2004 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Discussions

New Rabbit vs. Used GTI or Golf

• New Rabbit vs. Used GTI or Golf

  Written by: geddes on Nov 7, 2008 11:28:12 AM

  I haven't had a car for a while (city living), and I now need to buy one. I'll be driving about 300 miles a week. I want a VW, I think German engineering the way to go. My question is, do I buy a new Rabbit or a used GTI. My budget is about $15k, I'd be taking a loan and can justify about $500 a month in payments. I don't ... Read More

Volkswagen R32 current and upcoming

• check this out...

  Written by: blitzebill on Nov 10, 2007 5:41:15 AM

  Around the Block | 2008 Volkswagen R32 Rabbit in a Hot Rich Sauce 2008 Volkswagen R32 By LAWRENCE ULRICH Published: November 11, 2007 TESTED: 2008 Volkswagen R32 WHAT IS IT? Compact all-wheel-drive performance hatchback HOW MUCH? $33,630 ($35,430 as tested) . WHAT MAKES IT RUN? 3.2-liter V-6 (250 horsepower, 236 pound-feet of torque); six-speed sequential transmission. IS IT THIRSTY? Can you say gulp? The E.P.A. estimates 18 m.p.g. in town, 23 ... Read More

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

• Re: torsion beam rear suspension [eldaino]

  Written by: creakid1 on Aug 10, 2007 8:56:37 AM

  "if the focus or mazda 3 accomplished what they do using a torsion beam, than i'm sure you wouldn't complain. there is no denying the purity of the type r philosophy." According to Brit magazines, the better Civic Europeans dream of is the multi-link-rear sport sedan privately imported from Japan! MkV's Control Blades really improved the MkIV GTI. Read post #44 & #45: creakid1, "Ford Focus 2005 release date" #44, 6 ... Read More

• Re: All most purchased the GTI. [thegraduate]

  Written by: fasterthanyou on Jun 16, 2007 6:07:10 PM

  "The last two VWs I rode in each had electrical problems (a 2000 New Beetle Turbo and a 2004 Jetta GLS). The New Beetle, with 40k miles on it, cost our family friend $2,200 to get her A/C and electrical gremlins fixed. 40,000 miles, and 5 years? Over 2 grand? 2 grand hasn't been spent on my 12 year old Honda with 174,000 miles." How about the engine repairs(engine sludge) for ... Read More

• Re: All most purchased the GTI. [fasterthanyou]

  Written by: thegraduate on Jun 15, 2007 8:03:24 PM

  I dare anybody to go and check the build quality on these three vehicles we are discussing in this thread. Look at the paint, how the parts are put together inside and outside. I bet Honda will make you puke...is that bad. VW wins by far while Honda is by far the worst of the three. And many people will tell you they get to hear the proper/solid thunk of their ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• 2007 GTI 4-Doors

  Written by: turbotorque on Dec 17, 2006 8:24:48 PM

  CarMan - From reviewing the posts here, it does not appear that VW is offering any kind of support for the 2007 GTI. Do you have any inkling of when they might introduce some support? I am currently in a 2004 Passat (that you helped put me in with your timely info) that was barely over invoice and a lease money factor of essentially 0%. Obviously, I'd like to get my ... Read More

2007 GTI vs Audi A3

• Several years ago...

  Written by: turbotorque on Dec 17, 2006 8:12:41 PM

  there was a similar debate... VW Passat vs Audi A4. Back then, the A4 was virtually the same as the Passat, with the addition of some luxuries and the Audi badge. I went with the Passat because it was slightly more roomy, and it cost a little less. Plus, I just didn't care for being in an entry level model of luxury car.. it just seemed too yuppie-like for my tastes. ... Read More

Article Comments: 2006 Sport Compact Comparison Test

• Re: Just happy to get some attention in the states [mhattrup]

  Written by: drumbira on Dec 17, 2006 3:55:00 PM

  I felt the same way about the Si. I originally bought a 2006 with the intention of giving it to my son who is now 15 and a car enthusiast.I originally drove the STI, Evo and R32, M3, etc and actually had a deposit on a M3(BMW M3) for it fits the ticket more for me, Im 52, but decided it was too expensive and decided to make a purchase for ... Read More

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

• Re: VW also beat the Civic Si [bman33]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Jul 24, 2006 2:34:20 PM

  As for reliability, my 2004 VW GTI has been trouble-free for 28,000 miles. Not one warranty claim! Mazda's have issues, too - just take a look at the following forum - Mazda3: Problems & Solutions Not doubting your luck with your VW, but, the VW GTI has had more problems, historically, then the Mazda3. Every brand made has problems, no car is perfect, not even Lexus/Toyota, which is considered by many ... Read More

• Re: VW also beat the Civic Si [bman33]

  Written by: dc_driver on Jul 24, 2006 11:51:02 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! Mazda's have ... Read More

• VW also beat the Civic Si

  Written by: bman33 on Jul 24, 2006 11:16:44 AM

  The VW GTI lost head-to-head against the Honda Civic Si.. Look at the reasons why (handling, cornering, overall driving characteristics). Car & Driver did a comparison test with the Civic Si and declared the VW GTI the winner. I don't value a magazine or Edmunds.com writer's opinion any more than the people who post here. If anything, I like the real world feedback one gets on a forum vs. a review ... Read More

• Re: Mazda 3 vs GTI a joke comparison [rorr]

  Written by: bman33 on Jul 21, 2006 1:40:19 PM

  I'd love to learn more about your Pony car. Do you have trouble finding leaded gas? I bet it's pretty fast. Have you ever run a 10 second quarter-mile with it? Have you ever done a track day with it and seen 175 mph? I road to work today on my 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R. There isn't a car on the road that will hang with it. Unless you have one fast ... Read More

• Mazda 3 vs GTI a joke comparison

  Written by: bman33 on Jul 20, 2006 1:29:02 PM

  Blueguydotcom is a Mazda product planner's wet dream. I've never seen anyone with such a hard-on for the Mazda brand. I currently own a 2004 VW GTI, after owning a 2001 VW Jetta VR6, and there is no way a Mazda 3 compares kindly to my GTI. The Mazda 3 feels and looks more like a Korean car than a Japanese or European car. Two months ago, I test drove a ... Read More

VW GTI (All styles)

• Re: Crossing off the GTI due to reliability concerns? [xenin]

  Written by: imahamster on Feb 19, 2006 6:23:22 AM

  I have a 2004 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T. I bought this car in Sept 2004 and to date have put over 35k miles on it. I have had no real issues with the car except for some minor interior items. Now of course I bought a 2004... which is basically the last ones VW made before the new MKV. That means that most of the issues (and there was a lot ... Read More

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

• Re: Here's the article... [600kgolfgt]

  Written by: nkeen on May 1, 2005 4:01:34 PM

  I recently sold my 2002 GTi due to reliability problems. I now have a 2004 Acura TL 6 speed, which is very fast, but really a bit of a lump to drive. I miss the handling and tactile, immediate nature of the VW. Will the Mk V sold in the U.S. be German built (I thought I read somewhere that all Golfs would be but could be wrong)? Also, will we ... Read More

VW GTI (All styles)

• New to the GTI World

  Written by: philly2002 on Feb 7, 2003 4:40:28 PM

  I'm beginning to really like the GTI VR6. I've been doing some research about the car and am very impressed with the facts and figures. How 'bout the new incentives and rebates from VW? 1. Where is the GTI built? Brazil or Germany? How 'bout in 2002? 2. Should I wait for the 2004 GTI 4 Motion? 3. Is the Cargo space roomy enough to hold a mountain bike with or ... Read More

• R32

  Written by: rickrover on Oct 18, 2002 11:00:27 AM

  Here is the Autoweek article on the R32: Volkswagen chairman Bernd Pischetsrieder confirmed to AutoWeek the performance-oriented R32 Golf is indeed coming to the U.S. market. We last reported a decision on whether to sell the car stateside was dependent on whether it could meet U.S. crash standards. Apparently, the car passed the tests because now Pischetsrieder is saying the R32 will arrive within the next year as a 2004 model. ... Read More

Honda Civic Si vs. VW GTI

• Yep

  Written by: rickrover on Oct 16, 2002 7:16:17 PM

  I could see how an RSX could be considered more of a direct competitor to the GTI or 337 as long as you factor in what an SI is actually selling for. The RSX is a Civic in Japan after all. I saw a black SI in traffic today and followed it for awhile - I like the rear styling, very European IMO. The fact that the SI is so rarely ... Read More

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

• Kevin

  Written by: rickrover on Aug 29, 2002 3:24:14 PM

  I agree - I can't imagine the R32 selling over here for that kind of money. If VW decontented it by removing the navigation, auto climate etc, etc and brought the price down to $25 - $26k maybe they'd have a shot. I wouldn't be interested on one since the Golf V will be here in about a year. I'll be replacing my GTI in late 2004 which will be excellent ... Read More