy car to drive. Good all round vision. Performs well on motorway journeys and will deliver a quick turn of pace when asked. All the seats feel comfortable even on long journeys. All controls are easy to operate when driving. Ventilation id good. It generally pulls well up most inclines but you can notice a slight drop in performance when fully loaded. Fuel economy isn't bad. If careful you can get up to 40mpg.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park, power steering helps.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing major gone wrong. Reversing lights stopped working, a connector from the gearbox faulty. It was cheap to replace. The usual tyres and exhaust are fairly cheap to replace.
What's most practical about your car?
The boot is a decent size.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The sunroof has been well used during the summer months but air-con would have been nice.
