Used 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI for Sale

I really like the versatility of the GTI, being a hatchback I can put the dog in the car and have room for other things too. The little 1.8 Turbo engine does a pretty good job at getting up and going. It's decently quick for such a small engine. The car was pretty stylish for the generation. It's smooth and sleek compared to some other 2003 cars. The ride is very comfortable and it does a great job in the steering category. The seats are a little uncomfortable and take some adjusting to get used to. At this point I've got it adjusted to where I have no uncomfortability, but my passengers sometimes complain. You can feel how light the car is around corners and it sticks to the road quite well. There are virtually no blind spots in the car because of the large rear windows and hatch. I do have to take it into the shop around once ever 6 months, and the bill ends up being about $1,000 no matter what batch of issues I have to fix. The car only has 80K miles on it, it shouldn't have the electrical issues of a 180k car. The parts are generally inexpensive if I buy them and fix the car myself, but the dealer will charge you an arm and a leg for some of the most basic parts. A coolant temperature sensor cost me $10 and 5 minutes to install, but the dealer wanted over $200 to do the work. The car does get 32 mpg with my mix of city and highway use. I have a 6-speed from a later model GLI installed in the vehicle to help get that consumption.

I have owned two 20th anniversary GTIs, and I wish I could find more but sadly only 4,000 were made. It has the AWP 1.8t motor, 6-speed transmission, premium wheels, and sporty suspension compared to its typical GTI counterpart. Has stock racarro seats, which hold you nicely in place as you take corners. As with any other VW, it holds its own stereotypes. I've had to fix several components on the vehicle; however, I have not had any major downtime other than an afternoon here or there. It's easily customizable with a plethora of aftermarket parts to make it your own. If you are handy and willing to learn, it's fairly easy to work on.