2008 Volkswagen GTI review from North America
"Fast, well made and fun"
General comments?
A nice performance oriented car.
The finish could be a little nicer, and the stock radio is a little cumbersome to use.
Chipped, it'll make your passengers scream.
Maintenance is a bit high, but that's the price of owning a performance tuned car. The parts will eventually wear out, and you'll want to replace them before they fail. Follow the scheduled maintenance intervals and don't be stupid, and the car will last you forever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 TFSI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 464 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10310 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2009 |