1996
Volkswagen GTI

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$16,000
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  • 2dr HB Base Auto
    Starts at
    $16,000
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr HB Base Manual
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    $16,000
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr HB VR6
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    $19,685
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MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
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100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 1 review
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
By astrong from brooklyn, ny
Owns this car
June 12, 2017

My favorite car I've ever owned

Collector's car for a VW junkie. Smooth ride with power. Jem of a find given the condition and mileage.
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  • Used for Having fun
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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The 1996 Volkswagen GTI is available in 1 trim level:

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5.0 / 5
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  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 5.0
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