Man there's a lot of similarities between this and the GTI that key fob thing is the biggest one for me, I set the alarm off a lot! And most people don't realize just how good the sound system is inside of the VB WRX with the Harmon Kardon, to this day that is still one of the best sound systems I've ever heard in any car.
Great video man! Figured I'd respond to your points having owned a 2023 Golf R. 1. I agree about the key fob. Accidently turned on the horn several times in my pocket. 2. Cupholders weren't an issue for me 3. I agree I hate the piano black too on the interior. The exterior piano black looks nice imo. 4. I agree, exhaust could be much louder especially since it's valved. 5. I agree, sound system should be much better for being the "upgraded" stereo. 6. N/A I had a DSG 7. I had issues with my wireless carplay disconnecting too, and the front sensors randomly going off while at stop lights. Thanks for sharing your realisitc thoughts on the Golf R. Overall great vehicle, but nothings perfect.
It's great to see that you're enjoying the car, Austin (as these seem to be all minor complaints in your eyes). Like you, I'm willing to compromise a little more on a daily driver knowing that I have a fun car waiting for me at home! Speaking of which, have you had the S2000 out much this summer?
2024 White DSG GOLF R. I have it since November last year. Zero problems, great vehicle. My 2024 BMW X3M is faster, but now with stage 1 low torque APR on GOLF R they are close.
The HK may not be great but if the sliders are in a sort of smile shape it sounds a lot better. It does have niggles that should have been resolved before launch.
my biggest complaint coming from the MK7 was the stereo... the Fender was awesome, the HK needed an aftermarket sub installed. But once I did that the car stereo sounds amazing.
Don't know what's up with your Car Play. For me once or twice it didn't connect right away, but never had a problem once connected. I do have a lot of issues with the wireless charger. It's a car, so the phone slides around and constantly loses charging. In the rare event it stays charging, it gets 1 or 2 % charge then overheats....
No car is perfect. Glad you pointed out those things you didn't like. Impossible to cater to everyone. I have a 7.5 R. It's been a great car and I am tempted to get the Mk8 or maybe wait for the Mk8.5. I love the look and the power difference. I've kept up with maintenance, Oil, DSG, Haldex, tires, filters, sparkplugs, brakes. I have a Lapiz Blue but wish VW would make more colors (spektrum), that would flip me for sure into a new Golf R.
7.5 is so good! And you’re right no car is perfect. I think they limit colors on the R to make it more special but IDK. Is Spektrum a greenish metallic color?
@@Gonin60 The ‘Spektrum’ color program was offered by VW for the Golf R for 2019. It allowed you to choose from over 30 colors. They had an ‘Irish Green’ that I liked but the other colors were awesome as well. Look it up. I think there might be a power bump for the 8.5. Yes, the 7.5 is a great car but not perfect either.
Speaking of the alarm I don't like how you can accidentally activate as well while driving lol don't ask how I know. Brother I started panicking myself for a second lol
I owned the original R, 2004 MK4 R32 VR6, two doors six on the floor, sunroof, and no computer nannys to drive the car. I did the driving how I wish I still had my R 😢
So I totally disagree with your comments as a mk8R owner albeit a UK specc'd car with dsg as standard. The piano black is part of the design and like most things you hust have to be careful not to scratch it. I mean you wabt a hill start thay allows the car to roll? If you want more noise then change the exhaust and go full fast and furious if thats what you want. The car is designed for a specific market and isnt cheap so they know who their aiming it at i guess
Well don't start a channel reviewing a car without having a proper understanding of why the design elements have been included or their market research. Sell the car and buy something else. Enjoy!
@@Gonin60 humblemechanic ran the 034 motorsport high torque tune for over a year, no issues on the stock clutch. Hopefully I'll have the same luck with APRs high torque tune. I don't launch it or track it, just spirited city driving.
@@du3lcitiz3n yeah I think I saw that. I have seen some GTI owners immediately notice clutch slip. I don’t know if clutches are similar though. I would want to see a large sample size not have issues before doing it.
The only thing I didn’t like about my MK7 was the looks of an econobox. Since I got an S5 people compliment me at the gas station or out driving and never noticed my Golf.
Kinda first world issues, wouldn’t you say? Also, doesn’t that subwoofer take up too much cargo space? I dunno. I think many people would trade places with someone who can afford a nice $45K hot hatch that does 0-60 in 4 seconds? Gratitude my friend! No vehicle is perfect! I would like to see how you remove scratches from the piano black trim though!
I think I must be the only person in the world who likes piano black, lol, at least when it's new and clean, but as you said, if you breathe on it, it will scratch. The level of technology does get ANNOYING. Every time I'm backing in somewhere, or any close low speed maneuvering for that matter, the sensors will start beeping, which has the effect of freaking me out a bit. How about having the car suggest not idling, nor driving with the windows down. It's like-enough already! The auto-stop/start is highly annoying too. But really, most of the annoyances on the car are fairly small, and in no way were a deal-breaker for me. I think some of the more common complaints have actually been addressed in the mk 8.5. Really, my biggest complaint is not actually with the car itself, but with the dealerships. I inquired about wanting to do some minor performance mods (cat-back exhaust, sway bar), and was told my car would be flagged as modified, and my factory warranty would potentially be voided.
Very fair points! I’m not familiar with these having stop start? Are those on the autos? I didn’t think they had that. I too had bad experiences with the dealerships! I’m curious to see how the mk8.5 is and how it’s received. I hope they produce and sell a lot of them.
@Gonin60 haha I've had so many auto loans too but prices since covid make me cringe refuse. I paid $44k for a brand new C7 corvette manual in 2019 my last good deal I'll ever get lol
@@Gonin60 Just busting your chops a bit. I know you liked your Challenger, but in the end you kind of have to let go and move on to the next one. 😁😁 I however have mine 😎😎
Brand new, needed a replacement steering wheel, dropped a cylinder, rear tyre sensor faulty from new, up volume button not working, centre screen black half the time, in reverse screen usually blank, radar cruise wouldn’t work half the time and kept beeping every 30 seconds (vw could not turn off beep) front windows would sometimes go up instead of down…. VW nz aftercare service shockingly poor 👎👎👎
Man there's a lot of similarities between this and the GTI that key fob thing is the biggest one for me, I set the alarm off a lot! And most people don't realize just how good the sound system is inside of the VB WRX with the Harmon Kardon, to this day that is still one of the best sound systems I've ever heard in any car.
Right? The Harmon Kardon on the WRX was sooo good!
@@Gonin60 Lol yup I kept telling people how awesome it was but they wouldn't believe me lol.
@RaceCarFriends it’s Soo good
@@Gonin60 💯💯💯
Great video man! Figured I'd respond to your points having owned a 2023 Golf R.
1. I agree about the key fob. Accidently turned on the horn several times in my pocket.
2. Cupholders weren't an issue for me
3. I agree I hate the piano black too on the interior. The exterior piano black looks nice imo.
4. I agree, exhaust could be much louder especially since it's valved.
5. I agree, sound system should be much better for being the "upgraded" stereo.
6. N/A I had a DSG
7. I had issues with my wireless carplay disconnecting too, and the front sensors randomly going off while at stop lights.
Thanks for sharing your realisitc thoughts on the Golf R. Overall great vehicle, but nothings perfect.
Thanks man! I agree with you. It really is a great car!
I have a 2024 Lapiz Blue Manual R... The car is amazing... I can't wait to go APR Stage 3 in it. She gonna be a beast.
Man I love that color! It was my first choice!
Also id recommend a tune. Had my mk8 for 3 months. Put about 19k miles on it so far on 034 e85 tune. No problem so far.
@@DucNguyen-g6k nice!
It's great to see that you're enjoying the car, Austin (as these seem to be all minor complaints in your eyes). Like you, I'm willing to compromise a little more on a daily driver knowing that I have a fun car waiting for me at home!
Speaking of which, have you had the S2000 out much this summer?
Thanks man! It needs an oil change but yeah I try to bring it out once or twice a week. I want to drive it more though.
2024 White DSG GOLF R. I have it since November last year. Zero problems, great vehicle. My 2024 BMW X3M is faster, but now with stage 1 low torque APR on GOLF R they are close.
That’s awesome! I have thought about tuning mine I just don’t know how the clutch will hold up.
The HK may not be great but if the sliders are in a sort of smile shape it sounds a lot better. It does have niggles that should have been resolved before launch.
I will have to try that. Thank you!
my biggest complaint coming from the MK7 was the stereo... the Fender was awesome, the HK needed an aftermarket sub installed. But once I did that the car stereo sounds amazing.
Fender is Soo much better! Thanks for watching!
@@Gonin60 since getting an audison 10" powdered sub put in I don't miss the fender in my MK7.
Don't know what's up with your Car Play. For me once or twice it didn't connect right away, but never had a problem once connected. I do have a lot of issues with the wireless charger. It's a car, so the phone slides around and constantly loses charging. In the rare event it stays charging, it gets 1 or 2 % charge then overheats....
My charger works fine. I will say though almost any wireless charger in a car I have had has been terrrible.
No car is perfect. Glad you pointed out those things you didn't like. Impossible to cater to everyone. I have a 7.5 R. It's been a great car and I am tempted to get the Mk8 or maybe wait for the Mk8.5. I love the look and the power difference. I've kept up with maintenance, Oil, DSG, Haldex, tires, filters, sparkplugs, brakes. I have a Lapiz Blue but wish VW would make more colors (spektrum), that would flip me for sure into a new Golf R.
7.5 is so good! And you’re right no car is perfect. I think they limit colors on the R to make it more special but IDK. Is Spektrum a greenish metallic color?
@@Gonin60 The ‘Spektrum’ color program was offered by VW for the Golf R for 2019. It allowed you to choose from over 30 colors. They had an ‘Irish Green’ that I liked but the other colors were awesome as well. Look it up. I think there might be a power bump for the 8.5. Yes, the 7.5 is a great car but not perfect either.
@@ericcarson342 ah will do! Now that mention this I think I recall some years they did this. Had all sorts of fun colors.
Speaking of the alarm I don't like how you can accidentally activate as well while driving lol don't ask how I know. Brother I started panicking myself for a second lol
I didn’t know it could do that!
Good list. Piano black is universally hated. Why do they keep doing it? The stablemate S3 doesn’t have any of those annoyances.
Man I don’t know! I wonder if it’s cheaper?
miss the WRX content, luv your channel tho!!
@@free2chill727 ah thank you!!
One time my sunroof stop working and i got caught in rain. Had to pull over and remove battery to reset it
Oh dang!!
I owned the original R, 2004 MK4 R32 VR6, two doors six on the floor, sunroof, and no computer nannys to drive the car. I did the driving how I wish I still had my R 😢
Vr6 is a sweet ride!
@@Gonin60 Nothing beats the awesome music 🎶 from the VR6!
@@landroverSV totally!
So I totally disagree with your comments as a mk8R owner albeit a UK specc'd car with dsg as standard.
The piano black is part of the design and like most things you hust have to be careful not to scratch it.
I mean you wabt a hill start thay allows the car to roll?
If you want more noise then change the exhaust and go full fast and furious if thats what you want.
The car is designed for a specific market and isnt cheap so they know who their aiming it at i guess
That’s fine I disagree with your comments completely. Bye
Well don't start a channel reviewing a car without having a proper understanding of why the design elements have been included or their market research. Sell the car and buy something else. Enjoy!
@@sleepwalker31well said
slap an APR 93 Octane Stage I high torque tune on it, and get the AWE Track Exhaust... the car is plenty rowdy after that.
I worry the clutch won’t handle it. Have you heard it can?
@@Gonin60 humblemechanic ran the 034 motorsport high torque tune for over a year, no issues on the stock clutch. Hopefully I'll have the same luck with APRs high torque tune. I don't launch it or track it, just spirited city driving.
@@du3lcitiz3n yeah I think I saw that. I have seen some GTI owners immediately notice clutch slip. I don’t know if clutches are similar though. I would want to see a large sample size not have issues before doing it.
@@Gonin60 I'll keep you posted on my stock clutch
I've been stage 1 low torque for 4K miles, high torque 1k miles, no issues so far. I plan on upgrading the clutch eventually when I go stage 2 or 3.
you'll appreciate the hill assist when you live in seattle or san fran
No. I don’t mind hill assist. Several cars I have owned have had it but it’s way way too aggressive.
The only thing I didn’t like about my MK7 was the looks of an econobox. Since I got an S5 people compliment me at the gas station or out driving and never noticed my Golf.
You go girl get those compliments
@@MikeFoster1I didn’t say I had a Miata.
I can understand and see this. Congrats on the S5! Love them.
I think the low key looks of the R are a positive. Not everyone wants to be flashy and be an attention getter, especially when it comes to the po-po 😉
@@iaindyer1629 agree!
Kinda first world issues, wouldn’t you say? Also, doesn’t that subwoofer take up too much cargo space? I dunno. I think many people would trade places with someone who can afford a nice $45K hot hatch that does 0-60 in 4 seconds? Gratitude my friend! No vehicle is perfect! I would like to see how you remove scratches from the piano black trim though!
Oh I agree! I’m lucky and fortunate. It’s just content. I will do a video on it.
Time for a Boxster S bro😎
@@JoeSmith-nu8oo hey Joe! Would love one!
Had a 22 Tiguan R and easily the worst car I’ve owned in terms of reliability….. Vw no help either 👎
Dang! What was wrong with it? Did you buy it new?
I think I must be the only person in the world who likes piano black, lol, at least when it's new and clean, but as you said, if you breathe on it, it will scratch.
The level of technology does get ANNOYING. Every time I'm backing in somewhere, or any close low speed maneuvering for that matter, the sensors will start beeping, which has the effect of freaking me out a bit. How about having the car suggest not idling, nor driving with the windows down. It's like-enough already!
The auto-stop/start is highly annoying too. But really, most of the annoyances on the car are fairly small, and in no way were a deal-breaker for me. I think some of the more common complaints have actually been addressed in the mk 8.5.
Really, my biggest complaint is not actually with the car itself, but with the dealerships. I inquired about wanting to do some minor performance mods (cat-back exhaust, sway bar), and was told my car would be flagged as modified, and my factory warranty would potentially be voided.
Very fair points! I’m not familiar with these having stop start? Are those on the autos? I didn’t think they had that.
I too had bad experiences with the dealerships!
I’m curious to see how the mk8.5 is and how it’s received. I hope they produce and sell a lot of them.
@@Gonin60 The DSG models have the start/stop 'feature'.
@@Rich944inSK I HATE that
Does the aftermarket subsystem require its own amp? How is it connected to the main Hk sound system?
It does. It operates Independtly
Get rid of all auto loans forever less wrinkles/stress. These pieces of metal aren't worth a early death. Instead drive old stuff be grateful 🙏
I can quit whenever I want :)
@Gonin60 haha I've had so many auto loans too but prices since covid make me cringe refuse. I paid $44k for a brand new C7 corvette manual in 2019 my last good deal I'll ever get lol
@@MikeFoster1 I agree auto loans are bad. But oh well
You gotta pay to play, there is always Sudoku... 😂
You know I had to tap in for this one!
Thanks for stopping in man! I appreciate you!
@@Gonin60 No problem you're welcome brother.
@@RaceCarFriends you think you will make any new purchases or trade ins?
@@Gonin60 I've got that itch again to buy something new, but I think I'm just going to start modding one of the cars instead lol.
@RaceCarFriends there ya go! Can’t wait to see what you do. If you had to sell one, which would you sell?
#1 thing I don't like about it is that it's not a Challenger.
Fair enough!! I miss that car.
@@Gonin60 Just busting your chops a bit. I know you liked your Challenger, but in the end you kind of have to let go and move on to the next one. 😁😁 I however have mine 😎😎
@@BBDragon66 no worries man at all!
those non UERO side markers are the main reason not to get it . bummer i love the car .
I think they make color matched covers for them
@@Gonin60 They do, you can get Badgeskin stickers for them or pre-painted replacements.
@@andyhedin4893 thanks Andy!
Brand new, needed a replacement steering wheel, dropped a cylinder, rear tyre sensor faulty from new, up volume button not working, centre screen black half the time, in reverse screen usually blank, radar cruise wouldn’t work half the time and kept beeping every 30 seconds (vw could not turn off beep) front windows would sometimes go up instead of down…. VW nz aftercare service shockingly poor 👎👎👎
Wow! I’m sorry to hear that. You really had a lot of issues on it. Did they lemon law it or take it back?
It’s not the auto hold, it’s your choice in footwear for driving
No it’s not
8. The fangs and the eyelashes.
What are you referring to?
@@Gonin60 The front of the car. Look closely
@@docmccoy9813 yeah I can see that!
Golf 7r is better.
@@_geab__ thanks for sharing. What makes it better in your opinion?
Also id recommend a tune. Had my mk8 for 3 months. Put about 19k miles on it so far on 034 e85 tune. No problem so far.
Sounds good
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