Rover 400 Saloon 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Picked up this one (60k miles, ex Rover Fleet) for £4000. Bargin for the spec.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel and insurance cost comparable to my 214Si, except here I get 136BHP!!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth cruiser. A dream to drive on the motorway. Great feeling and sound from engine when pushed. Saloon definatly better drive than hatch. Beautiful quickshift gearbox. Same engine as 620Ti.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Quick! Not a sportscar, but it definatly gives the boy races a run for their money.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rover L series engine. The best one they did.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Flat cap and pipe? I guess so, but get some of the MG accessories and kit on it and that wil change. Definatly a wolf in sheep's clothing.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Comfy seats. Plenty of Veneer wood. Nice on motorway, especially with standard cruise control.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Untrasonic alarm and immobiliser. If anyone goes near it, I can tell.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rover service is good. Car was bought from 2nd hand dearler but previous experience with Rover dealers has been excellent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Leak from sump. Fixed under warranty.

    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