2003 Rover - Austin 45 iL review from UK and Ireland
"Good value small family motoring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far ;)
General comments?
I find the Rover 45 a huge improvement over the 400 where you cannot see it, which is a good thing, because the shape is very classy.
The steering is sharp and responsive compared to the R 400, and the suspension is very sporty. It gives you more confidence when cornering fast compared to the old soft but comfortable R 400.
Thanks to the new seats, there is more legroom in the back, but the headroom has not been improved. The driver seat adjusts for high and has a lumbar support - very useful for long journeys.
I like the white dials.
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| Underrated and Undervalued |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24500 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 400 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2008 |