after 2 years and 60,000 touble free miles, here are my 7.... 1 The way it drives, turns onto corners, the grip, effortless nature of it all 2 The smoothness of the engine and the seamless acceleration 3 Max torque all the way from 1500, incredible engineering feat 4 The sculpted lines of the bodywork 5 Electronic steering is so accurate, and such feedback 6 How integrated everything is. How all the different parts talk to each other. e.g. when you go over a certain speed, you get a warning that window is open and causing unnecessary drag 7 The build quality...the way the door shuts and of course, I cannot stop at 7 when there is so much to love about this car. 8 The quietness of the engine.....and the gorgeous sound it makes when you floor it 9 The firmness of the ride - yet it never is uncomfortable 10 The fuel efficiency, I got 48.5 mpg on a 7 hr Austrian motorway trip (must have been a tailwind) 11 The red line through the headlights and the red strips on the door and door sills
just found your channel on my suggestion page...don't know why it's there but I'm glad I found your channel...very cool video(s) I've been thinking about getting GTI myself for months now.. but still doing my research on it further.. oh and I'm subscribing! cheers !
Oh yeah congrats on the purchase. I just purchased my sport on 12/31/16. Got white like yours. Just got out of a totaled 2016 gti se in carbon steel gray. Enjoy in good health!
im starting to like your channel a lot.. only found you today, after i been in the GTI world for like 11 years.. you remind me of my own channel with some of your style.
i hope to get myself into a Golf R this year and start another VW chapter. That's not to say i don't love my WRX, because I do. But I miss the features of VW's a lot.
ya.. the WRX interior is horrible honestly, coming from the other cars i have had. and the "premium" harmon kardon system is the worst of my last 5 cars also.
Great video! As someone who is currently enjoying driving their first GTI (Mk 7, perf pkg, 6MT) many of the things you pointed out match my list of favorites. My wife had a Mk 5 rabbit before, which made me fall in love with the golf line... right now I envision us having a sporty golf as one of our cars well into the future.
Congrats on your purchase; I can tell you really like it! I wish I would have done mine a little differently and had a little bit more room for negotiation but I just had to have the first Red Mk7 Autobahn I could possibly get my hands on. All that torque caused me to need new tires at 10K miles. Did eventually get tired of the limitations of FWD, bought a Cadillac ATS 3.6 and missed the playfulness of my GTI, so tried to check all my boxes with an S3 Prestige, which ironically doesn't have curve illuminating lights even at the top trim.
I'm in a similar situation that you were in. Had a Mk6 GTI which I loved, and had the opportunity to jump to a 2014 Audi S4, and am seriously considering going back for a 2016-2017 GTI.
Steve Durham hi Steve, I am in a similar dilemma debating whether I should buy an S4 or a GTI. What has been your experience? Why considering going back to the GTI?
Good points! I love all of those things too! (side note - the name of your channel is so similar to "Chris Harris on Cars", I got a little excited when I saw the thumbnail and title. I was totally surprised to see you pop up, haha - but good video.)
"Pro clip" phone holder ? Will you show what that looks like and where you have it mounted ? Love your car ! I bought a GTI two weeks ago just like yours except mine is a dark grey.
Awesome GTI! Great option choices. Mine is a white '15 Autobahn. What brand of shift paddles extensions are you using? My apologies if you've already mentioned it once before, if so I must have missed that part. Nevertheless great car, take care.
Just started looking into a GTI yesterday as it's a vehicle that's always caught my eye. Went and test drove a 2017 GTI S today and it was nice. Went and drove a WRX right after and the GTI was definitely better! I drove a manual one so maybe I'll have to drive a DSG as well if they really are THAT good. I've heard amazing things about them! Gotta tell ya man. You're selling on it lol. The car felt rock solid and the interior quality was absolutely fantastic! I'll have to try a DSG soon! I can agree with the comfort when needed but sporty when wanted. Sounds great!
picked up my 17 GTI SE on 12/28...it has the DSG... I was previously driving a 13 Beetle TDI (buyback)...this is my first GTI and so far it seems like a fantastic upgrade...cheers!!!
The Gear number display on the instrument cluster should be down where the trip mile display is at the bottom right. The current location is not visible behind the steering wheel unless you dip your head down to see it which is generally not a good idea at 70 mph
i've been thinking about buying this car since the mk7's came out. i really want the version you have with the headlights and limited slip-diff. locally i have seen a few sell for as low as $23,299 which is a price i probably won't beat! thx for putting out this video
I have the 2017 GTI S package. It only comes with halogens...which work perfectly fine for me. The LSD does not come on the S...but that didn't matter to me either. The S is an amazing package also and I got mine for $21,700. Some things I like with the S that doesn't come on the Sport are: LED Fog Lights, Austin Rims, Mirrors that match the paint color of the car, and an ignition cylinder (I don't want KESSY at all). But...$23,299 is a very good price for the Sport if the Sport is your preference (if that price includes the destination charge).
Hi Chris! Do you think paying $2,000-2,500 more for the Sport package over the baseline S trim is worth it? I'm torn between those two packages (about to buy one!!)
Nice find. Keep posting these videos! Since you used to own a Porsche, I want your opinion on the acceleration of the MK7 GTI. Here are my thoughts. After owning a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT (with 250 HP turbo engine) for nine years, I finally made a switch to a 2017 GTI SE MT late November 2016 The decision to purchase a new GTI was one I thought about for over a year. This is because I loved that Subaru. It was very reliable and the engine response and handling were incredible. It was a Clark Kent kind of car. A car no one would expect to be fast but was pretty damn quick. So it has been a few months and here are my overall observations: -Engine Response: No doubt, I liked the LGT's engine response more than the GTI. The GTI is more than adequate but it just doesn't have the get-up that the Legacy had. The LGT was rated at 250 HP so I suppose this makes sense but I was hoping that the GTI's lower overall weight would make up for the HP difference. In terms of engine response, it doesn't. The good news is that the GTI has been getting ~26 MPG while the LGT got me ~21 MPG. -Handling: Pretty much even, which surprises me in that the LGT is an AWD car. While I haven't really driven the GTI in the snow due to our mild Kansas City winter, I am very happy with the handling and response. The GTI drives just like an AWD vehicle in my limited experience. I wonder if that is in large part to the limited slip differential (?). -Fit and Finish: The GTI wins hands down and not only because it is 11 model years newer. And of course, the technology the GTI offers is superior considering it is 10 model years newer. My overall verdict? While I really enjoy my new VW, some days I wonder why I just didn't keep driving my Suby LGT for a few more years. Especially when I'm on the highway and want to give my car some juice. The LGT responded better in those cases. I guess that in the end, I'm glad I have a GTI but I also miss my Legacy GT. That's my story. How do you think the acceleration of the GTI compares to other cars you've owned, namely the Cayman?
I bought mine on the 29th of November and got $5,200 off sticker. Not as good of a deal as you but I was happy with the price I paid for the SE. Having thought about this for over a year, I really notice that prices come down not only at the end of the month but also in 4Q.
Great review! What do you find to be the biggest differences between the mk6 and mk7 platform other than the engine? Do you find the mk7 to be a big step up from the mk6?
I agree that the MK7 feels like an Audi. And the cabin is so quiet. My wife and I both notice that I can be driving 80 mph and it feels like I'm going 50...the ride is so smooth. I have to be very careful with that though...don't want any tickets! :-)
Hi Chris, Like your videos. Sorry to see the Cayman go, I too am interested in owning a Porsche but am also gravitating to the 911. You mentioned that with the Cayman you would have some layup time with the Cayman because of the winter weather in Mass. I live in Southern California so would not have the same issues as you would weather wise. My question to you is how much layup time do you think you would have during a typical winter? You also mentioned that the Cayman didn't have enough time to warm up because your short commute, wouldn't this be the same with the 911? Or was this concern only during winter driving? Keep up the good work with your videos, nice to see different perspectives from around the country. Current vehicle, RAM 1500 Sport, bucket vehicle, 2012 or newer Carrera 4S Targa.
You're right, I did see the video regarding the snow tires. I was just wondering if a car of this type was probably not conducive for winter driving. But I guess with snow tires that would help. In my area we are experiencing a 10 year storm which means we actually my have a weeks worth of rain. We usually get a spritz that will last a couple of hours every six months or so. I am in South Orange County and as they say, it never rains in California. Have a good one!
Have a 2016 MK7 and we have this in common, I have a Porsche 997 (steering wheel very similar) and I dislike that thing like you would not believe, too expensive to change + would kill re-sale value.
I wanted to get the Sport model, (ended up settling for the S) but I may regret it. The thing is, I really wanted the sport in a manual and they are all sold out in my town. I found one of the rare manuals in any trim. I maybe should have got the DSG.
The winter have been no problem with the FWD and stock all season tires over the past 3 winters here in Mass. I only work a couple of miles away so if I had a longer commute I’d probably grab winter tires.
@@infinite.static That's good to know, thanks! I am planning to buy a used 2017 GTI or "new" 2019 for my commute, but right now there is no commuting needed as we are on lockdown and/or working from home.
I'm digging my Sport with DSG, but mine is metallic black. The acceleration is relentless and effortless. My poor tires can't find grip to save their lives (under fairly hard acceleration), but in inclement weather the GTI is well grounded. It's a blast to own! Last weekend, I drove 120 miles for toiletries. Any excuse to get behind the wheel.
I just got a 2017 GTI Sport DSG and I think we have the Pinalloy paddle extensions... They are almost perfect, except the bottom portion of the Pinalloy paddles don't really work well, you have to move your hand towards the middle of the paddles to pull and shift... Do you have the same issue?
Does the car have auto headlight setting? Not sure if you can just leave on your headlights to have the daytime running lights work during the day and it changes to headlights when it's darker. Guess I could just test but figured I'd ask.
The south African versions do, they are similar to the German specs. We get the lighting package as standard here. Also GTIs, S3 and Focus ST are official highway patrol vehicles here.
That's what I was referring to :) I love the Golf R brakes on this car. Hopefully I might be picking one up today, kind of torn between red and white, hardest decision ever!
It's funny because I like many of the same things...except I have a 2017 GTI S. What's different for me is that I love NOT having the KESSY system. When push button ignitions go bad...they are a LOT more expensive to have repaired than regular key ignitions. Pusjing a button on my key-fob to unlock the car doors is very easy and turning the key in the ignition is super easy as well. I think all cars that have KESSY should also come with an ignition cylinder. If they did...I would probably want the KESSY system then. But since they don't...it looks like the company is purposely setting you up for a more expensive repair when a push-button start goes bad. I already flashed my car with Unitronic DSG flash and Unitronic ecu 1+ flash. The DSG runs much better now and the extra HP and TQ make this car feel like it has Mustang 5.0 power when I kick in the turbo. I appreciate your videos, you do a good job.
I must say , if you think the gti is great .just imagine driving a golf R I had the 2016 gti stage 2 eurodyne upgrade , great car. but traction wasn't great with that power so I upgraded .now golf R stage 2 eurodyne engine and transmission , AMS downpipe APR intake , now AWESOME!!!!! these cars are so comfy
Any Europeans reading this: I hear about GTIs having 220hp in American videos, but when I personally look for a GTI to buy I find several 245-265 hp (Sweden). Don't they have as much HP in the states or what's the deal?
No, they are add on extensions that he picked up. He mentions it in the 5 things he 'dislikes' about his GTi. I'm going to add extensions to mine as well (or full replacements), the stock ones are not bad, I just wish they were larger (much like I wished for my mk6 GLi as well).
I'm on my 4th VW now with cars having over 230k miles on them even, still runs to this day like a champ. I've owned (not counting the many others we used to have in the house) the mk3 Jetta 2.0, mk4 Jetta 1.8t, mk6 GLi, and now mk7 GTi. They've all done very very well by me with almost completely nothing further than normal maintenance. I take care of my own cars, and with the exception of changing the DSG fluid (in the last 2 cars, as the others were all regular manuals), my cars have never been to a dealer. If it wasn't for resale value in having a paper trail saying your car was taken care of, then I'd have done the DSG service at home as I always do everything else. Small price to pay (never paid above $275 for a change) for easier resale later on when I wanna buy another one lol
i thought we are behind here in S.A! my GTI came fully loaded standard. i wouldn't want fabric seats, it's not an option. we have them coming standard with leather seats, heated front seats, xenons , LED tail lights, adjustable centre arm rest with storage compartment, storage drawers under both front seats, panoramic sun roof. reverse camera and navigation is an optional extra but everything else is standard.
Dollar for dollar, I believe the new gen GTI is the best car on the road. That said, VW has only begun to shell out that six billion dollars for their massive screw-up. And I'm afraid that when the smoke clears, VW will be permanently crippled.
I drive a manual, mine is always in manual. I realize yours is not in manual mode, but it doesn't change the fact that I can't stand how it sounds like your DSG is shifting too early.
after 2 years and 60,000 touble free miles, here are my 7....
1 The way it drives, turns onto corners, the grip, effortless nature of it all
2 The smoothness of the engine and the seamless acceleration
3 Max torque all the way from 1500, incredible engineering feat
4 The sculpted lines of the bodywork
5 Electronic steering is so accurate, and such feedback
6 How integrated everything is. How all the different parts talk to each other. e.g. when you go over a certain speed, you get a warning that window is open and causing unnecessary drag
7 The build quality...the way the door shuts
and of course, I cannot stop at 7 when there is so much to love about this car.
8 The quietness of the engine.....and the gorgeous sound it makes when you floor it
9 The firmness of the ride - yet it never is uncomfortable
10 The fuel efficiency, I got 48.5 mpg on a 7 hr Austrian motorway trip (must have been a tailwind)
11 The red line through the headlights and the red strips on the door and door sills
Nice car! just got my 17 gti at the end of november in the standard! looking forward to seeing more uploads on yours, subbed
Great helpful video! This really makes me want to get a 2017 gti. Thanks! Subbed to your channel keep posting!
just found your channel on my suggestion page...don't know why it's there but I'm glad I found your channel...very cool video(s)
I've been thinking about getting GTI myself for months now.. but still doing my research on it further..
oh and I'm subscribing! cheers !
Oh yeah congrats on the purchase. I just purchased my sport on 12/31/16. Got white like yours. Just got out of a totaled 2016 gti se in carbon steel gray. Enjoy in good health!
im starting to like your channel a lot.. only found you today, after i been in the GTI world for like 11 years.. you remind me of my own channel with some of your style.
i hope to get myself into a Golf R this year and start another VW chapter. That's not to say i don't love my WRX, because I do. But I miss the features of VW's a lot.
ya.. the WRX interior is horrible honestly, coming from the other cars i have had. and the "premium" harmon kardon system is the worst of my last 5 cars also.
Sorry to chime in, but if you get yourself in an R I cannot re-subscribe quick enough! I loved your VW videos !
Great video! As someone who is currently enjoying driving their first GTI (Mk 7, perf pkg, 6MT) many of the things you pointed out match my list of favorites. My wife had a Mk 5 rabbit before, which made me fall in love with the golf line... right now I envision us having a sporty golf as one of our cars well into the future.
Considering getting rid of my Wrangler for a GTI to change it up a bit. Your vids are pushing me closer!
OK Chris you've convinced me. this car is on my list for next year. among all the other vehicles I am considering. thank you
Great reviews, keep it up. Going down the same path myself...
Congrats on your purchase; I can tell you really like it! I wish I would have done mine a little differently and had a little bit more room for negotiation but I just had to have the first Red Mk7 Autobahn I could possibly get my hands on. All that torque caused me to need new tires at 10K miles. Did eventually get tired of the limitations of FWD, bought a Cadillac ATS 3.6 and missed the playfulness of my GTI, so tried to check all my boxes with an S3 Prestige, which ironically doesn't have curve illuminating lights even at the top trim.
Congrats!
I just purchased the same white sport, but with a manual. TDI convert here; subscribed!
Can't wait to see what you do to the mk7 tuning wise, also why are you sticking with the mk6 and not the current gti
I'm in a similar situation that you were in. Had a Mk6 GTI which I loved, and had the opportunity to jump to a 2014 Audi S4, and am seriously considering going back for a 2016-2017 GTI.
Steve Durham hi Steve, I am in a similar dilemma debating whether I should buy an S4 or a GTI. What has been your experience? Why considering going back to the GTI?
Great review, I'm buying one as soon as I sell my MK6 GTI. I'm surprised you didn't mention the LSD, what do you think of it so far?
Good points! I love all of those things too! (side note - the name of your channel is so similar to "Chris Harris on Cars", I got a little excited when I saw the thumbnail and title. I was totally surprised to see you pop up, haha - but good video.)
Jacob Frey Yeah I thought Chris Harris bought a gti at first lol. Good vid nonetheless.
hi I have a black 15' GTI and can you tell me what paddle shifter extensions you're using?
"Pro clip" phone holder ? Will you show what that looks like and where you have it mounted ?
Love your car ! I bought a GTI two weeks ago just like yours except mine is a dark grey.
Awesome GTI! Great option choices. Mine is a white '15 Autobahn. What brand of shift paddles extensions are you using? My apologies if you've already mentioned it once before, if so I must have missed that part. Nevertheless great car, take care.
You can use your arm or any body part really to touch the handle and it locks. Really is amazing.
yes! I love that I can just touch it however I can (when hands are full haha), and it still works. It's a pretty amazing keyless system.
Just started looking into a GTI yesterday as it's a vehicle that's always caught my eye. Went and test drove a 2017 GTI S today and it was nice. Went and drove a WRX right after and the GTI was definitely better! I drove a manual one so maybe I'll have to drive a DSG as well if they really are THAT good. I've heard amazing things about them! Gotta tell ya man. You're selling on it lol. The car felt rock solid and the interior quality was absolutely fantastic! I'll have to try a DSG soon! I can agree with the comfort when needed but sporty when wanted. Sounds great!
German Driver so I've noticed lol
which pedal shifts do you have? by the way awesome video
I envy you for owning such a good piece of machinery, just woundering what the MPG your having so fare, please, cheers
picked up my 17 GTI SE on 12/28...it has the DSG... I was previously driving a 13 Beetle TDI (buyback)...this is my first GTI and so far it seems like a fantastic upgrade...cheers!!!
"was that there the entire review" I only just noticed it then xD
The Gear number display on the instrument cluster should be down where the trip mile display is at the bottom right. The current location is not visible behind the steering wheel unless you dip your head down to see it which is generally not a good idea at 70 mph
What paddle shifter extensions do you have?
i've been thinking about buying this car since the mk7's came out. i really want the version you have with the headlights and limited slip-diff. locally i have seen a few sell for as low as $23,299 which is a price i probably won't beat!
thx for putting out this video
I have the 2017 GTI S package. It only comes with halogens...which work perfectly fine for me. The LSD does not come on the S...but that didn't matter to me either. The S is an amazing package also and I got mine for $21,700. Some things I like with the S that doesn't come on the Sport are: LED Fog Lights, Austin Rims, Mirrors that match the paint color of the car, and an ignition cylinder (I don't want KESSY at all). But...$23,299 is a very good price for the Sport if the Sport is your preference (if that price includes the destination charge).
Hi Chris! Do you think paying $2,000-2,500 more for the Sport package over the baseline S trim is worth it? I'm torn between those two packages (about to buy one!!)
Nice find. Keep posting these videos!
Since you used to own a Porsche, I want your opinion on the acceleration of the MK7 GTI.
Here are my thoughts. After owning a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT (with 250 HP turbo engine) for nine years, I finally made a switch to a 2017 GTI SE MT late November 2016
The decision to purchase a new GTI was one I thought about for over a year. This is because I loved that Subaru. It was very reliable and the engine response and handling were incredible. It was a Clark Kent kind of car. A car no one would expect to be fast but was pretty damn quick.
So it has been a few months and here are my overall observations:
-Engine Response: No doubt, I liked the LGT's engine response more than the GTI. The GTI is more than adequate but it just doesn't have the get-up that the Legacy had. The LGT was rated at 250 HP so I suppose this makes sense but I was hoping that the GTI's lower overall weight would make up for the HP difference. In terms of engine response, it doesn't. The good news is that the GTI has been getting ~26 MPG while the LGT got me ~21 MPG.
-Handling: Pretty much even, which surprises me in that the LGT is an AWD car. While I haven't really driven the GTI in the snow due to our mild Kansas City winter, I am very happy with the handling and response. The GTI drives just like an AWD vehicle in my limited experience. I wonder if that is in large part to the limited slip differential (?).
-Fit and Finish: The GTI wins hands down and not only because it is 11 model years newer. And of course, the technology the GTI offers is superior considering it is 10 model years newer.
My overall verdict? While I really enjoy my new VW, some days I wonder why I just didn't keep driving my Suby LGT for a few more years. Especially when I'm on the highway and want to give my car some juice. The LGT responded better in those cases. I guess that in the end, I'm glad I have a GTI but I also miss my Legacy GT.
That's my story. How do you think the acceleration of the GTI compares to other cars you've owned, namely the Cayman?
I bought mine on the 29th of November and got $5,200 off sticker. Not as good of a deal as you but I was happy with the price I paid for the SE. Having thought about this for over a year, I really notice that prices come down not only at the end of the month but also in 4Q.
Great review!
What do you find to be the biggest differences between the mk6 and mk7 platform other than the engine? Do you find the mk7 to be a big step up from the mk6?
I agree that the MK7 feels like an Audi. And the cabin is so quiet. My wife and I both notice that I can be driving 80 mph and it feels like I'm going 50...the ride is so smooth. I have to be very careful with that though...don't want any tickets! :-)
Where did you find those paddle shifter extensions
Hi Chris, Like your videos. Sorry to see the Cayman go, I too am interested in owning a Porsche but am also gravitating to the 911. You mentioned that with the Cayman you would have some layup time with the Cayman because of the winter weather in Mass. I live in Southern California so would not have the same issues as you would weather wise. My question to you is how much layup time do you think you would have during a typical winter? You also mentioned that the Cayman didn't have enough time to warm up because your short commute, wouldn't this be the same with the 911? Or was this concern only during winter driving? Keep up the good work with your videos, nice to see different perspectives from around the country. Current vehicle, RAM 1500 Sport, bucket vehicle, 2012 or newer Carrera 4S Targa.
You're right, I did see the video regarding the snow tires. I was just wondering if a car of this type was probably not conducive for winter driving. But I guess with snow tires that would help. In my area we are experiencing a 10 year storm which means we actually my have a weeks worth of rain. We usually get a spritz that will last a couple of hours every six months or so. I am in South Orange County and as they say, it never rains in California. Have a good one!
Have a 2016 MK7 and we have this in common, I have a Porsche 997 (steering wheel very similar) and I dislike that thing like you would not believe, too expensive to change + would kill re-sale value.
The heated mirror switch is one I've always hated.
Since all your recent car purchases were used cars and this one was new, what were the factors to persuaded you? was it worth it?
Yeah, looking at used ones, $25k
I wanted to get the Sport model, (ended up settling for the S) but I may regret it. The thing is, I really wanted the sport in a manual and they are all sold out in my town. I found one of the rare manuals in any trim. I maybe should have got the DSG.
Thanks for the review. What's your experience driving the Golf GTI in the snow in New England? Do you have snow tires?
The winter have been no problem with the FWD and stock all season tires over the past 3 winters here in Mass. I only work a couple of miles away so if I had a longer commute I’d probably grab winter tires.
@@infinite.static That's good to know, thanks! I am planning to buy a used 2017 GTI or "new" 2019 for my commute, but right now there is no commuting needed as we are on lockdown and/or working from home.
This was my first brand new car and I highly recommend finding something used. The massive depreciation really shocked me.
I'm digging my Sport with DSG, but mine is metallic black. The acceleration is relentless and effortless. My poor tires can't find grip to save their lives (under fairly hard acceleration), but in inclement weather the GTI is well grounded. It's a blast to own! Last weekend, I drove 120 miles for toiletries. Any excuse to get behind the wheel.
Steven Havel mine came with Bridgestone potent as, which I loathe.... When I rip them apart I'm getting conti's
Those dsg paddles are awesome, please provide a link to where I can purchase, thank you.
I just got a 2017 GTI Sport DSG and I think we have the Pinalloy paddle extensions... They are almost perfect, except the bottom portion of the Pinalloy paddles don't really work well, you have to move your hand towards the middle of the paddles to pull and shift... Do you have the same issue?
I want to get one with leather seats but I've only got 20k and the cheapest I've found them are around 25k. I may just go with a Nissan Altima.
Does the car have auto headlight setting? Not sure if you can just leave on your headlights to have the daytime running lights work during the day and it changes to headlights when it's darker. Guess I could just test but figured I'd ask.
Chris On Cars Awesome thank you. Our 2016 Tiguan has the auto setting but my 2017 GTI Sport doesn't. Figured I was missing something.
I think only in the Europe vw.
The south African versions do, they are similar to the German specs. We get the lighting package as standard here. Also GTIs, S3 and Focus ST are official highway patrol vehicles here.
No mention of the amazing stoponadime brakes? :)
That's what I was referring to :) I love the Golf R brakes on this car. Hopefully I might be picking one up today, kind of torn between red and white, hardest decision ever!
It's funny because I like many of the same things...except I have a 2017 GTI S. What's different for me is that I love NOT having the KESSY system. When push button ignitions go bad...they are a LOT more expensive to have repaired than regular key ignitions. Pusjing a button on my key-fob to unlock the car doors is very easy and turning the key in the ignition is super easy as well. I think all cars that have KESSY should also come with an ignition cylinder. If they did...I would probably want the KESSY system then. But since they don't...it looks like the company is purposely setting you up for a more expensive repair when a push-button start goes bad. I already flashed my car with Unitronic DSG flash and Unitronic ecu 1+ flash. The DSG runs much better now and the extra HP and TQ make this car feel like it has Mustang 5.0 power when I kick in the turbo. I appreciate your videos, you do a good job.
Sigh, one day I will have a VW GTI!
I must say , if you think the gti is great .just imagine driving a golf R I had the 2016 gti stage 2 eurodyne upgrade , great car. but traction wasn't great with that power so I upgraded .now golf R stage 2 eurodyne engine and transmission , AMS downpipe APR intake , now AWESOME!!!!! these cars are so comfy
Any Europeans reading this: I hear about GTIs having 220hp in American videos, but when I personally look for a GTI to buy I find several 245-265 hp (Sweden). Don't they have as much HP in the states or what's the deal?
Hannu Tuunanen HP is measured slightly differently in the US
are those the stock paddle shifters?
No, they are add on extensions that he picked up. He mentions it in the 5 things he 'dislikes' about his GTi. I'm going to add extensions to mine as well (or full replacements), the stock ones are not bad, I just wish they were larger (much like I wished for my mk6 GLi as well).
thank you for the info
How much for those shift paddles?
***** oh thx for reply, those look so nice
my dream car.....if only they'd up their game on long term reliability, both small and major things.
I'm on my 4th VW now with cars having over 230k miles on them even, still runs to this day like a champ. I've owned (not counting the many others we used to have in the house) the mk3 Jetta 2.0, mk4 Jetta 1.8t, mk6 GLi, and now mk7 GTi. They've all done very very well by me with almost completely nothing further than normal maintenance. I take care of my own cars, and with the exception of changing the DSG fluid (in the last 2 cars, as the others were all regular manuals), my cars have never been to a dealer. If it wasn't for resale value in having a paper trail saying your car was taken care of, then I'd have done the DSG service at home as I always do everything else. Small price to pay (never paid above $275 for a change) for easier resale later on when I wanna buy another one lol
i thought we are behind here in S.A! my GTI came fully loaded standard. i wouldn't want fabric seats, it's not an option. we have them coming standard with leather seats, heated front seats, xenons , LED tail lights, adjustable centre arm rest with storage compartment, storage drawers under both front seats, panoramic sun roof. reverse camera and navigation is an optional extra but everything else is standard.
Dollar for dollar, I believe the new gen GTI is the best car on the road. That said, VW has only begun to shell out that six billion dollars for their massive screw-up. And I'm afraid that when the smoke clears, VW will be permanently crippled.
i can't stand the sound of the DSG switching gears. Sounds like the shift points are way too low.
I drive a manual, mine is always in manual. I realize yours is not in manual mode, but it doesn't change the fact that I can't stand how it sounds like your DSG is shifting too early.
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