2002 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Discussions

Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems

Re: 2002 VW GTI "ARS" BUTTON [kennethsteen]

Written by: twane on Aug 29, 2008 06:31 PM

It means "Acceleration Slip Regulation." It can briefly apply the brakes to a spinning wheel under acceleration to divert traction to the wheel with traction via the differential. (This action is referred to by VW as "EDL," or Electronic Differential Lock.") The other function of ASR is to cut the throttle if the brakes application function isn't effective ... Read More...

Re: what GTI should i get? [frank908]

Written by: gregory42 on Jun 20, 2008 09:37 AM

Hello Frank, I can certainly identify with what your saying. Point well taken that VW uses cheap parts......which is why they can offer attractive lease rates that seem almost too good to be true. They do a great job of making the car look good, but I would definitley say that having an extended warranty is a safe investment with these cars. In my case, both of my VW's ... Read More...

Volkswagen GTI Maintenance and Repair

VW reliability vs. Subaru, Mazda

Written by: paimon on May 05, 2008 05:07 PM

Be warned: Back in 2000, I bought a new GTI which was nothing but problems: clutch went out at 40,000 miles, glove box hinge broke twice, power window went out three times (the same plastic retainer clip snapped each time), both headlamps and most other exterior bulbs burned out, CD player went on the blink, AC would stop sporadically, turbo valve malfunctioned, ... Read More...

Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems

Re: 2002 VW GTI "ARS" BUTTON [kennethsteen]

Written by: upstatedoc on Jan 10, 2008 05:22 AM

Active Roll Stabilization....I think Read More...

2002 VW GTI "ARS" BUTTON

Written by: kennethsteen on Jan 09, 2008 04:09 PM

I just purchased a 2002 VW GTI Annivesary Edition. It did not come with an owner's manual and I was trying to find out what the "ARS" button is used for. Read More...

Volkswagen GTI Maintenance and Repair

2001 GTI GLX VR6

Written by: dhinmi on Feb 01, 2007 06:39 AM

I own a 2001 GTI w/ the 12v VR6 (purchased new off the dealer floor in 2002) and I do love the car, but... I've replaced the HEI coil pack 3 times in 68K miles (under an extended warranty, thankfully - otherwise it would have been $800 a pop) and VWoA was dismissive and frankly downright rude when I called to apprise them of this lamentable repair record. Also, several ... Read More...

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

Re: should i buy this car [kiddoljs]

Written by: blueguydotcom on Jan 28, 2007 10:50 PM

I have had may discussion with my grandpa about this car and he thinks that this is a impractical buy for me. I have had bad experiences with used cars soo i am wondering if this car would suit my needs. You'll probably have much, much, much worse luck reliability-wise with the GTI than with ANY Honda product. Used civic or accord is the way to go with teens. GTI is totally ... Read More...

Best Hot Hatch - SVT, Civic Si, GTI, RSX, Mini, Beetle...

funny looking back at a topic

Written by: seminole_kev on Dec 27, 2006 01:31 PM

I remembered posting in this topic a few years ago, so I did a search and my last round of posts were in 2002 when I was contemplating (at the time, and later purchased) a Ford Focus ZX5. Field has changed a bit with the addition of the Mazda speed3, the dropping of the RSX, newer Honda Si and VW GTI...plus soon a new Mini as well. Read More...

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

Re: VW also beat the Civic Si [bman33]

Written by: dc_driver on Jul 24, 2006 11:51 AM

"Car & Driver did a comparison test with the Civic Si and declared the VW GTI the winner." Can you provide a link? I checked out their website and the last comparison test I saw between the Civic Si and VW GTI was from 2002.. The 06 Civic Si is drastically different... "As for reliability, my 2004 VW GTI has been trouble-free for 28,000 miles. Not one warranty claim! ... Read More...

VW GTI (All styles)

Re: GTI Fast Icon [raleigh]

Written by: jitteryjoe_246 on May 10, 2006 06:00 AM

I think the 'Fast' and 'Unpimp My Ride' ads are right on the money for a certain demographic: unwed men ages 20 - 40 and possible some empty nesters. According to USATODAYS ad tracker (http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/adtrack/2006-04-30-vw-track_x.htm) the response in this demographic is pretty good (for the FAST ads). If you don't get the ads ... Read More...