I have 2009 Golf 6 GTI but with manual transmision. Bought it with cca 150k Km and this engine had all the common issues except water pump issue in last two years that I have it. I had to change manifold because it had check engine light. I had to clean intake carbon as car was not running smooth, especially while cold. I had to change PCV valve because it gave check engine light and whistled like a train. I changed distribution chains because it had original tensioner which was bad from the factory. I had to change fuel return valve. And ofcourse, coil packs failed. So I must say in 150k it had a lot of problems. But since I fixed it all, car is problem free. Now it is tuned and it runs like a champ. I'm happy.
Yes these cars take some money and effort to maintain. They are not a Honda civic... but they are way more fun to drive. I think its worth it. Great job on getting all your maintenance done.
If you get the DSG, part of the scheduled maintenance is to replace the DSG flywheel at around 140k miles (140,000). You will know because the car will do a weird chatter when approaching a traffic light. It is basically a built in centrifugal clutch. The flywheel costs around $700 OEM.
@@R19Robbin ok, is very difficult to get a low miles mk6, we are talking about a 2011 or so vehicle, most are in that range. I had to do a engine rebuild on mine, although it was not that bad the flywheel, it did have some play, I bought a new one to be safe, troublefree for the next 100k.... Tuning, so true, I have IE stage 1, stock turbo at 15psi and pulls nice. Is not a V8 killer by any means, but is hella fun to toss around the streets with it's current setup.
@@psiturboi’ve seen you on A few vids about mk6 now. I’m looking at either an 2011 DSG one, with 200k kms or A 2013 manual with around the same kms. You saying these are troublesome? Or should They be ok, if the stuff has been changed?
@@MemeL0rdOfficial the MK6 GTi 2010 to 2014 (if not mistaken) is the worst of all GTi versions. Had the most revisions, intake manifold, balance shafts, oil pump, cam bridge, cam shafts, fuel pump, water pump, pistons and rings, rear main seal, timing chain and tensioner, timing chain cover. They also go bad from the fire protection shield, piece under the hood and also the vehicle interior cabin roof liner (all of them). The PCV system also was revised multiple times, those go bad and if not caught on time will blow the rear main seal (engine needs to be pulled to replace) Many MK6 GTi had CEL codes for bad turbochargers, the waste gate would have excessive play, some had an easy fix of a plate washer that cost around $20 but to install it the turbo needs to be removed. All the above issues are present on Audi Tiguan and A3 of similar years on the EA888 engine. Of all the problems, the most annoying one is Low Oil Pressure, google it or YTube it and there will be tons of videos, and rarely it is the sensor, 99% is bad oil rings. To know how bad they are, just get the vin, miles, condition of any MK6 and try to make a mock up sale thru any online car buyer, Caravana, CarMax, and it will be almost junkyard value, salvage title quotes. This is the reason you find them cheap, I would attempt to buy an MK7 GTi, most of the issues were addressed. Still, any MK7 at 200km will need the timing chain replaced, just as regular tear and wear maintenance. *IMO, I would stay away from manuals, the clutch is weak and at those miles for sure needs replaced, crank bearings and rear main seal do not like the continuous engagement and have seen reports of bad bearings (crank walk). If it is DSG (auto), the vehicle uses a special clutch flywheel or DSG flywheel, and it is NOT a solid piece of steel. It is a special clutch type flywheel and they DO wear out regardless of the MK versions, and usually it's lifespan is 240,000 km or 150,000 miles. You can look that up as well, bad DSG or DSG noise, DSG flywheel play. I replaced mine, cost me $900 on the part only and I did the job myself when I rebuilt the engine. See if you can buy an MK7 and try to buy some extended warranty or if used from dealer that they offer you a year or two warranty. I know is not what many do not like to hear, but unless you can have extra cash for repairs and are mechanically inclined to do your own repairs, I would not buy any GTi WITHOUT warranty. You see the awesome sales and low APR, but these vehicles may still hold value on the used market, but online car buyers will only offer loose change once warranty expired and are past 100k. Good luck *So why I bought one, I seriously had no idea how bad the MK6 was, this happened during the pandemic so I had plenty of time to burn, had the extra income and experience working on cars. The old adage, If it is too good to be true it probably is. Buy cheap, buy twice, another money pit GTi ruclips.net/video/XEt3MP8OPjQ/видео.htmlsi=c0WyoQEIxuQmiSLN
Depends on the setup, but I heard and even saw some bad examples about 300+ hp tunes. But it doesn't mean that every mk6 gti will blow up with those hp numbers
Hi Robbin,I'm interested on buying a 2011 GTI (DSG) but I'm very curious to know the real fuel consuption(the one showed on the dash). Could you please make a video where these datas are visible?
On paper it is 1L/14km but that is absolutely not true. When driving normal it will around 1L/10km and when driving sporty I managed to get around 1L/5km. I will make full review about this car soon I think, this was just a buyers guide.
Its a shame cos i really want one of these as a daily but I'm scared to get one because i need a car that won't ask too much and i get the feeling these golfs do!
Only GTI’s with high km might have some problems here and there. I’m driving my gti quite hard every time and I don’t have a lot of issues to be honest. If it had been maintained the right way it’s pretty reliable
Ive had my 2012 mk6 for 9 years. I can happily say it has been reliable with proper care and maintenance. Literally any vehicle is going to require replacements/wear and tear. Every line has lemons, and every year or revision can hinder the line or address previous issues. I have 145k kms on my egg, and out of warranty. I have been very happy with my daily egg. It comes down to what you want/like.
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Hopefully I explained everything you wanted to know. If I forgot something or is there anything you wanna know about the GTI? Just let me know 👇👇
How many miles on yours?
@@stu9416 134.000km so that's around 83,2 miles if I say that correctly
Great video 👍
I have 2009 Golf 6 GTI but with manual transmision. Bought it with cca 150k Km and this engine had all the common issues except water pump issue in last two years that I have it. I had to change manifold because it had check engine light. I had to clean intake carbon as car was not running smooth, especially while cold. I had to change PCV valve because it gave check engine light and whistled like a train. I changed distribution chains because it had original tensioner which was bad from the factory. I had to change fuel return valve. And ofcourse, coil packs failed. So I must say in 150k it had a lot of problems. But since I fixed it all, car is problem free. Now it is tuned and it runs like a champ. I'm happy.
Those are quite a lot of problems, good to hear that it runs great now 👌
Yes these cars take some money and effort to maintain. They are not a Honda civic... but they are way more fun to drive. I think its worth it. Great job on getting all your maintenance done.
If you get the DSG, part of the scheduled maintenance is to replace the DSG flywheel at around 140k miles (140,000). You will know because the car will do a weird chatter when approaching a traffic light.
It is basically a built in centrifugal clutch. The flywheel costs around $700 OEM.
I didn’t know cause my car has way less miles or kilometers
@@R19Robbin ok, is very difficult to get a low miles mk6, we are talking about a 2011 or so vehicle, most are in that range.
I had to do a engine rebuild on mine, although it was not that bad the flywheel, it did have some play, I bought a new one to be safe, troublefree for the next 100k....
Tuning, so true, I have IE stage 1, stock turbo at 15psi and pulls nice. Is not a V8 killer by any means, but is hella fun to toss around the streets with it's current setup.
@@psiturboi’ve seen you on A few vids about mk6 now. I’m looking at either an 2011 DSG one, with 200k kms or A 2013 manual with around the same kms. You saying these are troublesome? Or should They be ok, if the stuff has been changed?
@@MemeL0rdOfficial the MK6 GTi 2010 to 2014 (if not mistaken) is the worst of all GTi versions. Had the most revisions, intake manifold, balance shafts, oil pump, cam bridge, cam shafts, fuel pump, water pump, pistons and rings, rear main seal, timing chain and tensioner, timing chain cover. They also go bad from the fire protection shield, piece under the hood and also the vehicle interior cabin roof liner (all of them). The PCV system also was revised multiple times, those go bad and if not caught on time will blow the rear main seal (engine needs to be pulled to replace)
Many MK6 GTi had CEL codes for bad turbochargers, the waste gate would have excessive play, some had an easy fix of a plate washer that cost around $20 but to install it the turbo needs to be removed.
All the above issues are present on Audi Tiguan and A3 of similar years on the EA888 engine.
Of all the problems, the most annoying one is Low Oil Pressure, google it or YTube it and there will be tons of videos, and rarely it is the sensor, 99% is bad oil rings.
To know how bad they are, just get the vin, miles, condition of any MK6 and try to make a mock up sale thru any online car buyer, Caravana, CarMax, and it will be almost junkyard value, salvage title quotes.
This is the reason you find them cheap, I would attempt to buy an MK7 GTi, most of the issues were addressed.
Still, any MK7 at 200km will need the timing chain replaced, just as regular tear and wear maintenance.
*IMO, I would stay away from manuals, the clutch is weak and at those miles for sure needs replaced, crank bearings and rear main seal do not like the continuous engagement and have seen reports of bad bearings (crank walk).
If it is DSG (auto), the vehicle uses a special clutch flywheel or DSG flywheel, and it is NOT a solid piece of steel. It is a special clutch type flywheel and they DO wear out regardless of the MK versions, and usually it's lifespan is 240,000 km or 150,000 miles.
You can look that up as well, bad DSG or DSG noise, DSG flywheel play. I replaced mine, cost me $900 on the part only and I did the job myself when I rebuilt the engine.
See if you can buy an MK7 and try to buy some extended warranty or if used from dealer that they offer you a year or two warranty. I know is not what many do not like to hear, but unless you can have extra cash for repairs and are mechanically inclined to do your own repairs, I would not buy any GTi WITHOUT warranty.
You see the awesome sales and low APR, but these vehicles may still hold value on the used market, but online car buyers will only offer loose change once warranty expired and are past 100k.
Good luck
*So why I bought one, I seriously had no idea how bad the MK6 was, this happened during the pandemic so I had plenty of time to burn, had the extra income and experience working on cars.
The old adage, If it is too good to be true it probably is.
Buy cheap, buy twice, another money pit GTi
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40, older lady? What a slap in da face!😂
👍🏼nice review! thinking about getting another gti and my first mk6 your video was quite informative thanks again
Thx, I appreciate it 🙏
Good work explaining things for GTI newbies family mate! 👍
Thx I appreciate it. This video is a little different than I normaly do so I hope that I explained everything right
@@R19Robbin It seems good & clear bro!
@@tredfxman Good to hear 👌
My gti runs now 300HP tuned to 251pk by Oettinger, i hope the motor stays well
Depends on the setup, but I heard and even saw some bad examples about 300+ hp tunes. But it doesn't mean that every mk6 gti will blow up with those hp numbers
You are on the upper end of the reliability but you should be fine.
Grow up
DSGs are faster but manuals are awesome, except in stop and go traffic.
Thanks voor de video man, alleen hoeduur is stage 1 tunen?
Meeste tuners vragen ongeveer €500,- voor stage 1
Keep in mind if you buying this in the USA like I own a mk6 gti to get it fixed or parts for it might be a lot more expensive
Hey brother , do you have proof on paper of the numbers that your car is making???
Ik heb gister dezelfde gekocht alleen wit met 388 pk en 555nm koppel echt een monster
Raket 🚀
I have armrest rattle. Any idea for fix that annoying issue?
Idk bro 🤷 I never had that issue
"VW Golfs are the best!" ~~Kuru HS probably
Hi Robbin,I'm interested on buying a 2011 GTI (DSG) but I'm very curious to know the real fuel consuption(the one showed on the dash).
Could you please make a video where these datas are visible?
On paper it is 1L/14km but that is absolutely not true. When driving normal it will around 1L/10km and when driving sporty I managed to get around 1L/5km. I will make full review about this car soon I think, this was just a buyers guide.
@@R19Robbin So it should be around 10/15 L-100 km?
@@jonathankaleshi9931 Yes around 10L-100km
@@R19Robbinhow much is that in mpg
@@jonathankaleshi9931 My GTI goes 8L/100km driving normally. Closer to 10 in cities. Much lower if I drive aggressively.
It shows there is Bluetooth but can't connect must I do something special?
Bluetooth doesn't work on my car either. My car has a parrot system for a phone so I think that could be the reason if you have one as well
Its a shame cos i really want one of these as a daily but I'm scared to get one because i need a car that won't ask too much and i get the feeling these golfs do!
Only GTI’s with high km might have some problems here and there. I’m driving my gti quite hard every time and I don’t have a lot of issues to be honest. If it had been maintained the right way it’s pretty reliable
Ive had my 2012 mk6 for 9 years. I can happily say it has been reliable with proper care and maintenance. Literally any vehicle is going to require replacements/wear and tear. Every line has lemons, and every year or revision can hinder the line or address previous issues. I have 145k kms on my egg, and out of warranty. I have been very happy with my daily egg. It comes down to what you want/like.
So should I buy one for my first car
Yes why not, it is easy to work on and also not expensive to make it faster. Great daily driver that you can also take to the track if you want
Blijft een mooie bak alleen jammer genoeg verbruiken ze bijna allemaal olie door de olie schaapveren die slecht zijn. Zit er zelf over na te denken om tijdelijke een oude golf te halen met de 1.8T 20 klepper en die leuk te tunen.
Die 1.8 T motoren zijn ook wel leuk om te modificeren 👌
My consumes about a liter of oil per year (10k Km)
Would you sell it to me in 5 months ?
Depends how much you offer
@@R19Robbin I wrote you on IG
@@R19Robbin 13.5k?
@@fredericduwe9920 Need more than that
@@R19Robbin more than that? laat me niet lachten man. Een golf 6 gti heb je al voor 8/9k
Ty very much!
Np 💪🏼