2009 Volkswagen GTI Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

It has excellent handling and good power for a small hatchback. I have had recurring problems with the ignition coils. They are easy and cheap to replace but unfortunately fail in inconvenient places and often unexpectedly.

It's a sporty vehicle that handles very well, has lots of pep and fits into parking and city driver. It is decent on gas mileage, though not great and has good storage for a small hatchback. The car is very comfortable with features such as heated seats.

I put it in the last box. I have had recurring issues with the ignition coils. I have had a number of other things replaced that were supposed to solve the problem but the problem re-emerges every 10 months or so, which is way too often.

It is small and for a car that small it does not get excellent gas mileage - a sacrifice for the added horsepower. It is old and lots of the newer features are lacking - such as the ability to plug in my phone. The ignition coils have been a recurring problem and I have had to replace them too often, resulting in numerous towns.