Rover 45 Saloon 2000-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks good for what it costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Steering stiff (doesn't feel like power steering). Also feels difficult to control over uneven road surfaces or when braking hard.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Takes too long to pick up speed when starting-unless already cruising.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Unsure - have only just bought it (though have had to have new suspension parts fitted already).

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks good inside and out.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay if you're not too tall. Limited room in back also.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems okay.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rover dealer have tried to find out what's wrong with the steering, but as it's intermittent they are not sure. Going back to test drive it with the foreman in couple of days. Not happy that they can't as yet sort it out.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No instant power when setting off. Sound like an aircraft taking off, but very disappointing with actual result.

    Other

    Steering heavy and often feel not in control - never experienced anything like this with any other car - even those without power steering, which this has.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No