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- Anthony
http://tech.vw.com
http://tech.vw.com/pdf/57-95-08.pdf
I am going nuts trying to figure out what to do. I don't want to spend 1-2k and be unhappy. But I want to improve the handling.
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Vernon
- Anthony
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E-mail me if you want some more info
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Email me if you want.. hemant7@hotmail.com
For reliability: I've owned 3 VWs and my wife has one, too. A 1983 Rabbit (75,000 miles), an '87 GTI 16V (175,000) and a '97 Passat Wagon (110,000 miles, still have). My wife has a 1997 Passat (65,000 miles, still have). Both Passats have the VR6.
So, that's 4 VWS and over 400,000 miles. Reliability has been very good. Just the standard stuff, to be expected over 20 years and 4 cars.
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seamus
- Anthony
Thank you any feed back!
The engine is a sweet unit, responsive, yet smooth. It's a pleasure to drive.
I have noticed the following small things, however...
1. My car doesn't feel particularly sure-footed in snow. In fact, it scares me silly. I live in NE PA, and it gets downright scary when there's any accumulation on the road surface. I've currently got the factory Goodyears on the car still, which are all-seasons and might be a good part of the problem... Has anyone had similar issues and did a switch to snow tires improve things any?
2. The interior is great, although, I've noticed an ever increasing number of rattles and squeaks coming from the rear interior panels. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with the panels having become looser/less taut from me excessively blaring the Monsoon system to deafening levels...?
3. The rear seat, contrary to some of the posts I've seen, aren't the greatest in terms of leg rooms. In fact, they could qualify as some sort of torture technique. Luckilly, my car doesn't have too many backseat passengers.
Otherwise, this is the nicest car I've owned in my relatively short 26 years. I'm hoping that VW releases the 4motion Golf VR6 at some stage before I'll get my new car in 2003, or else it'll be an Audi S4 for me.
I have a Auto and love it! I think most buyers get the 5 speed because it is a sporty car and they want the extra 3/10th in the 1/4mile. Personally I wanted a quick and sporty daily driver because I already have a 12sec Talon for a race car and I need some reliable transportation.
There is some lag off the line with the turbo/auto combination but about half way through the intersection (10mph-3500rpm) the torque really pulls hard and the tires try to break lose. By end of second gear all the cars are specks in the rear view and best of all it is so quite and smooth no one knows your really getting on it. I really love this car stock and when I get a APR chip I am sure it will be a huge improvement with another 40hp and 80lbs of torque.
The best thing is when I am sitting in stop and go traffic I am totally relaxed and unhurried because it is so much nicer that my Talon with a ACT 2600lb clutch and AWD. If you do a lot of commuting and a 14sec time slip isn't your goal then get the auto!!
-James-
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I have two dealerships within 50 miles of me, so I just played them against each other to see what they'd offer and see how low they'd go. I ended up paying $21,500 for the GTI GLX with the in-dash CD and the roofline spoiler. If you have the cash, get the spoiler - it does complete the look of the car - and makes it look like the GTIs of old.
later
My question is whether I should add a spoiler to the back, either for appearances sake or to keep the back down? The dealer suggested that a spoiler may reduce the miles per gallon. What does the group think. I like the look, but do not want to detract from the economy of the vehicle.
P.S. Bought my car in the Balimore area. No GTIs available at the other dealerships in the area, so paid MSRP. I think the car is a bargain in the low 20's anyhow, so I grabbed it when I had the chance.
I am currently posted in Germany and got a new VW GTI when I arrived in 1998. I love the car, but expect to have to sell it before I leave because it has European vs US specs. I'm holding out hope that it might be possible to drive the European spec car in the States. I'm told that while the import will not be very problematic, getting replacement parts will be because German cars have metric specs and US cars do not. Can anyone comment authoritatively on this? Should I really give up my hope of bringing my car with me when I come back to the States this May?
not the first at my dealership to have the plastic
hinge on glove box to SNAP! The dealer believes the COLD weather causes the piston to become stiff
and thereby the glove box door carder to close and the hinge snaps. Luckily my 2000 GI still under warranty
May have to get over my ugly-phobia and go for the Subaru WRX. Shame they can't borrow some plastics from VW...
But those plastics are unforgiveable in this day and age.
I would like to know what would be considered a good deal on a 2001 Volkswagen GTI VR6, fully loaded. I'd be looking to buy late this year, maybe early next year. Also, are VW dealers negotiable? I know, for instance, Saturn has that "No haggle" B.S. I currently have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra that I got for 10,900 after haggling the salesman down from 14,000. i was able to have him throw out the detail, destination and any other stupid fees in there. So I'm pushy and usually get my way on car prices No way Im pay MSRP.
However, I have driven the GTI with the VR6 and it is a lot of fun. The car also has potential to be hooked up. Im not a rice boy, so screw the civic and Integra, prelude, celica, etc. Too many of those out there. However, not enough GTI's on the road...well, at least here in Jersey. So any pricing input would be great.
Also, how are VW dealers....anyone have any good/bad experiences to report? Also, any good VW dealers in NJ that anyone would recommend? Thanks a lot!!!
Jay
Workshop I" pop up on my 2000 WV GI LX with 3700 miles. Made apt for May 1 to bring the car in, earliest they could take it, but today
decided to change the oil/filter myself. After I started the engine, Guess what , NO Check Engine
lie. Took it for a drive still no Check Engine
so I hope I fixed it, only time will tell. This would have been my second Warranty Repair after Glove box door had to be replaced for busted hinge.
First, let me say that I am overall satisfied with the car. The good points first:
- very comfy car; great for long highway drives - the car is actually quite silent, and the seats suit me very well (6'1'', 210lbs). The engine cruises at low rpms and even doing 80mph there is no excess engine noise.
- the engine: nothing to say here: typically 'german philosophy' low-rpms, great for passing (great acceleration at speed), but there IS noticeable turbo lag - given the choice, I'd prefer having the VR6 on winding roads - for the fun of it! When you come out of a corner and want to throw those rpms up in a hurry before gearing down, you really wish for a quicker response. It seems like there is a huge flywheel spoiling the fun on the 1,8t. This HAS to be my main criticism of this engine. Effective, yes. Comfy, yes. But it does not give me any particular kicks.
One great feature in winter is the anti-spin system which works wonders. I have passed countless SUVs on icy uphills where I could inch my way past them in 1st gear, my foot all the way down on the pedal (I just had to try it out): a chip regulates the power to the wheels, so you can relax and smile at other frustrated drivers. At the touch of a button you can disengage the system. I still remember a lady in a bmw740 who looked so disgusted at me, having spent three times the money, only to have to leave the car and walk home (she didn't look friendly enough that I make the detour!)
An oddity: in cold weather, the GTI makes quite a few squeaky noises - which disappear completely around spring time.
The car is actually quite heavy, and in my opinion, this is detrimental to the 'GTI SPIRIT'. The first GTI's with only 110bhp were a lot more fun to drive, as they weighed what? - 40% less? For true GTI spirited, i.e. affordable hatchbaks, hey, you'll have to look away from the US shores. Peugeot comes to mind, but there are countless others that unfortunately aren't sold in the US.
Driving a GOLF GTI is not a solitary pleasure around here in NJ as they seem to have multiplied like crazy over the time I've had the car. They are everywhere, in all colors and models.
Funnily, at red lights, the car doesn't provoke other compact 'racers' whose drivers usually give me the nod. The people who (sometimes) taunt me are typically two-door SUV owners (mainly Ford explorers - for reasons still mysterious to me). When I'm in the mood for it, I teach them a lesson about physics and inertia. They are really full of it - inertia that is!
So all in all, a very good little car that can pack plenty, will still look good and sell at a premium in a year or so, and which I can warmly recommend to potential buyers looking for fun but not wanting to sacrifice comfort and practicality.
Would I buy a VW again? yes, absolutely. Other cars that I might consider for different reasons:
- Audi S4 Avant
- BMW M3 if my stock options end 'in-the-money'(!)
- BMW M5 if I win the lotto!!!
thanks!
j.
got a question. are the back floor mats supposed to have snaps too? mine don't.
thanks
j.