Rover 100 Hatchback (1994 - 1999) 1.4 GSi 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
The alloys and leather show its a cut above the rest of the typical Metro/100. Car looks sporty for the year.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone is suprised by how nippy and stylish the car still looks
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would buy this car new if still made but rust seems to be settling in on all models. If i had a spare 1000 i would buy a 1000 again as could afford to redo wheel arches etc.
What are you likely to buy next?
A punto, look stylish and already put deposit down :-)
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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?
£400
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a good deal as my aunty had owned the car from new and had new engine and head gasket the previous year to selling it on
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Aunty owned the car from new and sold it cheap
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very pleasant and suprisingly nippy, very fast up to thirty so great for setting off first from lights in town, alright on inclines going up onto the motorway. Winds can affect the car quite a lot, but still holds on the motorway providing you grip the steering wheel. Seats are leather and very comfortable, sound system is standard but suprisingly good.
What's it like to park?
Very easy although no power steering, its very easy to judge.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
As usual the rust on the wheel arches has appeared and not been helped by someone kicking the wheel arch in. The handbrake has come to the end of its life. The car shakes in first gear as the clutch is going, but then again its been like that for four months and got no worse. The rust, handbrake and clutch need replacing in order to pass the MOT so will be getting rid of the car in plenty of time
What's most practical about your car?
Five doors, cigarette lighter and central locking
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Enjoy the alarm and central locking. It remote C\L. Car looks retro and enjoy the electric windows :-). Lights in glove box and boot.
