Used 2012 Volkswagen GLI Consumer Reviews
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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.
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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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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Phantom Red
jcwcoupe, 03/29/2012
2012 Volkswagen GLI PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought My GLI over the Mini Cooper Clubman "S", I Love the dynamic stability control (dsc), The DSC Transmission is what "sold Me" and Pushed me toward the GLI, and away from my favorite Car, Mini Cooper "s".. Who Knew..BUT My Next Two door car will be 2020 John Cooper Works Coupe. Another reason besides the DSC, is the cargo space I Needed, being a stay-at-home-dad, and the roomy back seat in the four door GLI, and the trunk cargo area....the Mini Clubman can't compare.
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