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[Nick W]

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the later Rover 200 shape ……

Oops, just remembered that they renamed this to Rover 25.   

Did it help?

They were pretty good cars, and the 25 lost most of the Honda complications that did nothing except cost more money. The MGs weren't an improvement due to the lack of suspension, shoddy and uncomfortable interiors(which also apply to 75 equivalents) and the silly body kit. A well kept, pensioner spec 25 is still a better place to be than a modern small hatch.

[countrywoman]

Bit off track but the original 400s were Hondas ,in fact I used to work on one that had the Honda twin cam engine fitted. Never seen another like that but went like do do of a shovel.

[Doctor Gollum]

………
the later Rover 200 shape ……

Oops, just remembered that they renamed this to Rover 25.   

Did it help?

They were pretty good cars, and the 25 lost most of the Honda complications that did nothing except cost more money. The MGs weren't an improvement due to the lack of suspension, shoddy and uncomfortable interiors(which also apply to 75 equivalents) and the silly body kit. A well kept, pensioner spec 25 is still a better place to be than a modern small hatch.

Until you prang it.

[TheBoy]

………
the later Rover 200 shape ……

Oops, just remembered that they renamed this to Rover 25.   

Did it help?

They were pretty good cars, and the 25 lost most of the Honda complications that did nothing except cost more money. The MGs weren't an improvement due to the lack of suspension, shoddy and uncomfortable interiors(which also apply to 75 equivalents) and the silly body kit. A well kept, pensioner spec 25 is still a better place to be than a modern small hatch.

Until you prang it.

Mine did pretty well, seeing as it was hit so hard it launched it across another lane into a central reservation, just as an Audi tanking down the outside lane t-boned it into the drivers door - he said he never got to the brakes before impact.

Now I'd be the first to say about 24hrs later it hurt like you couldn't believe, but I'm still here and didn't even break any bones.

4 cars were written off, mind, with mine being a Cat B

[Sir Tigger KC]

I had a 1996 Rover 216D which I paid £500 for, had it for a couple of years, didn't do much to it, didn't need to either, and waved it off on the back of a scrappies truck.

For a cheap run a round it was great and I can't remember why I scrapped it now. 

[Nick W]

I had a 1996 Rover 216D which I paid £500 for, had it for a couple of years, didn't do much to it, didn't need to either, and waved it off on the back of a scrappies truck.

For a cheap run a round it was great and I can't remember why I scrapped it now. 

The usual reason is the French engine not being used to living in a decent car, and dying early

[STEMO]

Only rover I ever had was a 623SLi, 2.3 litre Honda engine. It was great and pulled like a train from very low revs. It looked great in pewter. Think I traded it for the MGZT+.

[Rangie]

SWMBO had 2 Rover Metros & absolutely loved them , I didn't dislike them quite enjoyed driving them on the odd occasion, I had a Rover Montego Countryman 2.0 went like the clappers & never let me down, the tinworm took hold so I traded it in for a new 2.0 Mazda 626 diesel estate.

[YZ250]

Only rover I ever had was a 623SLi, 2.3 litre Honda engine. It was great and pulled like a train from very low revs. It looked great in pewter. Think I traded it for the MGZT+.

I had a 620ti in Knightfire Red and its replacement was a British Racing Green 620ti. It was a quick car in its day. 

[STEMO]

Only rover I ever had was a 623SLi, 2.3 litre Honda engine. It was great and pulled like a train from very low revs. It looked great in pewter. Think I traded it for the MGZT+.

I had a 620ti in Knightfire Red and its replacement was a British Racing Green 620ti. It was a quick car in its day. 

620ti was the fastest of the bunch and would still be considered fast now.

[STEMO]

Only rover I ever had was a 623SLi, 2.3 litre Honda engine. It was great and pulled like a train from very low revs. It looked great in pewter. Think I traded it for the MGZT+.

I had a 620ti in Knightfire Red and its replacement was a British Racing Green 620ti. It was a quick car in its day. 

Look at this, makes me all nostalgic. That would put a good few cars to shame at the lights even now.

Check out its MOT history, whoever owned certainly didn't drive it much

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306248889516

[YZ250]

Only rover I ever had was a 623SLi, 2.3 litre Honda engine. It was great and pulled like a train from very low revs. It looked great in pewter. Think I traded it for the MGZT+.

I had a 620ti in Knightfire Red and its replacement was a British Racing Green 620ti. It was a quick car in its day. 

Look at this, makes me all nostalgic. That would put a good few cars to shame at the lights even now.

Check out its MOT history, whoever owned certainly didn't drive it much

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306248889516

 
I had a MG Montego Turbo before the 620ti and they both proved a handful when leaving a roundabout in the wet.    

[YZ250]

………….
Check out its MOT history, whoever owned certainly didn't drive it much
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   Around 3K a year max, some years much less.

He needs to get out more.

That car in your link is within budget and mpg for a potential replacement car for TB. 

[henryd]

Only rover I ever had was a 623SLi, 2.3 litre Honda engine. It was great and pulled like a train from very low revs. It looked great in pewter. Think I traded it for the MGZT+.

I had a 620ti in Knightfire Red and its replacement was a British Racing Green 620ti. It was a quick car in its day. 

620ti was the fastest of the bunch and would still be considered fast now.

I had one for a while, properly quick car that didnt shout it

[Rangie]

Only rover I ever had was a 623SLi, 2.3 litre Honda engine. It was great and pulled like a train from very low revs. It looked great in pewter. Think I traded it for the MGZT+.

I had a 620ti in Knightfire Red and its replacement was a British Racing Green 620ti. It was a quick car in its day. 

Look at this, makes me all nostalgic. That would put a good few cars to shame at the lights even now.

Check out its MOT history, whoever owned certainly didn't drive it much

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306248889516

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They were a good looking car without a doubt, one of our neighbours had one of the 820 coupe Rovers in a metallic blue around 96/97 fabulous looking car.