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4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Oh My Gawd

Dpak4eva, 01/02/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is one of a kind. Its fast, comfortable, Luxuriioosss... One improvement tho can be the suspension. Kinda boggy and has lotta Body Roll.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Original Hot Hatch and It Rocks!!!!

Erik B., 09/23/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I'm at 6,000 miles on my 2003 1.8t GTI and so far it's been a great ride. Fuel ecomony is good but does take a hit if you "drive" the car. But it's worth the hit trust me. I get a smile on my face every time I'm behind the wheel. The 1.8t engine is suberb and delivers plenty of power when needed. The car handles like a dream especially on the twisty roads here in New England. The Monsoon sound system is sounds awesome and delivers some serious bass for a factory stereo. Over all it's everything I expected!!!!!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My 2002 GTI

Karma girl, 12/10/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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My 2002 GTI has been a car that I've been wanting for a long time. When I first got the car, I did have some complications with the 02 sensor. I've had some problems with the windows as well. At first I thought I had purchased a lemon, also the wheels (the coating started to peel off on the inside of the rims. My dealership gave me grief about it at first. But after I put up such a stink, they fixed it, I've had some difficulties like I've stated before.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My GTI

Love GTI, 12/18/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
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Bought the car in September and absolutely love it. It's fun to drive and has plenty of power. Have 5,000 miles so far and no problems whatsoever. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

German Quality

rzrbck1, 07/12/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I owned a '97 Jetta GLX-VR6 and was very skeptical about the 1.8t GTI. While it does not have the torque and power of the 97 Jetta GLX-VR6, I am please with the overall quality of this vehicle. VW has made great improvements in the fit and finish, primarily in the interior. I test drove, and was considering the Nissan Sentra Spec-V, but the fit and finish of the GTI brought me back to Volkswagen.

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