Spike Spiegel
Senior Member
Agreed. I cross shopped the GTI and really liked it. It was only the reliability reputation and poor after sales support anecdotes that turned me off.My issue is everyone I've personally known to buy a 2.0T powered GTI had either engine, transmission, or engine and transmission issues. And by everyone, I mean LITERALLY everyone. Many people I know have been turned off VW forever due to their experiences with the quality.
Between the WRX, GTI and Si... I really loved all 3. Price was the determining factor for me. With the Honda selling in the low 20's and the other 2 in the upper 20's... I didn't see $5000+ worth of added value with the other makes.
Ultimately I would have been very happy with any of the above.
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