Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 214i 16V 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm old or a new driver.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They never said anything so indifferent i guess.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No its unreliable.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something japanese, (Honda, Nissan, Mazda)
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
The deal seemed sweet at first, but soon got sour.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To Drive
What was the dealer like?
Nice enough people.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
As far as driving it goes it was brilliant. Amazingly fast for a 1.4L hatchback. responsive steering, however the suspension was lacking and spongey making cornering dangerous.
What's it like to park?
Fine
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes lots; - Gearbox went - Driver side electric window stopped working. - Sunroof began to leak - Clutch broke - Spark plugs failed - shock absorbers went
What's most practical about your car?
Plenty of room inside cosidering it was a hatchback. Relatively cheap to run, if driven sensibly.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Wheels
