Rover 400 Saloon 420 GSi 4d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Picked up this one (60k miles, ex Rover Fleet) for £4000. Bargin for the spec.
Costs
Fuel and insurance cost comparable to my 214Si, except here I get 136BHP!!
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On the road
Driving
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
Quick! Not a sportscar, but it definatly gives the boy races a run for their money.
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Living with it
Reliability
Rover L series engine. The best one they did.
Image
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
Comfy seats. Plenty of Veneer wood. Nice on motorway, especially with standard cruise control.
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Security and Service
Security
Untrasonic alarm and immobiliser. If anyone goes near it, I can tell.
Service
Rover service is good. Car was bought from 2nd hand dearler but previous experience with Rover dealers has been excellent.
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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