Rover 200 Cabriolet 216 2d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good value for a 4 seater soft top. Depreciation not so bad now, but would have hated to buy it new.
Costs
Reasonable servicing and parts. Fuel economy respectable for 1600.
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On the road
Driving
Nice with hood down in summer, draughty and wet in winter!
Performance
Very good for 1600. Good acceleration and comfortable cruiser with overtaking power when you need it.
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Living with it
Reliability
Average is being polite. Loads of problems since purchase, mainly build quality issues.
Image
Not too bad for a Rover. Not many of the pipe and slipper Rover brigade seem to have to cabrios. Looks good with hood up or down. Best colours I feel are Anthracite (mine) or Red (seems to suit the shape better than the more lairy colours!)
Comfort
Best thing about it is the comfortable sporty seats that hold you in the right place! Rear seats cramped only suitable for youngish kids for any length of time.
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Security and Service
Security
It's a soft top, so if they want in they can do so quite easily. Saying that, standard fit immobiliser and alarm seem up to job, even if they do go off sometimes on their own.
Service
Have friend who works for Rover so have to say this!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Management system, gaskets all round, loses coolant.
Other
Rattly drive, doors very noisy, flexes on corners.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes