Faults:

Radio and reverse rear camera is sometimes finicky and does not work.

Tire pressure sensor light on dash comes on on the dash when outside temperatures drop or when it gets considerably cold outside.

General Comments:

Runs good, sporty, plenty of pickup and pep. Sporty handling and gets the job done. Suspension feels a little primitive and stiff at times, but putting into comfort mode helps soften the ride.

Get compliments about the stock black wheels. Stereo system is decent with good sound. Trunk space is very generous. I wish the interior were more spacious, but it is not a full size sedan.

Occasionally other drivers on the road will try to race you, outrun you, or speed beside you and pull in front of you aggressively because the GLI emblem or dual exhaust tips or sporty appearance of the car excites them and they feel a need to “Oh I’ll show him and smoke that little VW that thinks he is hot stuff.”.

Still a newer car now at the moment with 7,500 miles. No issues at the moment. Radio and rear camera occasionally act up, but I reboot and the glitches go away.

It seems to run more powerfully in the cold when temperatures go below 30 degrees outside.

Gas mileage doesn’t seem too great, but I do drive aggressively. I haven’t had a chance to take a long highway trip, but perhaps the gas mileage will shine better traveling at 70 mph for several hundred miles.