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• Name: Simon  (on 06/02/2000)
  Country: Telford, Shropshire
  Email:
  Model: 220 Coupe
  Colour: Red
  Year: L Reg
  Engine Size: 2.0,16v,dohc
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Only the turbo
  Problems: Little ones, but still under warranty
  Comments: can i fit 17 inch alloys and drop it 40mm without too much work???

• Name: Dez Craven  (on 03/02/2000)
  Country: England
  Email: dez@thetigers.karoo.co.uk
  Model: 220 Coupe
  Colour: Red
  Year: N
  Engine Size: 1994cc
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes
  Problems: No just the brakes need uprating
  Comments: Excellent car - drives and handles superb - I just like to drive the ass off it everytime I get in !!!!

• Name: Chris  (on 31/01/2000)
  Country: Sheffield, England
  Email: chriso@manny56.freeserve.co.uk
  Model: 220 Turbo Coupe
  Colour: Nightfire red
  Year: 1994
  Engine Size: 2.0
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: yes! only a coupe
  Problems: blown diff 54,000m, constant oil leaks, worn shocks, worn out 2 sets discs(OE),dodgy door solenoid
  Comments: fantastic car, now running 14lb boost via HKS electronic boost control(2-stage),mongoose full system, de-cat, mintex 1144 pads, national sport vented grooved discs, DOT 5.1 fluid, lowered 45mm, Boge shocks,K+N filter, 250BHP,(205@wheels). contact me if you require any info!.

• Name: J Oldfield  (on 26/01/2000)
  Country: UK
  Email: oldfiejd@excite.com
  Model: 420 GSi
  Colour: Charcoal
  Year: 1992
  Engine Size: 2 litre
  Buy from new: No, second owner
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes but will have to be 220 Coupe
  Problems: Yes, but only initially because it was bought cheap at 107,000 miles with FSH and required some initial work on engine, cam-belt, radiator etc
  Comments: Smooth power delivery from M16 engine but too much understeer in wet conditions & PAS too noisy. Considering the age of the car, I am impressed with the overall performance and I can still get 40mpg on a long run+leather interior is as good as new. Only cost 90 quid to get windscreen replaced last month after finding a 3 foot crack!.

• Name: José Picotto  (on 24/01/2000)
  Country: Argentina
  Email: jpicotto@ciudad.com.ar
  Model: 220 Coupe Turbo 2.0 Tomcat
  Colour: Blue
  Year: 1994
  Engine Size: 2.0 Ltrs
  Buy from new: No, I'm the second owner
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes, of course, but only turbo models
  Problems: I haven´t got any problem. It have 40.000 km. and the general status is like a new car.
  Comments: VIt´s the most fasten car than I drive. Since I owned, I have been eaten BMW's, Audi's, Mercedes and others the last 2 years. Ah! I'm forgeting an important detail: the girls turn your heads a lot...!!!¿ Do you understand why I think is a marvellous car?

• Name: Richard Brown  (on 23/01/2000)
  Country: England
  Email: richardbrown@tufc70.freeserve
  Model: 1.8VVC Coupe
  Colour: Silver
  Year: 1998
  Engine Size: 1.8
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes
  Problems: No
  Comments: Very underestimated, brilliant handling and performance for a 1.8. Much cheaper to run than a turbo and not far behind performance wise and very modern dash. £19,000 new, all this for under £7,000 2 years old.

• Name: Ian Graham  (on 22/01/2000)
  Country: England
  Email: ian@sinister32.freeserve.co.uk
  Model: 623 iS
  Colour: Nightfire Red
  Year: 1994
  Engine Size: 2.3
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Definitely
  Problems: None
  Comments: This is my second Rover having progressed from a 416 Gsi, and my only gripe is the lack of a big V8 to goto next. Looking at the models coming out now Rover seem to be realising the way to go so lets hope the future holds some good news !!!!

• Name: Mike Dabrowski  (on 11/01/2000)
  Country: Cheshire
  Email: cls@crewe30.freeserve.co.uk
  Model: Rover 220 gti
  Colour: Black
  Year: 1992
  Engine Size: 2.0lt
  Buy from new: no, private sale
  Would you buy another Rover?: yes i would
  Problems: yes the heater matrix went not a job i would like to do twice {shit job} other than that keeping it clean with all the salt on the roads.
  Comments: lack of performance parts avalable for 220 mod not very good any ideas ? big bore tail box {cheap}.

• Name: Christian Jull  (on 11/01/2000)
  Country: UK
  Email: christian@jull.freeuk.com
  Model: 220 Coupe Turbo
  Colour: Tahiti Blue
  Year: 1995
  Engine Size: 1994
  Buy from new: No - 2nd owner
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes
  Problems: Not on this one. Previously had an MG Maestro fitted with the same turbo engine and that was a pain! Cambelt snapped at 4000rpm taking four vales with it. One exhaust valve stuck a speed and burnt out. Apparently the earlier design of valves was prone to this if it got carbon build-up (inevitable) and were later modified. Piston ring also went. Still liked the car though and it was blindingly quick!
  Comments: I love this car. I found it advertised privately after giving-up on the local dealer finding the right spec. This had everything - full leather interior, air-con, ABS, CD, you name it! It also had a story. Back in 1995 Rover made about 50 Coupes for export to Japan (along with other models) but the deal fell through and they were stuck with them. They sold on most models but moth-balled some of the Coupes until 1998 when they decided to sell them. Mine was one of those and the result is that I effectively have a car only 16 months old with 7000 miles!

• Name: Adam Kent  (on 10/01/2000)
  Country: England
  Email: A.Kent@rmceng.fsnet.co.uk
  Model: 216 Coupe
  Colour: Tahiti Blue
  Year: 1993
  Engine Size: 1600 Single Cam Honda
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes
  Problems: No major problems. The only problem to date is a steering vibration between 50 & 70 mph. I have spoke to a number of people who have the same problems on there 216's. Any ideas?
  Comments: Can't belive it's only a 1600cc engine (IT GOES LIKE STINK). I've uprated the brakes, added a mongoose exhaust, removed the cat, added a K&N induction kit, changed the wheels and lowered it. By the way it's the wife's car.

• Name: Carl  (on 07/01/2000)
  Country: England
  Email: carl.hyett@virgin.net
  Model: 220 Turbo Coupe (Tomcat)
  Colour: British Racing Green
  Year: 1995
  Engine Size: 2.0 injection/turbocharged
  Buy from new: No - 3 years old
  Would you buy another Rover?: Possibly - if another rapid model available
  Problems: I blew the engine up on motorway-piston 4 went on it which apparently is a common fault. Vage engines sent me a new engine (reconditioned). The gearbox then went, followed by the drive shaft. All these areas are common fault on the turbo models and will nearly always go around 70,000-85,000 miles so beware. Apart from that I have upgraded front discs, Motobuild have chipped car to around 260bbhp, i have also fitted 17" Kosei racing Seneka wheels & some of the Mynheer body kit (Vorlon rear spoiler). The car is extremely rapid and not much touches it in the performance department. Despite it's problems it now looks drop dead and people nearly crash their cars looking at it, so what more could you want.
  Comments: If anyone would like any more info or pictures of my vehicle, just e-mail me.

• Name: Kalum  (on 06/01/2000)
  Country: Edinburgh
  Email: k_jordan54@hotmail.com
  Model: 220
  Colour: Tahiti Blue(zzzzzzz)
  Year: 1994
  Engine Size: 2 litre
  Buy from new: Nope
  Would you buy another Rover?: maybe not cos this is the 2nd coupe
  Problems: some but not major, for example clutch cable snapped 3 times and at the moment not running smoothly! (me think injectors clogged) i hope. anybody had that problem??anyone??
  Comments: as i say its 2nd coupe for me cos i wrote off the 1st (1.6) and i think they're really nice cars! i have some minor mods air filter, exhause, lowered, 17 polaris ect, and nice sounds too and it looks great! does the job!:O)

• Name: Clay Godfrey  (on 05/01/2000)
  Country: Holland (out of England)
  Email: cgodfrey@amp.com
  Model: 220 coupe turbo
  Colour: Nightfire red
  Year: 1994
  Engine Size: 2.0
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Don't know
  Problems: Don't know yet. I pick the car up tomorrow!!!!!.
  Comments: I must say I am a little worried about this overheating problem, some people are talking about. Can I avoid this? Should I upgrade the brakes now? and how?

• Name: Emre Alsancak (Cn:Dobi)  (on 04/01/2000)
  Country: Türkiye
  Email: dalsancak@hotmail.com
  Model: 220 Coupe Turbo
  Colour: Silver
  Year: 1995
  Engine Size: 1994 cc
  Buy from new: -
  Would you buy another Rover?: Definitely
  Problems: I have had billions of problems but never gave up and still love my car.
  Comments: Other then it I have a question. Does anybody know a company name which I can modificate my car such as Mercedes-Amg or Brabus. If so respond and send an e-mail

• Name: Michael Cullen  (on 04/01/2000)
  Country: UK
  Email: michael@roveranonymous.co.uk
  Webpage Address: http://www.roveranonymous.co.uk/
  Model: 825 Coupe
  Colour: White Gold
  Year: 1996
  Engine Size: 2.5 KV6
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Oh Yeah. Best cars ever
  Problems: Tiny tiny problems which the dealer sorted stright away.
  Comments: Not going to give this car up ever.

• Name: Paul Jones  (on 01/01/2000)
  Country: England
  Email: tasha-paul@ukonline.co.uk
  Model: 216 coupe
  Colour: Charcoal
  Year: 1996
  Engine Size: 1600cc
  Buy from new: no but only one previous
  Would you buy another Rover?: yes most definitely
  Problems: none whatsoever
  Comments: i believe that the coupe is the most under estimated coupe in its class and have never driven a car which turns so many heads

• Name: Selwyn Lloyd Marshall  (on 01/01/2000)
  Country: UK (South London)
  Email:
  Model: 216 coupe
  Colour: Tahiti Blue
  Year: 1994 (L)
  Engine Size: 1600cc
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes
  Problems: None as yet, maybe just a few little problems but not major.
  Comments: The Coupe is a stylish vehicle and is in a league of it's own.

• Name: Dennis 3ssen  (on 21/12/1999)
  Country: The Netherlands
  Email: dennis3ssen@hetnet.nl
  Webpage Address: http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/kawasutra
  Model: 214 GSi
  Colour: Steel Grey
  Year: dec-1990
  Engine Size: 1400cc
  Buy from new: sort of..................
  Would you buy another Rover?: Yes, please
  Problems: I must say I haven't got any (not normal) problems with it.
  Comments: This car got charather, She's got her good and bad days. I've got her about 3 years now and still enjoy every km we drive.

• Name: Boydie  (on 20/12/1999)
  Country: Scotland
  Email: ub@simpsonl.co.uk
  Model: 220 turbo coupe
  Colour: tahiti blue
  Year: 1993
  Engine Size: 1997
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: no unless it was 220 turbo,brand new
  Problems: yes,head gasket blew due to overheating.exhaust was off a 2litre(non turbo)had to replace full system due to it being 1 inch too thin causing performance problems.please note all of these problems were due to the garage i bought the car the car of,robbing bastards and not due to the car being bad""""
  Comments: this is one of the fastest (non supercar) cars on the road. I personally have blown away numerous cars in mine. 0-60=6.3secs 150mph top speed. Brakes could be better, a turbo gauge would be nice. I noticed that the 1.6/1.8 coupes have an engine check light on dash but not on 2.0/turbos dont.apart from that i love my turbo. Go and buy one now, you wont regret it !!!

• Name: Carl Whitehead  (on 20/12/1999)
  Country: England
  Email: carl@mustaphabarber.free-online.co.uk
  Webpage Address: http://www.mustaphabarber.free-online.co.uk
  Model: 220 gti and a 220 Coupe
  Colour: British Racing Green and White
  Year: 1991 and 1994
  Engine Size: both 1994cc
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: i have two already so yes, why not
  Problems: the engines on these are buggers for oil leaks. apart from that nothing other than wear and tear
  Comments: i'm selling the modified 220 gti hatch if any ones interested. its the best car i've ever owned and i hope my new coupe is just as good to me.

• Name: Paul Palmer  (on 18/12/1999)
  Email: palmer_paul@hotmail.com
  Model: Rover 220 gti
  Colour: Red
  Year: 1992 M-series engine
  Engine Size: 2 litre
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: probably!!
  Problems: So far in the past year no more than the usual wear and tear,(thats probably put the kiss of death on it!!) I have always had japanese cars up till this one, but liked the style of the car, and so far so good. Watch this space.
  Comments: All in all a nice car to drive, may be so far i am one of the lucky owners of these, i have heard of many owners with lots of problems. Thats why i follow the philosophy of ("if it ain't broke,don't mess")

• Name: Levent Süer  (on 15/12/1999)
  Email: interlang@interlang.com.tr
  Model: 220 Coupe Turbo
  Colour: Green
  Year: 1996
  Engine Size: 2.0
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: As long as the same model
  Comments: I think it needs better brakes, especially such a fast car, unless producers want to decrease the world population

• Name: Jason Bowker  (on 15/12/1999)
  Email: gcemiri@jaring.pd.my
  Model: 220 turbo coupe'
  Colour: Flame red
  Year: 1994
  Engine Size: 2000c.c
  Buy from new: No
  Would you buy another Rover?: only the 220 turbo
  Problems: I have blown the head gasket 3 times and on the final occasion due to the lack of parts the engine was left for 4 months, which allowed the piston bore to corrode causing pits to appear. At this point I found out that Rover dont make an oversized piston so a new engine is required. I,m in the process of finding one but this is proving difficult in South East Asia.
  Comments: Despite all my problems I shall never sell the car .even as it was a dream to get one and a nightmare to keep one.

  
  
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