Rover 200 Hatchback 214 GSi 5d (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought 4 years ago from garage for £2000. Worth nowt now, but done lots of happy miles in it so mustn't grumble!
Costs
Parts seem a bit pricey. Petrol - about 180 miles on £15, seems good?
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On the road
Driving
Nice driver's car. Handles well except on bumpy surfaces, where it's a bit harsh.
Performance
For a 1.4 engine hauling a largeish body (me and the car!) it goes well. Cruises all day at 90 and good acceleration, too.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down, but there are always little faults with it which costs money and time, again, even though serviced regularly.
Image
Early 90s design and it's an old man's car, but I've got to the point where I don't care!
Comfort
Spacious and well specified. One of the few cars I've found that you can do 100s of miles in and still feel comfortable at the end of the day.
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Security and Service
Security
If somebody wants to break in they can do. Driver's side window was smashed on mine. Replaced it the day after for £10 from the breakers - great.
Service
Would never buy a car new enough to need dealer servicing.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No serious failures, but niggly problems. ECU is playing up at the moment.
Other
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