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Excellent All-Around Vehicle
depassos, 12/15/2013
updated 07/10/2024
2013 Volkswagen GTI Driver's Edition PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car does everything well. Interior and exterior fit and finish are excellent. The car has plenty of power and delivers it uniformly with almost no turbo lag. The gearbox shifts easily and quickly and clutch uptake is very smooth. Handling is precise with just a bit of understeer which can be corrected with a little extra gas. With 18" wheels, the ride is firm but not punishing. I might consider switching to 17" wheels when it's time for new tires. Fuel economy matches the EPA estimate around town and it's easy to exceed the 31 MPG rating on the highway. It's a pleasure to drive this car anywhere under any conditions. Update: After three years of ownership, this is still a satisfying car to drive. I am about ready to replace the original Pirelli Pzero tires but will keep the 18" wheels to reduce costs. The car still rides hard on rough roads and I hope a switch to different tires will improve comfort. There have been two problems covered by warranty: The water pump leaked and was replaced by the dealer in Flagstaff, AZ during a road trip. The car was later recalled for this problem. The infotainment system stopped working and was also replaced. The body and interior have held up well. We have taken several 1,500-mile-plus road trips and there's enough room inside for two people with their luggage and a bicycle. The infotainment system with Sirius XM has lots of options and the sound quality is good. The navigation system is comprehensive and easy to use. I'll be keeping the car for several more years. This is the last of the German-built GTIs and it has been a good experience. Update 8/2019: Now, after six years and 52,500 miles, all is well. I replaced the 18" wheels with 17" and the car is now much lighter on its feet. I also replaced the Pirelli P Zero tires with Falken all-season radials and the ride is smoother and quieter. There have been no mechanical issues. Interior and exterior remain in good condition. Update 11/5/2020: Beware the check-engine light. The light came on in August but I didn't notice any drivability issues. However, the problem turned out to be a sensor in the intake manifold which required replacement of the entire manifold. This was an expensive repair but it did slightly improve drivability and fuel economy. This is a known issue in some VWs and its repair is covered by VW on other models but not this GTI. After 67k miles and 7 years, the GTI remains both practical and fun to drive. Not planning on replacing it anytime soon. Update 6/12/2022: Good news from VW: Received a letter extending the warranty on the intake manifold to 10 years or 120k miles. They reimbursed me for 90% of the repair in 2020 by my mechanic. Others in this discussion should also be happy. Only one minor problem: had the A/C Schrader valves replaced and system recharged. Continues to be fun, practical, and reliable. Update 1/5/2024: The GTI developed a small leak in the water pump that required replacing it; the same issue that arose in 2015 (see above). This was an expensive repair but worth it for an otherwise reliable, fun-to-drive vehicle. Overall, the vehicle is aging well, now with 87k miles. The car is always garaged so no significant wear on the interior or exterior. No plans to replace the GTI anytime soon. Update 7/9/2024: No problems to report at more than 89k miles. The A/C system remains powerful and the interior is cold even in this broiling AZ summer. Plan to keep the GTI on the road as long as possible.
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Nightmare since Day 1
jkaw44, 10/13/2014
2013 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I leased my 2014 GTI in February of 2014 and it has been nothing but problems since day 1. My heater did not work properly and my front tire was losing air about every 5 days from the day I purchased it. To make things worse the dealer wanted me to pay to fix so I had to contact customer care. They eventually did pay to have these fix but I have now had 3 more problems since, including having to put in a new water pump twice. I am tired of having to take my car into the dealer every month and this seems ridiculous to me for a car that is brand new. The reliability of this car is very poor and its sad that Volkswagen does not stand behind their vehicles. Customer service has been terrible.
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A Near Perfect Compromise
basel1120, 07/01/2013
2013 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Time came to replace a much loved Mazda RX8 with a vehicle my wife could be induced to drive in place of our SUV. The RX8 was a delightful sports car but 17-19mpg around town and 20-22 mpg on the highway was no better than the SUV. And though "do-able" for two adults, an eight year old kid and big dog, it was hardly convenient. And for traffic a six speed manual could be torture (my wife says.) Considered a MINI and a TSX SportWagon but the MINI was too small (with 2 doors) and the TSX too long for the garage space. The GTI is perfect. Fun to drive. The DSG can match a very good MT. Solid, quiet, fast (and quick). For all but ski trips, it nearly equals the convenience of our Sorento.
'13 GTI 45,000 Miles later.
sinna46, 05/20/2014
updated 05/28/2019
2013 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After a year and a half of driving my 2013 GTI I have to say, Great Car! This is our road trip car, so it is used primarily for highway cruising and long days of driving. It is fast, fun and frugal. What more could you ask for? -----UPDATE----- Well, it isn't just for road trips any more, just turned 45k miles and not much has changed, the car is Great! I have been especially impressed with how well the car has held up (I had a 2002 that I loved, but it admittedly had its issues), I have not had a single recall or any mechanical issue with the car, ZERO. Gas, oil, tires and unplugging the sound maker under the dash, that is all I have done. It is still fast and fun, I keep track of my gas mileage pretty religiously and have averaged 30.7 mpg. My biggest complaints are with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System which sometimes has a mind of it's own and the OEM tires which I have finally worn out and replaced with something a bit more sporty. All said it is really just a premium economy car. But with plenty of power, sporty but comfortable handling and a very nice interior. What more do you really need? Drive on! -----UPDATE----- I absolutely love this car. Still with me, almost 64,000K and still no real issues outside of tires, I am now running BFGOODRICH g-Force COMP-2 A/S, but have hit a couple big pot holes and had to replace one. There is a intermittent squeak coming from the rear hatch, and one form the sunglasses holder in the console in front of the sunroof, but nothing else to even complain about. My total fuel economy has dropped .2 mpg over the last 20k miles but I have done more city driving, so that is understandable. I have been waiting for something to fail and nothing has. I have read horror stories about carbon buildup on the direct injection engines, and wonder if I have just not noticed degradation in power? Great Car! When it is time for something new VW will be on my list.
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100K and still going strong
J-Dub, 09/19/2019
2014 Volkswagen GTI Driver's Edition 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Zero issues, infinite pleasure. What can I say, it still drives and looks like it did when it was new. Sporty, reliable, fuel-efficient, high-end interior, and more passenger and cargo capacity than you'd expect. I expect to pass this car onto my 12 year old...
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