What Drivers Are Saying
5 out of 5 stars
Most fun You'll ever have in a car!
by Pugs
from Chicago, il
on May 12, 2011
I bought my GTI new and always did the routine maintenance. The coil went bad Around 40,000 miles VW replaced under warrantee. The drivers window came off the track but was easily fixed, a few other minor problems but nothing major. The car was a pleasure to drive even on long road trips. The handling was superb and the acceleration was exceptional (occasionally when passing on 2 lane roads I would find my self doing over 100 by the time I returned to my lane. I drove the car over 100,000 miles in less than 4 years and enjoyed every minute of driving. I would still be driving it had a micro burst not planted a 100 year old maple tree firmly in the center of the car. I miss my GTI and would purchase another in a heart beat if I could find one in my price range.
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5 out of 5 stars
Best bang for the buck!
by The Shrink
from Boise, Idaho
on March 5, 2011
Have owned BMW, VR6 Jetta, etc. GTI VR6 hands down the most enjoyable, reliable car I have ever owned
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5 out of 5 stars
Like a go-cart on rails
by GTI Driver
from San Diego, CA
on July 24, 2012
Fun, fun, fun. Not the best gas mileage, but ore than makes up for that with lots of power. Styling is admittedly dated, but with a VR6, you get VW's great V6 engine, which is no longer offered. I test drove both the VR6 and the turbo, and greatly preferred the VR6.
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3 out of 5 starsInterior Design
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5 out of 5 stars
Good german engineering
by European car enthusiast
from Carlisle, PA
on October 20, 2009
i have owned two vw gti's during my life and i must say they have been the best cars i have ever owned. My first was a four door golf 1.8t. This car was a fun car to drive and very comfortable. Also they are very safe. I totalled the golf into a stone wall when i hit it at over 100 mph while racing. the car rolled in mid air and landed on all four tires again. Me and 2 other walked away from this accident unharmed. it was absoutly crazy how well the car held up in the accident. That is exactly why i bought one as my next car. they are safe cars. I thank all the VW Engineers out there for manufacturing and designing such a safe and well rounded vehicle.
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5 out of 5 stars
the best overall car ive owned
by king of hatchbacks
from milwaukee
on November 9, 2011
self explanitory.................................................................................................
4 out of 5 starsComfort
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3 out of 5 starsInterior Design
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5 out of 5 stars
Love to drive this car.
by rickyjohn
from queens,ny
on March 25, 2018
i love the car in every way . the clutch , the steering wheel , the way it handles the turns. i mean this is after you do some performance you dont even need a lot, but i love this car.
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5 out of 5 stars
Best car i've ever owned, and FUN to drive!
by EllinasOhio
from Cleveland, Ohio
on May 13, 2018
I bought this car new in late 2002 (GTI VR6 24v), and have had it as my daily driver now for 15 plus years! The car has been super-reliable with NO engine or drivetrain issues whatsoever! The only 'major' issue in 15 years was the engine fan failing, battery replacement, and a bit of rusting in the exhaust system and the hatchback lip, which isn't much for such a long period of ownership in harsh weather Ohio. The car is fun as heck to drive, quick, and puts a smile on my face every day! The black leather interior is Audi quality and gorgeous, and it looks way more expensive and classy than the $25,000 I paid for it way back then. Even though the styling is a bit plain for a GTI, I am a huge fan of the MK4 GTI's, especially the more aggressive styled ones like the rare '337', 25th Anniversary Edition, or the MK4 R32!
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3 out of 5 stars
Best kept car I?ve ever seen!
by Car Lover
from
on January 8, 2018
The car has low miles which is what I?ve been looking for. It is a few years old but still runs well and was properly maintained which I love!!
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