Rover 400 Saloon 416 Si 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy (sort of!) but you really do get what you pay for.
Costs
Don't get it serviced by Rover - Joe Bloggs will offer better value!
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On the road
Driving
Doesn't feel like an easy car to drive - and isn't
Performance
Couldn't knock the skin off a rice pudding. Abismal.
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Living with it
Reliability
No real serious problems. Generally okay!
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A family car also driven by pensioners.
Comfort
Lots of gadgets, but seating not supportive.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm works well - sometimes too well (at 4.00am!)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water leaks (apparently common!).
Other
Alarm has broken twice - both times in the middle of the night!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes