Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 220 SDi Turbo 5d (1996/N) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I am supporting the british motoring legend ROVER :)

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

It's ok - They like it except for the colour

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes! - a 216 SLi, a 200Vi Maybe or if I can find and afford maybe an 200 BRM Or another 220SDi...

What are you likely to buy next?

Because my P38A Range Rover has thrown in the towel we needed to buy a car with some poke and practicalty we Bought a Saab 9-5 2.3 Aero Turbo Estate to replace it

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£580

When did you buy the car?

February 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes - Car was worth around £650 at the time

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a small economical runabout seeing that all our cars are V8's and 2 litre turbo Sport cars

What was the dealer like?

Didnt buy from dealer

What's it like to drive?

Absolutley briliant to drive Its nimble, its quick .. (For a small 1996 Diesel hatchback) and comftable Its just a little bit nosiey at speed

What's it like to park?

Easy a pie

Have you had any problems with the car?

New front brakes, intermitent SRS waring light, very faint wishtle at speeds over 60 MPH, needs new thermostat which is VERY TRICKY to replace as its all one part (Casing and Thermostat is one part)

What's most practical about your car?

Its small size and big space

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Steering wheel controls and a really nice feeling steering wheel