Overview & Reviews

For the 2002 model year, the GLS and GLX trim levels are dropped. Instead, choose from the juiced-up 180-horsepower turbocharged inline four (that can be mated to a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic) or the VR6 engine. The current 174-horsepower, 12-valve VR6 will be replaced with a 24-valve unit good for producing 200 horsepower in the spring of 2002. Later on, a special-edition model called the GTI 337 will arrive with a six-speed manual hooked up to the 180-horse 1.8T, as well as 18-inch wheels, 225/45VR18 performance rubber, a ground effects kit, genuine Recaro seats and red accents inside and out. All-new Volkswagen vehicles come standard with an improved four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, up from two years/24,000 miles. In addition, Volkswagen offers a fully transferable limited powertrain warranty that covers five years or 60,000 miles.

• Fun to drive, reasonable price, lots of standard goodies, hatchback design offers excellent cargo utility, available six-speed manual.

• Some controls hard to decipher, handling could be crisper, dated styling.

User Reviews:

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  Wow - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By trillium - November 7 - 10:00 am

  The new VR-6 and the six speed manual is a dream combo. The Golf body makes it just dorky enough to have the cops ignore it.

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  Finally a fun GTI again............ - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By daequitz - September 7 - 2:00 am

  Never thought Id own a 4 cylinder, but the stock 1.8T has every bit as much grunt as my VR6. This is my daily driver now. And with an upgraded performance chip - even more power on tap! Great brakes, gearing, seats, awesome wheels/tires, and suspension is just right. Bottom line, big bang for the buck. If youre looking for more bells and whistles, buy another model. This is akin to a drivers car.

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  Great Machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By jakesphere - July 4 - 2:00 am

  Awesome Autombile! I would recommend it to anybody if one is available to purchase!

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  wow, I cant believe I got one - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By dazednconfused - July 2 - 10:00 am

  Lady luck gave me a big fat kiss when I landed this puppy... Every dealer except Advantage VW were jacking up the price of the 337 by as much as 3000. I got it for the MSRP. They are selling just the contract to buy one on ebay for 6100! Anyways, it runs great as expected and it looks cool as heck, my only complaint is the turbo lag at low RPMS. I guess I could fix that with aftermarket stuff but I dont think I will mess with anything..Its great the way it is.

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  337 - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By rugby - June 14 - 2:00 am

  this is the best volkswagen ever built. i just bought a 2002 gti 337 and this car is great.

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  Vonderful - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By canacsgti - March 29 - 10:00 am

  (17in wheels, moonroof, sports cloth) Always wanted one, not disappointed. Excellent performance and handling. Makes for enjoyable commute and desire to take the back (mountain) roads to/from the office.

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  2002 GTI 1.8T - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By NKeen - March 27 - 2:10 pm

  Excellent car, with great interior space, at least in front, and high assembly and materials quality. Handles well; complaints about soft ride come from those who dont make long trips on American roads , which are not maintained to European standards and tolerances. Standard stereo with CD is more than adequate.

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  awsome - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By tbird - January 12 - 10:00 am

  fast, fun to drive reliable i love it

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  an awesome car to drive - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By plikiti - January 12 - 2:00 am

  I will not trade my GTI for any car in this world..(actually yes im trading it for another GTI, the new GTI 337 25th year Special Edition.) It drives beautiful and, for beeing an sport car, the ride is awesome.

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  Best VW so far - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By vdub - January 10 - 4:30 am

  Have had since new, fun to drive, handles great around corners good power at high rpms and good gas mileage. Sixth VW owned this is the best car so far. The GTi has had some things break but nothing major. Will be on my third set of tires. Still has the new car appeal after 7 yrs and has an excellent resale value. Some of things that need improvement are the cup holders location and peeling from the audio unit. Seats are still firm but fading. Over all the car is great and would recommend this vehicle. Will pass this vehicle to my son and purchase a new model.