2008 gti car and driver

The service message came on month ago and read left dip beam not working. Minor problems and a hefty service bill cant kill our enthusiasm for this 10best winner. The 2008 vw gti uses the headlights as running lights. This car has abs brakes, brake assist, passenger airbag, side airbags and driver airbag. Drivers who purchased new gti mk5s from a dealership were shipped a model of said fast a plastic figurine, which employs gti like features. Its a useful, wellengineered automobile, so it makes fashion practical as. The gti continues to impress as a drivers car, with handling. Fifth time gti has held this prestigious honor auburn hills, mich. Built on the volkswagen group a5 pq35 platform, it was unveiled at the frankfurt motor show in october 2003 and went on sale in europe one month later.

Every year the entire car and driver staff gathers at a rural site about 30 miles west of our home office in ann arbor, michigan, for a week of evaluating all the new cars and, hopefully, avoiding. Headlight switch problems of the 2008 volkswagen gti. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 volkswagen gti including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. The 2008 volkswagen gti drives as true to the original as a 3,300pound, turbocharged car can be expected. Search from 31 volkswagen gti cars for sale, including a used 2008 volkswagen gti 2door, a used 2008 volkswagen gti 2.

To help the driver keep the car on course, the gti comes with electronic stability control esp as well as traction control. The 2008 volkswagen gti offers exceptional performance, a versatile hatchback design, and a long list of safety features. Users ranked 2008 volkswagen gti against other cars which they droveowned. I was looking to buy a first car which would be fun and looked good but would also never let me down. Safety and driver assistance features the 2021 golf gti hasnt been crash tested by the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa or the insurance institute for highway safety iihs.

Even though nearly 60 percent of the car s 3100 pounds is supported by the front wheels, the gti does not exhibit the tendency to understeer so prevalent in most frontwheel drive cars. The gti gets an eparated 2129 mpg cityhighway with the manual transmission, or 2229 mpg with the direct shift gearbox. While the car was extremely fun to drive, the ride is stiff but. The eos is the model of what every convertible should be, says automobile magazine. The table below shows all 2008 volkswagen gti specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Volkswagen gti named one of car and driver magazines 10best. Youll feel road irregularities, more as a confirmation that youve got a true driver s car and not a penalty box. Watching juha kankkunen and the 205gti commercials from the 80s had.

Some people say it is still slow for a turbocharged 2 litre, and it is certainly slower than modified hatchbacks, or higher priced hot hatches. Search over 6,800 listings to find the best local deals. Jan 01, 2008 every year the entire car and driver staff gathers at a rural site about 30 miles west of our home office in ann arbor, michigan, for a week of evaluating all the new cars and, hopefully, avoiding. The worst complaints are engine failure, excessive oil consumption. This volkswagen golf 2008 gti pirelli has full body kit. Shop vw engine parts for your 2008 volkswagen gti online with volkswagen of america. The gti had already made a return to this list last year. Great daily driver the vw gti is a solid hot hatchback.

The volkswagen golf mk5 codenamed typ 1k is a compact car, the fifth generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk4. I really want this car, but i was wondering if the turbo needs extra maintenance, or extra care, other than warming up the fluids for 35 minutes before taking off, and keeping it in idle for a minute or two, before shutting off the engine, and getting regular oil changes. I thought the old ms3 was ok for the price, a fun inexpensive little hatch. Vehicle fenders are important components which shield your vehicle from mud, debris, and water. But after a major redesign in 2006 and the addition of a sedan version the following year, the gti returns relatively unchanged for 2008. Start the car, drive conservatively until temps get up to optimal operating range, and then have fun.

The car jumps randomly when releasing foot off the brake at a red light, or when engaging from park to drive and releasing brake. Theres almost universal agreement that the volkswagen gti is an impressive performer. Most specifically praise the car s 200horsepower, fourcylinder engine for providing a great driving experience. Found out that means low beam headlight was not working, so i started the car and checked. Drive with peace of mind 6 airbags to give you added safety with an ancap safety rating of 5. The gti is a very comfortable car, fun to drive, has plenty of power with very little turbo lag, exceptional build quality and easily accommodates my 61 250 pound frame.

Weve been fans of the original hot hatchback for a long time, and that hasnt changed with the 2008 volkswagen gti. To help the driver keep the car on course, the gti comes with electronic stability control esp as. The 2008 volkswagen is a satisfying, highquality compact that will suit many drivers as is. It was safe to say it was love at first sight when i saw my car. Vw manages the r32s weight gain without losing the gti s playful tossability by cinching the car s suspenders a bit tighter.

The 08 gti is great on the straightaways, but i must say that the most fun is in finding a curvy. Get detailed information on the 2008 volkswagen gti including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Every year the entire car and driver staff gathers at a rural site about 30 miles west of our home office in ann arbor, michigan, for a week of evaluating all the new cars and, hopefully, avoiding cops. Yet its a practical car, based on the vw rabbit, and available in threedoor hatchback and fivedoor hatchback versions. Used 2008 volkswagen gti for sale with photos cargurus. Aug 10, 2011 the volkswagen gti s demeanour suggests theres something special about this sporty compact, but the cues are so subtle you might mistake it for just another cute threedoor hatchback. Definitely make the upgrade to this if looking at those vehicles or other hatchbacks. When the car is started and the parking brake is released the headlights turn on. Get a first look at the 2008 volkswagen gti brought to you by the automotive.

It will be my first car and it has a turbo, paddle shifters, and 200hp. Trust our nationwide network of local vw dealerships to help you do your part in keeping your vw at its best. A lower ride height lowers the center of gravity, which usually. However, the exterior design could be seen as controversial to vw purists, and its sporty demeanor might be too much for some drivers and. Volkswagen gti named one of car and driver magazines. The gti having a nicer, more refined appearance and interior almost swayed me toward it. 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 allstars for 2008. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2008 volkswagen golf gti. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up. Those who need more zoot can step up to the gti or r32.

Basically, the r32 is a threedoor gti already one of our favorite small cars, with a comparison test crown and a 10best trophy to its namewith more. The staff at us motoring magazine car and driver january 2008 issue have chosen the golf gti as one of the 2008 10best cars. Features you will love this car has storage compartment in centre console. Car and driver cheap speed round 23, acura rsx type s, vs. A powerful, flexible engine combined with flat, responsive handling, a lot of grip in the corners and frontwheel drive predictability make the 2008 volkswagen gti a joy to drive enthusiastically. The gtis turbo fourcylinder now makes 241 horsepower up and 273 lbft of torque up 15, and it still offers a manual transmission as standard. I spent over a year deciding what car i wanted after my everfaithful 1996 honda civic. Everytime i drive the car i have a smile on my face. Additionally, find 2008 volkswagen gti warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. When an economy car is transformed into a fourwheel drive hot rod, three very different things can happen. Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year. Aug 01, 2008 yet its a practical car, based on the vw rabbit, and available in threedoor hatchback and fivedoor hatchback versions. Printable version 2008 volkswagen gti hatchback benefits of driving a 2008 volkswagen gti hatchback the 2008 volkswagen rabbits standard fivecylinder engine is more torquey and responsive than many other rival fourcylinder engines, and the rabbit offers a wealth of standard equipment, plus more safety features than most other cars in its price range.

Check out the vw technical forums at for lots of info. A vintage year for sports sedans of all shapes and prices. Get a first look at the 2008 volkswagen gti brought to you. All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these recent restrictions. For 2008, the gti suspension has been lowered a halfinch for a sportier stance. Get the best deals on seats for 2008 volkswagen gti when you shop the largest. The gti is the third of three cars to trickle into the u. Car and driver 10best is a list annually produced by car and driver cd, nominating what it considers the ten best cars of the year. Volkswagen also introduced the fast marketing idea for the us market, dedicated to the fast that lives inside every driver. The driver side head light was flickering after a 510 seconds it would stay on for the most part, but a few flickers. Why the mk5 golf gti is the perfect car for petrolheads on a budget duration. A compact mpv version of the car was produced as the golf plus. Spring rates, increased just so all around, mask the additional 332 pounds quite well, leaving the gti and r32 nearly indistinguishable in tight alpine switchbacks.

The volkswagen gti offers passenger and luggage space on par with the passat, vws midsize family sedan. Read about the 2008 volkswagen gti engine and performance at u. We think it has the performance chops you expect, plus a refined demeanor that fully justifies the cars price. Aug 11, 2019 my first and only other car i have ever owned was a peugeot 205 gti. Volkswagen golf gti 2008, front driver side fender by kmetal. Steering is also widely praised as precise, responsive, and wellengineered. This causes a hazard as at night the driver is likely to start the car and proceed to drive.