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2017 Volkswagen Golf R

2017 Volkswagen Golf R

March 26, 2017

The Good:
– Fast little car
– Cabin space and features
– All-weather handling 		The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Steering feedback
– Not as fun as its siblings

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2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

July 31, 2013

The Good:
– Superb engine performance
– Cabin space and features
– Great handling 		The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Some hard cabin plastics
– Throttle response at idle

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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI

March 20, 2012

The Good:
– Torquey engine
– Cabin quality and features
– Entertaining handler 		The Bad:
– Lacks kick at highway speeds
– Looks a bit too understated
– Brake-pedal feel could be better

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2011 Volkswagen Golf R

2011 Volkswagen Golf R

October 23, 2011

The Good:
– Powerful and economical
– Great ride and handling
– Spacious well-appointed cabin 		The Bad:
– A tad pricey
– Doesn’t look pricey
– Doesn’t like low speeds

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2001 Volkswagen Golf

2001 Volkswagen Golf

January 1, 2005

The Good:
– Many engine options
– Upscale interior
– Decent handling 		The Bad:
– Expensive to maintain
– Styling getting old
– Few reliability issues

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