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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L Hatchback 2-door33
2012 Volkswagen Golf Review
By KBB.com EditorsIf you enjoy intelligent design, efficient operation, careful build quality and artful execution, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf should fit a wide range of transportation needs. Although not as entertaining
At one point those shopping for a 3-door or 5-door hatch had little beyond Volkswagen from which to choose. Lately, there's been an entire catalog of new entries, from manufacturers as diverse as
Sharing its overall architecture with VW's GTI, the Golf enjoys a level of solidity and composure relatively rare in its size or price category. The all-independent suspension delivers a composed ride, rack-and-pinion steering provides a direct communication with the front wheels, and the rigid body structure contributes to both handling and safety. In short, there's none of the tin-box feel often associated with cars in the compact category – the Golf feels more like a mid-size sport sedan. The 5-cylinder gasoline powerplant with
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Based on 52 Ratings for the 2010 - 2013 models.
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Best Car for the Price - Hands down
By VWDAN11 (NY) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 32,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "its just a sweet little car - for 20k"
Cons: "wish they did the free oil for more than 30k miles"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is the first Brand New care I have had – out of a long line of cars – Acura CL, Honda Civic( I put a Turbo in) Volvo S80, Buick Lasaber, Pontiac Grand AM—ect…. This is by far the best thing I did – have the 2.5 inline 5 (smooth power), with 5 speed, sun roof and cold weather package. It came with the 15 inch steel wheels (I put winter tires on) I got a nice set of 17’s from tire rack and it made a world of difference— almost as Fun as the GTI. It might not be as fast as my Acura 3.0 CL but it can hit a corner at 60 Mph that would barely feel safe at 40 with the Acura. Put the windows down and sunroof open on a nice day and you will forget you’re even headed to work – I look forward to the 60 mile round trip. If you drive like my mom it will get 28 city and 36 hwy – I get about 22 city and 28 Hwy --- I redline almost every red light and go 80+ on hwy… weaving through traffic is a breeze with this little monster… Will look to put a Turbo in it after Warrantee is up !!! "
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Ultimate Daily Driver
By Dave (CA) on Saturday, March 23, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 42,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Fun to drive, low total cost of ownership"
Cons: "Wish it was AWD :-)"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Blast to drive, 550 miles per tank, engine will last 200k+. With Dynaudio, sunroof, 4 doors, and an unbelievably smooth DSG transmission..... the car is almost too good to be true. Buy one and be referred to as the wisest car guy in the room."
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