It drives great. it is so much fun with the convertible top and full working sun roof. the gas mileage is great. it is adorable (I did put a lot of rhinestones on mine also so it is cuter than any other!). It is small enough to fit in small parking spaces but comfortable for me to ride in. I love all the perks: Xm radio, 6 cd player, a/c, sunroof and convertible (only car that does both), Just wonderful.
The GTI is an excellent compromise car: do you have a 2 kids but still want a little performance? Do you need a good commuter, something with decent storage for grocery shopping? The GTI is right at the sweet spot for pragmatic and fun-to-drive... it checks all the boxes, and then some.
It drives like a sports car, low to the ground, holds corners like it's on rails, doesn't sway when the big trucks pass at 70+ mph. It gets an honest 32 mpg. The heating and cooling system is excellent. In dash GPS and steady cruise control make traveling a breeze. It has excellent pick up for getting up to speed on the interstates and a smooth transmission. Mine has a moon roof which is nice in the rain but not in the North Carolina summer sun.
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