Rover 200 Hatchback 220 SDi Turbo 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
50+ mpg, 120ish mph, ins group 7, GTi basher for only £600! barging of the century.
Costs
More than 50 miles per gallon no matter what you try to do.
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On the road
Driving
Diesel engine at front keeps the nose down, great all the time, even in the snow.
Performance
Leaves most GTi's looking confused, only newest keep up.
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Living with it
Reliability
More reliable than gravity.
Image
Turns heads in the traffic light grand prix, and not offensive.
Comfort
Seats cant be matched, most others feel like rocks after this, even my new sofa.
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Security and Service
Security
Its not gone anywhere without asking.
Service
Sadly, Rover has left us.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Growls, unlike most diesels.
Other
Brilliant car.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes