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4.38 out of 5 stars

GTI owns !

Thomas C, 06/28/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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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.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

VR6 power kicks up the fun

rocket500, 06/23/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
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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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

not a hot hatch its better

yager, 06/12/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
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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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Poor Man's Porsche? Absolutely

GTI Fan, 11/13/2002
2003 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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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...

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4.38 out of 5 stars

The Best GTI Yet!

dougmg, 12/22/2006
2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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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!

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