Hey guys! Thank you all for watching. I just posted a 15K mile follow up review where I address some of the concerns in this video. Watch here- ruclips.net/video/0EroxFVCinU/видео.html
Eight years and 64K miles for my 2016 Golf R manual. It's had an APR Stage 2 tune since 2017 (tune, downpipe, intercooler, turbo inlet, CAI, stage 3 clutch) and everything's working fine. Just put a new set of Bridgestone Potenzas on it. I don't track it or autocross - just enjoy daily driving a very powerful car.
I have the same exact vehicle with only 4300 miles. I only drive it on the weekends. It is quite a treat to drive, when I do drive it. I also drive it on longer trips. It is great on gas, practical, comfortable, and fun to drive. Thanks for posting all the videos!
Whistling Sound- Try some tape over seam lines on the mirrors . I did this on my GLI and it was the seam on top. I then used some clear sealant on that area and whistling problem fixed. Clunking during DSG shifts- Try this... When car is warm and up to temperatures. Shut car off... Press start button once with foot off brake to power up accessories without motor running, push gas peddle to floor (All the way) Hold there for 30 seconds ... start car. drive away using paddle shifters. Drive and shift for awhile in a manner you wish the car to recognize . ie If you want your best shift from 2nd to 3rd to be at 4,000 RPM , then do that . Car will learn your habits. Again , this works in my GLI. But I find after driving awhile in Auto mode I have to do it again if I want perfect shifts in manual shift mode
The whistle sound is common, louder when you driving between walls as the sound reflects. The door rubbers just needs to be wiped clean with soap, wipe every week to keep it from squeaks
I have a 2018 mk7.5 Special Edition with 74000klm/45000ml on it. I've had zero issues with the Golf R in 5 years of ownership, i;ve not experienced the clunking DSG problems discussed here other than i don't use manual mode for daily driving ,cold morning starts/drive i never go about 2000rpm in auto until engine /gearbox oil is up to temperature and DSG gear changes are smooth.In the 5 years i've replaced stop/start switch , front brake rotors/pads and tyres all round.the car is serviced at VW dealership every year.There is nothing on the market that appeals to me at this stage for an upgrade.
@@JVette01 I figured out it would be in manual mode. The DSG is a pretty smart gearbox, once we take control especially on light throttle there is confusion in it system in loading the next gear change it’s not as refined as Porsche manual mode. You have great car , tops mate! . I tried to get an allocation for a 20th Anniversary Golf R sadly only 50 came to Australia as an online purchase only and sold out in 30mins.👍
From several years of MK6R and Mk7R ownership, I recall VW updating the OEM dsg firmware to address ‘clunks’ and weird glitches. They’ll probably do the same here. Some European tuners even update to the latest oem firmware as part of their tuning process. Maybe vw already has issued an update and the dealer will install that for you. Worst case, when the tcu tune becomes available for your car, it should get rid of these issues. Definitely keep the car for the long term, i still regret parting with my 11.7s stage 2 Mk7R 😢
I've noticed the clunking on the gearbox on my MK8 GTI dsg as well. However, mine happens when going from 1st > 2nd with light throttle. Strange but like you said it's probably just the nature of a DSG given they're such complex gearboxes
I get the clunk on mine during 2nd > 3rd shift in manual mode with a heavy foot. I don’t know if it’s a rough shift between clutches or what, but it feels like the trans is going to drop out of the car
@@rjbaldwin_ mine is definitely extremely faint and can only be heard with music turned off. I figured it was the transmission switching between different clutch packs.
DSG is the most clunky, rough shifting, shit transmission I’ve ever had in my life. I decided to buy my first automatic DSG golf r and ended up getting rid of it and getting back into a manual. DSG has held me off from the RS3 that’s how much I hate the transmission. Wish they put the 8speed auto in the Audi S5 instead of that useless 7speed DSG. Now THAT was a beautiful smooth shifting non clunky automatic that also sounded fantastic in between gear shifts.
The 2nd to 3rd gear clunking issue was also common among the mk7.5 gen DSG. I remember I had the exact same issue in manual mode the car shifted very hard from 2nd to 3rd when engine was under moderate to high load. A lot of people I knew who had the same car also had this problem. Only one guy I knew told me he kept complaining about the issue and VW replaced his DSG and the issue was gone after the replacement. I think it’s just how this wet clutch DSG works, not necessarily an issue. 🤷♂️
I love that heads up display. Hate the auto start/stop garbage, it's dangerous. If I ever get rear ended at a stoplight I will sue VW because I could not accelerate out of the way! Why does this car not come with remote start from the factory?
Appreciate your replying to questions and appreciate your insight. Earned a sub here. :) One more question - drive modes versus DCC. Do you have a strong opinion in the value of the DCC in your Golf R versus the 4 drive modes in the S trim GTI?
My wireless android auto disconnects usually near airports and hospitals, and a certain spot on the 10fwy just after passing the 110 going east bound. The trick that works for me is keeping the phone connected with a wire so that it'll switch to it once it disconnects off wireless, if I don't do that then android auto will completely fail to connect wirelessly until I shut the car off or Android auto sorts itself out again. Had that happen to me on a 2022 Tiguan as well.
To solve your "whistling" issue with the front windows down - try cracking the rears about 3-4". That should solve it. At least that works on my '19 Mk7.5 R. I also have an F87 M2 Comp so we have a matched pair, both a generation apart.
I have a 24 Golf R with 6k. Has been great except my gps was stuck in Nashville but I live 300 miles away? Had to have a new gps sensor installed under warranty. Then a new screen replaced after tech cracked mine 😮. Love the car. ❤
Hey love the videos I don't kno if you have covered it in another video or not but just curious if you don't mind me asking what do u have your custom drive mode settings at? I've been playing around with mine and just wondering what your prefering?
Could the squeak be related to an issue created by the high torque tune? I’m not sure you’re covered by warranty if they find out you’re tuned. Love your vids.
@@JVette01thank goodness. Good luck man. Been watching you since you were considering the Si, EN, and GTI. What a jump it’s been to an M2 and R now lol.
Rock chips can easily be avoided by not following other cars/trucks even remotely closely. I have a 23 GTI with 13k (mixed hwy/city) and only 1 single rock chip.
Get the racing line r600 with the elbow, a little pricy but the sound of the intake is amazing and you should get a small bump in performance. Love my r600 on the 22mk8r
I had the same door seal squeak on my Jetta. Wurth is a German company that makes a rubber care product. I highly recommend it. Use your finger to apply to the seals. Obviously start with the drivers door.
Funny thing is my R does the exact same thing going from 2 to 3 gear during half throttle around 3-4k rpms. It’s like a jolt or instant shift that you really feel
Thanks for this. I'm glad your main criticisms revolve around things my on-order mk8 either won't have or won't concern me: DSG and exhaust sounds, Apple CarPlay. I am interested in your impressions on the infotainment, however. Looking forward to your 20K review!
Wow, you got 10K miles on your car already? I only got 2.2K. I guess working from home has cut back on my daily driving. I love driving my cars. I find myself finding things to do so I can have an excuse to go for a ride (with the S3 as well as R). RS3 is an awesome car, and as I mentioned before, if it came out a year earlier, I would have gotten that over our S3. I have always wanted a 5 cylinder Audi. If they are still making them, I will replace the S3 with an RS3 in another year or so. I usually keep cars for 3 to 4 years regardless of the miles on it.
Hello JVette! Great long term video on the Golf R. I own the exact same spec Golf as you and have an order in for an M2 that’s due this fall. It will be my daily so I was curious on your input if you think the M2 is as good a daily as the R. Also do you feel the M2 is a noticeable performance jump over a stock R? I love them both but sadly do not have the space for 2 cars. Thank you for any input, cheers!!
Great review, and it really shines a light on just how good the interior build quality is in the M2 in comparison! My M240i doesn't have rattles, squeaks in the interior or noise coming from the engine bay after 40,000 miles! Seats are still like new as well, but the steering wheel has a little wear spot possibly from complete neglect lol
The rattle sound is from the door seals which is a pretty easy fix. They actually recalled some 2022 models to fix this. My M2 actually has more creases and wrinkles in the seat than the golf r lol
I literally having the same issue with my 3rd gear on my 8 month old GTI when using the paddle shifters. Sounds like it's not a big deal which makes me feel a little better. I only have 4500 miles. One thing I am having issues is sometimes the sunroof opens and sometimes it doesn't which is a major PITA.
Thinking about trading in my 2023 challenger scatpack and getting a golf r or gti. Scatpack is fun but I want a all year daily driver. Scatpack isn't touching snow here in Ohio. Any thoughts?
The reason you may be having issues with wireless around an airport is that the Dopler Radar can run on the same 5Ghz frequency as the wireless and cause interference.
@@alexsharypov9844Totally agree with you. Many people nowadays only care about launch control or quick acceleration. I’m like you, I find it fun and engaging to be driving a manual transmission on a good performance car.
The front collision and pther warning lights are a common issue on many mk8 GTI's and R's and the solution is a new steering wheel - crazy, I know. My friend had that happen on his mk8 GTI all the time and it's very annoying and not safe for the sensors not to work. Go complain to your dealership and record it/take pictures - they'll just have to replace your steering wheel and done. After they replaces it for my friend - no more warning lights.
I have the same issue with 2 to 3, slams the rear end. Just had it service and complained about issue. They contacted VW and a replacement valve(?) for the rear end is on its way. Hope it works out.
Golf R would be a better daily and quicker from 0. However, the black wing is more of a sports car and quicker stock vs stock. I'd pick the Golf R though, surprisngly roomy compared to CT4 and cost less.
That squeaking sound in your cars engine bay when your idled, did you figure out what it was? I have the same thing happening to my car and I think it may be the serpentine belt
My apple carplay disconnects near our omnitrans bus station hub and near our Santa Fe train hub same spots every single time. It fully disconnects near the bus station and cuts out near the train hub but comes back on. Super annoying but minor inconvenience.
@@JVette01 If you're running wireless Car Play, my guess would be radio interference (2.4 or 5 GHz?) at that location. We've been trying to track down a similar issue with one of our remote vehicles. You can try verifying it by running with USB at the same spot, and see if it disconnects. That would have nothing to do with the car, in my opinion.
great review as always! Same DSG problems on my mk8 gti as well. Whenever upshift from 2nd to 3rd in manual mode, with light to medium throttle around 3k rpm, it will clunk! not all the time, but It's getting very predictable now after having the car for 1 year. sometimes I just put a bit more throttle, bring the rpm up to 5k and it will help a lil bit but I can still feel the clunk. People saying it happens when the trans is cold is not exactly true. when the car is warm up, it still happens. I think it might be the computer is tripping. Like the computer might think you need short shift from 2nd to 3rd and it wasn't ready for you to bring the rpm high, then to shift, that's when the clunk will happen. Not sure if I'm making sense, but that's my thoughts. 1 more thing I want to add is the infotainment system trips wayyy too hard in cold weather! I'm from Toronto, and it gets cold afff in winter. Whenever I do a cold start in the morning or leaving work at night, the infotainment will either black out, or triggers parking sensor saying functions is not available. I have to manually restart the infotainment sometimes 1 time or couple times for it to function normal again. it gets really annoying that I have to do it everyday cuz winter is long here. Overall I still love my GTI, it's a fantastic car, lots of things can be done to it, fun and a lil bit luxuries too. you get a lot of car for the price!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Never had any issues even with 30 degree weather with infotainment though. The dsg clunk thing is normal haha, cold or warm
The clunk is annoying in manual mode. It takes the fun out of getting on it hard in second gear for me. I pretty much have to take it above 5K or to 5.5K and beyond to avoid it. Otherwise I just keep a lighter foot when shifting below 5K. In auto D/S it shifts smooth no issues. Dealer told me it’s normal DSG behavior I guess.
@rjbaldwin2482 I never checked with my dealer about it. If they say it's normal, I guess it is. My only concern is that will this problem effect the transmission in the long run? I guess we'll find out when time goes by lol
Hello, I have a gti mk8 with 8,000 miles. and it has the exact same the squeaking noise that it makes at minute 6:16 on your video. If you have more information let me know what they tell you at the dealership. And thanks for the video.
I was unable to hear the creek you were referring to when turning and going through dips, etc. I also did not notice any sort of squeaky belt or anything coming from the engine at idle. Sounded perfecting fine to me. Also, most any newer cars interior will resonate or make whistle noises when you roll down both windows while driving at speed. You also didn't exhibit the 3rd gear clunk. It would seem odd that the DSG's exhibit some of the things you mentioned since I thought it was supposed to be a good and reliable transmission capable of handling a lot of power. I haven't heard of this either but I drive manuals. The paint on the front looked a little rough for only 10k though. Especially if you don't drive with a lot of debris coming up in front of you and you're careful. I would think with the thumb down on your still it would assume you weren't interested in keep it and wouldn't call it the perfect daily driver?
1. You can hear the creak if you listen carefully. The squeaky idle is very audible. 2. False, my old Mustang and M2 do not do that when you roll both windows down. 3. Yes, I revved too high in the gear which is why it didnt exibit the clunk. It does it all the time under moderate throttle around 3k rpm shifts. It most likely wont affect the reliability of the trans, it's just a characteristic that both of my DSG's had. 4. There are only a few actual rock chips, a lot of it was dirt. The car was very dirty as it rained a few days prior. 5. The thumbnail begs the question if the issues would be considered a thumbs down. It's for the audience to decide. However, for me, I don't think the minor issues takes away from how much I enjoy this car. Thanks for the comment.
Yea I think you have to get those "smoker" window inserts to have the windows down driving these cars. My MK7 is the same way. Also my mk7.5 with 27k miles has weird DSG quirks too. Mainly downshifting from 4th-1st. I will feel the car shift and hear a slight click. It's pretty subtle but I kinda wish it was smoother. Also when I decelerate, like coming to a red light, hitting the gas again when the light turns green sometimes it shifts hard. I took it to VW and they said it was fine. I was told sometimes the DSG is about to downshift and when you hit the gas and when it does that it tries to correct it in the moment which can result in a harsh shift. I'm not sure if you've experienced that yet. Curious!
Am considering a Golf R. Have had several VWs in the past and more than anything love the handling/ride characteristics. I did a test drive of a '24 Golf R with a manual which is what I thought I would want. However, I wasn't really blown away by the transmission. Felt more like a joy stick. The last time I owned a manual it was probably late 90s and it felt more "connected". Maybe I would get used to it but I don't know. What led you to DSG vs manual? I do worry a bit about longevity with DSG.
I’m the original owner of a 2017 MK7 GTI 6spd manual owner. It currently has 170k miles on the car. I would 100% go DSG. The 6spd manual can be made to feel very good, with some mods, but the way VW clutch designed the clutch operating system, is junk. I’m especially referring to the integrated TOB/slave. Its operation sits inside the transmission bell housing, and they fail/leak often. Once it leaks, it contaminates the clutch plates and disks, and will destroy your clutch quickly. Also, the OEM clutch is hella weak, which is sacrilege from VW, as they 100% know that people mod these cars. So for them to make the OEM clutch so weak, that it cannot hold a simple Stage 1 tune, is dumb, while so many other manufacturers make their OEM clutches so much stronger. So once you tune the car, you have to now go out and buy aftermarket clutch kits, which so many of them, including Southbend, have very little R&D put into them, which makes them fail often and not last very long. And these aftermarket kits aren’t cheap, and shops charge a lot to install them. DSG will be a lot more reliable while being faster. Get the DSG. FYI, I’ve been through 4 aftermarket clutch kits in my GTI. Probably a good $7k in total. I had a shop install one of them. The other three I did myself
I got a 24r in manual . Everyone has different tastes , but even compared to my 2015 gti , it lacks some feel . The dsg makes it worse , and to me it’s always in the wrong gear , but that depends on how u drive . The gearing to me especially on the hwy I think is a bit short . The gti is very tall in comparison .
Just got the car & I hate you. Lol. Not really, but after seeing this video I can't stop hearing that creaking noise when I change levels, parking garage, entrances into malls. etc. Did you ever get any feedback from the dealer? I threw VRP on the seals on the doors & I honestly think it made it worst. Good review, thank you.
Awesome, thank you for the reply. Are they replacing the seals & did they acknowledge the issue or were they kinda questing the validity of the issue. Again, thanks for the reviews & feedback@@JVette01
VW leather seats are really good...I have a 2017 GTI and I am a BIG BOI. Minimal beatup on the side bolsters where other brands that left bolster will get mashed and creased up
So a little information on the TFSI engines that are shared with some Audis, you need to really drive them, if not Carbon Deposits can build inside the Intake Valves, so drive the car dont Baby it
I go to the VW dealership. I just tell them I want to use one of my 3 oil changes. You get a 10k, 20k, and 30k oil change service included. I just use it early.
If you use VW approved oil I think you can go 10000 miles between changes. The EU, in the interest of being green (of course), wanted to reduce the use of oil by cars and requires 10000 mile oil changes. So the European car manufacturers developed oils that meet 10k durability. Perhaps doing an early first oil change would be prudent. I have a Touareg diesel with 120000 miles and a Golf with 100000 miles which have had 10k oil changes and no problems.
Ive had that squeaky noise on my MK7.5 for tbe entirely I owned it before my MK8R. I think it was part of the AC compressor as it would go away as soon as i shut yhe AC off. Never gave me issues just was a noticable noise from the wheel well area.
Crazy how the apple car play disconnects on that small section and nowhere else. Wonder why thats the case,super bizzare. That drive system error that happened to you once maybe be the part of not having a dsg tune,maybe it isnt but thats what i think.
@@JVette01 lol. You should at least go get Turtle Wax Mintute Wax & Turtle Wax Slick Shine Quick Detailer. Super easy to use. Super light protection that’s easy to remove if you ever want to use a longer lasting protection. Great for your environment that has lots of dust - because it’s so light, so you can use as often as you like. Builds up good enough protection & is super slick & shiny on white cars. I kind of use them interchangeably, but use the Slick Shine more often. I live in a dusty environment too. But you NEED at least some protection. Go get them.
@@JVette01 I’m actually living the Turtle Wax Slick & Shine as a quick detailer/waterless wash. And I’ve been experimenting with different stuff. Just to let you know. Easy, slick & looks good on white paint. You can use it on top of your ceramic spray.
9:30, That transmission "hunting" when cold is a DSG thing, I have it on mine too. I guess when the gearbox is cold the oil probably doesn't flow as well and effectiveness of the clutches is a tad compromised. As soon as it warms up all is well again.
dang, what is short term, a year? you should just get rid of it now before the new one's come out. all VW's have creaks and have quirks, can't get rid of them either. I've owned 4 dubs and they all have weird shit going on.
I drive BMW F20 116i since 2014 and there are no market alternative that is rwd hatchback considering my 193 cm height. I hate BMW for their new design choices and FWD. I like Golf, but its price raised too much during latest 10 years. Its seating isn't comfortly enough for my height. Why didn't they improved F20 instead of making kia/Hyundai style pig FWD shit, I hate it😢
Exactly! If you plan on keeping the car for several years then PPF is worth it. Otherwise, it usually isn’t. It does not increase or decrease the resale value of the car either.
My 2023 VW Golf R AE is about to turn 5,000 miles. Love mine too. Only quarks I don’t like are: 1. The hood is slightly off so I need to have the dealership see if it can be adjusted. Worried about them touching my car though. 2. Car won’t launch right if the dsg trans isn’t brought up to proper temp. I’m in Michigan and until the dsg hits 130 degrees it just won’t launch right. No biggie but I was scared the first time it happened 😂
Given how the wet clutches in the DSG work, it’s not surprising it needs to warm up for optimal performance. Plus Michigan is cold much of the year. In Vegas the car is warmed up even at a cold start. I think people under value the benefit of a warm engine before a hard launch. I’d never buy a used R because I’d guarantee there are too many people who put that engine under stress before it’s warm and ready.
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Hey guys! Thank you all for watching. I just posted a 15K mile follow up review where I address some of the concerns in this video. Watch here- ruclips.net/video/0EroxFVCinU/видео.html
Eight years and 64K miles for my 2016 Golf R manual. It's had an APR Stage 2 tune since 2017 (tune, downpipe, intercooler, turbo inlet, CAI, stage 3 clutch) and everything's working fine. Just put a new set of Bridgestone Potenzas on it. I don't track it or autocross - just enjoy daily driving a very powerful car.
Awesome!
how is the fuel economy?
man, it sounds sick🤪happy for you🎉
I have the same exact vehicle with only 4300 miles. I only drive it on the weekends. It is quite a treat to drive, when I do drive it. I also drive it on longer trips. It is great on gas, practical, comfortable, and fun to drive. Thanks for posting all the videos!
Dumb to only drive it on weekends
It’s a golf calm down wym only on weekends 😂😂
Whistling Sound- Try some tape over seam lines on the mirrors . I did this on my GLI and it was the seam on top. I then used some clear sealant on that area and whistling problem fixed.
Clunking during DSG shifts- Try this... When car is warm and up to temperatures. Shut car off... Press start button once with foot off brake to power up accessories without motor running, push gas peddle to floor (All the way) Hold there for 30 seconds ... start car. drive away using paddle shifters. Drive and shift for awhile in a manner you wish the car to recognize . ie If you want your best shift from 2nd to 3rd to be at 4,000 RPM , then do that . Car will learn your habits.
Again , this works in my GLI. But I find after driving awhile in Auto mode I have to do it again if I want perfect shifts in manual shift mode
The whistle sound is common, louder when you driving between walls as the sound reflects. The door rubbers just needs to be wiped clean with soap, wipe every week to keep it from squeaks
I have a 2018 mk7.5 Special Edition with 74000klm/45000ml on it. I've had zero issues with the Golf R in 5 years of ownership, i;ve not experienced the clunking DSG problems discussed here other than i don't use manual mode for daily driving ,cold morning starts/drive i never go about 2000rpm in auto until engine /gearbox oil is up to temperature and DSG gear changes are smooth.In the 5 years i've replaced stop/start switch , front brake rotors/pads and tyres all round.the car is serviced at VW dealership every year.There is nothing on the market that appeals to me at this stage for an upgrade.
That’s great to hear! The clunk only happens in manual mode. In normal auto, it’s smooth
@@JVette01 I figured out it would be in manual mode. The DSG is a pretty smart gearbox, once we take control especially on light throttle there is confusion in it system in loading the next gear change it’s not as refined as Porsche manual mode. You have great car , tops mate! . I tried to get an allocation for a 20th Anniversary Golf R sadly only 50 came to Australia as an online purchase only and sold out in 30mins.👍
From several years of MK6R and Mk7R ownership, I recall VW updating the OEM dsg firmware to address ‘clunks’ and weird glitches. They’ll probably do the same here. Some European tuners even update to the latest oem firmware as part of their tuning process. Maybe vw already has issued an update and the dealer will install that for you. Worst case, when the tcu tune becomes available for your car, it should get rid of these issues. Definitely keep the car for the long term, i still regret parting with my 11.7s stage 2 Mk7R 😢
Exactly! Can’t wait for the tcu tune. I’ll be doing a review on that whenever it becomes available
I've noticed the clunking on the gearbox on my MK8 GTI dsg as well. However, mine happens when going from 1st > 2nd with light throttle. Strange but like you said it's probably just the nature of a DSG given they're such complex gearboxes
I get the clunk on mine during 2nd > 3rd shift in manual mode with a heavy foot. I don’t know if it’s a rough shift between clutches or what, but it feels like the trans is going to drop out of the car
@@rjbaldwin_ mine is definitely extremely faint and can only be heard with music turned off. I figured it was the transmission switching between different clutch packs.
I also get the clunking from 2->3 on my R. Around 30-50% throttle, under 4K rpm.
DSG is the most clunky, rough shifting, shit transmission I’ve ever had in my life. I decided to buy my first automatic DSG golf r and ended up getting rid of it and getting back into a manual. DSG has held me off from the RS3 that’s how much I hate the transmission. Wish they put the 8speed auto in the Audi S5 instead of that useless 7speed DSG. Now THAT was a beautiful smooth shifting non clunky automatic that also sounded fantastic in between gear shifts.
A TCU tune makes a huge difference in how a DSG performs. My Stage 1+ tuned Mk6 Golf R shifts as smoothly as butter.
The 2nd to 3rd gear clunking issue was also common among the mk7.5 gen DSG. I remember I had the exact same issue in manual mode the car shifted very hard from 2nd to 3rd when engine was under moderate to high load. A lot of people I knew who had the same car also had this problem. Only one guy I knew told me he kept complaining about the issue and VW replaced his DSG and the issue was gone after the replacement. I think it’s just how this wet clutch DSG works, not necessarily an issue. 🤷♂️
I agree, I think it's just a normal characteristic of the trans.
I love that heads up display.
Hate the auto start/stop garbage, it's dangerous. If I ever get rear ended at a stoplight I will sue VW because I could not accelerate out of the way!
Why does this car not come with remote start from the factory?
two of my favourite cars there. I have a 2010 R - from new. love it. no issues. reliable. lots of fun.
Awesome!
I always use Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber dressings on all door shuts and seals a couple of times a year, stops any noises coming from them
I’ll need to look into that
Appreciate your replying to questions and appreciate your insight. Earned a sub here. :) One more question - drive modes versus DCC. Do you have a strong opinion in the value of the DCC in your Golf R versus the 4 drive modes in the S trim GTI?
Yes. The suspension in the golf r is amazing. One of my favorite things about it
My wireless android auto disconnects usually near airports and hospitals, and a certain spot on the 10fwy just after passing the 110 going east bound. The trick that works for me is keeping the phone connected with a wire so that it'll switch to it once it disconnects off wireless, if I don't do that then android auto will completely fail to connect wirelessly until I shut the car off or Android auto sorts itself out again. Had that happen to me on a 2022 Tiguan as well.
It’s not too big of an issue for me. I could just do wired CarPlay or just take a different route
At the airport, it's interference from the ILS, Instrument Landing System.
I have a white 40 AE GTI with 6300 miles. Just one paint chip on the hood. So I figure I am winning at this point.
Great video love the golf R, waiting on mine supposed to be in in april.
Congrats!
Hope you're not paying a penny over MSRP on an ordered car?
In canada they can't charge you over msrp hehe@@speeddemon311
I have the same car and my car will clunk in manual mode going into 3rd gear 99% too. Vidoes are rad man!
Thanks for watching!
To solve your "whistling" issue with the front windows down - try cracking the rears about 3-4". That should solve it. At least that works on my '19 Mk7.5 R. I also have an F87 M2 Comp so we have a matched pair, both a generation apart.
Haha that’s awesome! Thanks for the tip
Thats what i do with my 2020 A3. If i dont, the buffetting gets so bad at 60-70mph, it feels like i got 2 12" subs in the trunk lol
I have a 24 Golf R with 6k. Has been great except my gps was stuck in Nashville but I live 300 miles away? Had to have a new gps sensor installed under warranty. Then a new screen replaced after tech cracked mine 😮. Love the car. ❤
Hey love the videos I don't kno if you have covered it in another video or not but just curious if you don't mind me asking what do u have your custom drive mode settings at? I've been playing around with mine and just wondering what your prefering?
DCC softest setting. Steering sport, drivetrain sport, engine sound pure. The ACC and light assist don’t do anything
Could the squeak be related to an issue created by the high torque tune? I’m not sure you’re covered by warranty if they find out you’re tuned. Love your vids.
No. I think it started doing it before I was even tuned.
@@JVette01thank goodness. Good luck man. Been watching you since you were considering the Si, EN, and GTI. What a jump it’s been to an M2 and R now lol.
I know! Thank you for your long term support
Let us know if the dealer refuses warranty work due to your tune.
Will do.
Rock chips can easily be avoided by not following other cars/trucks even remotely closely. I have a 23 GTI with 13k (mixed hwy/city) and only 1 single rock chip.
I do a lot of highway driving and in Vegas there’s lots of construction going on
@@JVette01 yeah, not much sand blowing around where I live and I avoid construction zones like the plague lol.
Get the racing line r600 with the elbow, a little pricy but the sound of the intake is amazing and you should get a small bump in performance. Love my r600 on the 22mk8r
Thanks for the suggestion!
I had the same door seal squeak on my Jetta. Wurth is a German company that makes a rubber care product. I highly recommend it. Use your finger to apply to the seals. Obviously start with the drivers door.
I’ll look into that
I love this car. It's my dream car! It will be interesting to see what VW does in the future as the world goes electric...
Funny thing is my R does the exact same thing going from 2 to 3 gear during half throttle around 3-4k rpms. It’s like a jolt or instant shift that you really feel
Yep haha
@@JVette01 It’s definitely something in the TCU programming. Guys with TCU tunes say it solves that issue
We’ll see
Thanks for this. I'm glad your main criticisms revolve around things my on-order mk8 either won't have or won't concern me: DSG and exhaust sounds, Apple CarPlay. I am interested in your impressions on the infotainment, however. Looking forward to your 20K review!
Thanks for watching! The infotainment is easy to use once you get used to it.
@@JVette01 Fabulous! It seemed okay for the few minutes at the dealership when I tinkered. 👍
I had a 2017 Golf R and the only problem was hard seats. Other than that it was great. I'm sure the M2 seats are more comfortable.
In my case, the seats are more comfortable on the golf than the m2
That G87 is gorgeous
My 2022 is at like 22k miles and i have not had noooo problems😳 whatsoever
That’s good! Mine are very minor. The only one I actually care about is the squeaking noise
Yay for that!!!! :D
You said no mods, but did you get the windows tinted? Also have you seen the facelift 8.5?
True. I do have window tint which is good for about 11 1/2 horsepowers. And yes, I have. I might make a video on my thoughts
@@JVette01 What percenatge tint did you go with? I'm looking to get mine done, although we can't get all windows done by stupid UK law.
15 front 5 rear
I get disconnected from wireless apple car play at the exact spot every time as well, not sure why
Wow, you got 10K miles on your car already? I only got 2.2K. I guess working from home has cut back on my daily driving. I love driving my cars. I find myself finding things to do so I can have an excuse to go for a ride (with the S3 as well as R). RS3 is an awesome car, and as I mentioned before, if it came out a year earlier, I would have gotten that over our S3. I have always wanted a 5 cylinder Audi. If they are still making them, I will replace the S3 with an RS3 in another year or so. I usually keep cars for 3 to 4 years regardless of the miles on it.
Hello JVette! Great long term video on the Golf R. I own the exact same spec Golf as you and have an order in for an M2 that’s due this fall. It will be my daily so I was curious on your input if you think the M2 is as good a daily as the R. Also do you feel the M2 is a noticeable performance jump over a stock R? I love them both but sadly do not have the space for 2 cars. Thank you for any input, cheers!!
Huge difference in performance. Funny you mention this because I just filmed a video comparing both today. It will be a 3-4 part video series!
That’s awesome, can’t wait to see what you say! Thanks for the reply 👍
Great review, and it really shines a light on just how good the interior build quality is in the M2 in comparison! My M240i doesn't have rattles, squeaks in the interior or noise coming from the engine bay after 40,000 miles! Seats are still like new as well, but the steering wheel has a little wear spot possibly from complete neglect lol
The rattle sound is from the door seals which is a pretty easy fix. They actually recalled some 2022 models to fix this. My M2 actually has more creases and wrinkles in the seat than the golf r lol
@@JVette01 Would you say then that the overall build quality is just as good as the M2?
They’re both good, but I’d say the bmw is slightly better.
@@JVette01 Really appreciate all the feedback, and quality of the content! Subscribed, and making sure to like all videos bro!👍
Thank you!
I literally having the same issue with my 3rd gear on my 8 month old GTI when using the paddle shifters. Sounds like it's not a big deal which makes me feel a little better. I only have 4500 miles. One thing I am having issues is sometimes the sunroof opens and sometimes it doesn't which is a major PITA.
My golf has an issue where the sunroof just opens itself lol.
@@joelgrosschmidt5507 Mine sometimes wont close until I turn off the car completely and then turn it back on.
Try some silicon spray on the door seal. It wont break down the rubber like WD40 and may prolong the life of the seals.
Great video! Since you owned a GTI as I'm sure a lot of people do, could you share your thoughts about upgrading to a mk8 r? Thx!
Yes! Check out this video - ruclips.net/video/5nElu6mjtoE/видео.htmlsi=9DjrnuvcJFDhDrUU
How much HP did you gain from the stage 1 tune? Been thinking about trying it on my GTI
Idk how it would do on a GTI but for my R, it feels like 20-30hp. No dsg tune yet so it's bottlenecked at the moment.
Got mines a week ago. Love it
Hey just got a 2022 R last week I'm actually pretty close to vegas I make weekly trips over there do u ever make it to any car meets?
Yeah I go to quite a few
Thinking about trading in my 2023 challenger scatpack and getting a golf r or gti. Scatpack is fun but I want a all year daily driver. Scatpack isn't touching snow here in Ohio. Any thoughts?
Won’t sound as good but speed will be similar and you’ll have much better mpg, tech, and AWD
The reason you may be having issues with wireless around an airport is that the Dopler Radar can run on the same 5Ghz frequency as the wireless and cause interference.
Interesting
im thinking to buy 2024 r which is last year of manual transmission. just wondering why you bought automatic instead of manual? and thanks for video!
The automatic makes a huge difference In performance and I’m not a fan of manuals in cars that have good auto alternatives
Why would you want a car with an antique transmission with inferior performance?
@@davescott9409 it’s fun to drive. i actually bought 2024 manual in blue and love it…
@@davescott9409probably you don’t know what you are talking about😂 i bought 2024 manual in blue 2 weeks ago…❤it
@@alexsharypov9844Totally agree with you. Many people nowadays only care about launch control or quick acceleration. I’m like you, I find it fun and engaging to be driving a manual transmission on a good performance car.
The front collision and pther warning lights are a common issue on many mk8 GTI's and R's and the solution is a new steering wheel - crazy, I know. My friend had that happen on his mk8 GTI all the time and it's very annoying and not safe for the sensors not to work. Go complain to your dealership and record it/take pictures - they'll just have to replace your steering wheel and done. After they replaces it for my friend - no more warning lights.
I never really had warning lights pop up. Mainly just the parking sensors sometimes randomly go off at low speed
Hi, How much you spend for this golf r after add all the tax and dealer fees?
I had a trade in so that was accounted for but without the trade would probably be about 53k because Vegas tax is pretty high
My mk7.5 sometimes clunks in manual mode at a lower rpm's as well, so probably just inherent to the 7 speed.
I have the same issue with 2 to 3, slams the rear end. Just had it service and complained about issue. They contacted VW and a replacement valve(?) for the rear end is on its way. Hope it works out.
Let me know if that changes anything!
How is the Hankook S1evo3 tires? Are they particular loud like a droning sound on coarse surfaces?
Not that I’ve noticed. Seems like normal tire noise
Debating between getting a Golf R or a used CT4-V Blackwing. The Golf R seems like a great value.
Golf R would be a better daily and quicker from 0. However, the black wing is more of a sports car and quicker stock vs stock. I'd pick the Golf R though, surprisngly roomy compared to CT4 and cost less.
That squeaking sound in your cars engine bay when your idled, did you figure out what it was?
I have the same thing happening to my car and I think it may be the serpentine belt
No I haven’t
Try belt dressing.
My apple carplay disconnects near our omnitrans bus station hub and near our Santa Fe train hub same spots every single time. It fully disconnects near the bus station and cuts out near the train hub but comes back on. Super annoying but minor inconvenience.
Not sure what triggers it but it only happens in that spot I mentioned.
@@JVette01 If you're running wireless Car Play, my guess would be radio interference (2.4 or 5 GHz?) at that location. We've been trying to track down a similar issue with one of our remote vehicles. You can try verifying it by running with USB at the same spot, and see if it disconnects. That would have nothing to do with the car, in my opinion.
Im in Vegas too looking for an R. Where did you buy yours?
Centennial VW
great review as always! Same DSG problems on my mk8 gti as well. Whenever upshift from 2nd to 3rd in manual mode, with light to medium throttle around 3k rpm, it will clunk! not all the time, but It's getting very predictable now after having the car for 1 year. sometimes I just put a bit more throttle, bring the rpm up to 5k and it will help a lil bit but I can still feel the clunk. People saying it happens when the trans is cold is not exactly true. when the car is warm up, it still happens. I think it might be the computer is tripping. Like the computer might think you need short shift from 2nd to 3rd and it wasn't ready for you to bring the rpm high, then to shift, that's when the clunk will happen. Not sure if I'm making sense, but that's my thoughts.
1 more thing I want to add is the infotainment system trips wayyy too hard in cold weather! I'm from Toronto, and it gets cold afff in winter. Whenever I do a cold start in the morning or leaving work at night, the infotainment will either black out, or triggers parking sensor saying functions is not available. I have to manually restart the infotainment sometimes 1 time or couple times for it to function normal again. it gets really annoying that I have to do it everyday cuz winter is long here.
Overall I still love my GTI, it's a fantastic car, lots of things can be done to it, fun and a lil bit luxuries too. you get a lot of car for the price!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Never had any issues even with 30 degree weather with infotainment though. The dsg clunk thing is normal haha, cold or warm
glad you haven't experience any infotainment issues. 1 more reason to love Vegas I guess🤣 @@JVette01
The clunk is annoying in manual mode. It takes the fun out of getting on it hard in second gear for me. I pretty much have to take it above 5K or to 5.5K and beyond to avoid it. Otherwise I just keep a lighter foot when shifting below 5K. In auto D/S it shifts smooth no issues. Dealer told me it’s normal DSG behavior I guess.
It is normal. Weird “quirk” but they all do it
@rjbaldwin2482 I never checked with my dealer about it. If they say it's normal, I guess it is. My only concern is that will this problem effect the transmission in the long run? I guess we'll find out when time goes by lol
how do you like/dislike the touch buttons for the Entertainment and/or AC/heat?
They’re not ideal but not a deal breaker and fairly easy to get used to
Awesome review of your car! Viva Las Vegas!
does anyone have experience with the eTSI 1.5lt version of the Golf in terms of reliability?
Hello, I have a gti mk8 with 8,000 miles. and it has the exact same the squeaking noise that it makes at minute 6:16 on your video. If you have more information let me know what they tell you at the dealership. And thanks for the video.
I probably won’t have them check it til I bring it in around 13k
Got the same chirp, any ideas yet boys or updates?????
@@JVette01any ideas? Got the same issue
How about you my dude? Any updates
@@Name-pv6ecI brought it in a few days ago, I was able to replicate it with their shop foreman but they just said "nothing is wrong with it." lol
I was unable to hear the creek you were referring to when turning and going through dips, etc.
I also did not notice any sort of squeaky belt or anything coming from the engine at idle. Sounded perfecting fine to me.
Also, most any newer cars interior will resonate or make whistle noises when you roll down both windows while driving at speed. You also didn't exhibit the 3rd gear clunk. It would seem odd that the DSG's exhibit some of the things you mentioned since I thought it was supposed to be a good and reliable transmission capable of handling a lot of power. I haven't heard of this either but I drive manuals. The paint on the front looked a little rough for only 10k though. Especially if you don't drive with a lot of debris coming up in front of you and you're careful. I would think with the thumb down on your still it would assume you weren't interested in keep it and wouldn't call it the perfect daily driver?
1. You can hear the creak if you listen carefully. The squeaky idle is very audible.
2. False, my old Mustang and M2 do not do that when you roll both windows down.
3. Yes, I revved too high in the gear which is why it didnt exibit the clunk. It does it all the time under moderate throttle around 3k rpm shifts. It most likely wont affect the reliability of the trans, it's just a characteristic that both of my DSG's had.
4. There are only a few actual rock chips, a lot of it was dirt. The car was very dirty as it rained a few days prior.
5. The thumbnail begs the question if the issues would be considered a thumbs down. It's for the audience to decide. However, for me, I don't think the minor issues takes away from how much I enjoy this car.
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for your honest reply but I think maybe you should of went with a sideways thumb. 😜Enjoy that R.@@JVette01
Yea I think you have to get those "smoker" window inserts to have the windows down driving these cars. My MK7 is the same way. Also my mk7.5 with 27k miles has weird DSG quirks too. Mainly downshifting from 4th-1st. I will feel the car shift and hear a slight click. It's pretty subtle but I kinda wish it was smoother. Also when I decelerate, like coming to a red light, hitting the gas again when the light turns green sometimes it shifts hard. I took it to VW and they said it was fine. I was told sometimes the DSG is about to downshift and when you hit the gas and when it does that it tries to correct it in the moment which can result in a harsh shift. I'm not sure if you've experienced that yet. Curious!
Haven’t experienced that. Just the 2-3 shift and sometimes 3-4
Why would you drive it in manual mode if your not pushing it?
Because I feel like it
Damn went through your older vids you are hard on cars bro
I use my vehicles yes but also take great care of them
Am considering a Golf R. Have had several VWs in the past and more than anything love the handling/ride characteristics. I did a test drive of a '24 Golf R with a manual which is what I thought I would want. However, I wasn't really blown away by the transmission. Felt more like a joy stick. The last time I owned a manual it was probably late 90s and it felt more "connected". Maybe I would get used to it but I don't know. What led you to DSG vs manual? I do worry a bit about longevity with DSG.
DSG all the way. So much faster, better launches, and hold up better with tunes than stock manual clutches
I’m the original owner of a 2017 MK7 GTI 6spd manual owner. It currently has 170k miles on the car.
I would 100% go DSG. The 6spd manual can be made to feel very good, with some mods, but the way VW clutch designed the clutch operating system, is junk. I’m especially referring to the integrated TOB/slave. Its operation sits inside the transmission bell housing, and they fail/leak often. Once it leaks, it contaminates the clutch plates and disks, and will destroy your clutch quickly. Also, the OEM clutch is hella weak, which is sacrilege from VW, as they 100% know that people mod these cars. So for them to make the OEM clutch so weak, that it cannot hold a simple Stage 1 tune, is dumb, while so many other manufacturers make their OEM clutches so much stronger. So once you tune the car, you have to now go out and buy aftermarket clutch kits, which so many of them, including Southbend, have very little R&D put into them, which makes them fail often and not last very long. And these aftermarket kits aren’t cheap, and shops charge a lot to install them.
DSG will be a lot more reliable while being faster. Get the DSG.
FYI, I’ve been through 4 aftermarket clutch kits in my GTI. Probably a good $7k in total. I had a shop install one of them. The other three I did myself
I got a 24r in manual . Everyone has different tastes , but even compared to my 2015 gti , it lacks some feel . The dsg makes it worse , and to me it’s always in the wrong gear , but that depends on how u drive . The gearing to me especially on the hwy I think is a bit short . The gti is very tall in comparison .
Why not vinyl wrap the gloss black?
Didn’t think about that
The 6 speed dsg appears to be more smoother than the 7 speed. So you know if yours is a dry clutch or wet
It’s smooth under normal driving. It’s literally just the manual mode 2-3 gear
@@JVette01 I'll test this with the 6 speed
It is a wet-clutch transmission
Just bought this car today, hope it is heavy duty during summer time 😢
What do you mean by heavy duty?
@JVette01 I live in Dubai, where it can go up to 55 C, how fragile it the car and pipes
In Vegas it gets pretty hot too and I didn’t have any issues in the summer
your navi is going crazy while you are driving. how do we fix that?
That was WAZE. It only does that rarely. I just need to open the app on my phone and it will go back to normal.
how does it compare to the m2?
This will be answered in my upcoming videos. I plan on doing a 3-4 part video series comparing both since I get the question often. Stay tuned.
Is this place Los Angeles or Mexico? Looks nice
Mexico always
It's your daily?
Yes
Just got the car & I hate you. Lol. Not really, but after seeing this video I can't stop hearing that creaking noise when I change levels, parking garage, entrances into malls. etc. Did you ever get any feedback from the dealer? I threw VRP on the seals on the doors & I honestly think it made it worst.
Good review, thank you.
The dealer is going to replace mine. I'll make an update once they come in and they're replaced.
Awesome, thank you for the reply. Are they replacing the seals & did they acknowledge the issue or were they kinda questing the validity of the issue. Again, thanks for the reviews & feedback@@JVette01
I know this might cause some people freeking out, but maybe not tune it?
No it’s fine
Does it come with a remote starter?
Not available
VW leather seats are really good...I have a 2017 GTI and I am a BIG BOI. Minimal beatup on the side bolsters where other brands that left bolster will get mashed and creased up
Nice!
ok what to do with engine noise, what is the main problem
Not sure yet haven’t brought it in
@@JVette01 i went to VW and as they say we change clutch between the gearbox and flywheel , now no noise
ppf is almost a must for any new car
Eh I don’t like it. Unpopular opinion, but I prefer not to have it
You’re not alone !
So a little information on the TFSI engines that are shared with some Audis, you need to really drive them, if not Carbon Deposits can build inside the Intake Valves, so drive the car dont Baby it
How often do you do oil changes?
Every 5-7k miles
@@JVette01
My VW dealership keeps talking me out of early oil changes 🤨
Do you use VW or someone else?
I go to the VW dealership. I just tell them I want to use one of my 3 oil changes. You get a 10k, 20k, and 30k oil change service included. I just use it early.
If you use VW approved oil I think you can go 10000 miles between changes. The EU, in the interest of being green (of course), wanted to reduce the use of oil by cars and requires 10000 mile oil changes. So the European car manufacturers developed oils that meet 10k durability. Perhaps doing an early first oil change would be prudent. I have a Touareg diesel with 120000 miles and a Golf with 100000 miles which have had 10k oil changes and no problems.
Ive had that squeaky noise on my MK7.5 for tbe entirely I owned it before my MK8R. I think it was part of the AC compressor as it would go away as soon as i shut yhe AC off. Never gave me issues just was a noticable noise from the wheel well area.
For me, it’s not the a/c. Haven’t used my A/C in months
It could be a belt. Try belt dressing.
Crazy how the apple car play disconnects on that small section and nowhere else.
Wonder why thats the case,super bizzare. That drive system error that happened to you once maybe be the part of not having a dsg tune,maybe it isnt but thats what i think.
Maybe since there’s an airport there it cancels out signals or something idk 😂
@JVette01 who knows
That golf R of course is a beautiful vehicle, but that M2 looks so sexy.
Haha thanks
The biggest problem with your car is it only has 2 pedals. You should return it immediately to get the third pedal installed.
LOL no thanks
What do you do for paint protection?
Nothing. 😂
@@JVette01
lol. You should at least go get Turtle Wax Mintute Wax & Turtle Wax Slick Shine Quick Detailer. Super easy to use. Super light protection that’s easy to remove if you ever want to use a longer lasting protection.
Great for your environment that has lots of dust - because it’s so light, so you can use as often as you like.
Builds up good enough protection & is super slick & shiny on white cars.
I kind of use them interchangeably, but use the Slick Shine more often. I live in a dusty environment too.
But you NEED at least some protection. Go get them.
Also, go get some micro fiber cloths.
Oh I thought you were talking about some sort of PPF. Yes, I have a spray ceramic I use
@@JVette01
I’m actually living the Turtle Wax Slick & Shine as a quick detailer/waterless wash. And I’ve been experimenting with different stuff. Just to let you know. Easy, slick & looks good on white paint. You can use it on top of your ceramic spray.
9:30, That transmission "hunting" when cold is a DSG thing, I have it on mine too. I guess when the gearbox is cold the oil probably doesn't flow as well and effectiveness of the clutches is a tad compromised. As soon as it warms up all is well again.
I figured it was normal since both of mine did it.. however after like 1 minute into driving it’s back to normal
I have 2 gtis and 2024 no problems at all none
Gangster video!!!!!
M2 & Golf R.
M2C F87 & Taco TRD Pro in my garage.
MK7 Golf R / GTI Autobahn is where it's at. Loved my MK7 GTI.
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Try some shine supply clutch on the door seals.
PPF would keep you from getting the chips on the from bumper.
I’m not a fan of PPF
are you in AZ?
Nope, NV. I visit Mexico often though 🤣
dang, what is short term, a year? you should just get rid of it now before the new one's come out. all VW's have creaks and have quirks, can't get rid of them either. I've owned 4 dubs and they all have weird shit going on.
I actually really liked this car. Got rid of it about 4 months ago which was a mistake
@@JVette01 i hope you got most of your money back on the sale, so much for three years 😁
I’ve had a few different VW models & it seems like they all whistle w/front windows down🤔
Interesting
Does the seat ventilation work?
Yes
@@JVette01 Good stuff, in some cars they seem to just blow warm air :/
Why is there a thumbs down in the thumbnail then? It doesn't match the content. I hate clickbait.
I drive BMW F20 116i since 2014 and there are no market alternative that is rwd hatchback considering my 193 cm height. I hate BMW for their new design choices and FWD. I like Golf, but its price raised too much during latest 10 years. Its seating isn't comfortly enough for my height. Why didn't they improved F20 instead of making kia/Hyundai style pig FWD shit, I hate it😢
If your concerned about rock chips... Just PPF it. It's something you really should do anyway.
Not interested in PPF
Exactly! If you plan on keeping the car for several years then PPF is worth it. Otherwise, it usually isn’t. It does not increase or decrease the resale value of the car either.
My 2023 VW Golf R AE is about to turn 5,000 miles. Love mine too. Only quarks I don’t like are:
1. The hood is slightly off so I need to have the dealership see if it can be adjusted. Worried about them touching my car though.
2. Car won’t launch right if the dsg trans isn’t brought up to proper temp. I’m in Michigan and until the dsg hits 130 degrees it just won’t launch right. No biggie but I was scared the first time it happened 😂
Interesting. I never had any issues with launching until I tuned it
Given how the wet clutches in the DSG work, it’s not surprising it needs to warm up for optimal performance. Plus Michigan is cold much of the year. In Vegas the car is warmed up even at a cold start. I think people under value the benefit of a warm engine before a hard launch. I’d never buy a used R because I’d guarantee there are too many people who put that engine under stress before it’s warm and ready.
Corks ate for bottles u must me quirks. Lol :p
Welcome to German tech 2023….. Ive owned German cars all my life ( MB, BMW, VW, Porsche) , I’ve seen the progressive decline in quality and too much tech over load. Most reliable car ever 1991 BMW 325i so simple a caveman could repair it, nothing ever broke on it , daily driver on my 80 mile commute , Miami to Ft. Lauderdale for 3 plus years .. 2nd most reliable ‘98 328i E36 ( still own it with 113k miles) . Least reliable MB C320, 2020 BMW 5 Series .. everything broke in that car including transmission ., plastics got gooey in Fl heAt. Hoses last only 2 years max , coolant expansion bottles- kept one in te trunk just in case. In contrast , my daughters Mazda CX5 …. Not one issue in 3 years …
The little bugs don’t bother me. As long as the car is reliable and drives good, idc if 1 out of every 50 times, the sensors go off or something
But im still drawn into Golf R , or Audi S3,RS3… But Acura Integra Type S could be more trouble free in the long run .