Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 216 SLi 5d (1996/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

like the new shape. doesn't make me look like a boy racer unless you put your foot down and don a baseball cap.

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

sensible choice until they heard about the crap reliability

Would you buy this car again and why?

NO, can't be doing with so many trips to the garage.

What are you likely to buy next?

Fod Focus 2.0 Zetec, or St170

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£850

When did you buy the car?

August 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got an ok deal, though had shed loads of problems with it which has pushed my buget many times.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap, For Amount of Car + Performance

What was the dealer like?

pushy

What's it like to drive?

performs great, very fast for a 1.6 especially as mines a sport injection. comfortable, yet understeers in the wet.

What's it like to park?

easy as pie, small hatchbacks always are

Have you had any problems with the car?

Gearbox had to be replaced after 3 months of driving, spark plug shot out of the engine at high revs once, only needed a new spark but still annoying.

What's most practical about your car?

comfort and all the mod cons.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Power assisted steering