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3.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive but..............

karma72, 10/26/2002
2001 Volkswagen GTI GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I really like this car but I can't believe the problems I 've had the past 2 years. Five times the windows have fallen down into the doors, various plastic pieces inside keep falling off or break, the headlights suddenly stopped working, and the tail lights have had problems. My dealer has fixed most of these problems without charge but Volkswagen will not even admit there is an epidemic with the window situation and are non cooperative on the customer service phone. The car is a blast to drive but I really have to question the overall quality of some of the design, and Volkswagen needs to fess up to the window problem and do a recall.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pocket Rocket!!!!!!

karma72, 08/28/2002
2001 Volkswagen GTI GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is a blast to drive. I have had it for 22 months now and I still can not wait to drive it at any chance I get. Great acceleration and handling. Extermely quiet interior too. This car drives and feels like it should cost alot more! The only problem I have had with this car is the power window mechinism in both windows have gone out twice. My dealer has handled this repair at no cost to me even with it being out of warranty.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

vroom!!! vroom!!!

babs johnson, 04/04/2002
2001 Volkswagen GTI GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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this thing flies. i just sold my saab 900 turbo and this thing gets just as much zip for half the cash. handles well with a nice interior. but for a "hatch back" it could use a lot more trunk space. also it's 2002 could we please make it standard to have a cd player. i'm finding along with other vw owners that the stock batteries die early. mine died twice during the test drive!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2001 GTI GLX

Scott Swanson, 10/27/2002
2001 Volkswagen GTI GLX VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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Great car. Extremely solid build and attention to detail. Practicality of hatchback and performance of silky smooth VR6 engine. I have had no problems over the last year.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

good to go...

dmbbravo, 11/14/2002
2001 Volkswagen GTI GLX VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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Although I have always owned and driven trucks and sport uts, I really enjoy this car. It handles really well and the comfort and security is best of all. Iwould recomend this car to any one friend or foe.

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