Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) 1.4 Impression 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Cheapskate, but it is very reliable and quite stylish and dead easy to touch up the inevitable scratches as it is Tory blue.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Think I'm mad as I have a 54 reg Vectr but always seem to use the 25 becuse it is so much nicer for everything but motorways.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely, the.K series engine "Head Gasket," problem turned out to be a £8 manifold gasket weeping. Watch unscrupulous harages charging £400 for a "head Gasket" when the only change that manifold gasket.
What are you likely to buy next?
A Rover 25 or MG ZR Diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£695
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Deseration.
What was the dealer like?
Very charming.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Massively "Long" first and second gears, does 60 in 2nd gear and needs second to overtake lorries etc swiftly yet pulls down to 20 in top around town.
What's it like to park?
Brilliant light steering and all the extremities can be seen.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Minor coolant leak from inlet manifold.
What's most practical about your car?
Sheer driveability, precise handling and flexible engine.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Alloy wheels (self cleaning).
