Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 216 SLi 5d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not much - sporty looking so not bad to look at.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

were telling me to get rid of it from day 1 after they saw it was a Rover!! They knew about Rover's history better than i did. But kept telling them it was a BMW engine, boy was i wrong!!!!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never!

What are you likely to buy next?

Japanese!!!!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£12,500

When did you buy the car?

December 2000

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes cheaper the buying from the main Rover dealer as was from a car supermarket

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Suppose to have been a BMW engine rather than the Rover

What was the dealer like?

average no pressure put on me.

What's it like to drive?

Easy to drive. Good handling.

What's it like to park?

Easy, right size for even the smallest spaces. Good all round visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Air conditioning stopped working within a year. Poor seals round headlamps. Seals from sunroof tore off when opened after 2 years. Poor seals in rear lamps caused dampness in boot. Replaced water pump then head gasket gone 4 months later.

What's most practical about your car?

Easy to park. Spacious and room inside, most comfortable small car to ride in whilst heavily pregnant!!!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Wooden trim effect. Electiric window that went all the way down without the need to hold the button.