Rover 420 2.0 SLi 16v

I bought my 1993 420 sli back in January and I am really pleased with it. Hasn't missed a beat since I've had it. It always starts first time every time, whatever the weather. It is a very comfortable car and the interior is still immaculate with no signs of wear and tear even after 92,000 miles. And because it's an early, 'pre cost cutting' model, all the wood is real and it has more sound proofing than the later ones, which make it a very nice place to sit, and a very relaxing drive. It also has electric windows, mirrors and sunroof, and electric boot and fuel cap releases. I am 18 years old and it's my first car. I don't rag it at all though, for numerous reasons, chief among which is the very soft suspension, which can be disconcerting when entering a corner at high speed. That said, though, your confidence will give out before the car will let go. Also, I don't need to rag it, as it is a very fast car, and I rarely need to use more than half throttle during normal driving. Although I have to admit, it is fun to open it up occasionally, because its so fast. My friends cars can't keep up with it either, which is funny to me as they all believed that a Rover saloon is a Grandad's car. Not any more though. The only thing that stands even half a chance is my mates Escort 1.6, and that's only because it handles better. In a straight line it can't keep up for love nor money. I absolutely love this car.

I owned one of these for several years and I actually regret selling it, the 2.0ltr engine is incredible and has an awesome engine note. Spacious inside and would make a good family car. Back ends a bit large but is softened with the Rover spoiler.

I purchased the Rover 420 turbo diesel model with all the trimmings, leather seats 6 cd changer etc etc. I have to say this is the best car I have ever driven, and it is still very fast but economical also because I do a lot of miles in it. The other real bonus is the rear end of the car looks fantastic, makes all over Rovers look boring.

Paid £4500 for a four year old Rover 420 2.0 16v sli full spec including pas abs a/c full electric windows f/r alloys front fogs velour cloth trim 6cd changer plastic look wood trim wide wheels mud flaps 2.0 16v quite average fuel consumption on motorway runs but poor in town nice smooth ride punchy engine moderate handling but can give way if pushed hard looks good with spoiler and alloys excellent for going down the m1 or just picking up the shopping passenger comfort reasonable and boot space quite adequate will happily cruise on motorway around 85-90mph but will only do around 125-130 flat out,this car is very underrated it has the power to keep up with most bigger cars and the comfort of a much more expensive car although reliability issues are apparent with the t series engine,prone to oil leaks and head gasket troubles mine had early failure of pas pump(25000 miles) and stearing rack (48000 miles) but apart from that is fine, reasonable service costs, to be fair i would rather spend this amount of money on a car like this than say 10-12000 on a similar bmw i know the build quality etc will be superior but you get a hell of a lot more car for your money.