Volkswagen GTI
Approval Rate: 74%
Reviews 20
by nickthequick
Thu Oct 29 2009Owned a 2005 GTI 1.8L T 5-speed. Ran very well, 30-33mpg (mostly highway), the only issue was a small rattling that occurred on rough roads at high speeds in the vents above the radio, but it was only slightly audible. Never had any issues with the engine/electronics/anything else. The leather seats with the seat warmers were awesome (I loved the 1-5 setting). I would definitely recommend it to a close friend, and if I hadn't moved to a car-unfriendly city I would have kept it for a long time.
by red_hair_kitty
Sun Sep 06 2009owned a 2007 4 doors 2.0T GTi fully loaded plus stage 2 chipped and carbon fiber cold air intake and new exhaust, suspension, etc. Costed me extra $5,000. put on 2700 km and sold it and got a REAL German carBMW. Loved the GTI for the first month, then after that everything started falling apart. Piece of S..T if you asked me! everything rattle, air conditioner does not work, rain sensor failure, gas sensor failure, etc. People, please don't kidding with yourself, IT is NOT a GERMAN automobile, a German ford "Fix Or Repair Daily" maybe. GTI was not even build in Germany anymore, it was built in S. Africa anyway. Wanted a real GERMAN automobile, buy a BIMMER and MERC, not Audi, Audi are just an expensive version of the same old VW a.k.a. German FORD!
by raise_awareness_of_poverty_hunger_in_america
Sat Jan 10 2009Like these..in grey maybe.
by caroline112
Mon Dec 29 2008dont like it,cant knock german engines though
by mcchido
Sat Sep 20 2008RABBIT
by round_eye
Wed Aug 27 2008Hells yeah!!
by myspace_31853535
Mon Jun 02 2008What do you think???
by genghisthehun
Sat Mar 29 2008I could use one but I am not going to purchase it.
by magellan
Fri Mar 28 2008I have one. I like it, but don't love it. It's a muscular, tight little car with fantastic pick up and excellent handling, but the visibility out the back window is not as good as my old VW Golf (which I loved).
by trebon1038
Fri Mar 28 2008Don't know anything about it but Volkswagen makes a pretty good car.
by czechmate
Tue Mar 04 2008For the price and sportiness factor, the VW GTI 2007 is the best bang for the buck if you are in the market for a "grown up" racer and not the likes of Neon SRT etc. The interior is amazing, engine and handling VERY responsive, solid built.
by kedcs669
Sun May 20 2007Let's see - 2007 Automobile mag car of the year.....Car and Driver top 10....This car rocks. Check out the Fahrenheit limited edition (color not for everyone, but I really like it).
by mobilebuzz
Fri Dec 08 2006Six speeds, tight transmission, small steering wheel, can go as fast as 180 mph, and from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds... When driving this car, I easily forget I'm sitting in a sedan instead of a sports car. It's a little race car. I'm in love!
by minkey
Mon Dec 04 2006I've driven a variety of VW's, Golf's, Cabrio's, Jetta's; and this 2006 model is the most comfortable and sportiest looking. It's been having a problem sort of jumping once in a while, like when you slow and accelerate, and I've heard that can be an issue with the '06's. We'll see if there's a recall.
by gromit
Sun Jan 08 2006The VW Golf GTI is an automotive LEGEND that has been around for a quarter of a century! It singlehandedly helped define and popularize the performance hatchback genre worldwide when it was then known as the 'Rabbit GTI'. I have a 2003 24V VR6 GTI that I have owned for 3 years, and I have not had one single problem with it. It has been incredibly reliable, and best of all, a blast to drive, since it will hit 60 MPH in a blazingly fast 6.5 seconds with the 6-speed manual! The 17 inch aluminum rims look hot, and help the car handle quite well. Interior fit and finish is on par with BMW or Audi in terms of quality of materials, plushness, and ergonomics. Interior room is surprisingly ample for a smaller car too. This is one refined and fast FWD car, and they just keep getting better and faster. It makes for a great 'daily driver' as well as a car that you can take out on weekends for a fun joyride, and it amazingly gets about 400 miles on a tankful (highway) for those long trips. ... Read more
by eepb748d
Sat Jul 31 2004Another way of saying the VW Hare. Faster than the rabbit.
by cherrysoda99
Sat Jun 05 2004I don't like small cars, so I don't like this one.
by bigbaby
Thu Apr 10 2003My sister's boyfriend has one of these little speedy rodents. His is bright yellow, it stands out like anything. Its got dual spoilers, moonroof, 5 speed manual, and actually has a comfortable rear seat. Very, very fast. Definetely has power. Much better built than any Celica or Eclipse.
by rrod6666om
Mon May 15 2000I like to know every characteristics of GTI 1.8 2 doors, full
by lard559om
Sun Oct 31 1999Drives like BMW.