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5 out of 5 stars

Best Gti Ever

jdscha, 12/22/2009
2010 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I have had this car for a few weeks. I have put 500 miles on it so far. I have been looking for any type of manufacturing defects but have not found one yet.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Entry level luxury Hatchback

auto-enthusiast, 11/07/2010
2010 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I have had this car for 7 months and it's a capable daily commuter. Ride is comfy and balanced. 200 hp is not all that overwhelming but it is enough to get you in trouble if you don't watch it. The interior design is clean and feel luxurious like the Audi's. The cargo space is plenty and the rear passenger leg room is excellent. The car is fun to drive and it gets a very good gas mileage. I drive 70% freeway and I average 28mpg. The only mechanical problem I have had is the rear window washer nozzle drip. I am not sure if VW has come up with a permanent fix for this because the first repair didn't get rid of the problem.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A great car just keeps getting better

Lt. Frank Drebin, 03/15/2010
2010 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
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First of all, carbon slate is the new color for this model and I highly recommend. The driving experience is great, in drive the car gets excellent mpg and in sport mode the car is a true sports car from the rigid suspension, 200bhp turbo engine is unleashed and distinct metallic German exhaust note that is a refreshing change from exhausts on Asian cars. With proper throttle management turbo lag becomes undetectable. The exterior of the car has been made more muscular with aggressive headlights, dual exhausts, tail light design borrowed from the tourag and red accents in the grill and calipers. Interior wise its refined due to a lot of parts from the Audi A4

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great value, no peers

Seth, 11/16/2010
2010 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I was looking for a car to replace my 2000 Acura RL. I wanted a car that was fun to drive above all else, but also one that was a good daily driver and fit my active lifestyle. I considered the following vehicles: Acura TSX, BMW 3 series, Audi A4, Mazdaspeed 3, VW CC and GTI, and Subaru WRX and STi. In the end the GTI ended up winning. It is, IMO, the best combination of fun to drive and nice to live with for the money. This car puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. If you are looking for a car to love, not just drive, I highly recommend it. I love mine. My wife and I did a 3700 mile road trip in it, and it was flawless.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Its a great car for a great price.

gtiGuy, 03/14/2010
2010 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
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I love this car. VW wants drivers, they're not joking, its definitely fun to drive, but its also nice to just ride in. Quiet, responsive, practical, there is little wrong with this car. I find myself gunning it out of corners almost non-stop, the engine note is addictive, the acceleration is smooth and predictable, handling is precise and well-mannered. A tad too well mannered actually, and there is a smidge of torque steer under heavy acceleration, but its to be expected with a FWD vehicle. My one problem, potholes, if you hit a pothole in this thing it sounds like the axle broke off, my old Mazda rolled through potholes, I dodge them in the GTI.

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