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Description
Selecting the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI really makes sense for performance lovers on a budget.
It’s a car that can compete head to head with BMW 2- and 3-series models as well as similar import-based brands, but the VW takes a lot less cash to acquire while providing greater practicality.
Originally launched for the 1983 model year, the GTI brand quickly became famous as a secret weapon among small-car fanatics for its lively, fun-loving demeanor. . .