Used 2009 Volkswagen GTI PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM) Consumer Reviews
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Plan on replacing the DSG transmission at ~120k mi
Scooter, Bothell, WA, 06/14/2021
Volkswagen GTI PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Mostly electrical niggling issues. Door locks are problematic. 3 door lock units have failed. The car seems to want to lock the doors 15-20 times when you start out driving the car. The sunroof seems to have a mind of its own. Opening on its own even after the key is removed and the car has been parked. I just remove the fuse and it stays put. Like the title says, I had a complete DSG trans failure at 120k miles. VW did provide a replacement but install cost me $6000-7000.
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Wonderful car
Jason, 11/17/2008
Volkswagen GTI PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just got my '09 GTI, and LOVE it! I traded in my '06 Audi A3, which had the same engine, and many similar features, but the GTI feels so much sportier. The engine is great, and DSG is awesome. I still have to gently break it in, so look forward to the day I can really test the limits :)
Terrific Hot Hatch
Gnslngr, 08/27/2009
Volkswagen GTI PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Looked for a car that had the utility of a four door hatch and was fun to drive - the GTI beats almost every other car on the market in the Fun-To-Drive category. There are some great forums for this car and some cool mods you can put on it. I'm getting 30 mph even when I drive it like an F1 car. Fun, Fun, Fun 'til my wife takes the GTI away......... Oh, yea - don't forget the Launch Control. It's a blast with the DSG and makes the car, with the paddle shifters, the coolest little hatchback on the planet.
Great Car
Denis, 08/10/2009
Volkswagen GTI PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
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Have had the car for 2 mo. What a great ride! I was looking for comfortable seating and 4 dr. The seating issues ruled out the Honda's and Nissan's. The doors ruled out the Mini. The car has taken a bit of getting used to the ride (a bit stiffer than my 97 Golf), but the control and response will just put a grin on your face every time. That and the fact that this ting gets up and scoots. All this and I just got 33 mpg on a recent trip up to northern CA. Averaging 26+ combined driving over 2k miles on the car. Go VW.