By Michael on 04/16/05 12:45 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Bought June 2002. Yes, it's refined inside, build quality above average & overall car is fun to drive. But reliability is worst I've experienced. My 4th car. 1. 3 separate power window probs that left me with window sunk in door. Fun in winter. NOT 2. 2 separate seat probs. 1st was when the seat actually moved beneath me with each turn. 2nd occurred when lever to raise/lower broke 3. Ignition Coils *UGH* 4. 4 separate coolant probs. 1 prob left me stranded on road (2 year old car at the time) 5. 1 dashboard lighting prob, many MIL engine light probs 6. Car *almost* failed start in 50 deg. weather. VW found no prob. Inexplicable. Just waiting for more... I'll never buy VW again...
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By morndew on 04/12/05 16:48 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This car is VERY fun to drive. There are a couple spots in the power curve in which it accelerates like it has a nitrous tank. Floor it while doing 20 mph or 60 mph and you'll feel the giddyup. I have had to take the car back to the dealership twice, once to replace the window lifts, which left the window open on a cold November night miles from home. Not fun! There was also a recall on the ignition coil. On cold wet mornings I occasionally experience a reluctance from the motor to get going. This may be more ignition coil problems or something else, I don't know. But when you can drive twisty roads like you're in a go-kart, it's easy to forget the periodic trips to the shop.
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By Mike's GTI on 02/24/05 17:37 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This is a very fun car to drive. The interior is well laid out and posh. With the 5-speed it's zippy and nimble. There is plenty of room for friends or a trip to local home improvement store. VW needs to improve the electronics in this car. Numerous sensor failures, all of the bulbs in the car have been replaced at least once and the Monsoon head unit shorted out. When the car is in the shop, it's not much fun.
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By Lenny on 01/13/05 08:02 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Love this car. Sporty, but versatile; I can just throw my mountain bike inside. I have the 24V version with 200 HP and it's SWEET! Very torquey yet smooth; feels like a much bigger motor. ESP is great and has saved me many times as has the ABS. Stock suspension was way too mushy for me so I lowered the car with Eibach springs, and Koni Sport shocks. Now, handling is a match for the motor at the expense of ride comfort. Only complaints I have are interior squeaks and rattles, and the soft wheels. Already had to replace 2 because of potholes. My Monsoon has been great, but could use better bass.
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By felix11111 on 09/10/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
Review
It spends more time at the dealer than
actually runs ;-(
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By jennmc3 on 07/12/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
Review
My husband has always loved Volkswagen,
until I bought him his first american
version. Major problems began at 3K
miles and have continued ever since.
Replaced all ignition coils (some of
them twice) all before the recall,
replaced secondary air pump 5 times in
the last two years with intervals of
11, 9, 6, and 3 months apart, window
clip recall, monsoon CD broken, seat
handles break off, turn signal indicator
continually falls out. $28,000 for a
true lemon.
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By canacsgti on 06/05/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
(17in wheels, moonroof, sports cloth)
Always wanted one, not disappointed.
Excellent performance and handling.
Makes for enjoyable commute and desire
to take the back (mountain) roads
to/from the office.
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By tx gti lover on 05/21/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
I love my GTI! I bought it for the
engine and hatchback and this car has
never disappointed me. It has so many
wonderful features and it's very user-
friendly. My experience with VW service
makes Mr. Goodwrench look like a hack.
And the roadside assistance is
outstanding! Rather than Joe's Haul-It,
you get AAA when you buy a VW. After a
year and a half, I'm still thrilled
with my GTI - all my car-buying money
will go to VW for as long as I buy cars.
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By cumming hutch on 05/06/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
A,s a licensed driver for fifty years I
have owned and driven cars built by
GM,and Ford.I have rented late model
Chryslers and Buicks for vacations
(added space needed).There is no equal
with VW,s turbo I cannot see where they
could improve on.
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By jannette on 04/07/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
I bought my car new and I am still
loving it today. I love the handeling
and performance. People stop me all
the time and ask me about it.
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