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Re: GTI / 4Dr / 6 Sp Manual / Autobahn Pkg - Is the Price Right? [pro5moh]
by tijuana19
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Jan 30, 2008 (11:20 am)
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Replying to: pro5moh (Jan 30, 2008 8:12 am)
I paid 200 over invoice in December. Look for more info here: pricing
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- #186 of 249
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How about it?
by gti2008
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Feb 18, 2008 (6:09 pm)
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hey all, is this sound ok?
2008 GTI 2dr, DSG, Sunroof, Premium Audio System.
$25,990 out the door, 0%APR for 48 months.
Just got it over the weekend.
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- #187 of 249
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Re: How about it? [gti2008]
by geosam
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Feb 19, 2008 (1:47 am)
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Replying to: gti2008 (Feb 18, 2008 6:09 pm)
Yes it does sound good IF out the door means after taxes and fees. Carsdirect has the prices at 25K before taxes and fees in Florida. 48 mos at 0% financing is the icing on the cake. Enjoy your new GTI.
George
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- #188 of 249
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March 2 purchase
by mondogti
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Mar 02, 2008 (6:28 pm)
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'08 GTI w/ cloth
- DSG
- Sunroof
- 18" Hufs w/all seasons
- Ipod adapter
$25K plus T&TL. 2.9% for 36 mo.
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- #189 of 249
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BOUGHT 2008 GTI
by goose
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May 01, 2008 (8:07 pm)
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Woot, I just traded in my 2006 Honda EX coupe automatic for a red 2008 GTI auto.
Back in 2005 I was one of the first people in southern AZ to have the 2006 coupe. It was a great car and was a significant improvement from the 1996 Civic I last owned. I loved the new 2 tier instrument panel too. The only missing thing was the navigation system. Moving forward to the present.
I started to look at the latest Honda's and was about to purchase a new Civic (yes the same model just new) with navigation when I decided to take a GTI for a spin. Back in 2005 I did take a GLI for a test drive and was left with good feelings except for the bad reputation the VW had. Back to today, as I was driving off the lot I was instantly sold on the GTI. It has low end torque and the ride is nicer than the Civic. The whole package is an upgrade from the Civic. I probably should sacrifice something to the reliability god but of course that would be against the law. However I do hope the GTI is reliable. One thing about my old Civic is I had two issues which required a trip to the dealer. Nothing serious but it still required dealer repair. I expect a couple of trips to the VW dealer and higher maintenance costs but we'll see. The price before tax and license was $24200.00 for a DSG, 17" wheels, moon roof, tinted windows and bad weather mats. The only option I did want was mud guards however its not an option for 2008, how odd.
Well I look forward to many great commutes and trips around my area. Oh I bought it from the only VW dealer in southern AZ. Also I used an internet buying service
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Re: BOUGHT 2008 GTI [goose]
by imontoya
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May 03, 2008 (4:42 pm)
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Replying to: goose (May 01, 2008 8:07 pm)
You should enjoy the GTI a great deal more than the Civic. I have had no major problems with my GTI and I am now at just over 13,000 miles. I have developed a few minor squeaks but I have yet to experience a silent car after 10K miles (Acura, BMW, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Mazdas in my past). From reading at another site the most heard complaints have been the PCV valve and the Diverter Valve but that seems to be more of an issue for 'chipped' cars. A very few have had issues with the fuel pump. The DSG service is pricey and these cars do have a timing belt, not a chain. I am setting aside some money for those two services. Plus you do have synthetic oil, but oil changes are at 5K to 10k and they haven't been too bad price wise. This has been the best car I've owned so far. As for the mud guards let me know when you find a good after market source for those I can't seem to find them.
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- #191 of 249
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Re: BOUGHT 2008 GTI [imontoya]
by razorasdf
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May 04, 2008 (2:09 am)
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Replying to: imontoya (May 03, 2008 4:42 pm)
There is a huge aftermarket for the GTI as I've learned in the last few months of owning one.
For mudflaps, the website to go to is ECS Tuning. Scroll down all the way to the bottom and you'll see the mudflap kit for the front and rear.
Also, check out this VWVortex thread for a list of good websites to go to for all of your aftermarket needs.
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hi
by baluk1
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May 09, 2008 (5:35 am)
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Would it be possible to find a GTI with only DSG and almost no other options. I don't really need anything else. I'm in SoCal btw
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- #193 of 249
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Re: BOUGHT 2008 GTI [razorasdf]
by goose
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May 10, 2008 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: razorasdf (May 04, 2008 2:09 am)
Well, I have sad news. My brand new GTI with approximately 200 miles was vandalized. I was at our local YMCA and was away from my GTI for no more than 35 minutes. My drivers side window and door got rocks thrown at them. The window shattered but was held in place by the tint and the door has three dings I want to yell! It happened last Saturday. I had a vacation trip the following Monday. My car was in the garage for the four days I was on my trip. Once back I still couldn't drive my GTI. The shattered window made it impossible to see out that side. On Friday Safelite auto glass was going to repair the window but they failed. First they brought the wrong glass. Then when they located the correct glass the technician removed the interior door panel. He looked at how the window was installed and determined that the outside door panel had to be removed in order to replace the glass. What, you looked inside to determine how to replace the glass? Don't you have a manual on how to work on my car? I didn't ask them that but they wanted me to return the following day to do the work correctly I went home, now minus the shattered glass and no new glass either, called my insurance company and told them I wanted the dealer to fix my car. So here comes another week without my GTI and an additional out of pocket expense in the form of deductible Hopefully it will be good as new.
I'll then work on the mud guards
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- #194 of 249
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Re: BOUGHT 2008 GTI [goose]
by razorasdf
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May 10, 2008 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: goose (May 10, 2008 7:04 pm)
Ouch, I'm sorry to hear that.
The day I bought my GTI I drove it about 40 miles from the dealership to my job. I was going out to the car all day just to gaze at it, but about 30 minutes before I was going to leave, I went to the car to get my jacket and show it to someone, and the passenger's side window was smashed. Someone broke in, scratched up the passenger door a lot, and stole some stuff from the car. Really pissed me off.
Unfortunately, these things happen, but at least the car is mechanically sound with relatively minor damage. Even better is that you're okay, and nobody tried to break into the car with you in it. Once you get back behind the wheel you'll smile again, trust me.
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