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TCC Team
Golf/GTI An all-new version of Volkswagen's compact Golf hatchback and its sporty GTI derivative will debut in the second quarter of 2006, likely as a 2007 model, with many of the changes otherwise found on the new Jetta with which they share platforms and components. The current models remain available for a shortened run, with the base GL two-door an four-door GL TDI trim levels being deleted for 2006
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Vehicle OverviewVolkswagen's compact front-wheel-drive Golf is available only as a four-door hatchback for 2006; the two-door GL and four-door GL TDI (diesel) have been dropped. An all-new... Read full review
My 2006 Volkswagen Golf has too many faults. Beneath that classy exterior and interior lies a medicore engine (at best) and shocking reliablity. So far, roughly 20 things have things have... Read full review
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I now have 60000 miles on my Golf TDI and am still astounded by the quality of this little car. Fuel mileage continues to average 45 MPG, and the car remains solid and problem free. I can... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf: 4dr HB GL Manual | $16,030 / $14,958 | City: 24 Hwy: 31 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf: 4dr HB GL Auto | $16,905 / $15,822 | City: 24 Hwy: 30 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf: 4dr HB GLS Manual | $18,390 / $17,138 | City: 24 Hwy: 31 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf: 4dr HB GLS Auto | $19,265 / $18,002 | City: 24 Hwy: 30 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf: 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual | $19,580 / $18,237 | City: 37 Hwy: 44 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf: 4dr HB GLS TDI Auto | $20,655 / $19,310 | City: 33 Hwy: 44 |
Golf/GTI An all-new version of Volkswagen's compact Golf hatchback and its sporty GTI derivative will debut in the second quarter of 2006, likely as a 2007 ... Read full review
MSRP: $16,030 - $20,655
My 2006 Volkswagen Golf has too many faults. Beneath that classy exterior and interior lies a medicore engine (at best) and shocking reliablity. So far... Read more
The buzz surrounding hybrid gas / electric vehicles shamefully ignores the major maintenance expence of a replacement battery for the drive train. Forgetting... Read more
I now have 60000 miles on my Golf TDI and am still astounded by the quality of this little car. Fuel mileage continues to average 45 MPG, and the car remains... Read more
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