Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE 4d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good. Nice standard equipment.
Costs
Main dealer servicing cost much as others, can eat rear tyres (20,000) if not kept in alignment.
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On the road
Driving
Not to be thrown about, comfort rather than speed.
Performance
Heavy car for the 1.8 petrol.
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Living with it
Reliability
Minor niggles, failing central locking units, but otherwise good. UNTIL 1.8 petrol is notorious for blowing head gaskets and destroying the engine, this one lasted 83,000 miles.
Image
One for the pipe and slippers brigade, but does look good.
Comfort
This is what it is built for, slightly lacking in rear seat room.
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Security and Service
Security
No volumetric alarm as standard, but otherwise good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Blew the head gasket on the motorway at 83k miles but gave no indication, so totally destroyed the engine.
Other
Minor trim problems, faulty central locking units (3 out of 4), squeaky rear suspension (fixing kit available but had to ask).
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