Ultra-sonic alarm - false alarms are regular. Rust on tailgate hinge after 3 months and now a repeat at 16 months. Transmission failure at 4 months.
Excellent car considering performance (low insurance), handling, style and economy. Let down by high initial cost (although I saved £5K on list!!) and hard depreciation. Poor satisfaction from Rover who lied to me then did not respond to further letters and also Rover dealers, who do not know what customer satisfaction is. I would buy the same car again only if I thought I had a company who cared for my money.
ps I bought a CD changer from Philips which cost £155 instead of rovers £420!!
pps The £5k saving was due to being 2yrs old at registration although Rover did not want to admit to it.
I also fell in love with the 216 Si, but was let down with numerous faults, all within 18000 miles. I list them below:
3 gearboxes.
5 clutches.
5 rear crankshaft oil seals.
1 windscreen (seal u/s).
1 complete exhaust inc. cat/conv.
Power steering pump.
And many other minor faults too numerous to mention.
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