2005 Volkswagen GTI Review

Name: 2005 Volkswagen GTI Review
Brand: Volkswagen
Price: 2412 USD
Rating: 4.7 (30 reviews)

2001 Volkswagen GTI GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

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Pros

Fun to drive, reasonably priced, lots of standard equipment, premium cabin materials, utility of hatchback design, available six-speed manual.

Cons

More expensive and slower than many of its peers.

What’s new

With an all-new GTI on the way next year, there are no changes to the current platform for 2005.

Edmunds says

The GTI may have introduced the idea of budget performance, but its aging design has been surpassed by a number of cheaper and faster competitors.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.93 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$200/mo

$168/mo

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Too many trips to the dealership

Qlueless, 01/14/2008

2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

I have taken this car to the dealership more times in 9 months than my toyota has been in 8 years. I think right now there is water leaking on the passanger side floor, and also the trunk. I have had the trunk lock fixed twice, rear washer, drivers door lock, window fell inside door, had to be towed becuase it would not start, car alarm was going off every night at 3am. Had to leave …

23 years of German Hot-Hatch-History

Drew, 09/27/2006

2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

I love how the GTI has German engineering. It is a car fit for the Nurburgring. Highway speed can shoot from 55-85 mph at a drop of a hat. It has a good sound when reving through higher rpm. It has styling cues of the 3-door Audi S3. I love letting onlookers hear the turbo spool up and whistle. BME 3-Series drivers won't know what just flew past them. This is truely the poor man's …

I get excited everytime i turn it on.

jrx45x, 07/18/2012

2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

This car is my love. I don't like how these cars look stock though. there kinda boxy and awkward. So i lowered mine and its the most amazing thing ever i get so many looks. At first i got it with 60k miles and it needed alot of maintenance like timing belt and ignition coils. Timing belt was $1000 at dealer so i took somewhere else for $500. Beware, the dealer is expensive. I either fix …

Great car... if you have a sense of humor

Extensioncord, 05/09/2005

2005 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)

Good and bad. Smooth power, slick shifting, excellent handling, great ride and Audi-level interior design. Unfortunately, insurance is high, rattles and squeaks intrude on an otherwise library-quiet cabin, electonic gadgets are prone to failure. OnStar inoperative from day one. Buggy alarm/central locking system. Wouldnt start at 5,200 mi, was towed. As this is my fourth VW, Im used to …

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2005 GTI Highlights

Trim:

1.8T

Base MSRP	$19,510
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$200/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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2005 Volkswagen GTI Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.93 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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Too many trips to the dealership

23 years of German Hot-Hatch-History

I get excited everytime i turn it on.

Great car... if you have a sense of humor

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.93 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Too many trips to the dealership

23 years of German Hot-Hatch-History

I get excited everytime i turn it on.

Great car... if you have a sense of humor

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.93 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}