1984 Rover - Austin SD1 3500 SE review from Denmark
"A classic British motorcar, good performance, but costly"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The electric windows - one day one window refused roll up again. I had to dismantle the whole door.. Other times the windows wouldn't work the first time you press the switch.
The door lock broke - You had to slam the door in order to close it.
Contact for sunroof refused to work.
Emergency close sunroof in the boot - the handle broke something there so it didn't work.
General comments?
Great looking car. Especially series 2 with extra cromework. Still turns heads today.
Very good sound (3500 V8)
Comfortable car - good for long distance travel.
Spacious boot.
Some wind noise at high speed.
Good performance and easy to drive.
Handles really well.
Braking could be better, though.
Depending on version - futuristic instruments - could be better.
Average consumption 7-9 km/l (3 speed auto) ( (20-22 mpg UK)
The car would be fantastic with a 4 speed auto box.
Be aware of rust in sills and doors.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 185000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 210000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2002 |