Based on the European-exclusive 25th Anniversary GTI offered the year prior, the 2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 337 Edition was produced in a limited series of 1,500 examples for the U.S. market. It came finished in Reflex Silver Metallic and equipped with a 180 HP turbo four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, lowered suspension, 18” BBS alloy wheels, an exterior aerokit, red brake calipers, Recaro sport seats, metal pedals, and a three-spoke leather steering with red stitching. This example was purchased new from H.A. Boyd, Inc. of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and was under the care of its third owner since 2007 before the selling dealer’s purchase in 2024. Featuring an upgraded APR turbo-back exhaust and ECU tune, this GTI 337 Edition is now being offered for auction out of New Jersey with approximately 78k miles on the odometer.
The 337 Edition is distinguished from other GTI’s by its unique front valence, side skirts, red brake calipers, and rear spoiler. It was offered exclusively in Reflex Silver Metallic with shot-peened 18” BBS RC alloy wheels. This example has been modified with Kamei headlight eyelids and rides on Michelin Pilot Sport tires from 2017. The paint is described to be in very good original condition apart from a few small dings and signs of road-going wear on the front end. Detailed images are provided in the galley along with a clean CARFAX report.
Inside, this 337 Edition features special GTI-branded Recaro sport seats upholstered in black cloth with red striped inserts. It also showcases red-trimmed seatbelts and floor mats, brushed aluminum trim, metal pedal covers, a golf ball-style shift knob, a Monsoon audio system, and a three-spoke perforated leather steering wheel with red stitching. The A-pillar has been modified with a gauge pod including a VDO boost meter. The seller notes the seats and steering wheel are in good condition, although the headliner upholstery is slightly sagging near the dome light. All gauges and accessories are said to be fully functional and rubber GTI Monster mats are included with the sale.
Factory-rated at 180 HP and 173 lb.-ft of torque, the turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four engine sends power to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual transaxle. The seller indicates the engine has been modified with an APR ECU tune with 93 octane files and an APR 3” turbo-back exhaust system. The CARFAX report shows maintenance performed at Huber's Auto Group during most of the previous ownership and service records are available ranging from 57,397 miles to 77,515 miles. At 60,957 miles, the car was serviced with a new valve cover, cam tensioner gaskets, spark plugs, a timing service, and a new water pump. A brake fluid flush was also performed at 77,503 miles. The seller notes the axle boots are beginning to show wear.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a window sticker, a toolkit, a spare tire, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “Thank you for your interest in our 337 GTI. This low mileage example has been well cared for since new and it certainly shows. We're very impressed with the condition of the Recaro seat bolsters, the shot-peened finish on the BBS RC wheels, and the overall lack of wear for a three-owner car. We believe you will be too. With only 1,500 total examples produced, and with arguably around half of that number remaining on the road, we're confident this 337 GTI is one of the cleaner examples left.”
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Sold for $18,000
$18,000 offer from Pottstown, PA (19464)
Bid in the amount of $8,800
Bid in the amount of $8,250
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Bid in the amount of $7,600
I had this exact car in high school and been looking for a nice driver quality one for quite some time. Looking forward to being in the running and see where it lands
Bid in the amount of $7,337
Oh boy! I had an '03 GTI VR6 6-speed but always thought the 337 was cooler. You've got my interest.