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5 out of 5 stars

Sporty, Classy, Fun, Value!

jlgolden, 12/09/2009
2010 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

In 17 days of ownership, I have put 1300 miles on my new GTI. The powertrain zip, chassis composure, and evidence of excellent engineering are a true pleasure. The fine auditory and tactile sensations serve to complete the package. Excellent visibility, great seats, well-crafted interior, superb ergonomics, and it's priced right. This car gets attention, especially from those who "get it". It's like a bargain-priced BMW or Audi all the way. People will not likely cross-shop a GTI against a brutish and bold (but lovely!)Camaro. Totally different animals. And I "get it".

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5 out of 5 stars

What a Hottie!

jlGolden, 11/26/2009
2010 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After one test drive, I was won over by the mechanical refinement and supple, elegant interior. It makes competitors (I will not name names here) feel like cheap, crude toys. The GTI offers a satisfying balance of zip & zoom, price, comfort, and luxury.

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5 out of 5 stars

Major upgrade from MK5

Eddie, 11/23/2009
2010 Volkswagen GTI PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Let me start by saying that I was a previous 2006 MK5 GTI owner who felt that it was time to get into a new one. My MK5 was surprisingly reliable to the 50k miles that I traded it in at. No major mechanical issues at all. So I felt confident in purchasing a 2010 MK6 GTI. This car is fantastic all around. My previous GTI was pretty basic (manual tranny, cloth interior, etc..), so this time around I opted for the awesome DSG tranny and the "autobahn package" which added heated leather seats, awesome 18" wheels, and a superb 300w dynaudio stereo system w/ iPod interface. These options jacked the price to 30k, but it is well worth it IMO. This VW is hands down a better car than the Audi A3.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

the hot hatch lives again

volsfan0911, 11/11/2009
2010 Volkswagen GTI PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Had for 1 week now. Although VW has a bad rap for reliability, so far, so good. Build quality is outstanding both inside and out. 2.0L turbo 4 banger is a beautiful motor - torque band starts right off idle practically and pulls cleanly to 6K. Shifter, clutch, steering, seats, real handbrake (a lever, not a stupid foot pedal) - all the drivers controls are excellent. No torque steer, XDS genuinely helpful. Not as fast as a MS3 but much more composed and refined. My only car and is a GREAT commuter IMHO. Reasonable mileage, comfy enough for road trips yet an absolute blast to hit backroads on. Feels much quicker than the numbers suggest. And it's FAST - 100 mph comes up quickly!

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5 out of 5 stars

What a Blast!

Don, 12/03/2009
2010 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

VW has hit this one out of the park! Great looks inside and out in typical efficient German style. No wannabe racer boy look to the GTI although the 18" Detroit alloy wheels do scream "look at me". The six speed manual transmission is crisp and responsive. Handling is first-rate as well.

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