Overview & Reviews

With an all-new GTI on the way next year, there are no changes to the current platform for 2005.

• Fun to drive, reasonably priced, lots of standard equipment, premium cabin materials, utility of hatchback design, available six-speed manual.

• More expensive and slower than many of its peers.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome! - 2005 Volkswagen GTI
  By Pete - May 13 - 3:03 pm

  The 2005 Volkswagen GTI is absolutely amazing. My previous car was a mid-90s BMW 325i and let me tell you, its just as luxurious as the bimmer, minus the power seats but hey now I have heated seats for the winter :). The car is quiet and comfortable but upon demand, the power is there to put a smile on your face. Handling? Absolutely amazing! These cars love the twisties! Now its competitors are the likes of the SRT-4, WRX, and RSX. The car is more comfortable and enjoyable then the rest, now power is an issue but there is a solution. If you dont care about warranty issues, chipping it is the best the best thing you can do! With APR software I beat modded RSXs,SRT-4s, and WRXs. Two words,buy it!

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  All around great car. - 2005 Volkswagen GTI
  By Robert - March 16 - 3:23 am

  This is the 8th VW Ive owned and one of the best. Fun to drive, good style and better interior than just about anything on the road with the exception of Mercedes or BMW. I have 18k miles of my car and not one problem at all and I dont plan on it. My father has a New Beetle with 195k miles on it and no issues, starts on the first crank and burns no oil. You can not go wrong with buying a VW. The 1.8T motor is perfect for this car, lots of low end torque, something Honda would have no idea about. and high end power from its 5V per cylinder and turbo. This car is easy to modify also a chip and intake on this car can send you well over 240 foot lbs of torque at the wheels and over 185 Wheel HP.