2008 gti car and driver

It was safe to say it was love at first sight when i saw my car. The worst complaints are engine failure, excessive oil consumption. Fifth time gti has held this prestigious honor auburn hills, mich. Get detailed information on the 2008 volkswagen gti including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Vehicle fenders are important components which shield your vehicle from mud, debris, and water. The eos is the model of what every convertible should be, says automobile magazine. However, the exterior design could be seen as controversial to vw purists, and its sporty demeanor might be too much for some drivers and. When an economy car is transformed into a fourwheel drive hot rod, three very different things can happen. Theres almost universal agreement that the volkswagen gti is an impressive performer. Volkswagen golf gti 2008, front driver side fender by kmetal.

Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. This car has abs brakes, brake assist, passenger airbag, side airbags and driver airbag. Youll feel road irregularities, more as a confirmation that youve got a true driver s car and not a penalty box. Users ranked 2008 volkswagen gti against other cars which they droveowned. Car and driver cheap speed round 23, acura rsx type s, vs. All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these recent restrictions. I was looking to buy a first car which would be fun and looked good but would also never let me down. Trust our nationwide network of local vw dealerships to help you do your part in keeping your vw at its best.

Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year. Yet its a practical car, based on the vw rabbit, and available in threedoor hatchback and fivedoor hatchback versions. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2008 volkswagen golf gti. Most specifically praise the car s 200horsepower, fourcylinder engine for providing a great driving experience.

The service message came on month ago and read left dip beam not working. The driver side head light was flickering after a 510 seconds it would stay on for the most part, but a few flickers. 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. We think it has the performance chops you expect, plus a refined demeanor that fully justifies the cars price. Found out that means low beam headlight was not working, so i started the car and checked. Those who need more zoot can step up to the gti or r32. 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.

Read about the 2008 volkswagen gti engine and performance at u. Search over 6,800 listings to find the best local deals. Great daily driver the vw gti is a solid hot hatchback. 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. A vintage year for sports sedans of all shapes and prices. Minor problems and a hefty service bill cant kill our enthusiasm for this 10best winner. To help the driver keep the car on course, the gti comes with electronic stability control esp as well as traction control. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 volkswagen gti including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. 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. Steering is also widely praised as precise, responsive, and wellengineered. The gti had already made a return to this list last year.

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. Headlight switch problems of the 2008 volkswagen gti. Its a useful, wellengineered automobile, so it makes fashion practical as. A compact mpv version of the car was produced as the golf plus. The 2008 volkswagen gti offers exceptional performance, a versatile hatchback design, and a long list of safety features. The gti gets an eparated 2129 mpg cityhighway with the manual transmission, or 2229 mpg with the direct shift gearbox. 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.

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. To help the driver keep the car on course, the gti comes with electronic stability control esp as. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. But after a major redesign in 2006 and the addition of a sedan version the following year, the gti returns relatively unchanged for 2008. 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. While the car was extremely fun to drive, the ride is stiff but. The 2008 vw gti uses the headlights as running lights. A lower ride height lowers the center of gravity, which usually. Aug 01, 2008 yet its a practical car, based on the vw rabbit, and available in threedoor hatchback and fivedoor hatchback versions. Get the best deals on seats for 2008 volkswagen gti when you shop the largest.

The car jumps randomly when releasing foot off the brake at a red light, or when engaging from park to drive and releasing brake. The staff at us motoring magazine car and driver january 2008 issue have chosen the golf gti as one of the 2008 10best cars. When the car is started and the parking brake is released the headlights turn on. This volkswagen golf 2008 gti pirelli has full body kit. Weve been fans of the original hot hatchback for a long time, and that hasnt changed with the 2008 volkswagen gti. Features you will love this car has storage compartment in centre console. I thought the old ms3 was ok for the price, a fun inexpensive little hatch. Additionally, find 2008 volkswagen gti warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. Drivers who purchased new gti mk5s from a dealership were shipped a model of said fast a plastic figurine, which employs gti like features. 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. 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. This causes a hazard as at night the driver is likely to start the car and proceed to drive. Why the mk5 golf gti is the perfect car for petrolheads on a budget duration.

The 2008 volkswagen is a satisfying, highquality compact that will suit many drivers as is. Get a first look at the 2008 volkswagen gti brought to you. Search from 31 volkswagen gti cars for sale, including a used 2008 volkswagen gti 2door, a used 2008 volkswagen gti 2. 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 08 gti is great on the straightaways, but i must say that the most fun is in finding a curvy. Volkswagen also introduced the fast marketing idea for the us market, dedicated to the fast that lives inside every driver. Shop vw engine parts for your 2008 volkswagen gti online with volkswagen of america. Watching juha kankkunen and the 205gti commercials from the 80s had. It will be my first car and it has a turbo, paddle shifters, and 200hp. 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. The 2008 volkswagen gti drives as true to the original as a 3,300pound, turbocharged car can be expected. The table below shows all 2008 volkswagen gti specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Drive with peace of mind 6 airbags to give you added safety with an ancap safety rating of 5. 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. For 2008, the gti suspension has been lowered a halfinch for a sportier stance.

Aug 11, 2019 my first and only other car i have ever owned was a peugeot 205 gti. 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. 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 gti named one of car and driver magazines. 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 gti continues to impress as a drivers car, with handling. Vw manages the r32s weight gain without losing the gti s playful tossability by cinching the car s suspenders a bit tighter. Used 2008 volkswagen gti for sale with photos cargurus. Get a first look at the 2008 volkswagen gti brought to you by the automotive. Everytime i drive the car i have a smile on my face. This occurs regardless of the position of the headlight switch. 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 is fun to drive and thats where it shines. I spent over a year deciding what car i wanted after my everfaithful 1996 honda civic.