Rover 45 Hatchback 2.0 TD Impression S 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good to buy. Resale value not too hot.
Costs
Low cost servicing. Air-con service cost me £75 quid 2 months ago - largest single expense so far.
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On the road
Driving
Very solid. Slight under steer when cornering at speed.
Performance
Slow away from a standing start. Holds its own with any similar petrol engine after this. plenty oomph thru 3/4/5th.
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Living with it
Reliability
I have had the car 4 years from new - I have 4 years no claim bonus from Direct Line for no call outs - speaks for itself I think
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I like it
Comfort
I'm six foot and enjoy the ride. I do 20000 miles a year approx.
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Security and Service
Security
Good factory fit alarm - works well I can testify.
Service
I was told by Arold Clark 2 years ago I needed a new downpipe (or maybe the mechanic did). I still have the same downpipi.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Air-con which I should have been using but didn't.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes