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2005 Volkswagen GTI User Reviews

2005 Volkswagen GTI Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 18 reviews

  • Performance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Appearance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 11 reviews
"power" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"speed" 5 reviews
"interior" 5 reviews
CONS
"fwd" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Matt writes:
2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T Review
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quick, solid, reliable, overal good looking car

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timing belt is known to drpop around 60k miles, if something breaks its usualy alot of $$$

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Great For Any Taste — i bought this car a few months ago, it was one of the best decisions ive made...it had higher mileage but its nothing for a volkwagen...the car handles very well and is extremely fun to drive. performance wise there could be more there but for a turbo 1.8l the car is very quick, its also amazing on gas (if your good with the pedal that is)

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Adam writes:
2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T Review
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Turbo, Handling, transmission

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Diverter valve leaks off boost, but its under warrenty

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Awsome Car! — Could use a few more horses. Transmission is the smoothest i've driven yet. Huge aftermarket for parts. Planning on an APR chip, FMIC, Turbo Back exhaust, Forge Diverter Valve for the time being. Can't wait to auto cross this car.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Alex writes:
2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T Review
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TURBO

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Small

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German Engineering At Its Finest — great car suspension is perfect turbo spools real nice takes corners like a beast really nice luxurious interior heated leather seats stock sound system is real nice overall a great car good bang for your buck and lots of tuning potential

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Leigh writes:
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quick, practical, reliable (vw), bags of fun, cool brand

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black

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Mk V Gti Turbo — Ideal car for the petrolhead with a family, does the school run and has plenty of room for the shopping, cheapest of the current hot hatches to tax and insure and goes like absolute snot when you put your foot down (this ones been remapped to approx 240hp with uprated brakes and performance filter). Car has famous vw reliability and build quality and will hold its value better than other makes. I keep making excuses to drive it and I can't think of anything else that I could replace it with, but then why would I?

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Alejandro writes:
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breaks, handling, performance, interior space.

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stereo not so good, fuel gauge gets lil weird and bad carpet floormats

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Save The World! Buy A Gti — awesome car!...quick turbo, great handling and breaks. Realiable 100%...few lil thing in the interior nut nothing to worry about. No problems whatsoever. Weird knocking noise at the drivers door when making turns!..Super fun to drive! no questions about it

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Anthony writes:
2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T Review
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good and sporty car

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N/A

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2005 Gti Review — the volkswagon GTI is the most compact and sporty car in its class. you would zooom through the highway in tight corners the GTI has good handling and acceleration. the car is fun to drive on several occasions. it has to 2 door look with 2 seats in the front ant 2 more seats in the back i would truly suggest this car for younger people looking for speed at a low cost. you could hook up the car in many ways. the best car to buy!

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Dsg / Abt Chiptuning 256hp — Really loved the DSG transmission (double-clutch gearbox). Good performance even if a all wheel drive would be necessary.

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Robert writes:
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Good gas mileage, and this car looks sexy!

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Can't really think of any.  It is small on the inside if you have alot of people in it.

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German Engineering Is Pretty Good — Well the fact that I smashed it into a snow bank a few years ago, and now it needs new shocks kinda sucks. I been putting it off but it could really use some new ones. Oh and also I been wanting to put a new race clutch in it, but just havent quite got that done yet! VROOM VROOOM. Oh yea don't forget about the cold-air intake to!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $9,034 Average Instant Market Value $8,027 Average Instant Market Value $8,713 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 29 28 28
Horsepower 180 115 115
Crash Test Rating 8 8 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.5 41.5 41.5

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Fabulous By Luis

The ability to upgrade to APR and not lose the warranty is great! I really enjoy riding this car with the DSG. It lets me go to higher revs. The acceleration on this thing is just great! I love this C... Read More

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2012 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Great Car By Finn

As most of reviews i have read on this car have stated this is an overall great well rounded car. It is extremely reliable, it is very fuel efficient, and fun to drive. for a performance car in the ... Read More

One Of The Best Compact Car With Great Price/quality/fun Ratio By Cedric

Performance - Lots of torque for a lightweight car, loads of fun! Build Quality - it's German, DUHHH! Appearance - Looks simple and beautiful without all the bells & whistles Cost of Ownership - great... Read More

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2011 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Smiles Per Gallon By Davrod12

Shopping for a new hot hatch to buy, I narrowed my search to the 2011 GTI, WRX, and MazdaSpeed3. The GTI was the winner...here is why: Drivability: As a driving enthusiast and avid kart racer, I lo... Read More

Very Practical And Excellent To Drive By Juan

very german, fantastic to drive, fuel efficient and handsome looking, feels very high quality, has fantastic seats, it feels very solid and very confident every time I get in it, it is very spacious... Read More

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2010 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Would Love To Take It On The Track By mahill510

I understand that there is an after market chip that you can purchase to add speed and other neat go-fast options to the GTI. I would love to have those mods done and take it on a track for a few laps... Read More

Great Value & Daily Driver. Solid German Hatchback By Nick

Great daily driver! Great handling, slight turbo lag but consistent torque & power. Have wanted one for years & it finally happened! Highway mpg up to 34mpg, life mpg at 27. Had a 08 rabbit before t... Read More

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2009 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Wont Be The Last Vw Or Gti I Will Buy In My Life Time By Chad

My first new car has good acceleration since it has a turbo. Has a good warranty I dont have to pay for any maintenance for the first 3 years at all. It is a blast to drive it is the worlds first Ho... Read More

Hot Hatchback By Mohamed

Acceleration and brakes are quite perfect, if you once drive it on sport mode you will never drive it normally you need to spend on it if you drive it violently it looks nice with german best interior... Read More

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