2007 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Discussions

VW GTI (All styles)

Re: Trading 2007 Altima for 06/07 GTI [patzelt1982]

Written by: blueguydotcom on Mar 20, 2009 11:16 PM

Repair costs are much higher on a VW. Much. Very different cars. Call your insurance and ask about the rate hike you'll see going to a GTI too. Read More...

Re: Volkswagen Reliability? [qing615]

Written by: umpark3 on Dec 26, 2008 00:11 AM

It's not quite true. the worst reliable car among VW line ups is 2007 Passat VR6 AWD which is from GERMANY. Touareg V8 is known as bad reliable car too, which is from GERMANY. GTI is not reliable car but it seems to happen to some people, not to all people who own GTI. So, if you are buying it, I strongly recommend extended warranty. Read More...

Volkswagen GTI Fuel Problems

Re: 2007 GTI - Fuel Requirements [rmfolk]

Written by: siglertyler on Oct 27, 2008 09:26 PM

What VW/Audi will try to tell you is that the 2.0T will achieve less mileage on regualr gas which makes sense to me. However, it isn't true. I run my GTI on regular with spirited highway/city driving and achieve 24-25 mpg which is the same if I use even the best high-test, such as shell V-power. I will tell you this: They weren;t lying when they said the computer compensates ... Read More...

Terminating a VW lease due to medical reason

Terminating a VW lease due to medical reason

Written by: lknprk9 on Oct 06, 2008 10:38 AM

My husband and I leased a 2007 GTI last year. He has recently suffered a seizure and can not allowed to drive for a minimum six months. We would like to terminate the lease but are not sure if VW allows this due to medical reasons. Does anyone know?We are trying to look at all our options including a lease transfer but I just found out that VW will hold us responsible making ... Read More...

Volkswagen GTI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

CHICKENED

Written by: goose on Sep 19, 2008 09:29 AM

I have unfortunate news. Back in June 08 one of my co-workers had a problem with her 2007 GTI. Her GTI had approximately 19K miles and she says it was a babied car. However her GTI left here stranded at an intersection in Tucson, AZ on a 100 degree day. She took it to the dealer and they fixed it but only after two trips. The dealer said it was a known problem with the fuel ... 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 R32 current and upcoming

MDI pics

Written by: rv65 on Apr 11, 2008 07:45 PM

See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com Pics of the new MDI unit aka Media Interface. This works with 2008 and 2009 models. Even the 2007 GTI's can use this provided that their radio works great. Works with the RNS-510 and other VW radios. With the iPod cable you get full integration. There are also USB and Aux in cables. This can ... Read More...

Volkswagen GTI Lighting & Electrical Problems

MkV GTI: auto leveling of xenons light ?

Written by: acollin on Jan 25, 2008 02:39 PM

I can't figure out if my MkV GTI 2007 is equipped or not with an auto-leveling system for the bi-xenon front lights. Does someone know? I thought this is a standard, but seems not working when I try to test that (load the rear seat and check the light on the wall). And my dealer knows nothing... This is not clearly written in VW specs, as it is for other models (GLI for ... Read More...

Article Comments - 2008 VW R32 First Drive and Follow-Up Test

Re:Out of touch? [byronwalter]

Written by: 600kgolfgt on Dec 27, 2007 11:45 AM

BTW, I've been driving Audis for about 10 years now. We have more in common than meets the eye... My combined experience with VW/Audi products is over 25 years (Scirocco, GTI, Audi 80, two Jettas, Passat) - as an owner and former mechanic. I keep a VAG-COM diagnostic toolkit on hand for troubleshooting my current 3 VWs (1997 Jetta, 2003 Wolfsburg Jetta 1.8T, and ... Read More...

VW GTI (All styles)

Installation of chip for increased mileage and horsepower

Written by: jdscha on Dec 06, 2007 07:32 PM

I've recently bought a 2007 2-DR GTI which I have really enjoyed. I've been averaging 26 MPG combined mileage. I recently bought a chip that is supposed to increase the car's mileage and power. Is there any way that I could find out how to install this chip properly. Thanks for your help. This is by far the best VW I've had out of the 6 I've owned over the last 25 years. ... Read More...