Rover Mini Saloon Sprite Cat 2d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £1500, almost no rust, 69k miles on the clock. This is my first car.
Costs
Thirstier on fuel than I expected, but I put the foot down so I'm not surprised!
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On the road
Driving
Handles like a Go-Kart and really is just a big glorified Go-Kart.
Performance
Nippy. Good from standstill, good in town and not so good on the motorway.
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Living with it
Reliability
Hasn't let me down yet, but I'm sure it'll happen. It is a Mini after all.
Image
Other Mini drivers peep their horn or flash their lights at you. You're one of them with this car and the other people... well they always have a look at you, so it is the car to be driving.
Comfort
It's a Mini. Want comfort, then get a car that has bouncy suspension and more cabin room. Only someone who loves the Mini can put up with the comfort levels, or even yet love them.
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Security and Service
Security
Locks are easy to get past. Standard Rover alarm/immobiliser not so great, but better than nothing.
Service
My dad onws a Rover 75 with a Rover FSH, thus giving them a lot of business. I'd expect them to give him the proper treatment if he took my Mini in.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems really, well not yet...
Other
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