Bro I think most people that watch your videos don't recognize how intelligent you are because the stuff you say makes a lot of sense and the world really would be better if more people listened to what you're saying also I heard what you said about mods for the Golf R so I'm looking forward to that!
The question is: How well is the MK8 generation going to age? I know it’s the last generation of GTI/R that comes with a manual, but it’s also the most disliked to its exterior design and interior design and function. Yes, I know you owners say the interior isn’t as bad as others make it out to be. I’m not arguing that. But what makes a good design is one that is praised from those that don’t own it because owners mostly don’t go at it with an objective viewpoint. Sales have been down on MK8’s, and the MK8.5 refresh has already been getting more positive feedback than the MK8 ever has. So, will the MK8 being the last gen to come with a 6spd manual be “enough” for it to go down as a great gen, or will the MK7/7.5 be the last for that?
Great video you make a lot of sense with the threat of Ai I hope you're wrong about future humans looking back at this time and having regrets about the decisions we made.
I just got the GTI in white. Never been a small car fan but it is fun. Only thing is as a perfectionist who is not perfect at driving stick it’s a little frustrating sometimes. But it’s only been a week.
Mk8 front end looks so much better than the 8.5 . I dislike how VW moved the body coloured upward sweep sections more to the center of front bumper and I loathe the rectangular sensor box right in the middle of the lower grill. Also the new infotainment screen looks like a bad aftermarket add on. Then again I have a MK8 R (3 pedal version) so I might be biased 😂. I also went for the white but preferred the Estoril wheels. Getting cold up here in Alberta so rocking my new winter setup, 18” VW Huntsville in Adamantium Dark.
@@JacesOwnWorld I’ll trust MY eyes and MY opinion over what (arguably) the “consensus” says. If YOU think the MK8.5 looks better then that’s fine, just say so, express YOUR opinion. There are a lot of the smaller RUclips channels and amateur/semi-pro automotive “journalist” that have a vested interest in favoring new releases. If they say negative things then they may not get their hands on future products. That might be cynical on my part but that’s the way a lot of companies operate. Try thinking for yourself instead of going with the “consensus”. A consensus which,by the way, is impossible to quantify and prove.
@@iaindyer1629 I agree with you, I prefer the way the MK7.5 looks interior wise as well as exterior, but the performance of the MK8's are better though.
Bro I think most people that watch your videos don't recognize how intelligent you are because the stuff you say makes a lot of sense and the world really would be better if more people listened to what you're saying also I heard what you said about mods for the Golf R so I'm looking forward to that!
Thanks brother I appreciate you and yeah man mods for the Golf R are on the way!
The question is:
How well is the MK8 generation going to age? I know it’s the last generation of GTI/R that comes with a manual, but it’s also the most disliked to its exterior design and interior design and function.
Yes, I know you owners say the interior isn’t as bad as others make it out to be. I’m not arguing that. But what makes a good design is one that is praised from those that don’t own it because owners mostly don’t go at it with an objective viewpoint. Sales have been down on MK8’s, and the MK8.5 refresh has already been getting more positive feedback than the MK8 ever has.
So, will the MK8 being the last gen to come with a 6spd manual be “enough” for it to go down as a great gen, or will the MK7/7.5 be the last for that?
I think the MK7.5 is the best looking interior wise and potentially exterior wise as well, but the performance is better on the MK8's.
Great video you make a lot of sense with the threat of Ai I hope you're wrong about future humans looking back at this time and having regrets about the decisions we made.
Thanks a lot and yeah man I hope I'm wrong about that too TBH.
I just got the GTI in white. Never been a small car fan but it is fun. Only thing is as a perfectionist who is not perfect at driving stick it’s a little frustrating sometimes. But it’s only been a week.
You got this brother just stick with it lol no pun intended it will become like 2nd nature eventually.
These days are the death throes of car enthusiasts. Not the peak, that was a while ago, but it only goes down hill from here.
Yeah it definitely feels that way, hopefully things change for the better in the next couple of years.
Am a VW fan. Good to be back home.
Thanks brother it's great to be back!
Welcome home! I bet you couldn't wait to get out and bang some gears asap!😂
Lol thanks brother and yeah man you have no idea!
Mk8 front end looks so much better than the 8.5 . I dislike how VW moved the body coloured upward sweep sections more to the center of front bumper and I loathe the rectangular sensor box right in the middle of the lower grill.
Also the new infotainment screen looks like a bad aftermarket add on. Then again I have a MK8 R (3 pedal version) so I might be biased 😂. I also went for the white but preferred the Estoril wheels. Getting cold up here in Alberta so rocking my new winter setup, 18” VW Huntsville in Adamantium Dark.
Yup we're on the same page brother and I prefer the Estoril wheels as well I may try to get some later on and put them on our Golf R.
Yes, you’re biased because the consensus around the world is that the MK8.5 is better in every way stylistically.
@@JacesOwnWorld I’ll trust MY eyes and MY opinion over what (arguably) the “consensus” says. If YOU think the MK8.5 looks better then that’s fine, just say so, express YOUR opinion.
There are a lot of the smaller RUclips channels and amateur/semi-pro automotive “journalist” that have a vested interest in favoring new releases. If they say negative things then they may not get their hands on future products. That might be cynical on my part but that’s the way a lot of companies operate.
Try thinking for yourself instead of going with the “consensus”. A consensus which,by the way, is impossible to quantify and prove.
@@iaindyer1629 I agree with you, I prefer the way the MK7.5 looks interior wise as well as exterior, but the performance of the MK8's are better though.
RCF in the pulpit today. Great points. I hope we unify
Thanks brother and same here. it's time we got past all the stupid petty stuff and started looking more at the big picture.
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Next stop Japan
Lol you don't know how accurate you are, stay tuned!
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Oh snap look at you back on the podium again, I see you more than JHFTC!
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Quey outside!
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Welcome back to the MOE brother!
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Lol man you don't miss!
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Oh snap congratulations! Back in your original spot!
This is literally the end of times… sorry
It feels that way but I hope that's not the case and things miraculously improve soon.