Rover 200 Hatchback 218 SL Turbo Diesel 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £1,995 for a mint 67k model. Nothing can touch it at the price.
Costs
None so far. Not owned it that long, but fuel stops are few and far between.
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On the road
Driving
Bit noisy on start up, refined on motorways. Notchy BMW gearbox.
Performance
Hmm. It's not the best getaway car. Slow from the lights but then again, I'm no racer. It's a cruiser, put it like that (70mph fine). Keep your wits about you on the motorway, has the bizare habit of slowing down without you realising! (comfy I suppose)
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Living with it
Reliability
Always starts, nothing gone wrong yet.
Image
Old man car (I'm 27). Beige interior doesn't help, but wood is nice! Less image, less prone to being nicked. ""That'll do nicely dear"" springs to mind. None of my friends have complained about it!
Comfort
Squashy seats, height adjustable seat, wheel and seatbelts. Lovely!
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Security and Service
Security
Not had chance to check yet. Has alarm and immobiliser.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Rubber beading driver's door prone to being sucked in by electric window creating wind noise. Easily cured (margarine!)
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