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Loving the GLI!!!
dawookiee15, 12/10/2012
2012 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Nav (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really love my GLI - it looks great, I get asked questions about it all the time and it gets second glances in parking lots and driving by. The 2.0 turbo engine is an absolute peach, don't be fooled by its relatively low power numbers, it pulls effortlessly. There are also a great variety of modifications available if thats your kind of thing. The DSG transmission takes some getting used to but it shifts extremely fast and smooth. The manual would be nice but it feels kind of rubbery. Ride comfort is OK. The car is a blast on the back roads with scalpel-precise steering. Great seats, decent interface, and a ton of trunk space make it practical as well. Overall very happy.
My 2012 GLI Autobahn
faautobahn, 03/03/2013
2012 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Originally ordered GLI Autobahn with Nav in Aug'11 when 2012 GLI was announced but that, in particular, and other GLI models were extremely difficult to be found. Car has done 8500 miles, and am overall quite satisfied with it. Had two main issues: bass spkr used to break even when played at normal sound levels, and rear attachment inside on top of right rear tire came off at 4000 miles making scrapping sound with tire when four people would sit. First issue was somewhat fixed by dealer, and second was completely fixed by replacing attachment under warranty. Of course not a BMW/Audi but an excellent value. Paid 29200 out of door including NJ sales tax. Car has performed very well.
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Not a bad car until the engine failed.
Steve Shambert, 11/27/2018
2012 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
There's a known issue with the timing chain tensioner with 2008-2014 2.0 Turbo engines that causes that can potentially destroy the engine, as it did mine. VW knows about and there was a settlement in 2018, unless you're over 100K miles, like I was. See https://timingchainlitigation.com/ I'm done with VW.
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Never spent so much in repairs!
Unhappy VW owner, 12/13/2017
2012 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Nav (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've never had a car with this many problems. Every week, something new goes wrong. I've barely rolled 100,000 miles and its like the car is falling apart. It has been meticulously maintained its entire life, but now it wants to quit on me. No A/C, no heat, no turbo, no cruise control, dash is lit up like a Christmas tree and the dealership isn't sure whats wrong with it. Transmission hitches constantly, vibrations and rattles galore, I could go on and on. I will never purchase another VW/Audi! Nothing but expensive headaches.
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Harry D, 08/11/2017
2012 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Nav (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Check under the car for work bushings. Michelin PSas3 run great on it.
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