Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) 2.0D Spirit 5d (2002/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Old man!

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

I dont care looks refined cheap to buy cheap to run one of my better choices

Would you buy this car again and why?

In a heart beat if looks and fashion arent your motivating factor. It is a fantastic car, im informed by my father in law (a mechanic) the car is simple and easy to work on and uses tried and tested technolgy his words (bullet proof)

What are you likely to buy next?

Unfortunately need something bigger to cope with dogs, new baby and assiosiated kit!!!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

As my trade car was virtually non functioning I thought the deal was very good.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Because I had a peugeot 206 X.S.I. which was five year old with 36 000mile on which required a new part every month, these included 2X C.V. joint new clutch, When i sold it it needed a new gear box and engine managment system. My wife was learning to drive and wanted somthing cheap to insure and reliable.

What was the dealer like?

Helpful and not pushy at all.

What's it like to drive?

Average

What's it like to park?

Good allround visabillity

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes a powered steering hose split as I was due to take my parents to the airport at 2.30am, causing a horible grinding noise and the loss of power assisted steering, I contacted the dealer imediately expecting to leave a mesage on the answerhone but was supprised to have my call answered by a knowleable person who gave me my opptions, that he would come to me now (within the hour) with a replacement vehicle and recover mine, repair it at the roadside if possible, but this would take time and possible the power steering motor would be damaged or as time was critical to continue driving with no P.A.S. and any damage caused to the system would be repaired under warrenty the next day in oppening hours. Now thats service!!!!!!!

What's most practical about your car?

Run of the mill hatchback nothing fantastic average performance and handling good M.P.G.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Dealer assistance!!!!