What's happening with my RARE R3 Rover 200 Vi, 25 GTi and MG ZR160?

[@tomcoyle3609]

I have a rover 220 1999 2.L diseal and it's my first car.. I found him in a scrapyard dealership in Bristol, and he now has a Martini Rally wrapping and he only had 39K miles... he is a beauty 😂

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Tom, it sounds like you have yourself a nice car there... and a cool, retro first car. Well done for saving it and keep enjoying it. Thanks for watching the video.

[@McKain1]

I had a 200vi years ago! I didn't know it existed in five doors. Greetings from Spain!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Hola! 🇪🇸 Thank you for the comment. Nice to have a 200Vi in your car history, they are great fun. The 200Vi (and 25GTi) were made in 3-door and 5-door. Thanks for watching.

[@skimmingstoness]

Not many still exist in the UK

[@simonsutton5499]

Im so glad I stumbled on your channel, Ive been using my 25GTi as a `daily` for 3 years now & love it to bits, solar red 3 door - tatty but solid + mechanically ok (136k, doesnt burn oil, goes like stink). Nobody knows what it is. Wonderful !

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, it is great to hear from another 25 GTi owner! I like the in Solar Red, well done for dailying it... they are wicked fun to drive. Hoping you'll stay tuned as there's another video coming on my 25 GTi very soon. Thanks for finding the Channel and watching.

[@danielrussell446]

Well done Andy another great video on the Rovers glad to see the MG has gone to a good home and great to see the Vi and the 25GTI again it’s been years wince I have seen one of either and that’s living here in rover country too! Always loved that generation of 200 and remember my dad and brother havjng them when their cars were in for service they were always comfortable Great to see the GTI out and on the road and it will be great to see it come back to its best It’s great to see these cars being appreciated so much now and would be great to see a comparison video on the channel! All the best Daniel

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Daniel and for your support of the Rover content, which never performs as well as the Fords! Having said this, I feature the cars I love here on my Channel so will continue to share my MG and Rover antics to all who are interested. As for the GTi, I will try to put it back on the road this year and feature progress along the way. Once done, well I think I'll offer it for sale as can see it being parked up again if I am not careful! Love the car, but there is always something else to drive in the collection which trumps it. Be great to see if with a new owner who can improve and use it. Thanks as always for watching.

[@TypedAnimal]

I've got a Thaiti blue 3 door 25, only a 1.4 but I LOVE it, it's my first car and i have no regrets with getting it

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and congratulations on a brilliant first car! Keep enjoying driving it and I hope you stay tuned to my Channel for the Rover content. Thanks for watching.

[@pedrosalas4460]

Lovely classic Rovers They bring memories of seing them on the roads a few years ago. I like all cars you have a great collection but im more a Fotd guy. Thanks for the video

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video and it brought back some good memories. Fords are my passion too, but I do also really, really enjoyed the Rovers (and occasional MG). Stay tuned and thanks for watching.

[@johnbevan7157]

Another great video, such a diverse collection and nice to see how much you love these cars 🙂

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thank you for the comment John, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the cars. Thank you for watching.

[@brucemay5409]

The 25(and 45) are relatively easy to service thats what i like especially about them😊

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Great little car and good to see it fired up after it's slumber. Yes seeing the mot would be good definitely.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for watching. 👍 I'll do my best to get it back on the road (for sensible money) and will feature it here on the Channel.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

@@cornishcarcollectors A friend of mine has a P registration R3 216 Si in the same colour. Quite a project but they are great looking cars. He has a channel called Smashing Pisons.

[@stewartward912]

Lovely car! Nice to see it very original / standard too, not modified! Look forward to seeing further updates on it! Best.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, glad you like the GTi. Fingers crossed it does not cost a fortune to get through the MOT, then who knows what I'll do with it! 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching.

[@brucemay5409]

I have a 1999 Rover 25is lovely little car but peeling paintwork.Also a 2000 Rover 45 1.8 Coniessiuer thats in decent nick.Great informative video!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and great to know you enjoyed it. It's always good to hear from anyone watching who is still running a Rover (or a couple of Rovers). A 45 Connoisseur is a lovely car, I had one myself around ten years ago. Your 25iS is a cracking car too. 👍 I am hoping you have subscribed and look forward to hearing from you on other / future videos.

[@chrispatterson4989]

The 25 GTi is such a cool car. I considered buying one to daily about 5 years ago but couldnt find a good one at the time so bought an MGF VVC. Unfortunately that car has since died ironically of head gasket failure. Id definitely watch any future GTi videos. Maybe ypu coild get it sorted and bring it to POL 2024 😁

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Chris; I appreciate you taking the time to watch. I’m going to put the GTi in for MOT and will feature it here on the Channel, then make a decision as to what more I do with the little car. As I write this I am on a train heading up country to collect another Rover which I think will be my POL car this year. Please continue to stay tuned as o will reveal it here on the Channel. 👍

[@andrewlowe7795]

Great video, really enjoyed it

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@Sorted7]

Strangely these are the two I want, and I’m a fast Ford fan!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. These little hot R3 Rovers are real fun, but the one I should have kept really is the BRM. Oh well, I suppose more BRMs will be saved making the 200 Vi a rare car that in time will look at home at a show or two. Thanks for watching.

[@Paul-67]

I do like your rover 25 gti and it would be interesting to watch future videos of it.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know there's interest in the 25GTi out there! I was pleased it started and ran so well, albeit did cut out on that short drive. I'll pop it in for an MOT and keep you posted, so please do stay tuned. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@CarzwithJC_]

I'll 100% buy that 200 Vi one day !! 🤩🙌

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Joe - I'll keep it safe for you, until you are ready. Thanks for watching the video. 👍

[@CarzwithJC_]

@cornishcarcollectors As soon as I get my injury, pay out. I will be buying it. I promise 🙂

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Nice example, where did you get it from? From the map it looks like the Chester area, near me ! My mum had an early 1.4i 8v 200 5 door in silver with the nice Paisley interior…

[@TheLincolnshireFlyer]

Is there an upload for today (Friday) looking forward to the capri 👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for following the series… brief, unplanned break in the schedule, but back on Sunday. 👍

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

What a beautiful little car, if you ever decide to sell it I would love to give it a home with my collection?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment John, it is great to know you like the 25 GTi. If you are on Facebook or Instagram then please do get in touch as I cannot keep all of the cars. I am planning on having it MOT's and back on the road then, if I am honest, I am not sure what I'll do with it. If there's someone out there who'll love it, taking it on and improving it over time then I will consider selling it on. They need to be used and I do not see myself using this much. Thank you for watching, I appreciate the support.

[@andypeet6791]

I had a rover 200 vi for ten years lowered it 40mm and fitted 16" wheels with 195 /45/16 tyres handled miles better and looked better there to high up standard. Why is the 25 gti slower to sixty miles per hour they have exactly the same engine and gearbox etc.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and well done for owning a 200Vi for 10yrs, they are brilliant little cars. I can understand the suspension and wheel upgrade would have helped with handling... it's a tough one as I am keen to retain the OEM look with mine. I believe the 25GTi is slightly heavier which will impact performance slightly, albeit the 25GTi is probably the better driving car. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

[@hairycornflake8580]

Do you ever get any little fury friends making nests in your collection?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. Thankfully, I do not have too many issues but have likely jinxed that now! 😂 Had them in my campervan before, but take precautions when it comes to the cars. 💀 Thanks for watching.

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@TylerGamer765]

you shoulda kept the MG and sold the 200vi

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. It was a tough decision, but I'd sold my MG ZS180 a year ago so had broken up the set, plus I like the rarity of the Vi... however, the MG ZR160 was the best driver of the lot! Thanks for watching.

[@garymarshall724]

Rovers 🤮

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Not a fan of Rovers Gary? 😂 Thanks for the comment all the same and for following my Channel. Don’t panic, other marques (particularly Fords) will continue to feature here on my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Not a fan of Rovers Gary? 😂 Thanks for the comment all the same and for following my Channel. Don’t panic, other marques (particularly Fords) will continue to feature here on my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@garymarshall724]

@@cornishcarcollectors certainly not 😂 not even the new ones, think they are worse again.

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

​@@garymarshall724new ones?they aint made no new ones in nearly 20 years😂.the p4s and p5s from the 50s and 60s are fabulous cars,and i am a jag man lol.

[@garymarshall724]

@@ivanfernyhough3851 anything with rover on the Bonnet I am referring too 😂😂 or as I usually do with them I put my hand over the range and show the people what’s left 😉