Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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This is my third GTI. Do I need to say more?
Paolo Bozzo, 12/13/2015
updated 06/15/2017
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you enjoy driving, this is the car for you. If driving is a chore, don't bother. Still the best manual transmission I have ever used. Changing gears is seamless. The handling is go-kart like, without sacrificing comfort. The only issue with the car is that there's nothing below 2,000 rpm, which is quite different from the old VR6 engine I loved.
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Great choice in a great model year
Jerry M, 04/18/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Downshifted from a boring BMW boat and now there's suddenly a reason to get out every day.
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Great car if you can deal with the problems
GTIowner, 07/26/2020
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just bought a used '16 GTI S with manual transmission. Its a VERY fun car, but with a big asterisks. What is not fun is the constant repairs and cash you have to pay out for this car! They have known thermostat and water pump issues, but VW has not recalled them yet, so this is an out of pocket fix considering many '16 models will be out of warranty soon. Also, the master window switch gave out on me, causing creeky, slow window movement, and sometimes no window movement at all (windows get stuck down). VW has also cheaped out on some parts, leading to cracking, such as the oil pan and the timing cover. All-in-all, if you can get past the mechanical short-comings, and fork out the cash to get repairs, I think its a good car. I usually never buy extended warranties, but I wish I had when I bought this because my mechanic knows me by name now.
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Great car.. sorta.. assuming VW stood behind it
last vw period, 09/16/2019
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife has a GTI that we bought brand new. Under 5 miles on it. LOVED that car. 3 years later it's leaking oil from the timing chain cover and VW says its not a powertrain component. Aside from the fact that it's absurd to have a powertrain warranty that doesn't cover this, why the heck is a 3 yr old car leaking oil?! As good as it is.. and it is good... no more VW's for me.
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A Great car with some issues
Sam Lee, 10/25/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have only driven my new 16 GTI with DSG for 1500 miles. This is my first impression. Overall it is a very nice car. I think the best thing about this car is the rock solid MQB structure. Even with fairly sporty suspension and 18 inch wheels (40 series tires), the structure is never rattled. It is rock solid. It has good sporty suspension AND is a good highway cruiser. Seats are very comfortable. I have been driving 14 Accord and 13 Genesis until recently. When compared to those cars, GTI has the most supportive and comfortable seats. Only shortcoming I have experienced so far is the transmission. The DSG tranny is quick shifting and smooth enough. But when the car is in the normal drive mode, it upshifts too early for my liking. VW probably programmed it to upshift very early for the fuel economy reason. But it makes the car feel slow and somewhat difficult to keep up with the local stop and go traffic when driven normally. It has the sport mode, but the sport mode holds low gears too long for the normal daily drive. It really needs a semi-sport mode which holds the low gears just a little longer than the normal drive mode. The initial quality of the car seems very good. I can't say much about the long term reliability of the car yet.
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