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Used 1999 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR

AX, 12/18/2003
1999 Volkswagen GTI GLX VR6 2dr Hatchback (midyear)
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This has been a great car no problems other than 1 window regulator. Problem w/ window regulator is a plastic piece (only one in the thing) that holds the piece together breaks. Easy fix, get it replaced w/ one that is all metal. Other than that it is a very fun car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Your windows WILL stop working.

fiebke, 05/09/2002
1999 Volkswagen GTI GLX VR6 2dr Hatchback (midyear)
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I've had this car for a year, and would love it if the power windows haven't ceased working THREE times and if I hadn't found someone waiting with me at the dealership while getting it fixed who had the same problem. It would bother me if VW would admit to the problem with the design and fix it. VW dealerships are the most arrogant I've ever dealt with.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Sorry VW....never again

disappointed, 04/20/2006
1999 Volkswagen GTI GLS 2dr Hatchback (midyear)
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The car was great for the first 60,000 miles. At 80,000 the entire engine had to be replaced due to a valve malfunctioning. It was probally just a freak accident, nonetheless it shouldn't have happened to an 80,000 mile car. VW has numerous electrical and reliablity issues. And after reading the other reviews from past years, it seems we all had the same problems (window, cup holders, plastics in interior falling apart, and emmission problems). It's been to the shop more times then I can remember. I guess this was a bad year for GTI's.

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4 out of 5 stars

MUFFLER DEFECT

Metro, 02/06/2002
1999 Volkswagen GTI GLS 2dr Hatchback (midyear)
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MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY GTI HAS BEEN DISAPPOINTING ONLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT I KEEP HAVING TO TAKE THE CAR IN FOR MUFFLER REPAIRS. TO DATE, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 (FIVE) TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, WHICH IS THE MUFFLER NOT HOLDING IT'S MOUNT THUS CAUSING BAD NOISES WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. IT WAS EVEN REPLACED ON THE SECOND OCCASION. FOR THE MOST PART I HAVE NO OTHER COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE VEHICLE.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car

Cory Saranchak, 03/31/2004
1999 Volkswagen GTI GLX VR6 2dr Hatchback (midyear)
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A very mean engine with enough tourque to sit you back in your seat. It has had a few quarks but cars always will so why fight it. It has been a stylish reliable car that I would reccomend to anyone looking to turn some heads and light up the streets.

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