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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 23/32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 200HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.5
Overall: 4.4
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2006 Volkswagen GTI
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2006 Volkswagen GTI
1. Performance
2. Luxurious feel
3. Bang for the buck
4. Fit and finish
5. Fun to drive
Top 5 Cons of 2006 Volkswagen GTI
1. Price
2. Electrical issues
3. Back seat leg room
4. High insurance cost
5. Rattles
2006 Volkswagen GTI Reviews by Consumers
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By alf028
Submitted 2007-01-10 14:45:25
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
I love the GTi. As soon as I test-drove it, I knew i wanted it. The interior is very supportive and comfortable, while the electronics options are a nice touch. And I have never seen such a small car with so much leg room and seat travel. I am 6 feet tall and I had plenty room to spare. And if you really plan to use the back seat, the two door version actually has more leg room than the 4 door. It honestly is the best bang for the buck. At 6.3 seconds to 60 (they say 6.8 with the DSG, but they were wrong), and 200 horsepower to go along with 207 lb. feet of torque. You definetly have a road worthy machine. I also love the suspension, which is plenty supple for every day driving, even with the 18 inch rims. And it also minimizes body roll, in case you like to occassionally let out the inner fast within yourself. And I wanted to point out that I purchased this car when I was only 18, and in case you think that my view is different than some middle-aged buyers, both of my parents were thrilled with the car. And they had no complaints, except slightly higher insurance rates. In fact my father begs me to drive my car almost every day.
You definetly will not be unhappy with your choice of the GTi. It is a great deal.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
I have few complaints. I gave performance a "4" due to the fact that i want more than 6.3 seconds to 60 and 200 horsepower. Idealy I will soon have approximately 280 horsepower, 270 lb. feet of torque, and zero to 60 times of about 5 seconds. And this is all done with a new turbo, intake, exhaust, and a lowered suspension(1 or 2 inches); for around 2 grand.
I gave the GTi a "4" in exterior simply because I am not the biggest fan of hatchbacks. And because I would like to see a hood scoop.
2006 Volkswagen GTI Review:
Nothing left to say. The car (with the help of my review) speaks for itself.
By John Brunner
Submitted 2010-09-17 13:22:14
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Great performance car.
Fast and comfortable.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Got into a fender bender, headlight smashed and it cost $150 for the bulb, $300 for the igniter and $800 for the headlight module. Drivers airbag broke, covered under recall, then passenger air bag light went on as I drove off repair shops lot. Price for a module that shuts off passenger airbag when no ones sitting in the seat???? $1,900!!!!!!!! Yeah, it's not a typo: $1,900.00. and the car only cost 24grand new!!!
2006 Volkswagen GTI Review:
Would not buy another car where the headlights cost $1,250 @. OR A MODULE FOR $1,900....!!!!!!!!!
By Jim735
Submitted 2010-09-11 15:42:17
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Speed.
Snappy performance.
Hugs corners real well on my 17s.
Lots of women like my red GTI!
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Should have faster 0-60, possible with chipping and or various doable improvements.
More durable Paint.
Better choice of cloth interiors.
2006 Volkswagen GTI Review:
I love my GTI, it looks great, is built like a tank, and scoots along like a racer! It has a nice quality interior, real classy dials and a solid feel. I have been in Mazda 3s, and although faster, supposedly-I have beaten some of these cars on starts, the interiors are not to the quality or weren't of the quality of my GTI. Mine is not a DSG but manual, I like having less things that could break.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-01-15 09:11:38
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Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
better, more reliable brakes
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-09-04 20:31:49
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
dsg transmission
torque
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-05-03 05:05:07
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Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
I owned a new VW Scirroco in 1978 and had all kinds of electrical problems. It looks like VW has yet to solve their electical issues. How come?
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-04-09 21:55:24
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
i like the exterior
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
the price,all the electrcals features on the wheel
2006 Volkswagen GTI Review:
it's a cool car
By JHarwick
Submitted 2007-03-22 18:07:03
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Auto Transmission
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Drop the 18 inch wheels. They ride too rough
2006 Volkswagen GTI Review:
Tons of fun to drive.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-03-14 21:29:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
power comes on fast,handles great quality build,roomy and low access rear hatch.most comfortable seat and steering wheel out there
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
auto trans is to smart,red display window a bit much but you can turn it off
2006 Volkswagen GTI Review:
great car
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-03-13 19:23:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Performance,fun to drive,interior,stereo,computer readouts
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
body color bottom moulding
2006 Volkswagen GTI Review:
This is a great car. Not cheap and not expensive.
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