1997 Rover - Austin 400 416S review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent reliability, performance and economy, an ideal car for most people"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Vibrating exhaust is the only thing that has gone wrong with it.
General comments?
I am exceedingly happy with this car, it is many times better than the Escort I had. It is fuel efficient, it has a fast top speed though it gets a little noisy over 85, and is very quick to 60 for a 1.6, faster than a lot of 1.8s and 2.0 litres.
It has a lot of room in the front and rear, and handles like an executive car.
Only problem so far is a noisy exhaust which was replaced immediately by a Rover dealer, without any fuss.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15985 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19150 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort 1.6 LX |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2000 |