Volkswagen Golf GTI Usados en Venta

I acquired this car about a year ago. Since I have purchased it, it has been nothing but problems. I loved the acceleration and look of the vehicle as well as the turbo, hence my purchase. It has a small and sleek look which is great and appealed to me since I am younger. But, Volkswagens have always been unreliable. Since getting it, it has broken down twice. I had replaced the headlights and taillights two times each! That's ridiculous for two years. Especially for something as minor as headlights and taillights. I have also replaced interior lights. The check engine light has come on over and over again with no solution, which is also typical for Volkswagens. Well over $1,000 dollars has gone into this car in over a year. The EPC light tends to come on and the car loses all power. This car is not driven much as all and when it is driven, it is driven respectfully. There is no reason that all these problems should be occurring, especially in a 2005! The problems that have been happening are ridiculous and I would never recommend this car to someone who doesn't have large amounts of time and money to put into it.

I am an avid VW fan, this is the second GTI I have owned, and the 5th Golf/Rabbit incarnation I have owned. I especially like the interior build quality of this vehicle, it stands out in comparison to some of the previous vehicles I have owned. The interior is in amazing shape for a car that is 11 years old, and there is a quiet ride as far as squeaks or rattles go, and the leather seats have held up remarkably well also. This car is fully loaded with the exception of the OnStar system, which I don't think would suit me very well personally - not that there is actually anything wrong with the system itself. The VR6 is incredible! For the level of performance that the VR^ offers, there is a surprising level of fuel economy. The high cost of turbo repair/replacement is certainly a consideration, one that I feel is often overlooked. I will admit that the gear ratio in the 6 speed manual transmission lends itself to an awful lot of shifting, I find myself skipping gears on a regular basis, as it is simply easier in traffic. Over all, I would recommend this car to anybody, and if forced to be in a position to purchase another vehicle - I would definitely start my search with another GTI. I love this car, it is incredibly fun to drive, every single time!

Having owned this since new, I really have enjoyed my 2012 VW GTI. It's been driven mostly in the city, but I've also taken it cross-country a few times. On one trip, I didn't shut the car off (except for gas stops) for 24 continuous hours. It weathered the trip well. It has enough room to comfortably seat 4 adults. The engine is well-powered, and gives me plenty of get up and go. For the record, I have the 6-speed manual transmission. I go camping with the dog, and I can fit all the gear we need for a week-long trip. The leather seats have stood up well to the beating I mete out. I recommend upgrading to rubber floor mats, but otherwise the interior has held up well. My main complaints are some electrical gremlins that make the power button on the windows and sunroof act up. Neither the dealer nor independent shops can track down the problem. Also, there is an exhaust sensor that I've had to replace at least twice due to a defect and subsequent recall. With regular maintenance, the GTI has held up well. In 6 years and 80k miles, I've only had to replace tires/brakes/suspension, plus regular fluid changes. I consider that to be a big win!