1972 Rover - Austin P6 3500 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Grab one while you can still find them"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In more than 5 years:
Voltage regulator replaced.
Alternator rebuilt.
Water pump replaced.
General comments?
Nobody in 2001 buys a 30 year old Rover V8 as a practical and cheap to run family hack. These cars are getting pretty old, and need to be treated accordingly. Mine lives a somewhat cosseted life, I admit, but it has been a wonderful and rewarding car to own. There have been a number of minor niggles, but nothing no other car isn't likely to suffer from. For the last few years I have had late model company cars, and the Rover is still a treat to drive after any of these. It's comfortable, quiet, quick and a pleasure to drive. I'll never sell it. Grab one while you still can.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Old-fashioned good engineering |
  | Excellent example of British engineering |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 litre V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Sigma |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2001 |