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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.
GREAT CAR
Cpages2, 06/08/2004
1996 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback
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I have owned about 5 cars since I was 16 and this is the best so far. It is very reliable and has never let me down. I bought with with 82,000 miles and I am now at 93,000 and I have had no mechanical problems whats so ever. The car is a blast in the rain and in dry conditions. The only complaint I have is the stereo goes into lock mode if you un hook the battery. Then it took me forever to get teh code from the dealer and it ended up not working. I just went aftermarket but it was still a pain.
A Great Deal
VWenthusiast, 05/04/2004
1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
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I have had nothing but great experiences with this car. In the three years of ownership I have not had one problem with this car. Very reliable and is a thrill to drive every time I get in it.
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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.
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.