Rover 220 Sdi

My wife has had a 220Di since April 1999 - so approaching two years old. It was a replacement for a P reg 220Sldi which appeared to have a better engine. The 220Di is supposed to have the same engine as the 220Sldi but it doesn't seem to perform anywhere near as good as the previosu car. This was bought on the Select scheme and it is unlikely that it will be worth anything next year as values have crashed since it was purchased in 1999. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of the 220Sldi but has remote central locking and alarm/immobiliser and electic front windows with the central console ... more

I purchased a Brand new Rover 220 SDI to replace my aging Astra Turbo Diesel in June 1997, this was after BMW had acquired the Group. I was first attracted to this car because of the shape and features offered and the press coverage of the car at the time. On Receiving the vehicle it was fitted with the wrong steering wheel this meant I was unable to use all the equipment (Radio/Cassette/CD Player and horn) I was also unable to view the instrument panel clearly. This was eventually rectified after a week of driving the car in this state. On return from holiday after 3000 miles there was a ... more

I drove just over 26,000 miles in my 220. I had not problems whatsoever. At the end of that time I needed new brake pads and two new tires. The car had been in for service twice, and on both occasions no additional work was required and the bill came to less than I had been quoted. I did those miles in just under twelve months, so it was no easy ride for the car. Journeys consisted of a good mix of 300 mile motorway charges, and local shopping trips, but the most common was a 200 mile round trip on the M40. Gas mileage was generally very good, and exceptional on motorway trips. The Rover is no ... more

I have a n reg rover and it is the best thing i have ever bought.The speed that it reaches is a couple of seconds is unbelievable.I have electric windiows and sunroof with a control on the wheel to change the channels on the radio and adjust the volume.It is a high performance car and the only downfall is the insurance I am only 21 and i pay over 1000 pounds insurance but it is well worth it .I would recomend this car to anyone.It is not suited for a large family but it suits the three of us fine.It is great on diesel as well £1o would do 105 miles isnt thay good.Go out and buy one today ... more

I bought my Rover 220 SDi New Three years ago after trading in a I year old Rover214i because I though the 214 was gutless. Not so with The 220 SDi It accelerates quickly has plenty of torque goes up steep hills in fifth gear no problem. I have had 114 mph out of it and then I decided to slow down but there was more in it. It averages 50 miles per gallon and I seldom drive at 58mph and usually only do 12 miles in one go so on longer distances or slower speeds I have had 500 miles out of about 9 gallons of diesel. It seviced yearly by Rover which does cost about £120 It had one or two teething ... more