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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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4.88 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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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car

Amy, 09/14/2010
2001 Volkswagen GTI GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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No mods and I'm terrible at maintenance. I pay about $1000 every other year on maintenance, usually get get rid of the check engine light. Love the car. I'm going to keep it as long as it keeps going. I can't find another car with all the features this has. Manual is the way to go. Even as a used car I would recommend. Quite reliable.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great car, needs to be better built

dts, 12/03/2002
2001 Volkswagen GTI GLX VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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Like the title says, I absolutely love the car, but there have just been too many reliability issues. It fits my needs perfectly -- it's sporty, practical, and luxurious all at once. In the GLX level, it feels like an Audi hatchback would feel if they sold one in the U.S. But in the two years I have owned it, I have had to have the driver's side airbag replaced, the airbag wiring harness replaced, the driver's side door realigned twice, a speaker replaced twice, the driver's side window regulator replaced twice, and the engine mass air flow sensor replaced.

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