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Used 2004 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

good looks but bad service and engine

gtidude03, 03/14/2004
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

master cylinder went out at 15000 miles the clutch was sticking from the time i got it. the dealers kept telling me nothing was wrong. sounds like a diesel when until it is warmed up. climate control went out at 25 k miles.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

M NINE, 03/31/2009
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is an amazing car if you want an affordable, convenient, all-purpose, luxurious daily driver that's fast enough to have some fun in. I bought it at 42k, have driven it on many road trips as well as LA daily traffic, which has brought me up to 59k in a year and a half.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Actually a Really Great Car

JSC, 12/28/2009
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car in 2007 at a VW dealership that had sold and serviced the car since new. It came to me with 24k miles, and I'm now unfortunately selling it (blame it on the economy) with 63k miles. I honestly have to say that I'm already regretting selling it - I love this car! It's a complete sleeper - it appears as a small econo-box to unsuspecting motorists, but it's really, really quick and can handle surprisingly well for a front-wheel drive car & the interior is up there with Audi/BMW/Mercedes/etc... Parts and labor charges at the dealer are up there also, it is a German car, so keep that in mind. If you cringe at $80 oil changes, do it yourself, or find a mechanic that does VW's.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Gsmshepherd, 01/17/2004
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

its the best car i have ever driven. it has exceptional handling, beefy v6, smooth shifting

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Perfect

bradley_earl, 04/06/2004
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my second VW, the first being a 2002 Passat. Like the Passat, the build quality on this car is impeccable. Unlike the Passat, this car zips around corners parks in small places. I have the leather interior, which is of better quality than my brother's 3 series bmw. The six speed transmission is quick, and precise - not as much as a Miata- but very good nonetheless. The trunk space is surprisingly effective. In short, this car is perfect for the city dweller that hauls his or her self and a friend along with a keen desire to enjoy the ride along the way.

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