I like how unbiased you were in this assessment. You state that you’re personally not a fan of hatchbacks or FWD cars, yet you still give the GTI plenty of compliments. Great video
My 2011 has been an up and down relationship lmao. Two water pumps, timing chain tensioner, headliner, driver side door card falling off. Still only 84K miles. Almost paid off so I’ll keep it till dies. Three door version, also had a 2011 5 door. Konig Hypergrams are def need for this car
To agree with your point, if you don’t like tinkering with things and working on your car, this car will be a nightmare to own and cost a fortune. If you just want something you sit in and drive Honda or Toyota are your best bets, however, this is an enthusiast’s car, and the payoff for owning it is that it’s super fun to drive. Fast, handles great, and has a solid feel behind the wheel. Tuned they are very powerful but know that by pushing it you will likely make it less reliable. Gaskets will go, things will break but the main components hold up well, but don’t miss your service intervals or you will be sorry.
At around 3:20 just a correction, the mk6 Golf R uses the motor from the mk5 GTI (FSI), belt driven, forged internals. The mk6 GTI uses the TSI motor, chain driven.
Yep these things cost a fortune. I have a cc which is basically the same platform as the mk6 gti only had the car for 6 months and have already paid over a thousand in repairs and just recently last month had a engine failure due to the timing chain going bad, that’ll probably be another 2-3k. These cars are very fun especially when tuned and Im in love with mine but definitely not in love with the cost. Already replaced water pump twice, replaced ignition coils and spark plugs, replaced camshaft sensor, now I’m on the way to most likely having to do a head job on the engine. Though I did buy it used with 120,000 miles and the previous owners seemed to be quite neglectful. If you have one of these especially the ea888 engine KEEP UP WITH MAINTENANCE PLEASE
Aftermarket aluminium waterpump is a must and it's cheaper. Just replaced my engine due to worn rings massive oil consumption. Water pump Aftermarket aluminium, Africa plate with catch can so pvc delete and catch can to stop l/ cut carbon builds in intake are a must in my opinion. Also have cold air induction, front mount intercooler with oem intercooler delete, dogbone mount, upgraded coils & plugs, downpipe high flow cat muffler delete(mid car) stock resonator (rear car) somehow everyone has this backwards, coilovers to go on then tune. In future lsd and k04 are the goal. Mk6 3 door dsg love it. But as you said expensive AF I've already spent double what I paid for the car
my mk6 still in the shop been 4 weeks new timing chain, new water pump, new head gaskets, hydraulic lifters , ko4 turbo, and they still figure out why its ticking. I miss my baby!!!
its a reach saying its civic level of reliability but its indeed one of the more reliable german platforms. when it does break be ready for expensive parts and specialty tools though.
GTIs are good cars. The perfect balance between performance and comfort. While other sporty cars sacrifice the comfort for the performance, the GTI doesn't. Sure, it's not the fastest thing out there, but it's just fast enough. And if you want it fast, you can always tune and mod it.
I have 2012 mkvi gti . I’m 1st owner believe me I never take repair shop for fix bc this car not broken just basic repair and maintenance I do my self.I want to buy new car but I can’t say goodbye for her 🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗
Idk why people always think the Gti is that special, it's a Golf, it's not a different car it's a golf with a sport package. So ofc everyone thinks about the Golf when they think about VW since it made VW big. The Golf Gti was built in Germany/Europe like every other VW. The gti isn't a good car anymore compared to It's price, it's the same as all the jdm cars, they were once really good cars and since they were hyped VW produced more and more of them. The Golf R isn't viable as daily driver btw, uses way too much fuel, sure you could say the Honda Civic R is also a good daily driver but it's not
The GTI is still a great car despite being a little overpriced, it’s a sports car and compared to your normal cars on the road, it’s way more fun. And it isn’t just a normal golf, it’s got a whole different engine in it
@@markroden Sure it's a nice sports car, it's just not being anywhere close to the reliability of a Civic, neither is it good as a Daily Driver. I never owned one, it's just what people told me who owned one and since i live in germany many people here got one and i didn't have a single one of them tell me it's good for anything besides as a fun car.
I like how unbiased you were in this assessment. You state that you’re personally not a fan of hatchbacks or FWD cars, yet you still give the GTI plenty of compliments. Great video
My 2011 has been an up and down relationship lmao. Two water pumps, timing chain tensioner, headliner, driver side door card falling off. Still only 84K miles. Almost paid off so I’ll keep it till dies. Three door version, also had a 2011 5 door. Konig Hypergrams are def need for this car
To agree with your point, if you don’t like tinkering with things and working on your car, this car will be a nightmare to own and cost a fortune. If you just want something you sit in and drive Honda or Toyota are your best bets, however, this is an enthusiast’s car, and the payoff for owning it is that it’s super fun to drive. Fast, handles great, and has a solid feel behind the wheel. Tuned they are very powerful but know that by pushing it you will likely make it less reliable. Gaskets will go, things will break but the main components hold up well, but don’t miss your service intervals or you will be sorry.
At around 3:20 just a correction, the mk6 Golf R uses the motor from the mk5 GTI (FSI), belt driven, forged internals. The mk6 GTI uses the TSI motor, chain driven.
My Gti is an EU 'golf 6 gti edition 35' and it comes with the Golf 6R engine making 235bhp stock and with a stage 1 tune around 320hp.
@@BorisBeer24 weird flex
@@MasterBaiter23 Ye reading this now I don't know what I was thinking. I don't even have that car anymore due to all the problems..
channel growing. love to see it
Yessir all thanks to you guys!
Great video. I just bought my MK6 GTI two weeks ago. Trying to figure out which direction I want to go with it as far as upgrades and changes.
I got a mk5 for 5k USD & it was apr tuned. Other than the water pump going out and the fuses blowing sometimes. Thing has been reliable for 20k miles.
Yep these things cost a fortune. I have a cc which is basically the same platform as the mk6 gti only had the car for 6 months and have already paid over a thousand in repairs and just recently last month had a engine failure due to the timing chain going bad, that’ll probably be another 2-3k. These cars are very fun especially when tuned and Im in love with mine but definitely not in love with the cost. Already replaced water pump twice, replaced ignition coils and spark plugs, replaced camshaft sensor, now I’m on the way to most likely having to do a head job on the engine. Though I did buy it used with 120,000 miles and the previous owners seemed to be quite neglectful. If you have one of these especially the ea888 engine KEEP UP WITH MAINTENANCE PLEASE
Aftermarket aluminium waterpump is a must and it's cheaper. Just replaced my engine due to worn rings massive oil consumption. Water pump Aftermarket aluminium, Africa plate with catch can so pvc delete and catch can to stop l/ cut carbon builds in intake are a must in my opinion. Also have cold air induction, front mount intercooler with oem intercooler delete, dogbone mount, upgraded coils & plugs, downpipe high flow cat muffler delete(mid car) stock resonator (rear car) somehow everyone has this backwards, coilovers to go on then tune. In future lsd and k04 are the goal. Mk6 3 door dsg love it. But as you said expensive AF I've already spent double what I paid for the car
Two type of cars i love in this world VW golfs and Honda Civic's type R
my mk6 still in the shop been 4 weeks new timing chain, new water pump, new head gaskets, hydraulic lifters , ko4 turbo, and they still figure out why its ticking. I miss my baby!!!
its a reach saying its civic level of reliability but its indeed one of the more reliable german platforms. when it does break be ready for expensive parts and specialty tools though.
“I’d rather go for the mk4 GTI” yea like IM gonna find plenty of those in my area 😬 how fun. Good video btw
GTIs are good cars. The perfect balance between performance and comfort. While other sporty cars sacrifice the comfort for the performance, the GTI doesn't. Sure, it's not the fastest thing out there, but it's just fast enough. And if you want it fast, you can always tune and mod it.
I have 2012 mkvi gti . I’m 1st owner believe me I never take repair shop for fix bc this car not broken just basic repair and maintenance I do my self.I want to buy new car but I can’t say goodbye for her 🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗
A vw beetle good, bad and ugly would be funny.
Lmao this is true
2:50 not every VW is front wheel drive!
My G6 GTI is very unique, still bone stock😁
I love my gti. It’s good enough for me.
Just bought mine, 2 owners, bone stock, let’s see how this goes
how is it so far
any updates?
Bmw 318ti is a rwd hatch, cool little cars but they are dog slow unless you motor swap em
Hmm never knew that that’s cool
you should do the na/nb miata
That’s a good one
Can u do a 350 if u haven’t already
Or like a Pontiac firebird f body
350z? I did that one already
@@markroden Can you do a Pontiac firebird f body
Do one for an is300 or a ls400
Ouuu good choice
Focus ST has rear wheel drive (drift) option
i gapped a 09 mustang gt the other night..... buddy had some issues i think
Hey Mark you should do a 2013 Mitsubishis Lancer se
GENISIS COUPE!!!!!!!
I knowwww
youre forgetting the hpfp as an issue
Rsx or St next?
Hmmm possibly
Could I daily a 2013 gti?
Good content brotha! Earned a sub keep these coming.
ayeee let’s go thanks bro
R and gti haven't the same same engine
Yooo please do a mk4 gti I would love it
Haha bet man I’ll make it happen soon
@@markroden thanks man
Can you make a video on trucks
I know nothing about trucks haha
Mark V had a R too r32 With a V6
@@vincefalkenberg9651 a mk5 is a mark V
@@vincefalkenberg9651 maakt nie uit joh
Idk why people always think the Gti is that special, it's a Golf, it's not a different car it's a golf with a sport package.
So ofc everyone thinks about the Golf when they think about VW since it made VW big.
The Golf Gti was built in Germany/Europe like every other VW.
The gti isn't a good car anymore compared to It's price, it's the same as all the jdm cars, they were once really good cars and since they were hyped VW produced more and more of them.
The Golf R isn't viable as daily driver btw, uses way too much fuel, sure you could say the Honda Civic R is also a good daily driver but it's not
The Gti isn't reliable and definitely on Civic level
The GTI is still a great car despite being a little overpriced, it’s a sports car and compared to your normal cars on the road, it’s way more fun. And it isn’t just a normal golf, it’s got a whole different engine in it
This just proves you know nothing about cars
@@markroden Sure it's a nice sports car, it's just not being anywhere close to the reliability of a Civic, neither is it good as a Daily Driver.
I never owned one, it's just what people told me who owned one and since i live in germany many people here got one and i didn't have a single one of them tell me it's good for anything besides as a fun car.
@@parkercaldwell2616 So me just saying what GTI owners told me, proves that i know nothing about cars.
the golf has a ko4
I bought a mk6 R modded for 13k a month ago. Salvage title but...
The golf 6 R and s3 8P its same car
nice video
Thanks man
🔥🔥🔥
Thanks again
Its basically a German honda civic
Hey I’m get my license next ur and I still don’t know what to get
Well I’m boutta make a whole new series of cars under 3k so stay tuned
3rd 🔥🔥
Legendary
@mk6doom used ur vids
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Love my mark 6 If you don’t like them don’t drive them lmao. What’s the best car?? None because they all eventually break down
Except for Honda’s
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Mom's basement.
This should be a mk5/mk6 gbu..same car.
Under 10k for more than 100k miles lol
Here in the netherlands they still are 15.000$ with more then 100k Miles 😆😭