Engine hesitance.
SBDGE, 05/02/2008
2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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Approx. three weeks after receiving vehicle it started to hesitate periodically. After documenting fuel- ups and problem occurrences I brought it to the dealership. Was told I probably topped it off. I probably did. Not an issue with my four previous GTI's. Dealership replaced a faulty charcoal canister unit and purge valve. Was given a rental. They were excellent. Filled it up today. (Repaired on 4/28/08) Engine malfunction light never went on. Will see what happens this weekend.
Worth the extra cash
scotts968, 05/24/2008
2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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Great car, lots of power and the all wheel drive is very tight. Much better than my Porsche. It's worth the extra cash and has a great resale value.
The Gti’s buffer more upscale brother
Leo Reyes, 02/25/2019
2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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Overall this car is great. Performance isn’t blistering, but a nice bump up from the gti. And the AWD system although not amazing, does the job for 95 percent of drivers. Interior is spacious and well equipped. I wish there had been a manual transmission, but most LOVE the dsg. I just miss that three pedal feel.
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wish it was manual, but still a blast
g0lfballer, 09/22/2019
2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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still pushing along a mk5 .:R32 currently at 242k original miles. 3.2 engine is well built, maintain it myself. like having an Audi TTquattro in the Golf. If you floor it with a nice exhaust mod you get the wonderful VR6 music, but the gas drops. with minor tuning I ran 14.2sec 1/4mi. which is on par with the 2004 R32 that was a bit lighter with a standard stick. Resale value is still good for this age cause only 5000 came to the U.S., mk4's are still expensive despite the wear & age. to me this has less problems then the gli/gti with 2liter turbo. that direct injection nonsense is a nightmare that should just stay on diesels. but they always built the VR6 right, & this was THE last chance to get it in a modern Golf.
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