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So far so good
deeperseoul, 11/18/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI PZEV 2dr Hatchback w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My first VW ever and digging it!. I've always had interest in GTI and there was 0% apr opportunity back in July. One test drive pretty much sold me the car. My attachment of this car is almost equal to the time when i got my first car back in 1988(Nissan Maxima). Although, brand new car picked up from the dealer was already defective with faulty head light ballester, it has not given me any other issues so far. I see why people rave about this car...driving this car is very gratifying. It may not be the most powerful or reliable car but for me, this car has more personality than competitors.
The greatest fun to drive car value in the world!
hpowders, 05/20/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Much more fun to drive than my 2007 Porsche 911 and my 2007 328i! Excellent suspension over the bumps. Incredible acceleration with the DSG. Very comfortable driver's seat. Nice thick sport steering wheel. Wonderfully balanced ride. Not at all harsh. You want harsh? Check out the Porsche 911 with 19" wheels or the 328i with run flat tires! Terrific interior and a real looker in Candy White! The best looking hatch I've ever seen! This car was an absolute steal at $24,000! Never had so much fun in a car! There is absolutely no justification for Porsche to charge $100,000 for the 911 when at $24,000, the GTI provides so much more fun! If you love to drive, the GTI will put a smile on your face!
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Great car until it gets old
Good car until it gets old, 06/21/2022
2012 Volkswagen GTI PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Original owner of a 2012 GTI (base model). My wife and I loved this car, from the way it looks to the way it drives, but issues starts coming out as it gets older. First, the biggest issue with this car is the carbon build up. At around 50,000 and 100,000 miles, the carbon build up got so bad that it caused the engine to hesitate really bad, and the 'check engine' light to come on. I have tried the chemical induction cleaning, but it never worked, even if done at a regular interval. The only solution is a mechanical cleaning, which is not cheap. This is not an isolated issue. I had a 2010 CC, with the same engine, and had the same issue with carbon build up at around the same mileage. Another issue, at around 100,000, the ignition coil, water pump, and thermostat failed - again, not cheap to fix. And, once again, it was the same issue with our CC, at around the same mileage. We love this GTI, but I don't think it will be economical to keep it for as long as we kept our Honda Civic.
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Wow! What a blast!
gti12, 03/29/2014
2012 Volkswagen GTI PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great car... fun to drive, well made, roomy and comfortable. Great MPG and performance too! Recently returned from a trip from Eureka, CA to Palm Springs. Returned via Santa Barbara, then up the coast on Hwy 1. Great drive. 29MPG average for whole trip... was better until the leg up Hwy 1.
Awesome and fun little hatchback
iisgenius, 12/05/2011
2012 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Got my red manual GTI last week. Put in 420 miles in 6 days. I love this car! It will give you power when you need it with no torque steer - considering it's turbo with front wheel drive! Car is beautiful in and out. The interior is just beautiful with the interlagos seats - reminds me of burberry. Fuel consumption is also excellent. I averaged 28 mpg. 25% stop and go driving; and 75% freeway driving with speeds from 65 to 70 mph (trying to break in the car and haven't gone over 70 mph). Handling is a hoot!!! Only complain is the ride - it can get uncomfortable on imperfect freeways but it's a sport car!