2009 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Discussions

2007 GTI vs Audi A3

• Re: The difference is in the details and quality [qbrozen]

  Written by: andres3 on Aug 24, 2011 10:18:17 AM

  I'm curious where that 163 lbs comes from. I agree with you that lighter is better, especially for handling in this car, I have the 2006 A3, 2.0T, so I agree, lighter up front, more balanced, better choice than 3.2 engine. However, you can just "chip" the 2.0T and your instantly faster than the 3.2 even in a straight line, which by the way, the V6 isn't even sold anymore. The ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Ex GTI owner now in Genesis Coupe 3.8

  Written by: kwakasmith on Mar 12, 2010 5:27:57 AM

  Having owned a 2 dr GTI from 2006 to 2009, I decided to look at some other options for my next lease and very happy I did. Whilst my GTI handled well with good pick up, I had no end of annoying electrical & trim faults + at least 3-4 recalls. I affectionately referred to it as my VW P.O.S. Wishing to remain in the same price range, I opted for ... Read More

• What are people paying for 2010 GTI

  Written by: anowlan on Oct 16, 2009 11:33:09 AM

  have a friend looking VERY SERIOUSLY to purchase a 2010 VW GTI. They found NoHaggles.com through their State Farm agent. The sales representative was quoting them prices on a 2009 GTI, not a 2010 GTI. I know a bit about cars, and called up to question the rep why the prices for the options matched the 2009 options, and not the 2010 options. He got very defensive when I suggested that ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 GTI... [kyrogo]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 14, 2009 3:34:38 AM

  Hi Kyle. Here's the latest. You never mentioned how long you want to lease for or what mileage allowance you need, so I had to make some assumptions. Let me know if you want something different. VW Credit's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 GTI 4 door with 15,000 miles per year are .00062 and 44%, respectively. The numbers for ... Read More

• Looking to lease a 2010 GTI

  Written by: rronan on Oct 12, 2009 6:21:38 PM

  Looking to lease a 2010 GTI but not sure what the residual value is or if the deal I am being offered is solid. The dealer is telling what is listed below. I think $379 is decent for what options I want but not sure. I know when I looked in the past at a 2009 VW it was not the car of choice to lease due to the rapid deprecation ... Read More

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

• Re: Honda Civic Si feels like the best quality of all three [cz75]

  Written by: goose on Sep 11, 2009 3:49:18 PM

  Well I have a 2008 Civic EX and driven the 2010 Mazda 3 5 door GT. I know the Si is more "fun" than my Civic however primary difference is engine and tighter suspension. The rest is the same as my Civic such as interior design, materials, noise level and reliability. I have also driven the 2010 Accord Coupe, 2009 Lexus IS 250, Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6, Acura TSX and TL. ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• Re: April Lease Numbers [amarin76]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 10, 2009 2:51:07 AM

  Here you go, amarin76. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 GTI 4-door with 15,000 miles per year are .00092 and 45%, respectively. The money factor for an otherwise identical lease of an '09 GTI 2-Door is the same, but its residual value is 2% higher. I don'[t believe that VW is currently providing any cash incentives on leases ... Read More

• Re: April Lease Numbers [madmanmoo]

  Written by: Car_man on May 8, 2009 2:41:25 AM

  Hi madmanmoo. Interesting username :) . Here's the information that you're looking for. VW Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 GTI 2-Door with 12,000 miles per year are .00111 and 50%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: april numbers in [z2adambomb]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 15, 2009 3:07:49 AM

  Hi z2adambomb. VW Credit's April lease program for the 2009 GTI is slightly different than its March program, but not much. Its buy rate lease money factor for this car is now .00113 (versus .00105 last month). The increase won't make much of a difference in the payment. On a somewhat related note, I was at the official introduction of the new GTI at the New York auto show last week ... Read More

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

• Low mileage R32 on dealer lot.

  Written by: usma90 on Apr 14, 2009 10:26:40 AM

  Let's try this again. I've been looking to drive an R32 after having read so much about them. I drove a 2009 GTI, and while it was a blast, it had tons of torque steer. At least I know the traction/stability control works! I didn't think I'd be able to drive an R32 since they aren't making them anymore, but I found one on my local VW dealer's lot. After driving ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• Re: March GTI numbers [z2adambomb]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 24, 2009 3:24:05 AM

  Here you go, z2adambomb. VW Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 GTI 4 Door with 15,000 miles per year are .00113 and 48%, respectively. The residual values for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year are 2% higher. Thanks for taking the time to share the offer that you were given with others. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More

• Re: Jan 09 MF and Residual [tom_c]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 26, 2009 3:54:17 AM

  Hi Tom. Here's the information that you're looking for. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 GTI 2 Door with 12,000 miles per year are .00105 and 53%, respectively. The money factor for an otherwise identical lease of a 4 Door GTI is exactly the same, but its residual value is 1% lower. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More

• Re: Weak 1st Offer - '09 [spagball]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 14, 2008 3:42:01 PM

  Hi spagball. Excellent choice in cars. I've always loved the GTI. The money factor that you were quoted for this car is too high. Volkswagen Credit's December buy rate lease money factor for a 2009 GTI 4-door is only .00156. This means that either your credit is not in very good shape, or that the dealer that you are working with is attempting to mark your car's money factor up to ... Read More

• Re: Lease question [billdct]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 14, 2008 3:34:18 PM

  Hello billdct. Unfortunately, Volkswagen is not currently providing any cash incentives on the 2009 GTI in your area. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Nov. GTI Money Factor / Residuals? [brendanm14]

  Written by: sublimegolf on Nov 23, 2008 6:24:57 PM

  2009 Volkswagen GTi 2dr HB – 11/08 24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00156 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00156 Base Rate 48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00201 Base Rate 2009 Volkswagen GTi 4dr HB – 11/08 24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00156 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00156 Base Rate 48 Month ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Great Sign and Drive lease in New England!!!

  Written by: dtorres94 on Nov 17, 2008 12:37:59 PM

  I just leased a vehicle for a 2009 4dr GTI with Power Roof & 18" wheels with iPod adapter for $348.00 for 39\mo. with $0.00 down at SeaCoast VW in Portsmouth, NH(actually Greenland, NH). MSRP-$25,730, Purchase price $23,170 (OTD price including fees). All their cars are priced $1000 below invoice. Check out Don D'Orsay at the dealership if you are in the New England area. Great dealership!!! Lease payment would of ... Read More

• 2009 GTI Sign and Drive lease terms

  Written by: lawbroker on Nov 11, 2008 7:23:42 PM

  Hi, this is my first post! I am getting ready to negotiate a lease on a 2009 GTI, sticker $26,640 with an invoice of $25,293. This is also the price the dealer said he could sell it for, however another VW dealer said he could go 3% under invoice. VW just extended their "Sign and Drive" lease until Dec. 1. Does anybody know what the current money factor and residual % ... Read More

• 2009 4 door volkswagen GTI

  Written by: cibaknife on Nov 4, 2008 7:12:24 AM

  Going to pick up my new White, 4-Door GTI w/DSG, 18'' Wheels and Sunroof, Cloth Seats tonight in Birmingham, Alabama. Here's the numbers: 26640 = MSRP 25193 = Selling Price 149.50 = Doc Fee 950.34 = Sales Tax 16.50 = Title 26309.34 = Out the Door Excited! Used Edmunds to get quotes from Birmingham and Atlanta and got the best deal in Birmingham. Good luck to others....

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 GTI Lease [die4valor]

  Written by: billdct on Oct 28, 2008 6:25:43 PM

  I live in CT and car would be purchase in PA. 09 4 door GTI. Manual trans, rubber mats,Moon roof, prem sound. sticker 26064, 39 mos 15000 per year, $1000 total out of pocket at delivery, payment =$331 per month. I am a current vw leasee so no security deposit is required and I think that there is at least $500 of some loyalty money. For reference figure for each additional ... Read More

• Re: 2009 GTI Lease [Car_man]

  Written by: billdct on Oct 28, 2008 5:56:10 AM

  die4' I think you can do better. I have some numbers that I can post up later. Also a question for Car_man. The VW lease numbers are pretty good right now. Any sign that VW is going to go the route of other car manufacturers and increase the lease costs in the near future. I can't get out of my 06 Jetta lease until 12/31/08 at the earliest as my lease ... Read More

• Re: 2009 GTI Lease [die4valor]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 28, 2008 4:25:10 AM

  Hi die4valor. A base 2009 GTI has a spread of around $1,600 between its full MSRP and its dealer invoice price. The $963 dealer discount that you were quoted on this car isn't bad. It's probably a little over $600 over invoice or so. The problem is that this car doesn't have very a big dealer margin, so even though you are getting less than $1,000 off, the dealer isn't making ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door Lease Question [billdct]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 20, 2008 4:56:00 PM

  Hey billdct. Leasing an '08 model is actually still a better deal than leasing an '09. See my previous post for more information on this subject. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door Lease Question [pfje]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 20, 2008 4:53:52 PM

  I'd be happy to help you out, pfje. Let's crunch some numbers and see what we come up with. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2009 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door that has an MSRP of $26,389 and a selling price of $24,449 through VW Credit right now for 24 months with 15,000 miles per year, its zero down, pre-tax monthly payment should be around $412. The payment for ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door Lease Question [pfje]

  Written by: billdct on Oct 14, 2008 5:40:47 AM

  Good question. I am also interested in choosing between an 08 an 09. I suspect at this point in time the residual on the 08 would be pretty poor.

• 2009 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door Lease Question

  Written by: pfje on Oct 14, 2008 5:29:01 AM

  Car_man, I am interested in leasing a 2009 VW GTI 4- Door. The MSRP is 26, 389 and the selling price is 24,449. Could you run numbers for the following terms: 24 months 15,000 miles/year 36 months 15, 000 miles/ year. I will not be putting any money down. Are there leases still available for a 2008 GTI? If so, what are the numbers and do you recommend going for a ... Read More

VW GTI (All styles)

• Re: Volkswagen Reliability? [ylz]

  Written by: allhorizon on Oct 4, 2008 2:01:55 AM

  Hello there. I'm buying a new car and I love the 2009 VW GTI but have heard some TERRIBLE things about Volks' reliability. People that have owned them have told me about all sorts of problems from transmissions to the brakes going. Will someone who has owned Volks please comment on this. Are they well made cars? A bit late of a reply, but I will answer. My two VWs, originally ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• Re: 08 GTI [kulaso]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 30, 2008 5:43:54 PM

  Hi kulaso. A 770 credit score is very good. It should easily qualify you for any manufacturers' top credit tier. VW Credit's lease program varies by term and mileage allowance. For now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. If you were to lease a 2009 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door through VW Credit in ... Read More

VW GTI (All styles)

• Volkswagen Reliability?

  Written by: ylz on Aug 25, 2008 5:45:34 PM

  Hello there. I'm buying a new car and I love the 2009 VW GTI but have heard some TERRIBLE things about Volks' reliability. People that have owned them have told me about all sorts of problems from transmissions to the brakes going. Will someone who has owned Volks please comment on this. Are they well made cars? Now I personally am NOT a fan of german cars just because they spend ... Read More

Volkswagen R32 current and upcoming

• MDI pics

  Written by: rv65 on Apr 11, 2008 7:45:07 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 replace the Aux in ... Read More

Volkswagen GTI Audio and Entertaiment System Questions

• RNS-510

  Written by: rv65 on Jan 9, 2008 6:59:32 PM

  A new navigation system is coming out for the 2009 model year. It's called the RNS-510. Avaliable on 22nd calendar week. Has a 30 GB HDD and can store music. The HDD can store both music and GPS. A DVD map is included to install to the hard drive. It's avaliable in EU but the US version has US specific features like HD and Sirius Radio. For the current GTI it ... Read More