Depending on optional equipment, the original price of the MkV GTI varied from $22,000-$27,000. In all specifications, this yielded a great value for the money. For under $30,000 (sometimes well under) one could get a very sporty car which comfortably seats 4 adults, carries a load of groceries, gets 30 miles to the gallon, and puts a smile on your face!
2012 The VW Golf
The VW Golf R's 2.0-liter turbocharged four, is one such example. By tweaking the ECU, German tuner Mcchip-dkr has bumped output from 270HP and 350Nm to 315HP and 440Nm. If you're interested in the ECU upgrade, it's priced at €899, equal to about US$1,150 at today's exchange rates.
2012 The VW Golf
2012 The VW Golf
