written by Hantmen on 26/04/2004
Good Points
It's fast, reliable engine, cheap parts. Maximum speed whatever it shows mine shpws 140 but I only done 135.
Bad Points
I have only had 1 problem with it and it was distributor and fixed very cheap.
General Comments
I've had my Rover 216 GTI for nearly 2 years wouldn't change it to any other car. For that cheap price it's got great engine. With some adjustments to the engine I take on BMW328. Plus it's got the looks ;)
Cannondale's Response to Hantmen's Review
Written on: 30/10/2004
Did the person in the 328 know that you were racing him? I dont think this really happened! unless you've put nos in your box? As for as handling goes, well it doesn't really its like concrete tyres on a frosty morning.
219596_Ash7990's Response to Hantmen's Review
Written on: 04/12/2005
no he is in fact correct, they will do 135mph. perhaps you had the 16v single overhead cam. typical of a beemer driver.
Leerjwd's Response to Hantmen's Review
Written on: 22/08/2005
Haha, nice "I take on BMW328"
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<br>Dream on, unles you take on and lose!
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<br>I have a 328 now, which is faster than my Saxo VTS was, which was leaps and bounds quicker than my previous car 216gti 16v.
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<br>Oh, and 135 on the clock, proly about 115 in real life. possibly worse if you have changed the tyres or wheels from standard size.
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<br>If you are going to advise people, advise them correctly please.