Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 214 Si 16V 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not sure - its a bit old now and its a third car used for commuting and keeping the mileage off my MGTF.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Cant believe we still have it after all of this time.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Its covered 131,000 miles now, never fails to start, passes its MOT every year and costs nothing other than servicing and consumables. An MG ZR may replace it eventually if it ever dies.
What are you likely to buy next?
Unsure but probably to replace this car either a ZR or a Streetwise.
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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?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid book price privately. £2750 in 2002
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Value for money, performance of 1.4 and cheap insurance. Upgrade from previous Metro
What was the dealer like?
NA
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Over the years its been used as a daily commute car, long touring holidays and town driving. Motorways are very comfortable at 70 and no need to change down for inclines. Town driving is good, smooth gearbox and effortless clutch make it very stress free. Longest trip was over 600 miles in a day and proved very comfortable.
What's it like to park?
Very good visibility all round makes it easy to park. Power-steering is excellent and effortless.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Headgasket at 91,000 miles due to a duff radiator combined with a 300 mile trip didnt mix. This is the only thing that has gone wrong in 6 years and 70,000 miles
What's most practical about your car?
Excellent space when the seats are dropped. It has helped us move house twice, excavate a garden and not failed to fit anything in!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Great that you can get cold air to your face and warm air to your feet! Why dont new cars do that?
