Is the vw GTI difficult & expensive to maintain?

Asked by GuruNS64L Oct 31, 2019 at 09:28 AM about the Volkswagen Golf GTI

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Would I have to have a certified vw tech work on my car just to do maintenance work on it? I was told that everything is so tight under the hood that they are difficult to work on...Also oil change has to be European synthetic and that runs about 90. Cheapest tires that would be under there regulations would cost 199 each..  I owned a Honda and I didn't have these cost issues, am I getting in over my head?

1 Answer
40,150

TDolby answered 4 years ago

VW cost more to maintain than a Honda. Little things crop up over time. But any good shop can perform maintenance on it. Find a shop that specializes in Imports. You can also do your own oil changes for half that cost. What year GTI? Tires can be had for $150 depending on what brand.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Is the vw GTI difficult & expensive to maintain? 1 Answer

    Would I have to have a certified vw tech work on my car just to do maintenance work on it? I was told that everything is so tight under the hood that they are difficult to work on...Also oil change ha...

    Volkswagen Golf GTI

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Where is the oil pressure sensor on a 2006 VW Jetta GTI 1 Answer

    The "Low oil pressure" warning on my Jetta GTI comes on at what seems like random times. The oil level is fine and clean. Trying to replace the oil pressure sensor.

    2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-Door FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 98 vw GTI goes dead 3 Answers

    So I was jump starting my 98 vw GTI got it started with a little help from the accelerator. Right when I reved it past 5k something popped, jumper cables started smoking and everything went dead. E...

    1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 2-Door FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2004 vw gti ac 1 Answer

    My ac compressor not coming on I'm sure it's the clutch but my question is why are the wires that go to the compressor constant 12v

    2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T 2-Door FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2001 vw golf gti 1.8t smoking on deceleration 2 Answers

    My 2001 vw golf gti is smoking on deceleration. It has a 1.8t motor with a ko4 turbo pushing 24psi of boost now that I fixed the boost leak. It is stage 2 tuned with a cat less down pipe it is tune...

    2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T GLS 2-Door FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Golf GTI Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    case
    Reputation
    2,590
  • #2
    sactocharlie56
    Reputation
    1,620
  • #3
    Nathan Brooks
    Reputation
    1,130
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Golf R
9 Great Deals out of 436 listings starting at $14,400
Used Volkswagen Golf
41 Great Deals out of 521 listings starting at $4,880
Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
6 Great Deals out of 300 listings starting at $1,704
Used Honda Civic
198 Great Deals out of 4,034 listings starting at $440
Used BMW 3 Series
64 Great Deals out of 1,204 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Mustang
37 Great Deals out of 1,639 listings starting at $8,800
Used Subaru WRX
21 Great Deals out of 432 listings starting at $10,995
Used Volkswagen Jetta
90 Great Deals out of 1,944 listings starting at $1,704
Used Audi S3
3 Great Deals out of 117 listings starting at $12,950
Used Honda Civic Type R
6 Great Deals out of 55 listings starting at $30,507
Used Mazda MAZDA3
77 Great Deals out of 1,309 listings starting at $3,499
Used Lexus IS
22 Great Deals out of 431 listings starting at $4,400
Used Honda Accord
50 Great Deals out of 973 listings starting at $2,995
Used Audi A3
9 Great Deals out of 375 listings starting at $5,499
Used Audi S4
91 listings starting at $17,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.