Rover 75 Saloon 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought it having been badged by Rover, thus they took the hit first.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good mileage on long haul above average town.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Gets tiring after 150-200 miles. Seat adjustments don't help.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slow in first, but hums in the upper range.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Broke down in the first month; computer failure and other recalls.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not an S-type, but ok.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No rear leg room for 2 adults, much less 3 in the back. No boot space for even 2 large bags.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Same as most.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fair. Could not sort out the computer performance trip meter in 2 years of trying.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Good BMW manufacturing, faulty computer and costly maintance.

    Other

    Interior trim a problem and seat belt tensioners broke twice.

    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