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love, love, love this car!
lilcoop, 10/26/2010
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
my first '06 GTI was unfortunately a bit of a lemon. i wrote a sad review titled love/hate relationship. we parted ways, and i subsequently drove 4 other vehicles in 9 months, but i couldn't forget the love i had for my GTI. so i gave VW german engineering another chance, and bought another '06 GTI equipped exactly the same as the first. i love this car! it has been totally reliable, required only routine maintenance (and the occasional recall stuff), handled long road trips and daily commutes with ease. it's a blast to drive in town and on the highway. i'm so glad i gave the GTI a 2d chance. i'm now a VW convert!
Way too many small & stupid problems
Vik, 04/05/2007
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had so many problems with this car in terms of rattles that it's not even funny. In terms of engine, driving, fun factor, etc., it's great, but when you have to turn your stereo on every single time you drive just so you can drown out the sounds of the rattles, that stinks. I really like the way this car looks, handles and drives, but I have had way too many little problems with this car, noises, quirks, weather strips coming off, to ever want to buy a VW again.
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A Nice Machine
Jack, 11/20/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is built like a tank. I didn't realize it until after I bought it, but compared to Japanese cars it's a tank. I'm not knocking the Japanese cars, but I believe tin would be a good word to describe the outer materials. The car rides amazing, it is very quiet inside. It is a heavy car as well, so you won't feel the hitting. It is good aerodynamically. The engine is very responsive the torque band is very impressive. It's got good power all over the place. It's not a Corvette, but it is a good compromise. The fuel economy is wonderful. I can usually get above 30 mpg out of it. I would no doubt highly recommend this car. It is a great all around vehicle. Insurance isn't bad either. V Dub rocks.
Great Little Car
zappa, 02/25/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just picked my GTI up and I love everything about it! I drove a few cars before deciding in this one, including the Honda Civic Si, Mazda3, Scion tC, and Subaru WRX. Each one had things that I liked, but the GTI had it all. It has great acceleration and handling and lots of room for your stuff. I love the stereo. It comes with tons of standard features. The other cars felt kinda cheap in comparison.
VW, you hit it right on the nail!
Hesham Emara, 03/11/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a "hot hatch", look no further. This is it! I've test driven just about everything it its class: The new Civic Si, the Mini Cooper S, the Acura RSX Type-S, you name it. Nothing impressed me like the new GTI. It's real solid and the steering feels very connected. In my opinion, DSG will revolutionize automatic and manual transmissions. My only bad experience was the rattling from the passenger side just a few minutes after taking delivery! Thankfully, my dealership was able to pinpoint and fix it within 1 hour.