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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 GTI, so we've included reviews for other years of the GTI since its last redesign.
GTI VR6 is great car
DrJeff, 10/06/2002
1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
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Bought my VR6 new. It is an absolute blast to drive. Never had a single problem with it except a stubborn electric passenger window. 50,000 miles now. Would buy another Volkswagen in a heart
A whole lotta little car...
Mr.VW, 04/20/2002
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
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Just an awesome car! Fast, roomy, reliable, and fuel efficient. I pulled trailers, waverunners and cars with mine. Lots of power in the VR6. Durable too. I put 70k miles on in just less than 2 years before it was totalled. I only had to replace the ignition coil.
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kaceyb23, 07/01/2002
1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
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There is no car, for the price, that is so much fun to drive in my opinion. Unfortunately every time I start it up I'm scared that something is going to fall off. Over $7000 in repairs in less than 2 years. No, I'm not kidding. Fun but costly. BUY THE WARRANTY!!!!
Don't Buy a German Car made in Mexico
VW owner, 05/07/2002
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
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The VR6 has good power and torque. Clutch is smooth. However, I will not recommend this car. A lot of stupid expensive quirky things go wrong with this car. 1)power window regulators go bad 2)central locking system freezes up in the winter, it effects the power doors, gas filler door, and trunk lid 3) sunroof freezes up, don't bother fixing it it will malfunction again 4)gauge cluster will eventually malfunction, i.e. tachometer&lights, replacement cluster cannot be set to correct mileage 5)electric system,factory alarm will come on mysteriously 6)tie rods, CV joints, axles, and steering components don't last long.
Best car ever owned
MyFirstFord, 11/15/2002
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
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I put over 110K miles on this car in 3 years. Onlythings that I ever had to do was replace the ingnition coil, and the passenger door regulator for the power windows.