1997 Rover - Austin 400 420 SDi review from UK and Ireland
"I couldn't have asked for more :-D"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car has been fantastic with no faults so far, not even a squeak in fact.
General comments?
This is my first car and I am in love with it.
The equipment is exceptional: Electric Windows x4, Electric/Heated Mirrors, Electric Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Remote Central Locking, Airbags, Alarm, Immobiliser etc.
The engine is very powerful and frugal, I can easily achieve over 50 mpg and a frequently drive like my hair is on fire.
Had to replace the standard Radio/Cassette as It was rubbish and I don't own any Cassettes. I replaced it with a Clarion CD/MP3 player and it sounds great through the standard speakers.
Handling is quite good and has much more feel than the 1.3 CDTi Vauxhall Corsa I learned to drive in.
All in all it is a wonderful car and I couldn't be happier and I would suggest to anyone looking for a used car to seriously consider a well maintained Rover 400 Diesel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2006 |