@@kingmusa8618 do you not know how to google? found one for 39k with 50k miles, a bunch of others for 40k with 75k miles or less with clean title no accidents. if you buy at auction probably 10-20k depending on how hard its hit lol
Golf R DSG is where it’s at. Better MPG with the extra gear and knowing that almost no car is going to pull away from you at a stop light is priceless. It’s honestly at an entirely different level from all its competitors in the 1/4 mile.
Having a manual in a GTi makes sense, but not in a Golf R. My Golf 6 GTi was a manual and that mix was perfect. My S3 sedan is equipped with Audi’s S-Tronic (DSG) and that mixes well with the Haldex system and is essential in making it quick off the line so quickly.
If it were my money, I do think I’d go for a GTI. The R does seem to be more of a sports/race car over a sports/daily car. Plus I’d like to swap the bumpers for the Clubsport bumpers. Those do set it apart from the normal GTI since we didn’t get the Clubsport in the USA. I’d also do the normal stuff, stage 1 tune, lowering springs, wheels and tires, exhaust, and a few engine bits too.
Loved the video coming from someone who's owned a highly modified Mk7 R and Mk7.5 GTI. Both great cars for different reasons. Next up for me - the 8.5R!
In Australia there are several alternative to GTI and R Cupra Leon vz, vzx and Formentor vzx. Also Skoda Octavia RS is a wagon version of Gti. Cupra’s interior is way better than the VW’s one as it has a physical buttons on the steering wheel. It has a bigger screen and the software is driven by Audi team so it is better tha VW. Moreover the price and servicing cost of Cupra is cheaper than the VW’s counterparts.
I had this GTI for a loaner for a couple weeks when ECS used my mini for some exhaust prototyping and I LOVED it. The ride was a bit stiff for Ohio roads but it gripped the road very well and turned heads wherever I took it! I'm seriously consider getting out to daily so I can take the mini a more aggressive autocross/track direction! I really liked the interior as well
Aussie MK8 GTI owner here, loving it the gap to the golf r aside from just straight line driving is nothing. Use the car for couple years, mod it, if I upgrade it will be a RS3 or BMW M of some kind, the R just isn't that much of a leap imo.
I like the GTI look more but would prefer R. In here half a year is raining, 2 months snowing... Also if I planned bigger power like 360hp R will get it will just a tune GTI will not.
When you’re just cruising around on the streets driving sane, isn’t the R just going to be basically a FWD car? If so why spend the additional money when you can tune a GTI to stock R power without to much fuss and relatively affordable too.
VW ruined the DSG for me. I always drive my my nicely modded MK7 SE DSG in full manual mode all of the time and I use the nice floor mounted shifter about 50% of the time. I gotta row my own just like a manual trans except my left leg isn’t moving. That ridiculous little nub of a gear selector in the MK 8 is just sad and disappointing. The MK7 DSG cockpit is perfect for me. Real buttons and not dominated by computer screens everywhere.
He really said the Mk7 was shaper and the Mk8 was rounder and “more egg-like” 🤦♂️ A Geo Metro is round. Even a Mk7 isn’t round but the Mk8 is FAR sharper than the Mk7
The mk7 R drives like a pig in comparison. The GTI of that generation is the better car. The mk8 R is substantially better and the choice over the GTI. These dummies trying to sell you their Chinese parts will say otherwise, they don’t own both.
3.0T C9 A6 is probably the best sleeper car for 30-40k. The golf R is awesome but with inflation, it doesn't feel like the deal it once was. the GTI is still king. I'm still sad I sold my 7.5 R
Why does it have tow straps on the ugly one? Are you planning on running it into a ditch? Tell me you have never seen a real track without telling me…. This video made me reconsider ordering from this company.
Noticed that too in the vid with the leather seats. I have a '22 GTI SE trim with the cloth seats; mine are holding up well and I have car seats and wild kiddos jumping in & out. Overall though I prefer the Mk7 Plaid, and the seats are more aggressive in the Mk7 as well.
So, what you're saying is, to get the car you should've gotten from VW, you have to spend thousands with ECS??? Yup, this proves to me even further, that the MK8 is a demonstration in cost reduction.
Let us know what you think is the better buy in the comments, and which mods would YOU do to YOUR MK8?
Or just a MK7/7.5 R for $30k...
That’s a lot of money for a 6 year old car
The tow hooks on a street car look a bit goofy IMO
yeah, agreed, save those for the track and let the bumper do the bumping efficiently. never mind it makes you look 15 yrs old
Very true. Get rid of that, it looks rediculous.
What are these kids smoking? 30-40K for an RS3 from 2017 and up. Good luck....
It’ll have 150k miles and beat up
@@kingmusa8618 do you not know how to google? found one for 39k with 50k miles, a bunch of others for 40k with 75k miles or less with clean title no accidents. if you buy at auction probably 10-20k depending on how hard its hit lol
Golf R DSG is where it’s at. Better MPG with the extra gear and knowing that almost no car is going to pull away from you at a stop light is priceless. It’s honestly at an entirely different level from all its competitors in the 1/4 mile.
Dsg…. Nah
Having a manual in a GTi makes sense, but not in a Golf R. My Golf 6 GTi was a manual and that mix was perfect. My S3 sedan is equipped with Audi’s S-Tronic (DSG) and that mixes well with the Haldex system and is essential in making it quick off the line so quickly.
Manual 💪🏾 forever!!!!!!
If it were my money, I do think I’d go for a GTI. The R does seem to be more of a sports/race car over a sports/daily car. Plus I’d like to swap the bumpers for the Clubsport bumpers. Those do set it apart from the normal GTI since we didn’t get the Clubsport in the USA. I’d also do the normal stuff, stage 1 tune, lowering springs, wheels and tires, exhaust, and a few engine bits too.
Loved the video coming from someone who's owned a highly modified Mk7 R and Mk7.5 GTI. Both great cars for different reasons. Next up for me - the 8.5R!
Golf R hands down, the GTI is not even in the same zipcode...
Love you guys, i wish i could afford this R. sitting with my mk6 gti
Looks wise I would take the Golf R over the GTI any day, but that price difference makes it hard to justify the Golf R..
I love my 2020 MK7.5 GTI, but the MK8 GTI is growing on me!
You guys killed it on the vibe and talking points. 7.5 gti owner 🎉
Thank you! We definitely appreciate the kind words 🫶
In Australia there are several alternative to GTI and R
Cupra Leon vz, vzx and Formentor vzx. Also Skoda Octavia RS is a wagon version of Gti.
Cupra’s interior is way better than the VW’s one as it has a physical buttons on the steering wheel. It has a bigger screen and the software is driven by Audi team so it is better tha VW. Moreover the price and servicing cost of Cupra is cheaper than the VW’s counterparts.
I had this GTI for a loaner for a couple weeks when ECS used my mini for some exhaust prototyping and I LOVED it. The ride was a bit stiff for Ohio roads but it gripped the road very well and turned heads wherever I took it! I'm seriously consider getting out to daily so I can take the mini a more aggressive autocross/track direction! I really liked the interior as well
Aussie MK8 GTI owner here, loving it the gap to the golf r aside from just straight line driving is nothing. Use the car for couple years, mod it, if I upgrade it will be a RS3 or BMW M of some kind, the R just isn't that much of a leap imo.
Ive got a black 22 GTI, Coilovers, Exhaust, Wheels. Spoiler front lip, with a 6spd. Such a fun car, You cant do burn outs in the R.
If you are shopping for a used one , go for the GTI. But if you are shopping for a new car , the R with its resale value seems the way to go.
i have a 22 mk8 gti in pomelo yellow and i love it. even though it’s not an r, it’s still fun to drive. ive added an intake from you guys and it’s fun
Glad to hear we could help you enjoy your GTI a little more with our intake!
16:54 what wheels are these they look really good!
Amazing
I like the GTI look more but would prefer R. In here half a year is raining, 2 months snowing... Also if I planned bigger power like 360hp R will get it will just a tune GTI will not.
When you’re just cruising around on the streets driving sane, isn’t the R just going to be basically a FWD car? If so why spend the additional money when you can tune a GTI to stock R power without to much fuss and relatively affordable too.
The mk8s dont do that like the mk7s did. Its AWD all the time.
I have a mk8 gti manual 034 stage 1 tune shit is soo fun wheels tires lowering springs and rear sway bar handles soo good
The golf r brand new out the door is pushing 60k my gti out the door was 37k brand new
VW ruined the DSG for me. I always drive my my nicely modded MK7 SE DSG in full manual mode all of the time and I use the nice floor mounted shifter about 50% of the time. I gotta row my own just like a manual trans except my left leg isn’t moving. That ridiculous little nub of a gear selector in the MK 8 is just sad and disappointing. The MK7 DSG cockpit is perfect for me. Real buttons and not dominated by computer screens everywhere.
More videos like this please❤😊 I already got a MK8r but I still love the content none the less
He really said the Mk7 was shaper and the Mk8 was rounder and “more egg-like” 🤦♂️ A Geo Metro is round. Even a Mk7 isn’t round but the Mk8 is FAR sharper than the Mk7
Gti geared towards mostly enthusiasts and generally new to vw brand R geared towards vw brand enthusiasts
So focus on getting a 2019 Golf R with a manual transmission.
The mk7 R drives like a pig in comparison. The GTI of that generation is the better car. The mk8 R is substantially better and the choice over the GTI.
These dummies trying to sell you their Chinese parts will say otherwise, they don’t own both.
is the towing straps on the gti because your expecting it to break down?
Bro is trying so hard to convince himself mods add value lol
What wheels are on the GTI?
$300 for swaybar endlinks is ridiculous lol
I have a rule never to buy a car with a visible tow point
Golf r wheel and tire setup?
27:32
Where those 17s or 18s on the Golf R? That setup looks really good. 👍🏿
Can I have both?!?
Mods don't add value, they subtract....
Just sat in my chair waiting for the Mk7 fan boys to turn up.
(On the mmi just use voice activation for most changes)
All these MK7 owners just complain about how their car is SO MUCH better 😌
Anyone know if the mk8 has the water pump / thermostat housing failures the mk7 had?
2017 mk7 gti still on the original waterpump setup. No leaks here.
Vb wrx over gti. Golf r over vb wrx
3.0T C9 A6 is probably the best sleeper car for 30-40k. The golf R is awesome but with inflation, it doesn't feel like the deal it once was. the GTI is still king. I'm still sad I sold my 7.5 R
Why does it have tow straps on the ugly one? Are you planning on running it into a ditch?
Tell me you have never seen a real track without telling me….
This video made me reconsider ordering from this company.
In all the mk8 golf r reviews, there are signs of wrinkling in the rear seats. Waduhek? 😅
Noticed that too in the vid with the leather seats.
I have a '22 GTI SE trim with the cloth seats; mine are holding up well and I have car seats and wild kiddos jumping in & out.
Overall though I prefer the Mk7 Plaid, and the seats are more aggressive in the Mk7 as well.
So, what you're saying is, to get the car you should've gotten from VW, you have to spend thousands with ECS???
Yup, this proves to me even further, that the MK8 is a demonstration in cost reduction.