Rover 25 1.6 iS 3d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money. Not much kit, but dirt cheap.
Costs
Fuel, tax, and insurance *shrug*
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On the road
Driving
Very tight handling and an involving drive - lots of fun on twisty bits.
Performance
1.6 is a good warm hatch - good in the traffic-light Grand Prix and has some nice mid-range overtaking torque too.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems, except from previous owner abuse.
Image
In the right colour with alloys they look nice, especially the coupe-ish 3 door, but still some people attach a stigma to owning a Rover...
Comfort
Ok. Seats hold you quite well and the front's okay, but the back is tight and I end up with lower back pain after long journies.
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Security and Service
Security
Mine is still here, but I wouldn't trust the alarm...
Service
Quicks of Leamington provided an appalling service - rude, inefficient, incompetent, and on occasion downright liars. Find yourself a decent dealer, though, and you'll be okay.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Occasional trim rattles.
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