Rover 400 Saloon 418 SD Turbo Diesel 4d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy - low values for decent cars.
Costs
OK - but £20 for a wheel trim. Worth looking in the scrap yard for some parts I think.
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On the road
Driving
Light power steering, good driving position and excellent all round visibility (except you cant see the end of the boot!)
Performance
Not a sports car, and turbo is needed and makes for good motorway driving. No need to change down to fourth gear anyway.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems and mine has covered 81,000 miles.
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I am 22 and I have an 'old man's car' according to some friends. I have wood trim. I don't care, I like it.
Comfort
Supportive seats, good leg room in the back, with nice useful features such as an in-car boot release lever.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm system fitted as standard. No immobiliser.
Service
The salesman forgot to ring me to say the part I ordered had arrived. £20 for a wheel trim and I had to fit it myself. They were polite though!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nice, although cold starting is loud and rough and I would not buy a non-turbo diesel.
Other
Manual front windows are difficult to operate with driver's side sticking!
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