1996 Volkswagen GTI
| MSRP: | Not Listed |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
| Total: | 20 reviews |
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| Excellent | 14 reviews | |
| Very Good | 6 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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Volkswagen made a few minor tweaks to its GTI lineup for 1996, though no major changes were implemented for the model year. The two-door GTI came in two versions -- a base GTI with a 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, and a more aggressive, and better equipped GTI VR6 trim package, which came with a 2.8-liter double-overhead-cam V6 that pumped out 172 horsepower. Both versions were linked to a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic was available as on option on the base GTI model.
New features for 1996 included a central locking system, new cloth seats, a glovebox, and an audio alarm to notify drivers if the headlights were left on. Other standard equipment for the GTI base model included bucket sport seats, power windows, power brakes, power steering, power heated mirrors, a power sunroof, air conditioning, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, traction control, an anti-theft alarm system, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo system. The GTI VR6 added cruise control, a tilt steering column, and optional leather seats.
The GTI's reliability, handling, performance, and cargo space received high marks from drivers. As far as the car's mechanical components are concerned, some drivers have reported no problems, while others noted that as the cars grew older and gained mileage, they've begun to deteriorate, requiring expensive repairs.
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| Excellent | 14 reviews | |
| Very Good | 6 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
Amazing car handles perferct at both high and low speeds best daily driving car that i have owned and has plently of power!!! This car is amazing and would reccanond it to anyone who is looking for... More
“Mk3 Gti 8v”
Quite quick, not fast but lots of low down torque. Always get over 40mpg on runs and even had 46 on one tankfull! Build quality excellent, 85k no squeaks, rattles, everything works and it drives like ... More
“My Golf”
It's old, but still drives well without too many rattles. It's relatively rapid without drinking fuel. On a run, if I have a light right foot, it'll do about 40mpg, if I spank it then down to 25mpg ... More
“Golf Gti 8v Mint For Sale”
car jus ooses class and is a very nice place to be! even better when you are on a country road!!! i love the vdubs they are just bullet proof no matter how much you hammer them!! great driveing experi... More
“Surf Green 96 Gti Vr6.”
Yes... that's factory paint. I had a choice between Arrest-me-Red and an undisclosed shade of Green... I chose Green. For it's day, it had quite a bit of power. 172 hp is nothing now, but more po... More
“Golf Gti”
Quick little motor, especially with the k and n air filter, handles the bends really well on the twisty stuff. I use the car mainly for work and the fuel consumption for me is 33-35 mpg which is reall... More
“My Baby”
the best car i have ever owned miss it totally it never let mee down and went like a rocket. x x it was cheap to insure and cheap to run doing over 38 mph it will always be the car of my dreams. x x x... More
“Volkswagen Golf 3 Gti”
I love everything about my car, It comes from the best Autohouse in the world and is by far the best looking generation. Yes I drive a 1996 Volkswagen Golf MK3 GTi 2.0i 8v. Black in colour, 5 Doors an... More
“Concept At Its Finest”
full yellow leather interior...is fab. lovely vw 17 inch wheels, modelled to a tee More
“1996 Vw Gti Vr6”
Oridionally bought in 05' as a 2.0l I drove it until the transmission cracked then sent it to CIP in east stroudsberg for a full motor swap and ect... Now has a 95 Corrado VR6 and trans. everything wa... More
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1996 Volkswagen GTI Articles from Around the Web
- carsurvey.org — Volkswagen is reliable car if assembled in Germany or USA... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 1996 Volkswagen GTI... More
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- www.epinions.com — The Volkswagen GTi is a great car for the money... (3 more reviews at Epinions). More
- autos.yahoo.com — http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/reviews/article/?id=2253 More
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