Used 2003 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Reviews
GTI owns !
This car rocks overall! The Turbo is awesome, especially since i put a chip on it. It pulls on alot of cars. I like all the features, yes the cupholder is annoying though. My BIGGEST complaint is that the interior rattled since the first week I got the car. There's like 5 miscellaneous squeaks/rattles. And if you put your stuff in the bins, they will rattle it. Makes no sense since they padded it. My Honda Civic didn't rattle at all even with crap in it. But the 1.8T engine rules and the features for the money rocks. Over all i like it alot! I can spank RSX's, Celica's, Integras, anything in its class.
VR6 power kicks up the fun
Test drove both the 1.8t and the VR6. Could have had leather, roof and monsoon with the 1.8t for the same money, but I preferred the greatly increased low end tourque, 6 speed transmission and more reliable engine of the VR6 vs. the turbo. Handling is fairly good, although tuned more to comfort than true sport car performance. The wife's Focus SVT will run circles around it through the turns. All season tires don't help. Power of the motor is best feature- flexible, lots of grunt, smooth revs. Comfort is high. Sport seats are nice- supportive and comfortable. Highway ride is excellent.
- 1.8TMSRP: $6,995589 mi away
- 1.8T 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,999739 mi away
- 1.8T 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,995877 mi away
not a hot hatch its better
next week will be a year,have all options,black leather,black paint. 15,500 mi must have one of the first ones. love the car it can do every thing very good. understear is the cars only weakness in performance.I have a 2000 mazda miata a true sports car so the vw fells big and heavy.For every day use you cant beat its low end power and interior comfort and quality.
Poor Man's Porsche? Absolutely
I couldn't be happier. For the same price, no car gets even close to the driving quality of a GTI. Will definitely go for it again...
The Best GTI Yet!
This is my third GTI after owning an '87 16V and then a '95 VR6. I feel all of my complaints with the other two were addressed with the Anniversary Edition. There is no more rolling through the curves, no more wobbly shifter, and a tighter suspension. This car is hot looking and fun to drive!