1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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The Golf GTI is Volkswagen's hot hatch, the one that practically invented the segment and still sets the benchmark for a fun, practical daily driver. Inside, the GTI gets supportive sport seats, a thick-rimmed steering wheel, and the same well-laid-out dashboard as the regular Golf, with a bit more flair. It's still a hatchback, so you get a usable rear seat and a cargo area that swallows a surprising amount of gear for a car this size. This GTI is the entry-level hot hatch, with a 2.0L I4 instead of the VR6 you'd get in the GTI VR6 above it. The 2.0L I4 makes 115 horsepower and pairs with a manual transmission, giving you a revvy, engaging feel that rewards keeping the engine spinning. It's the lightest GTI of the year, so you get sharper turn-in and a more playful chassis than the VR6 car, at the cost of straight-line punch.
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Miles Overview
The Golf GTI is Volkswagen's hot hatch, the one that practically invented the segment and still sets the benchmark for a fun, practical daily driver. Inside, the GTI gets supportive sport seats, a thick-rimmed steering wheel, and the same well-laid-out dashboard as the regular Golf, with a bit more flair. It's still a hatchback, so you get a usable rear seat and a cargo area that swallows a surprising amount of gear for a car this size. This GTI is the entry-level hot hatch, with a 2.0L I4 instead of the VR6 you'd get in the GTI VR6 above it. The 2.0L I4 makes 115 horsepower and pairs with a manual transmission, giving you a revvy, engaging feel that rewards keeping the engine spinning. It's the lightest GTI of the year, so you get sharper turn-in and a more playful chassis than the VR6 car, at the cost of straight-line punch.
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179 days at this dealer
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
0 active alternatives
Similar vehicles nationwide
Limited availability reduces your negotiating room.
Ask Miles about this car, what it should cost, and how to handle the dealer.
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European Autohaus is a independent dealer in Holland, MI. Their documentation fee is $280.
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