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5 out of 5 stars

Most Fun for the Money

IFlyS5, 04/06/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I love this car! I had a 2002 GTI that was totaled and have anxiously been awaiting the arrival of the MKV. This car leaves nothing to be desired. It has breath-taking acceleration, impeccable design and build quality, as well as looks. It handles well, rides well, and performs well in every regard. Not to mention, starting at $21,000, it's a steal.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Hot Hatch!

Evo4Emperor, 04/07/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This is an amazing car for the price and offers great little features not found in normal cars! I love the FSI (fuel straight injection) because it delivers a constant torque to the wheels throughout the acceleration! Although the car looks small it is actually rather comfortable and roomy inside! I'm a 6 foot guy and I still manage to get about 5 inches of headroom in the back seats! The interior is amazing as well as the blue or red LED display. The stock auto leveling xenon lights and audio controls in the steering wheel are awesome! The ride is comfortable when dealing with big dips in highways and small humps in the city streets. This is an amazing car and well worth the price I paid!

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5 out of 5 stars

VW, you hit it right on the nail!

Hesham Emara, 03/11/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fast, Quiet, Refined Performance

Pat, 04/09/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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The 2006 GTI is quick, nimble and steady at high speeds. It turns heads. The interior and exterior fit and finnish are very good. Its handling is excellent.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my first brand new Volkswagen GTI

turboveedub, 03/12/2006
2006 Volkswagen GTI New 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Since I was young, my dad always has driven a Volkswagen. As I got older his passion turned into my passion for VWs, espicially the golf. I've owned a 1987 4 door golf, a 1985 Jetta, a 2000 gti vr6, and now the new 2006 gti. I can't express how satisfied I am with my new car. I traded in my 2000 vr6 for the 2.0t and had doubts, not anymore. The car is absolutely everything I wanted , from the fit and finish to the performance, it is awesome. VW has come a long way and finally did it right once again.

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