2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI Top Comparisons

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    Guru94D4KW writes:
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    Everything about this car was good. The price was right and the miles were perfect .

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    Great Fun Car — I loved the speed and handling of this car. The gas mileage can't be beat and it sounds amazing. When you feel the turbo kick in and you blast buy traffic, there is no better feeling. Handles great in the snow and ice, just need something a little roomier for lifestyle.

    Primary Use: Commuting to work

    Pros: Great all weather handling and gas mileage.

    Cons: Leg room in the back is almost non existent.

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    Great Car For A Young Person — This car is such a fun car! Very zippy and fast, it handles great and is very stylish. The back seats fold down all of the way so the car is big enough to camp/sleep in and can carry a lot. The car is also very comfortable to drive and/or ride in for long periods of time.

    Primary Use: Commuting to work

    Pros: The interior of the car is very modern and stylish with the red, black and grey plaid seats.

    Cons: Sometimes the trunk will be automatically lock when you stop and get out of the car, requiring you to use the key fob to unlock it.

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T 2-Door FWDReview
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    Nothing — I love my car, it looks great, handles well, is very functional and hasseverything I want in a car. I had no major problems, some wear and tear maintenance, but it has 122 k miles and runs like new. It is great in the snow as well.

    Pros: great car

    Cons: looks, handling,

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    Awesome Car - Highly Recommended. — I love this car! Great driver, but also economical, spacious and sensible. My teenage daughters ride in the back seats with no complaints and the boot hauls ample softball gear to and from practices and tournaments. I hate to part with it :(

    Primary Use: Family transportation

    Pros: Handling, rear seat space/comfort, cargo capacity

    Cons: premium fuel

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    . — Owned 3 GTi's, Does every thing you need from a car and some more!! DSG gearbox is mint and can do most other cars from the line. Sticks to the road like glue, Great interior and build quality is 2nd to none! Best car ive owned.

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

    Pros: Everything

    Cons: Nothing

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    Takes Years Off Your Life — Fun and friendly to drive. Comfortable yet sporty. Easy to maintain. Very good performance yet mpg is nice. Low cost of ownership thus far...it has 68k miles and seems like newer car. Very reasonable transportation yet fun at any time.

    Primary Use: Commuting to work

    Pros: rewarding experience either long or short trip

    Cons: only that black needs care

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    The Best Gti Made To Date. — This car is very surprising. It is much more capable than it may appear. It is built very well and you know you got what you paid for when you get in and close the door. Tons of room in the back as well.

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

    Pros: Quick car, handles very well.

    Cons: If abused, repair costs can be very high

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    A Ton Of Fun — not the fastest car but good pickup once the turbo spools up. looks great and s probably the best handling front wheel drive vehicle I have driven. The sound system is great and I usually get around 30 mpgs + overall a fun car to drive

    Primary Use: Commuting to work

    Pros: Handling

    Cons: Premium gas only

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    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWDReview
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    I Love It — I am definitely a fan of the performance of this vehicle. It handles well. The ride is sporty, but smooth. Hasn't needed any repairs except for a recall on the coil packs, there isn't much for creaks and rattles. I really like the look of the vehicle inside and out. I wasn't sure how I felt about the color, but it grew on me and now I love it. The inside is nice, the seats are comfortable and supportive and have a cool plaid pattern on them. The gauge cluster looks cool too. I put the golf ball style shift knob on and a smaller antenna and it will look even better when I lower it. I get an average of about 28 miles to the gallon and I do a lot of city driving. Oil changes are a little expensive because it takes synthetic oil and I get them done at the dealer. That's about all the maintenance that I have had to do. This car is definitely fun to drive.

    Primary Use: Commuting to work

    Pros: It's fun and sporty and a smooth ride

    Cons: can't think of a single one except it would be cool if it was all wheel drive

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    Reviews From Other Years

    2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews

    Review By 1987spider

    SE auto drives and handles great. Comfortable, quiet and seems like its built well. Price is absurd. Controls are too - no knobs and so hard to use without taking eyes off the road. Kept me from the p... Read More

    Review By Guru91B2W4

    Good value for VW GTI Strim, lots of standard safety features. Blind Spot, lanes assistance, even have air vents for those sit in the back seat. Compare to subaru wrx base/premium, it has none I menti... Read More

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    2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews

    Review By Guru9KSF9W

    Great to drive, comfortable and high quality finishes both inside and out! Love it. Read More

    Review By Guru9NHKGX

    The GTI line peaked at the mk7.5 model in terms of overall value. It’s got the best silhouette and cabin design in my opinion. And there’s plenty of technology to pair with the exceptional driving exp... Read More

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    2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews

    Review By Mike

    Great performing car if you like a stick. Nice interior. Comfortable seats even in bac Read More

    Review By heatherharris67

    I love everything about this car. The driving experience is excellent and I highly recommend getting a standard transmission for the full fun of driving:) The interior is laid out perfectly and its ... Read More

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    2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews

    Review By Guru9157B8

    This isnt what I expected and wasnt happy at all Read More

    Review By Guru9TWFRJ

    Even as the car was in mint condition it was not the rabbit edition ie no badging Read More

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    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews

    Review By Guru9KVSGH

    Awesome car , very fun to drive especially the manual 6 speed. Glad I made this choice very sporty and well built. Read More

    Review By Honoriu

    Its one of the best car on the actual market ! Drive it ones and you will not accept another car ! Very good quality ! Read More

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