Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 214i S 16V 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
erm.....im skint!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
didnt ask and they didnt say!
Would you buy this car again and why?
definitely, a pleasure to own
What are you likely to buy next?
vw bora tdi
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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?
£700
When did you buy the car?
May 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
very good deal. they accepted my 2003 clio (as mentioned previously) as part ex with no mot and they wrote a cheque for £900.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I needed to fund a holiday, so i traded in my 2003 renault clio dci 65bhp with 97000 miles and pocketed £900!!! best thing i ever did!
What was the dealer like?
positive, friendly and flexible - i would thoroughly recommend the dealer (bebside autoexchange in blyth, northumberland)
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
great ride and handling although the steering sapped any confidence - nowhere near enough feel or feedback
What's it like to park?
couldnt be easier - no blind spots
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nothing at all, though before i sold the car the fuel consumption increased dramatically (200 miles to a tank of regular unleaded)
What's most practical about your car?
the seats, some find cause for complaint but after 3 hours i wasnt numb!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
optional 6cd changer...on a 700 quid car!
