1994 Rover - Austin 400 418 SLD Turbo Tourer review from UK and Ireland
"Quick, luxurious, sporty, and very economical for an estate!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first got the 418, within 48 hours, the water pump gave up (had been standing over a year, with little use).
'Lift Pump' (fuel) died after 5,000 miles of me owning it.
General comments?
I brought this car for £500, with 11 months MOT & 5 months tax. Because my 16 year Ford Escort did a 1000 mile round trip to Cornwall, & water got in electrics & died.
Needed a new car quickly, & a bloke in the village only had this in my price range.
Has a few dents, etc. But runs like a dream, around 47 mpg on a average run (starting, traffic light, hills etc). Even with low profile alloys.
Inside: Very nice, usual electric pack, alarm. immobiliser, front electric windows, power steering, airbag, electric wig mirrors etc.
Engine: 1.8 diesel turbo intercooled. Quick for its age, and economical. Goes up hills like a breeze.
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| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo diesel intercooled Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 131000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 141500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2008 |