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Sir Trev · 15-01-18, 04:04 PM

1998 Rover 416. On paper it sounded good: economy of a 1.4 and the bhp/performance of a 1.8. All complete rubbish as you had to thrash it to get any get up and go with the inevitable impact on petrol depletion. It was a magnet for dents and scratches, door seals didn't, the thermostat failed, the clutch had to be replaced, the suspension squeaked, the stereo was tinny, and the head gasket leaked oil all over the engine bay. Kept it less than a year and gladly chopped it in for a Vauxhall Astra (which was an excellent car in every way).

15-01-18, 04:04 PM	#3
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,440	Re: What's the worst car you've owned? 1998 Rover 416. On paper it sounded good: economy of a 1.4 and the bhp/performance of a 1.8. All complete rubbish as you had to thrash it to get any get up and go with the inevitable impact on petrol depletion. It was a magnet for dents and scratches, door seals didn't, the thermostat failed, the clutch had to be replaced, the suspension squeaked, the stereo was tinny, and the head gasket leaked oil all over the engine bay. Kept it less than a year and gladly chopped it in for a Vauxhall Astra (which was an excellent car in every way). __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!