Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 220 SDi Turbo 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm not a badge snob, and as it's got alloys and other visual upgrades, that I'm a bit of a boyracer lol. Also clean all the time so hopefully says I look after my car lol.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all take the piss because I'm driving a Rover but normally once they come out for a drive they stop all that. Surprises everyone.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, but that's because I want to move on to bigger, faster, newer pastures. I never plan on selling my one anyway as it won't be worth much soon so there's no point! I love it too much!
What are you likely to buy next?
Ideally I would like something with a VAG 1.9 PD diesel engine. Possibly an Ibiza or Leon etc. I'm a diesel man through and through
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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?
£1,100
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
At the time I thought it was reasonable but if I had waited another couple of months I could've got one the same condition for a couple of hundred quid less I reckon.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Like the look of it, the performance, the equipment and the fuel consumption figures!
What was the dealer like?
Private
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great, with standard steel wheels it doesn't handle great but after I put wide alloys on it grips much better. It's fast enough standard (have embarrassed many cars that don't expect a rover diesel to be any good!). Very tuneable though so can be a lot faster if you so wish...
What's it like to park?
Easy, steering is light, it's small, and you can see everything.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Fuel pump went not long ago, however that was my fault. Other than that she's been sound as a pound.
What's most practical about your car?
The fuel consumption, by far. Going from my 1.4 8v corsa to this was a dream, so much more power, and so much less fuel!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the sunroof gets used a lot, but my favourite gadget is my stereo (not standard).
