Sell My Volkswagen GTI The sporty little Volkswagen GTI compact has been around since the early ’80s and has managed to retain the same characteristically boxy design. Though not particularly attractive, the GTI is nimble and quick and has a unique sort of charm associated with its cube like shape, earning a nick name of the ‘pocket rocket’.

There have been several generations of the frisky Volkswagen and model year improvements are more often found under the hood while the exterior and interior remained practical and somewhat minimalist. Originally offered as a three door hatchback with a 1.8 liter engine, this car has been an affordable and fuel efficient vehicle that truly is fun to drive. Sell Car

A significantly redesigned GTI was introduced for the 1995 model year, after production had ceased for two years. The lightweight, front wheel drive 1995 GTI arrived with a 2.8 liter V6 engine that delivered a respectable 172 horsepower and a sport tuned suspension that rivaled that of more expensive sport cars. Interior space was deceptively roomy from the outside and easily seated four adults. Standard equipment was increased to include a sunroof, sport seats and a premium stereo system with eight speakers. Standard safety and security features included airbags, an excellent traction control system and height adjustable front seatbelts. In 1996, Volkswagen offered two GTI models and engines-a spunky 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder and a 2.8 liter V6. Both the base model and the VR6 were equipped with enticing and convenient features such as premium cloth upholstery, a locking glove compartment and a warning tone to remind the driver if headlights are accidentally left on when the car is not running. Adding to the distinctive style, new, bright exterior colors were introduced that included Bright Surf Green and Catalina Blue.

The fifth generation of Volkswagen GTI was introduced for the 2006 model year. The convenient hatchback style was available with either two or four passenger doors. Engine selections were either a 1.8 liter turbo charged 4 cylinder or a turbo charged 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine. Standard features were also increased to include sporty 17 inch wheels and high performance tires, a rear spoiler, power accessories and a tilt steering wheel. Additional options included a sunroof, heated leather upholstery, dual zone climate control and a navigation system. Although a six speed manual transmission was standard, a six speed Tiptronic/Direct Shift Gearbox transmission was also available as an option. The Direct Shift Gearbox permitted the driver to operate the vehicle in automatic mode or tap into the clutch-less manual mode to shift gears by using the steering wheel mounted paddle controls. After the comprehensive 2006 overhaul, changes were few for the 2007 model year. Inspiring confidence behind the wheel and being a delight to drive, the Volkswagen GTI is a tempting, affordable and agile hatchback that continues to satisfy. Sell my car

Sell My Volkswagen GLI The Volkswagen GLI is actually a fifth-generation Jetta. The Jetta was first introduced in 1979 and each generation has increased in both power and size. In the years that have passed since the origin of the Jetta, depending on the country you were in; the model year and the country where it was marketed, the Jetta has also been known as the Sagitar, Fox, Atlantic, Bora, Vento and/or the City Jetta. Volkswagen has a well-established history for naming cars after different streams of wind and the Jetta was named after the Jet stream.

Part of the reasoning for developing the Jetta in the first place was to allow the American market to break away from hatchback-style autos and gravitate towards a sedan-based vehicle body style. As a result, the Jetta became the best-selling European automobile in the entire US and in Canada as well. As of 2005, when the GLI was introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on January 5th, the Volkswagen Jetta had sold over 6.6 million units worldwide. That included over 2.2 million in the US alone.

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI satisfies a driver’s needs and desires to sport a car with more attitude and spunk than the stock Jetta. The company wanted to design a car that felt like it was aerodynamically-designed for driving directly on the Autobahn and the GLI does just that. It also satisfies the need for a car that is practical, offering the solid performance of a spacious 4-door compact.

The Volkswagen GLI is a totally redesigned Jetta, bigger and more powerful than any other previous model. It has more leg room, more head room, more shoulder room and more cargo room. Although it is obviously a relative of the Jetta, the GLI has unique styling and a definite sense of solidarity. It has a leaner, more sporty presence than does the Jetta. It is a design based on performance and presents an extra sense of gutsy power when compared to its more subtle Jetta brethren.

That extra power comes from the strongest engine in the Jetta history, the 2.0T. The 2.0T is a turbocharged V4 that cranks out 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque from 1800 up to 4700 revolutions per minute. When coupled with its 6-speed manual tranny (the Triptronic 6-speed DSG automatic transmission is now available as an option), the GL can accelerate from an initial position to 60 mph in just under 7 seconds. You have no problems feeling your back pushed into the seat.

Double overhead cams, hydraulic lifters and 4-valve cylinders work in conjunction to provide the driver with smooth and responsive engine performance. Fuel combustion potential is optimized by a comprehensive electronic engine management system coupled with FSI direct injectors. Emissions are reduced, milage is increased and power is enhanced in the VW GLI. Additionally, the gearbox has direct shifting capabilities that capacitate both automatic and manual gear switching via a twin-clutch assembly. This helps to eliminate interruptions in power while shifting. Sell Car

The Volkswagen GLI has a slightly stiffer ride than the traditional Jetta, but that’s only because it was designed to pin itself to the driving line. If you are trying to get the rear end to swing out of line, then you are really going to have to get stupid with your driving. The GLI is designed with responsive and safe handling in mind first. The 2008 GLI remains largely the same as the previous year’s models. Sales are great for the Volkswagen GLI and the future looks very bright.

All-in-all, the Volkswagen GLI is a sportier, spunkier, racier, more powerful version of the best-selling Jetta. Upgrades in every design area have been incorporated and they are very obvious when you sit down in the cockpit. Once again, the Volkswagen company has a solid hit with this new, fifth generation Jetta, the GLI. Sell my car