Rover 600 Saloon 1993-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Exellent performance for the money, but just try and trade it in... then the problems arise.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive petrol, tyres, servicing etc...

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Goes like stink in straight line. Needs respect around quick corners - if you can't do it, don't. Too much road noise from tyres. Comfortable.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Exceellent for a sports saloon. Can't compare with a small coupe or 2 seater, though. Brakes not exactly inspiring. Too much body roll to really abuse it.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. It starts, it drives, it stops.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Others don't know what's hit 'em when you open her up. Let the traffic light GPs commence.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good driving position. Too much road noise. Not good at low speeds and traffic jams - very lumpy and poor throttle response.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems at all.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No probs, although if you mention '620 turbo', EVERYONE in the motor trade assumes you're talking abount the diesel. Has no-one heard of the Ti? No wonder we burn off anyone who tries!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket, oil leak. Not the quietest engine in the paddock.

    Other

    Good once turbo is spinning, but you can't beat a non-blown car for throttle response. Get a BMW 528.

    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