Rover 200 Hatchback 216 SLi 5d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I wish I'd never bought it.
Costs
I have spent heartbreaking amounts to keep it going. Wish I had got rid of it long ago.
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On the road
Driving
Felt a little like steering on ice at times. Nice quick pull away from junctions though!
Performance
Again, too many repairs needed for me to think kindly of this car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Awful. Despite maintaining and servicing well, had to replace head gasket, gasket manifold, radiator, all hoses, exhaust system, and spent hundreds in diagnostic alone!
Image
Even worse with recent changes at Rover. Such a shame as it used to be one of the names to be proud of.
Comfort
Never gave me backache!
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Security and Service
Security
No one has ever tried to break in, but the was alarm working just fine.
Service
Only wanted my money, no real after care at all. Not even when all the problems came out about the head gasket on national TV.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
You name it, I've had it. Head gasket, radiator, hoses, exhaust to name a few.
Other
Generally once one thing went it felt like everything went. In the space of 2 years I spent over £3000 in repairs.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No