1993 Rover - Austin 200 GTi review from Australia and New Zealand
"Super-car performance at a bargain basement price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator failure at 40,000km.
General comments?
An extremely underrated hot hatch with performance that can embarrass more expensive and exotic cars. Fun to drive quickly and very sedate around town when required.
Spacious, well laid out and comfortable cabin with masses of boot space, especially with the rear seats folded down.
Reliability and relative cheapness to run makes it one of the best cars I have owned to date.
Recommended reviews
  | Cheap now and probably a worthwhile buy |
| Economical though lacking in wow factor and it's build quality could be better |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 31000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 58000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2002 |