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10/09/2009

What an awesome car, just remeber to buy the DSG ver. this is the best buy ever. so dont go the ST or R26 route. dont buy red, buy white or silver or black. but Silver is the best colour

Pros: This car is for a boy racer like myself
Cons: NO IPOD connection
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Get One.

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09/17/2009

this car is pretty fast...
and its stable too so whenever you want to push it to the limit it never says no...
but you also need to know how to drive..
it has the looks also the way the 18 inch rim is fiitted under thhose fenders makes me wana drive it more and more :D:D once you own a golf gti you ll know what i am talking about..

Pros: its just perfect
Cons: its too dangerous if you are a fast driver you ll never stop speeding..
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Love My 2008 Mkv Gti

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By: Roberto19
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06/24/2009

Engine performance and exhaust tone is great, DSG transmission ROCKS!!
Love driving this car, sport seats are supper comfortable, stereo is decent but wouldve liked iPod interface as STD. VW needs to come up with more tech options as std.
Spacious interior and versatile.
Overall a great car.

Pros: DSG Transmisison
Cons: some interior noises
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It's Fast

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By: Mario674
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05/12/2009

It rock's. I has a 6 speed tranny, 2.0 turbo engine that enjoys being driven hard and fast. I've done 130 mph and it was like nothing. The same as if I were going 65 miles per hour. I would recommend this car to anyone who enjoys driving. If you don't, then after owning this car, you definitely will. I don't know what else to so I'm just trying to say more stuff so I can finish with this dumb write up so I can continue with the game.

Pros: It handles well
Cons: Don't have any
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My Red Flash

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By: Jan207
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01/21/2009

Amazing performance: 6.9sec from 0-100km/h in manual gear selection - 6 speed DSG gearbox...Top speed - hmmm too many flashes but definitely fit for the race track, great handling, low gas mileage - around 7.5 l/100km in normal ride conditions
Appearance in red: cool

Pros: race track capable
Cons: a bit too less power - stage 1 needed ;-)
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'08 Vw Gti 4-door

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By: Ian3044
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10/05/2008

Fun daily driver.  Powerful and comfortable, but doesn't ride so stiff as to jar your back like the Honda Civic SI.  Expected understeer in corners is there, added to by the car being a little top heavy.  Also, brake fade creeps up quick in "spirited" driving, so brake upgrade should be first on your list, quickly followed by a chip from AP Tuning.

Pros: quick, fun daily driver
Cons: brake fade creeps up quick, understeer, but expected in a fwd
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By: Sabine7
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08/08/2008

The 2008 Volkswagen GTI offers exceptional performance, a versatile hatchback design, and a long list of safety features. In addition, reviews describe a well-designed interior with comfortable seating and high quality materials. Car and Driver picked the 2008 GTI as one of its 10 Best Cars for the aforementioned attributes and Automobile Magazine recognizes the GTI as one of its All-Stars for 2008.

Pros: everything
Cons: esp
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Prefect

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By: Alfred92
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07/31/2008

Perforormance, prefect.
if u chip ur car, you can kick STI asss : ) .......
Exterior and interior styling is better than Mazda 3...right?
nothing need to repair right now..
I would definitely recommend this car to my friend, since it is really nice...to drive...I am happy with him, ha..

Pros: FAST
Cons: NOTHING
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Gotta Take It

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By: Wil40
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05/19/2008

great car, great gas mileage with great power and great options

Pros: Fun to drive, comfortable, fuel efficient, great buy
Cons: ipod adapter- does not shuffle or perform as advertised
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No Stock Faults

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By: Eric3245
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05/09/2008

color matching all that was needed

Pros: everything else
Cons: Ipod connector wears out quickly, weak drive axel, 2wd dual exhaust one side.
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