2007 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Reviews Page 3

Wow!

Written by: BMani on 02/21/2008

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

I traded in my Land Rover for this car and I haven't missed the rover one bit! The interior is set up wonderfully. I did not care for the looks of this car, but once I drove it I fell in love. The GTI has plenty of room and the addition of two doors helps as well. I LOVE THIS CAR!

Favorite Features

The DSG transmission, and interior setup. The red illumination lights that light up the console at night are very neat.

Suggested Improvements

Like I said I traded in a Land Rover for the GTI. With that being said, the materials used for the leather seats could be better, and the carpet is very hard to keep clean.

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Not impressed

Written by: car lover on 12/31/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Have owned the car for 4 months and already had 1 recall, rear windshield wiper stop working, passenger door seal came off, airbag fault. Dealer had to replace the harness.For a new car with 3500 mile I'm not impressed. Have always owned Hondas or Subaru and the Germans have got a bit of catching up to do. Oil filter is in an inconvenient place. You need to remove the shield on the bottom of the engine for access and it cost $12. Car lacks top end. Handles nice but awd would be a plus. Nice styling, comfortable seats, convenience of hatchback, My first and probably last VW

Favorite Features

Seats and stereo. Nice subwoofer.

Suggested Improvements

Little more oomph. Ease of service. Lower cost of routine parts.

5 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Great Car, Few Quirks

Written by: microbreak on 12/18/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Love the car. Would definitely purchase again. The only complaint stems from a glitch in the nav-equipped stereo. The Sirius unit sometimes forgets its presets. Other than that, no problems whatsoever.

Favorite Features

Interior is excellently executed. The steering wheel feels just right, the seats are supportive, the a/c controls are intuitive, and the seat heaters are GREAT.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the issue with the stereo presets and we are good.

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Practical sport

Written by: fh on 11/03/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

I've had this car for one year. Fun car to drive, and its utility has been important to me. The gas mileage is reasonable for the engine performance as well. Excellent fit and finish, and only one questionable item in terms of any defect, which has not been a problem. I wanted a car with a sunroof, still having reasonable headroom. That put the Hondas (Civic and Accord coupes) out of contention, by comparison.

Favorite Features

The engine's torque and flexibility are outstanding. The shifter is smooth, not as short throw as perhaps a few other manual transmissions, but not bad. Good room in the useful back seats, which split-fold. Interior materials are first-rate in this price range. Plenty of headroom for tall folks.

Suggested Improvements

The front seat bolsters are a bit difficult to navigate getting into the car. There is nose-heavy understeer in spirited driving; it is front wheel drive, after all, and the brakes, while effective, do have a soft-feel that seems to be a VW-Audi trait.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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VW hit the nail on the head!

Written by: falconeight on 10/10/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI Fahrenheit 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

I really wanted a Mini, but thought that I would check out the GTI first just to be sure, and I never made it to the mini dealer. This is by far a great hatchback, and I have owned a few of them. Everything from comfort, driveability, looks, hatchback handy, and gas mileage is perfect. I would have paid more for it. Great car! VW deserves a pat on the back for this one.

Favorite Features

Color, power, seats.

Suggested Improvements

Power seats.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Better than a Honda

Written by: jburnette on 09/29/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

The GTI is really a great car. The good outweighs the bad and the car is the first of many that I want to hang on to. My only real problem with the car is the many dash noises and some weird sounds that keep coming up from time to time. The quality of the interior is sound and not cheap plastic. I can't understand why this car makes sounds that seem not to be an easy fix. It seems so solid. Overall you won't be sorry. This cars gets tons of attention no matter where you go. The price is a bit high but it's really worth it.

Favorite Features

Seats and dash look great. 200 hp is a plus and it's a very sharp looking car from every aspect.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the noisy dash.

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Absolutely Amazing!

Written by: RWH on 09/06/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

This car is incredible! It looks great and drives even better. I must have driven about 15 different cars before I decided on the GTI, and I am 100% satified with it. The acceleration, handling, and braking are all top notch. It feels like driving a car that costs 2x what the GTI costs. The seats are incredibly comfortable and offer excellent support for cornering and for long drives. The stereo rocks, and the displays and controls are well designed and easy to use. I find myself trying to invent things to do just so I can drive it again.

Favorite Features

Looks, 18" wheels, steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Slightly larger sun visors, power seats/seat position memory.

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Early thoughts

Written by: nectar on 09/04/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Package 1, 18" hufs, vortex body kit, wow... this car is well sorted. Power is smooth and plentiful, tranny is lovely, not notchy in the least. And the handling/brakes are great bone stock. I was considering a WRX, Mazdaspeed3 (which my brother owns and loves it as well), and a few others. I drove the GTI and feel in love. Having been a long time VW owner (I currently own), I was happy to see the GTI is made in Germany. I've just made it past the break-in period, so I'm finally able to do some spirited driving and I couldn't be happier (well, AWD would have made this car perfect, but hey we can't have it all). This car was built to drive. I smile every time I get in.

Favorite Features

Interlagos plaid!! Xenon headlights, transmission, power delivery and general styling (both interior and exterior). The vortex body kit is great. And the 18" wheels (made by bbs) are lighter than a number of aftermarket wheels.

Suggested Improvements

Give us the euro spec springs! (It sits like a 4x4 stock). This isn't a fault, I just don't like fender gap. Easily solved with coil-overs. Maybe improve the stereo. Again, this is a nit… the stereo isn't horrible. But I'm picky with my tunes.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Worth Every Penny!

Written by: lefter13 on 09/01/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

I enjoy my car very much. It's a lot of fun to drive.

Favorite Features

The purple and red interior lights are very cool. The car handles like a dream with the 18 inch summer tires.

Suggested Improvements

More power is always welcome. But the 2.0L is a great engine.

0 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Best bang 4 the buck

Written by: Joel on 09/01/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

This car drives and performs great, the fuel economy is excellent. I previously owned a MK4 GTi and it was a great car but this one is far better, good job VW.

Favorite Features

Exterior and interior design, engine and smooth 6M tranny.

Suggested Improvements

LSD (limited slip differential) and lower ride height (done for '08 models).

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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