Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 45
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in November 2014
I'd driven to a few Golf's before and never been overly impressed, the MK4 was dull, and the base MK5's...
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- Year/plate: 2006/56
- Bought: Used in September 2012
I have owned three VW Golf Mk Vs (2.0 TDI 140, 2.0 TDI 170 and 2.0 TFSI GTI Edition 30)...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in March 2016
The room in the front and back,.
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- Year/plate: 2008/57
- Bought: Used in December 2014
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- Year/plate: 2008/57
- Bought: Used in October 2012
Fast with plenty of practicality.
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- Year/plate: 2007/57
- Bought: Used in August 2008
Good for transporting 4 to 5 adults, yet easy to park - it feels bigger inside.
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- Year/plate: 2006/56
- Bought: Used in February 2014
It's built to fit big drivers (I'm 6'4") and the rear comfortably fits large adults even for long...
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- Year/plate: 2005/55
- Bought: Used in October 2009
The GTI badge does not take away any practicality, it is still a golf. You can still carry 5 people...
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- Year/plate: 2007/57
- Bought: Used in January 2009
5 doors, comfy.
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- Year/plate: 2005/05
- Bought: Used in October 2010
It starts every time, even when it's very cold, it has a lot of space as the back seats fold...
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