Why I DIDN’T Buy A Golf R vs Golf GTI mk 7.5

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @TGE
    @TGE  7 лет назад +119

    What do you think? Golf R or GTI? Let the arguments begin

    • @aaa84gt
      @aaa84gt 7 лет назад +30

      Let me be a typical RUclips commentator. "Neither, buy a Civic Type R!"

    • @nathanmorton8095
      @nathanmorton8095 7 лет назад +11

      I just picked up a GTI mk7.5 in Atlantic blue with the Brescia wheels and it’s a cracking car! Much nicer looking than the R but the R drives better! More about the icon for me though!

    • @megaollie98
      @megaollie98 7 лет назад +32

      R

    • @HamiltonBen257
      @HamiltonBen257 7 лет назад +1

      TGE TV no adverts unfortunately squire

    • @mhdziq9028
      @mhdziq9028 7 лет назад +5

      gti is front wheels but the golf r is 4 wheels and more grip

  • @stealthsuit5989
    @stealthsuit5989 7 лет назад +251

    The front of the GTI is indeed very pretty. I see them often in my R's rear view mirror!!!!!

    • @johncajson
      @johncajson 3 года назад +8

      Savage

    • @bencooper1151
      @bencooper1151 3 года назад +7

      that additional 50hp getting you real far ahead haha

    • @jozakroat
      @jozakroat 3 года назад +1

      monster

    • @UpTownDanny
      @UpTownDanny 3 года назад +3

      How’s grip in bad conditions?

    • @genkki4776
      @genkki4776 3 года назад +6

      I own a GTI and I found this joke hilarious

  • @callmeehnova
    @callmeehnova 6 лет назад +195

    The #1 reason the majority of people bought a gti instead of the R .... is the price

    • @HudMan4U
      @HudMan4U 5 лет назад +8

      Exactly. It there was only a couple thousand dollar difference, everyone would choose the Golf R.

    • @numbereightyseven
      @numbereightyseven 5 лет назад +21

      @@HudMan4U Well DUH, if a Bentley was only a couple of grand more than a Skoda, everyone would choose the Bentley.
      No shit Sherlock.

    • @KING0SISQO
      @KING0SISQO 5 лет назад +12

      I do prefer the look of the gti than the R. I don’t buy new I buy used. So if I have seen R’s the same price as gti’s.
      I’d only buy the r if it was cheaper or same price than the spec I wanted in the gti. Because I can stage 1 the gti and have same power and better looking car minus 4motion. And I’m not that fussed because did get either in manual only.

    • @fm9205
      @fm9205 4 года назад

      That Guy I won’t choose the R over the GTI 😂 bro you make me feel as if I’m poor, I could’ve bought a m550i if I wanted lol

    • @jmw8403
      @jmw8403 4 года назад +13

      No, the GTI has heritage and style. The R is cool but more for people who don't know better than that the R is the most powerful golf. I could afford the R if I wanted to but I would much more like a GTI because of the fact that it is a GTI. The name GTI is a classic name that has been around for decades. It has style, rust, heritage and history. The Golf R is for people who want to blast rap music while revving their engines outside night clubs. There is no style nor respect in that. Basically the Golf R is for kids.

  • @TRHamza
    @TRHamza 7 лет назад +356

    Lol Golf R any day. Doesn’t matter if the GTI is an icon, the R is just better. The only reason why you’d get the GTI now is if you got a better deal (as mentioned) or need more boot space (because of the lack of AWD)

    • @mrwick7961
      @mrwick7961 7 лет назад +27

      GTI is a better daily tho. softer spring rate,more comfy

    • @rdkoopmans1
      @rdkoopmans1 7 лет назад +15

      Yeah and if u stage 1 the gti theyre more or less the same. so ill prob take GTI

    • @OBELISK3210
      @OBELISK3210 7 лет назад +4

      TR Hamza yh agreed the awd system extra power alone is worth the extra £100 a month lol + R looks better but i do prefer the interior on the gti & lights

    • @ericc.4292
      @ericc.4292 7 лет назад +2

      ShaDoWhUnTeR ellis golf r can b specced with DCC?

    • @iGSL22
      @iGSL22 7 лет назад +3

      The Real Rodger not really, stage 1 on the r brings it to 350+bhp with a 3.* 0-60

  • @rosskennedy5489
    @rosskennedy5489 7 лет назад +45

    still confused why a guy who has had multiple supercars is worried about a few quid a month. Golf R wins hands down.

  • @Smithy250
    @Smithy250 7 лет назад +149

    Wouldn't bother filming with the iPhone again. The video quality is nice but the audio is shit

    • @TGE
      @TGE  7 лет назад +16

      Noted and agreed

    • @hamzy68
      @hamzy68 7 лет назад +1

      TGE TV get an external mic my lamb

    • @DelrioUK
      @DelrioUK 6 лет назад

      he must of been covering the mic, my x doesn't sound like that

    • @JB-yn6cc
      @JB-yn6cc 6 лет назад

      He has his finger over the mic just needs to hold phone differently

  • @OnlineHousehusband
    @OnlineHousehusband 6 лет назад +17

    I do agree with you to an extent..... the GTI is an icon but VW screwed them self when they released the R32 which led on to the R. I think my point being the R should be the GTI and sack off the R nameplate. Back in the day the 205GTI and the MK2 GTI 16v Golf were two of the quickest hot hatches around now the GTI has been to watered down. That said the GTI details are nicer than the R. 👍🏼

  • @ludovichowison3844
    @ludovichowison3844 7 лет назад +56

    "want a car to blend in so no one will break into my house" drives an aventador s

    • @misterC4P
      @misterC4P 7 лет назад +1

      ludovic howison 😂😂😂😂

  • @ieuanbartley
    @ieuanbartley 7 лет назад +246

    looked like such a promising video, then archie came on and i had to turn it off. never mind, can try again next week.

    • @ojosazules8828
      @ojosazules8828 7 лет назад +10

      IB why is it that every vlog now features that annoying Hamilton? Used to love watching here, oh well...

    • @ieuanbartley
      @ieuanbartley 7 лет назад +2

      Bike Life is that why 40+ people liked my comment, you now look silly trying to call out someone who’s being sarcastic. Congrats you fucked up 😂

    • @kendrickgoat
      @kendrickgoat 7 лет назад +1

      IB because I'm wrong and I'm sorry. Should have read it properly. Comments taken back. Still do your homework😂

    • @ieuanbartley
      @ieuanbartley 7 лет назад

      Bike Life I’m 22 chap, homework was finished a long time ago. However congrats for being the bigger man. Good day sir!

    • @kendrickgoat
      @kendrickgoat 7 лет назад

      IB good day to you too

  • @joecooper3073
    @joecooper3073 7 лет назад +143

    Archie’s A45 wrap looks great, why couldn’t he do that to the r8?😂

  • @ontrend9623
    @ontrend9623 7 лет назад +63

    Mic Quality seems off on the iPhone 10?

    • @upload9595
      @upload9595 7 лет назад

      It records mono.. like every other iphone.

  • @thebremner
    @thebremner 7 лет назад +13

    GTI with DSG is a great daily car choice, I couldn’t see enough advantages to spend the extra on an R

    • @Random63R400
      @Random63R400 2 года назад

      Try one and you'll see the difference, the IS38 turbo is completely on a higher level.

  • @chrisdodd9121
    @chrisdodd9121 3 года назад +3

    From a guy who’s had mk 4 and 5 R32s and now in a mk7 R Im honestly blown away with the R … but have lots of love for the GTI . What a iconic car , both great motors .

  • @kjoetie2
    @kjoetie2 3 года назад +3

    I owned a GTI mk 7 (347 hp). Now i own a R 7.5 (400 hp). The R is the better one. The traction is amazing. With the GTI always spinning wheels. With the R none. And it is a lot quicker. I love it.

  • @jaidevmittra2057
    @jaidevmittra2057 7 лет назад +75

    The mic is horrible 🎤

  • @newton2105
    @newton2105 3 года назад +3

    I test drove both. In normal traffic (which is an absolute pain here in Tampa, FL), the GTI was more entertaining due to the lighter weight and torque coming on a bit lower in the range. Golf R was very impressive, don’t get me wrong, and very fast, but in normal daily driving it felt a bit boring to be honest. All depends on use and preference, but I found the GTI the more entertaining daily driver

  • @MatteBlack172
    @MatteBlack172 7 лет назад +32

    Why is the audio from front face recording so terribad?

    • @TGE
      @TGE  7 лет назад +8

      My hand was over mic

    • @MatteBlack172
      @MatteBlack172 7 лет назад

      You're a TERRIBLE RUclipsr ! (with an Aventador)
      Keep it up.

    • @kathman6952
      @kathman6952 7 лет назад +1

      Daniel Warren there's no such thing as a front face mic. It's just a mic

    • @MatteBlack172
      @MatteBlack172 7 лет назад

      Kathmandu I’m so sorry

    • @rentonball13
      @rentonball13 4 года назад

      I own an "R" and everything about them is better than the GTI. Big reason is those seats are like my grandmothers blanket.

  • @Dcc357
    @Dcc357 3 года назад +1

    Mine is brand new and the only problem I have is the lower engine mount moves too much. I can release the clutch pedal slow and sometimes the car still clunks. I'm not even gonna warranty the part, I'm adding a mount insert to forget it altogether. Other than that it's a ridiculously fun car for the price.

  • @nickb2541
    @nickb2541 7 лет назад +44

    "The GTI has been around for decades..." So have horses, but that's not a reason to buy one lol!

  • @IULENZA
    @IULENZA 7 лет назад +91

    So can we call official the bromance with the pigeon?
    Do another watch video please (patek preferably)

    • @Smithy250
      @Smithy250 7 лет назад

      Andre Tennis Theyve been shipped and now they're both in the sea with the 720s etc.

    • @trevscofield
      @trevscofield 7 лет назад +4

      Bromance is great. They have great chemistry together!

    • @alonso2005x
      @alonso2005x 7 лет назад +2

      Andre Tennis they're both character, absolute characters

  • @mountie789
    @mountie789 7 лет назад +31

    The R looks a lot better!!
    Interesting how people’s opinions are split so much! ☺️

    • @RB12377
      @RB12377 8 месяцев назад

      I have stage1 2019 pp golf r looks better I like both cars stage1 r would be better

  • @wilsonlong6860
    @wilsonlong6860 7 лет назад +3

    I love the GTI. Personally, I have a MK7 GTI sport. If I had the money I would have gone for the Golf R, but I completely understand your reasoning for choosing a GTI over the R, especially since you already have supercars to get your ridiculous speed fix when you need it. I love the fact that you kept the car really low key spec wise, but if there is one thing I think you have to do, it would be aftermarket wheels.

  • @Olivergoodchild2
    @Olivergoodchild2 7 лет назад +7

    Tbh, whilst everyone gives Archie shit, you two are clearly friends and it would be a bit boring with just one person in the video...

  • @InteriorDesignAnderson
    @InteriorDesignAnderson 7 лет назад +17

    “The morning after”

  • @benjibatch
    @benjibatch 6 лет назад

    Have you EQ’d the audio from the iPhone, cos the bass is missing and hence it sounds quite treble heavy, however when you were filming the dog and the golf, the warmth came back?

  • @darrenmetson423
    @darrenmetson423 6 лет назад +18

    I had a gti performance pack then I brought an R the R is more fun and sounds better 😁

  • @VinderGroup3
    @VinderGroup3 6 лет назад +6

    The GTi is a 50 year classic, the R a good car none the less will come and go and won’t have the history the GTi has. The R is a good car however.

    • @lifenz1
      @lifenz1 4 года назад

      Fuck history bro, r is way faster especially from a dig its superr

  • @LostInFunk
    @LostInFunk 7 лет назад +2

    Each to his own, it's all personal opinion. Golf R, more power, better handling, leather upholstery as standard, more aggressive stance and I prefer the styling on the R. Mine arrives in 5 weeks.

  • @eddiegibbons6428
    @eddiegibbons6428 7 лет назад +60

    Golf R any day. I have one love it.

    • @kathman6952
      @kathman6952 7 лет назад +8

      Edwin Gibbons you have a 2004 polo you're not fooling anyone

    • @eddiegibbons6428
      @eddiegibbons6428 7 лет назад

      Kathmandu yes I do

    • @Rebelz173
      @Rebelz173 6 лет назад +1

      Edwin Gibbons shut up mate u haven’t got a golf r

  • @QuranFinder
    @QuranFinder 7 лет назад

    How comfortable are those seats? I would prefer the Art Velours.

  • @koojayy
    @koojayy 7 лет назад +26

    Why not a clubsport?

    • @tommy4862
      @tommy4862 7 лет назад +2

      It's supposed to be a daily, not a track car. This is a difference between golf and cars like type R and focus RS and so on, golf is much better at being a daily.

  • @Mani00786
    @Mani00786 7 лет назад

    Who did you lease from pal? Thinking of selling my e46 M3 and getting one of these. Although the M3 is awesome, I miss the creature comforts (like cup holders) of a modern car!

  • @sportcarluxury1924
    @sportcarluxury1924 7 лет назад +105

    sound quality was shit u should use a samsung phone thats way better

    • @denniswild4977
      @denniswild4977 7 лет назад +3

      SPORTCARLUXURY should use the camera he always uses😂

  • @kennytc6
    @kennytc6 6 лет назад

    I thought the GTI didn't come with a Digital cockpit or is that only available in the European market

  • @FoundByPolice
    @FoundByPolice 7 лет назад

    So when’s it getting wrapped? And about a month later an exhaust?

  • @MauriceNL1
    @MauriceNL1 7 лет назад

    you're iphone does weird, it looks like it is focusing the whole tima at 4:20

  • @2Skills4u
    @2Skills4u 6 лет назад

    See if you pay monthly for a car, can you still mod it in terms of getting new wheels, new exhausts and things like that?

  • @socalsupercars420
    @socalsupercars420 7 лет назад +7

    TGE & Archie vs JWW & STG. Who yah got ?

  • @simmot5213
    @simmot5213 6 лет назад

    What's the score with modifying a leased car, I know you have done just you have to revert back to stock when 2 years up ?

  • @khuramhussain3368
    @khuramhussain3368 7 лет назад

    Is it best to lease cars like golf gti,r, rs3 , a45, range rovers etc..., is lease any good what do you think ??

  • @RB-hz2bf
    @RB-hz2bf Год назад

    Quick question what’s the difference with the golf tsi??

  • @MakaKV95
    @MakaKV95 7 лет назад +1

    What do you think about some winter trip with your daily cars? You with GTI, Archi with A45, Sam with CaymanS, Paul with M3, MrJWW RS6 or S1? Go on road trip to maybe Spain or some crazy destination for a week? I think that would be some mad content!!! Hope something like that we would see very soon!

  • @harley3634
    @harley3634 7 лет назад

    TGE, If I head to London in my W12 Golf ‘04, will you do a feature?

  • @simonorr594
    @simonorr594 7 лет назад

    I have Unitronic tuned Gti Mk VII, non PP. 280+ whp and an open diff (they are cheap used in the US). It's chaos when you floor it, especially if driving one-handed. How about a challenge for you and Archie trying this in central London traffic?

  • @georgel3657
    @georgel3657 3 года назад +2

    3 years later, but I've just bought my '16 plate PP with every extra, 50k miles under 15k GBP, just incredible bargains these cars.

  • @JohnSmith-ie6uc
    @JohnSmith-ie6uc 7 лет назад +87

    Golf R all day long

  • @ThatRandomGuy20
    @ThatRandomGuy20 6 лет назад

    Who's pressing the brake pedal at 8:12?

  • @Sooka_Phatwon
    @Sooka_Phatwon 7 лет назад

    Golf R, stuck a maxton splitter on the front of mine yesterday, makes a massive difference to the looks!

  • @Prij95
    @Prij95 5 лет назад

    Mk7.5 gti doesn’t have the dsg farts do they?

  • @izhaarjamil8110
    @izhaarjamil8110 6 лет назад

    How's the gti like on fuel? Can you achieve +350 miles on a full tank by driving sensible.

  • @krissimon2502
    @krissimon2502 6 лет назад +1

    There is no need to argue. They're both great cars just get the one that fits your need and budget

  • @aquanick2001
    @aquanick2001 6 лет назад

    Where did you get such a good lease deal........coz I can’t find one that cheap....

  • @ItsRyan.
    @ItsRyan. 7 лет назад

    Off topic, What's your views on tattoo's/sleeves?

  • @edwri9759
    @edwri9759 7 лет назад

    One thing, why didn't you get the 3 door? Looks much better

  • @tonythorne8319
    @tonythorne8319 6 лет назад +1

    Love the look of the GTI. Been looking at alternatives to the Focus ST3 and this is right up there. Can I ask what leasing company you used and rough payments. Tia

  • @thehelperofthepeopledems2525
    @thehelperofthepeopledems2525 7 лет назад +10

    Not many people will notice, but he purposely got the video below the 10 minute marker type thing

    • @kathman6952
      @kathman6952 7 лет назад

      the helper of the peopledems why. >10 min = £££

    • @carlmaissan4340
      @carlmaissan4340 7 лет назад

      All about the mid-video ad! :)

  • @davidjack3
    @davidjack3 6 лет назад +4

    Golf r is better for scotland as we get snow in the summer and fwd poor going up the cairn gorms

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing 7 лет назад

    This is the second video I’ve seen of yours (first being the e63) so I have to ask why would you care about mpg if you drive a Lamborghini?

  • @STSupercars
    @STSupercars 7 лет назад +1

    R is the better car but GTI is the one if you get a good deal. But I would still take the 1/240i over an R

  • @cemsengul16
    @cemsengul16 7 лет назад

    but the Golf R has all wheel drive, you can actually plant the power down when you get it tuned

  • @mattmart7023
    @mattmart7023 7 лет назад

    Gti or JCW what’s the better daily?

  • @squashycaake
    @squashycaake 7 лет назад +10

    I had the R for two years and recently changed to a mk7.5 GTI, both DSG and although I miss the traction and power of the R, I’m really enjoying the 2wd fun that be had with the GTI, also spending a decent chunk less on fuel and paying less through financing, they’re both great to drive, I just don’t miss the R as much as I thought I would.

    • @Prij95
      @Prij95 5 лет назад

      Josh Varley how much does fuel cost you monthly with daily driving the mk7.5 gti?

  • @yalnizer2745
    @yalnizer2745 Год назад

    Whats the fuel consumption difference between r and gti

  • @rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr1111
    @rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr1111 7 лет назад

    where did you get your deal from? and why do people beat on Archie? thanks

  • @alldaytony2751
    @alldaytony2751 5 лет назад

    How well is the car holding up a year later?

  • @merc7paul
    @merc7paul 7 лет назад +9

    The camera sucks for sure, more importantly I think it's the audio

  • @eklektikTechno
    @eklektikTechno 2 года назад +1

    I like the tint choice it’s tasteful and that color we never got in the US

  • @penguin350
    @penguin350 6 лет назад

    Is there any option you would have put on in hindsight?

  • @Clio172Dolan
    @Clio172Dolan 2 года назад +1

    It’s good to go back to your old videos 😂. Would you get another GTi?

  • @OverrSpoooL
    @OverrSpoooL Год назад +1

    Obviously I'm outnumbered here. Most of you prefer the GTI over the golf r. I have owned an MK5 and MK6 GTi. They we're both great cars! It was fun to romp around as well as daily Drive in those gti's. That being said, I purchased an MK 7.5 Golf R and I can say without a doubt it is a massive Improvement! I live in the mountains so even our highways are twisty and you can feel the rear end push you around the turns when you're pushing it a little bit. Among many other reasons I would prefer a golf are one hundred percent of the time. But that's just one person's opinion🤷🏻

  • @chrisantoniou4574
    @chrisantoniou4574 7 лет назад

    its like saying TT or TTS or 235i or M2Guess it's down to budget as always with cars but as for which is best it's usually the top of the range

  • @NorthernGaming
    @NorthernGaming 7 лет назад +1

    Video quality is good but it’s like the sound from the front camera was recorded on a potato.

  • @richardjohnston8965
    @richardjohnston8965 7 лет назад

    What brand is Archie's hoodie?

  • @thandotukulu7731
    @thandotukulu7731 Год назад

    Name of the soundtrack at the beginning of the video please.

  • @eval7952
    @eval7952 6 лет назад

    No golf R 2 door manual !
    I just traded my r32 mk4 for a base gti 2015, I’m surprised how much I don’t miss my old r32!
    I do miss my leather ! Those seats were amazing.

  • @naz.tanzeem5982
    @naz.tanzeem5982 3 года назад

    I borrowed a golf r stage 3 pushing 480bhp off a mate for 2 days in love with it,golf r all the way.boost bugs lol.I like the mark 6 twin exhaust in the middle 4 exhaust is a over kill.

  • @robinmarples5198
    @robinmarples5198 7 лет назад

    And the Léon cupra or the 308 gti?

  • @jackquantick6572
    @jackquantick6572 7 лет назад +1

    What is the brand of Archie’s hoodie ?

  • @N-Sch
    @N-Sch 7 лет назад +14

    I like how he didn't bother making this in to a 10 min video, unlike those 10:01 guys.

    • @jaybot532
      @jaybot532 7 лет назад +4

      Schumi why is that a problem to you? Everyone has to make money you bitch

  • @BrotherMoses72
    @BrotherMoses72 7 лет назад

    Hi mate,
    What lease company did you use?

  • @basenvy
    @basenvy 6 лет назад

    are you using the front or the rear camera?

  • @JamesMonty
    @JamesMonty 7 лет назад +3

    Drive a Golf R and then a Gti, no choice. Get a Gti. The Gti is worse in every way, still my choice.

  • @tomnunn2104
    @tomnunn2104 6 лет назад

    Hey mate, what leasing firm did you use?

  • @andy2200a
    @andy2200a 7 лет назад +1

    You got exactly same as me. Same paint extra and I wish I had got the bigger wheels too

  • @TheRicksta87
    @TheRicksta87 7 лет назад +1

    Tom do you like the BMW M140i?

    • @tompog897
      @tompog897 7 лет назад

      RicksView_1 That would be my choice 👍🏻

  • @snapshow1989
    @snapshow1989 4 года назад

    Thanks for your input! I will consider this when looking at cars.
    Also what is the song at the start?

  • @FBI-ht4wy
    @FBI-ht4wy 5 лет назад +1

    golf gti looks like wise man. Other hot hatches looks childish. Just my thoughts. Don't take it personally

  • @jaywillow4432
    @jaywillow4432 7 лет назад

    200 a month? What leasing company did you use?

  • @Saavvvv
    @Saavvvv 5 лет назад +1

    GTi performance pack for me. All the GTi heritage plus much improved handling and R brakes. Agree on the interior, I'm loving the tartan!

  • @nichollpictures
    @nichollpictures 7 лет назад

    Here for the Tom & Archie show. It's not TGE TV without the Pigeon. Rah rah rah!

  • @adamnewman1807
    @adamnewman1807 7 лет назад +1

    And how about the typical "rich man" video "buying a Christmas tree and putting it on my aventador roof" ??? 😜😜💪🏻💪🏻💯 lol

  • @pas7272
    @pas7272 7 лет назад +5

    Red stitching is the vibe, my new car is in two weeks and thats got the Red added #TickedSomeBoxes

  • @hotrodda
    @hotrodda 5 лет назад

    Who did you get your leasing plan from please?.

  • @colinmason92
    @colinmason92 7 лет назад

    It's simple if you can afford it get the R if not the GTI is a great car! Wish they did the tartan seats in the R. Beautiful dog btw.

  • @drunkpaddykane3619
    @drunkpaddykane3619 7 лет назад +2

    you sound ready for the sea with the hangover my hamster

  • @JayAOnline
    @JayAOnline 7 лет назад +13

    I prefer the GTD styling to the GTI, however the Golf R looks best.

  • @alemspreco
    @alemspreco 6 лет назад

    why not the gti clubsport?

  • @pinlock4331
    @pinlock4331 7 лет назад +1

    The worst part of GTi and other FWD with a lot of Nm = wheelhop. Now I have Cupra 300 and thinking about Golf R because AWD and better interior quality.

  • @roony844
    @roony844 6 лет назад

    What apr rates do you normally get on ur finance deals...

  • @cephasmakuzva
    @cephasmakuzva 7 лет назад +1

    The quality is really good on the iPhone X. I love golf as a brand so all the models I'm a huge fan