Rover 200 Hatchback 216 GTi 3d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Well, I bought mine from my daughter, who'd had it from new, for £600, which was what she had been offered by a local Citroen dealer against a new Saxo GTi. She'd had it regularly serviced and I had it at 80,000 miles.
Costs
Done 50,000 miles in it over 2 years. On average I get around 35mpg. Spent £350 last year getting it through the MOT, other than that just the usual tyres and brakes. Cheap exhaust systems as this is the non-cat version.
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On the road
Driving
Handles beautifully on country roads and motorways. Nimble and capable, feedback very good.
Performance
Pretty good, lovely Honda engine revs well, runs out of puff at around 120mph. Easy to fling around, predicatble handling means not many can keep up with me on the twisties.
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Living with it
Reliability
Completely reliable. Hasn't let me down once.
Image
So-so. A bit Granddad, but keeps you clear of the boy racers and most cops leave you alone.
Comfort
Driver and passenger seats pretty good, adjustable for rake and lumbar support. Limited legroom in the back but no problem.
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Security and Service
Security
Not good, had an aftermarket system fitted. Locking nuts on the alloy wheels are a must!
Service
Local Rover agent is very good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - great Honda engine.
Other
Nothing to write about.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes