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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

drew, 10/20/2007
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Well, I'll admit I never even test drove a civic si, or any other "competing" car in the same segment. I already know the GTI handles great, has very easy power (especially with mods), and that the looks were leagues ahead of other hatchbacks (interior and out.) I love the plaid seats, the subtle yet aggressive lines, and most of all the motor. With a 2 liter I'm making 260 wtq and 230 whp with just chip, exhaust, and intake. I find that more then enough for a daily driver and equal or better then any other stock hatchback out there. I've had only one problem with the car, an airbag light I got fixed under warranty. I've watched other hatchbacks come out, and am very glad I chose the GTI.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Love/hate relationship

lilcoop, 10/22/2007
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I loved my GTI from the 1st time I drove it. I even traded my BMW 330ci for it. I love my GTI, still, except I hate it when it doesn't run. Which is altogether too often. Unfortunately, I feel I have to let it go - there have been so many little bugs and repeated 'check engine' lights. It has 42k on it, and has spent 14 days in the shop for warranty items, in addition to regular service. I can't afford to come out of work to a car that needs to go for service or won't run. It makes me sad that it isn't reliable. I love my fast.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my car

erw, 03/01/2008
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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This is the funnest car to drive for the money. It is the best on the freeway. Girls love this car, I get compliments all the time. I had one problem with a rattle but the dealership fixed it. I love how I can drive it way fast and aggressive or slow and easy and get great gas mpg around 34-38 mpg if I drive good.

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5 out of 5 stars

First Time GTI Owner

nomad, 02/02/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I just got my 2006 Volkswagen GTI last weekend. Its interior space and torque are very impressive. Its exterior style kinda' grows on you, with the red calipers black is the best color. I don't have much of an opinion on its perfomance as I'm still breaking it in.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best of everything

m3arctic, 03/19/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I ordered this GTI with all the options, 18 inch wheels and factory navigation. It is a perfect car. It has plenty of power, build quality and the user interface with the navigation is incredible. The DSG transmision is superb, you can use the paddle shifters or you can let it shift by itself. Either way is just as fun.

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