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2012 MK6 GTI
alfrnas, 08/06/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
The car is just amazing, very fun to drive. very nice exhaust system sound. excellent dual clutch gear box. the sporty steering wheel and the sporty seats gives you all the feeling of the sport car. loved it and recommend it for as a daily, mid-sporty use car.
worst mistake on buying this brand
Tony, 08/08/2017
updated 08/09/2018
2012 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased a vw golf at first and we were very impressed how it performed that we upgraded to the 2012 GTI. It was my wife's daily driver. Under 12,000 miles the AC condenser quit working had to be replaced under warranty, no issue. less than 30,000 miles the dealership charging approximately $1,000 to replace the main fuel pump and an auxiliary fuel pump. I have owned other vehicles and never had a problem with the fuel sys. I'm very disappointed in this VW Brand, I will get rid this car by the end of the week. Update: I no longer own this vehicle. A loss of about 21,000 since buying. I replaced my GTI With a Toyota and no regrets after a year.
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jmp9, 06/02/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 54 people found this review helpful
I just bought the 2012 GTI last week. So far: non-linear acceleration i.e. the pedal has about two inches of dead travel before the car reacts and then it engages and the car shoots forward, which makes it very dicey in traffic. Over rough pavement the dash and the A pillars buzz like a hornet. I couldn't have a bigger case of buyer's remorse. Will VW fix this? Maybe they will surprise me; if not I'll follow every nuance of the Ohio Lemon Law and they can buy it back.
2nd Mark 6 GTI for me
shadrach2, 09/22/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Owned a first gen GTI from '83 to '95 and decided in '10 that it was time to go back. Manual, cloth). Lease up in 7 months so contacted my excellent dealer who hooked me up with a "can't say no" deal on a new '12, full boat GTI. Well, I liked my '10 and I have to say that I like the '12 even more. I've been driving manuals for 35 years now and thought I'd never give the nod to a non-manual. But the DSG, dual clutch deal in the GTI is amazing. Telematics is way improved over '10. Interior with leather is classier. Mileage is super. Just a total win.
First 30 days - Flawless
harlequin1971, 08/08/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my GTI a month ago and have driven it on a few 50+ mile rides and many shorter trips and can say that it has delivered on all the gripes I had with my 08 GLI. Traded out the manual for the DSG and it makes city driving much more peaceful, but the ability to go to the paddles for more spirited runs is just a flick away. The car is quiet - more so than my GLI had been. Getting 24-25 mpg on each tank with mainly city driving. Seems like 33mpg is possible on a road trip if you stay off the after burner. Wish I would have stepped up to the sunroof/convenience package, but otherwise, I am very happy - this one is a keeper!