2002 Volkswagen GTI review from North America
"Nice if you have the money to maintain/repair it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was great at first; sporty, lots of pep, but these cars are just way too fragile!
My shifter is really sloppy, the car needs a catalytic converter, and if you grab the seat lever a certain way, they will fall off...
Repairs are way too expensive!!
General comments?
The car is an overall solid car, handles good and lots of pep, but they are unreliable and repairs cost a fortune...
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| Great to drive, when it's not always breaking down / in the shop |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2009 |