Rover 200 Hatchback 200 Vi 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation a bit alarming, not helped by frequent model changes.
Costs
Good on fuel, servicing and repairs very expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Lots of poke. Traction a bit iffy.
Performance
Scares the hell out of people who think it's just a 200.
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Living with it
Reliability
Timing belt snapped at 23k miles, requiring new cylinder head. Poor starting in damp weather.
Image
Hardly anyone I know has heard of a vi.
Comfort
Like sitting on a sofa, but I'm only 5' 5".
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Security and Service
Security
Unlikely to walk without permission.
Service
Contributed most of cost of new cylinder head with no fuss.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Virtually replaced at 23k miles due to timing belt failure.
Other
Also replaced radiator at 23k miles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes