Rover 600 Saloon 1993-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of equipment for the money. Look more expensive then they really are.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front tyres wear because you get addicted to putting your foot down and only last around 10,000 miles. Fuel expensive, but then it does have 200 bhp.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Steering wheel rubs knees and I'm only 6' 1". Have to have seat down and wheel up surprising far for a fairly large car. Pleasure to drive though, especially on the straight.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    4 stars because for a car weighing over 1300kg, 0-60 in 7 secs is impressive. It pulls in every gear except 5th. Can easily lose your licence. As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I've had trouble with mine and now hoping for some trouble-free motoring.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still looks a nice car, but get a lot of stick about the old sayings where's your pipe and slippers. But they can't deny the power it's got.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as comfortable as you would think, again due to the driving position. Not much room in back. Suspension is firmer than other cars, but it is a sports saloon and I don't mind that.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mine has got alarm and immobiliser and I topped it up by getting a disclock to turn thieves away hopefully to another car that looks easier. No problems yet, touch wood.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Rover dealers are dreadful. They are not interested in trying to fix your car. They don't even have the right manuals and equipment for these cars. I was told it is "an odd ball car". Don't trust them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Annoying oil leaks that Rover still cannot get sorted. Engine misfire that took Rover 7 months to fix.

    Other

    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