Rover 200 Hatchback 218i S 16V 3d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not bad.
Costs
Seems to drink petrol, no major problems so far except tyres and a problem with driver's door electric windows. Coming up to 74,000 milss with a rusty and loud exhaust and the cambelt is sounding noisy, could be expensive. Door seals have also come off.
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On the road
Driving
Lot of fun. Rattles a lot at low gears, but good for forest and motorway driving!
Performance
Very quick. Even kept up with a Porshe Boxster off the lights! Reached 132mph so very understated in the performance stakes!
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Living with it
Reliability
No massive problems so far, but feel like some expensive ones could be coming up!
Image
Looks good from some angles, but still has the 'old man' Rover image!
Comfort
Doesn't corner amazingly well. Suspension is bumpy.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been broken into yet!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt.
Other
Door seals, electric window and exhaust.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No