Tdi's are the best daily drivers. Reliable as f***, really economical, good power, luxurious, looks good, good sound system, all the useful features, etc. It is awesome! Love mine
@@ericzong1189 how are they not economical in the city? And even if they were less economical in the city, so are gas cars so I don't see why it is a problem 🤷🏻♂️
tdi they do say is the best,,but you may as well buy a pugeot,since they are the best to the gallon.we have a goalf so we get more power,,,pugeots (30+ years) 60+ mpg ...GT TDI 16V 140NHP 55mpg and goes to 100mph every time i over take without trying lol
good points on teh screen tech, but for me im not bothered at all on the screen, as long as i have good strong reliable engine and good for miles and that is certainly volkswagen. Ive had the cc with the 2.0 tdi bluemotion engine 140 bhp but you would be very surprised just how good it really is, mpg always puts a big cheesy smile on my face when a lot of modern day cars and suv,s get no wear near my figures and is very satisfying im spending money well in the fuel department, i like the ride also. I had a couple of passat also great car to driver and live with, you could say im a big vw fan, the golf is an excellent car all round, and great fun to drive, great mpg figures also, like they say look after your car and it will look after you.
Hey! From which year is your CC? How many miles/kilometers? Automatic or manual gearbox? Any problems so far? Sorry for the many questions, I was looking into a 2009 TDI 2.0 automatic with around 33,000 Kilometers on the Odo.
I have a GT 2.0 TDI Blue motion mk7 2013 and it has 321,000KM on the clock service it every 3 to 4 months or 10,00km I drive to work and back 434km 3 - 4 days a week. I love it such a reliable car as long as you take care of it.
I have a GT 2.0 TDI (not Blue Motion) with 17 inch alloys and 6 speed DSG, I absolutely love it. Agreed the seats are comfortable, it reflects in the odometer! Also I hadn't realised about the wing mirror heaters so I feel I have a fancy new feature in my car :)
Well i'm sold this will be my next car, i have a polo 6n2 tdi from 2001 its a £30 tax model, Ive had it for 10 years its been a great car and saved me loads and not let me down, also still drives great doesnt feel like its lost anY bhp even to this day. The only things that i miss is a bit of comfort like, air con, heated seats / mirrors and arm rest would be great for longer journeys.
Had a 2010 polo myself as my first car. 3 cylinder 60PS. My housemate at university had a 1.2tdi polo. They seem to last forever and I will always have a soft spot for the Polo! But you can’t beat a Golf for comfort!
😂 it’s just ignition state 1 to give power to the radio. All lights are illuminated to make sure they are working. Only ever had 1 engine light on the car in 6 years and that was an EGR fault.
My dad has a 2010 2.0 TDI 140 Golf (it’s not a bluemotion) and the RNS 510 (sat nav) which died about 6 months after he got it so he got an RCD 330 which he is considering taking out and putting the original radio back in and taking to the VW dealer to get it fixed
I have the exact same spec here in Canada, but it does not bear the "blue motion technology" logo (140 bhp/320 NM of torque): very pleasant, reliable and quick...I love it and I just did the sprig prep: wash inside out, clay barring, compound with sonax and wax with McGuires...it is 2013, but still looks like new...the rims were too small, so I put the 2016 Golf R 19" Cadiz rims on it (235/35/19)= huge difference from the stock ones.
@@CarThought Yes, they look crazy, but got them for pretty cheap, 1000$ for the of 4 of them. At the dealership, they cost 1000$ each! I can send you pictures on your email...I put more than 10 k on it and trust me it is worth the look!!!
Can someone please tell me where is the logic? Fuel consumption in mpg unit, range in miles, and digital speedometer in km/h?. 8:41 Are you buying petrol in gallons or in litres? I'm a little bit lost :)
@@lewisk5430 very good car mate. Just keep on top of maintenance and service. I would get it into main dealer at least once for MOT and service so they can look over it. (be warned they will try to upsell you on everything). Beyond that main dealer service might be overkill. As with all second hand cars, put priority on getting the running gear in tip top condition.
@@tensevo sounds good cheers mate, do you know what engine is in them? I want to remive dpf, egr, cooler snd map this but dont know if its safe someone told me the internals on the mk6 are chocolate
@@lewisk5430 All I would say regard to tuning is, find a specialist, but before that, you will do much better, like I said, by keeping on top of servicing and maintenance. I see too many cars "modded" that drive terribly. You would be best served, spending the cash on regular fluid and filter changes, fresh tyres and well sorted running gear, engine turbo, gearbox, driveshaft, brakes, discs, wheels, can all let you down if they are defective in any way, and will offset any mod or tune. p.s. the internal on the mk6 GT TDI are not "like chocolate", but a few things to think about: the car is quicker than say a mk2 GTI 16v, it handles better, and that is way quicker than you need on the road. If you want to go to track days, you may be best served with a mk6 or 7 GTI or R.
@@tensevo yeah i had a mk4 GTTDI pd130, remmaped to 180. Rapid car but a non gritted icey road claimed its life, back axel snapped by sideon sliding into a very high kerb, I was only doing 20 aswell Anyway as i say the MK6 GT TDI its tidy as inside and out, but it had the recall ECU update, is there anything i should know or look out for?
Hi, I've just bought a 2009 golf 6 tdi gt, and I'm wondering why my radio can't pick up Bluetooth? It's got all the controls on the steering wheel and radio
Been looking into getting my second car but really struggling to think of something I’ve got upto 4.5k to spend was originally gonna get a Mazda mx5 but daily driving might be hard with 2 seats I could get a second car but have a motorbike as well so paying 3 insurances would get expensive was thinking Peugeot RCZ as it’s still 4 seats but also sports car what do you think aha
Went in an RCZ two weeks ago, much more comfy than the mx5, with lots more room inside. Not sure you could fit anyone human sized in the back seats though. Quite a big car inside and out however! My video this weekend is about daily driving my mx5 for a week.
Physically they should fit yes, but the LED units I think require a lot more power so there will probably be an inverter fitted somewhere. You may also need to program the Body control module so that you don’t get any error codes.. but I would check all this before purchasing.
Are you sure about that? I have had my Citroen C4 Coupe for 11 years and has been excellent and very quirky design - unconventional design. VW Golf just look like blend in and are bland.
If you say Skoda I’m afraid I’ll have to ban you 😂 just kidding, but any high mileage car is going to have its problems. Plus the trusty golf started off on 38k so I’m going to have to spend something on it some time!
@@CarThought it's only on 38k wow, happy days then.. my car has auto dimming rear mirror, fully electrical heated leather seats, rear heated seats, adaptive cruise control, side mirrors dip to see the wheel on reverse, xenon headlights auto lights, auto wipers... And its older than yours..
I have a ‘13 3 door. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned…been driving for 60 years. Comfort wise, 13 hours and 890 miles with only two fuel stops recently. A long day at 75+ mph. I was amazed at how energetic I felt at the end of the drive, not fatigued or particularly tired. Great seats and visibility, intuitive controls, Fender audio system and that great armrest…it truly does matter. Performance at any speed makes me smile. I’m doing a long term study of fuel consumption and thus far happy with 42 mpg in combined daily driving. I hope I can find another if this one ever wears out. Excellent video.
@@cyclonus01 yes, they have a manually adjustable lumbar tensioner controlled by a handle on the door side of the drivers seat back. Nothing fantastic but it works well enough. Just put a fresh set of Yokohamas in it Friday, rides like a new car.
@@paulschmolke188 thanks for the info, really appreciate it. I do a lot of highway driving on the interstate -- about 400-600 miles per week and looking for something comfortable that gets good fuel mileage. any reliability issues?
@@cyclonus01 except for one failure to start based on my leaving interior lights on accidentally and a drained battery, it’s never failed to start and go until it’s time to stop for the day. I too drive about 30,000 to 40,000 miles a year and live in the country where a failure of anything is a big deal. After that one incident, I purchased a high energy battery pack from Mallory and keep it under the passenger seat just in case. Every diesel I’ve ever owned has Glow Pugs to aid in starting and without electrical power, you’re gonna have problems with a cold start. I also have all periodic maintenance done by Volkswagen because they’re familiar with the cars. The owners manual addresses things that may seem unfamiliar. It’s like every Volkswagen I’ve ever owned, if you do your part it’ll work every time. I’ve had VW’s since 1964 and used them under all sorts of circumstances. They’re very good cars.
@@paulschmolke188 hahah same for me. I also live in the country where it gets pitch black at night, so reliability is very important. How many miles are on your VW now? and what kind of mpg are you seeing on the highway?
I just bought a 2015 Golf TDI and I am absolutely loving the fit and finish, the smooth dive, ride and handling, and most of all the 50+ mpg. I hate to say it but I used to have a BMW 528i 98, and get the same feel when I drive it, and sit in the divers seat.
Great video and couldn't agree more. Having come from a 2008 GT TDI Golf 170 manual, its been a game changer to go to a 4x4 MK6 era TDI with DSG. All the traction you need, and no more leg pump from endless gears in slow traffic. I'm at 315,000kms in that car now, been tuned to within an inch of it's life, and it's still going strong.
Mk6 golf is nice car to me it's still alot modren, alot better then the mk8 for sure, that looks like more of those new ugly ev ID cars then golf, they really messes up on mk8, but anyways, talking about screens and stuff I prefer the normal older screens in the dash just like this golf or other cars had built in dash also they do go out of date much quicker then and normal radio, now days people buy cars just because of these high tech and when it's 3 years old the vehicle feels out of date back in the days like 90s and 00s cars didn't go out of date even when they were 10-15 year old some still today feel good and not as outdated compared to a 2015 car, I like to have normal tech, like eletric seats, widows, side mirrors, heated mirrors, hested seats, etc nothing too fancy or over done and High tech crap.
Hi I've just bought a 2009 Mk6 GT TDI it has a powertrain fault it's had the egr cooler removed have you had any issues / problems with yours I should look out for mine has done 96k miles thanks
adam mason helloooo, yes egr’s are a common fault on most diesels. The soot from the dinosaur juice clogs up the recirculation system. 2 options, replace the system and have it break again in another 96k miles or blank it off with a small plate and re-map to delete it from the ecu. Maybe look out for a sticky bonnet latch like mine? Haha
io504 it’s a fair point! I like the best of both worlds, like when audi introduced the screens that slid into the dash when not in use, not sure why they stopped those!
Decent video. Good job. Had mine since Aug 17 and didn’t know about the heated mirrors lol I would recommend this if you want the best blend of economy and performance for a car that’s around 10 years old and available for less than £5k @ 80k mileage.
1. You don't need to bother if you forget to turn off the heating in your exterior mirrors. After a couple of minutes, the heating gets turned off automatically by the car's electrical system. It will only get turned on again, if let's say you leave the button turned on, and next time you start the car, normally, the heating will turn on, again, just for a few minutes. It is just like when you turn on the heating in the rear windshield, to defrost it and after a few minutes, it will turn off automatically. 2. Soft close for the roof grabhandles is not new, at least at VW. It is there since the Golf Mk 4. 3. All Golf Mk 6 have that chrome line around the fog lights. It does not deppend on the level of equipment of the car. If you have fog lights, you have that chrome circles. 4. Floor gas peddal is on VW since the Golf Mk 5. Nothing new, again. As the Golf Mk 6 is sort of a facelift of the Mk 5 (same platform btw), VW kept the peddal types on this generation too. On the Mk 7 saddly they gave up on the floor gas peddal and restarted using the classic type.
Hi Sebastian, thanks for the comment. I have to disagree with you on point 1. Maybe it is different models for different continents? If you are In the UK, you’re welcome to come and meet me at an event and I will show you once everything is back to normal. Stay safe 🤘
i have one 2009 with 93 thousand engine go of blocks cracking, i change engine again and drove another 97 thousand and engine go of again . engine 2009 come with problem on block the same thing 2009 and 2012
I did test drive a GTD.. much cooler turbo sounds! Haha. But the map was different between the standard GT and the GTD so it felt like you had to rev the GTD out more.
The 2.0 TDi offers excellent acceleration especially in VW Group DSG form. I'd say that the TDi actually feels faster than the R considering it has 150 bhp more!
Hi, thanks for the Vid, really enjoyed it! I'm after one of these in the next couple of months. Are you satisfied with the performance? I've seen online that people have been having them chipped to 170bhp. Does it have enough grunt for your day to day needs?
Sam Faulkner plenty quick enough unless you’re a speed demon! Fact of the matter is it’s a small car with a moderately large engine so it’s not slow. Depends what you’re used to! 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear are torque limited to prevent wheel spin so they don’t feel that fast, 4th is where it’s at 🤘best thing to do would be take one for a spin. Manual FTW, drove an auto and it wasn’t very slick.
My ‘13 will peg the speedometer at 7.000/feet above sea level. I live in a place that’s loaded with higher altitude driving. I did this a couple of years ago to check new tire balance. I was surprised. In traffic, it’s quicker than most everything.
I had a MK4 1.9L 130bhp Golf TDi. It's THE best car I've had. It was economical to run & very reliable. Sadly I had to scrap it due to Ulez.😢 I don't think this Mk 6 is Ulez compliant!! 😢
The voice activation on the steering wheel is a default button regardless if the car has it or not, the car has to have a module which was a cost option at factory but VW left the button on the steering wheel regardless.
"LONG DRIVE...6 HOURS" ? LOL! TRY TORONTO ONTARIO TO NASHVILLE TENNESSEE, DUDE. I DID IT REGULARLY FOR MANY YEARS. WIMPY SQUID. HENCE THE VOLVO V70 T-5 AS OUR REGULAR DRIVER. BUT I BET THE GOLF IS EASIER TO PARK IN THOSE DINKY LITTLE ROADS OF THE UK.
Do you still have this and how many miles did you get out of this? You can pick these up for 3k at the moment I’m really considering it as I drive an 06 9n3 polo.
@@SK-td7kw Bro mine was really nice, fully loaded sun roof , heated seats, everything. They a really nice cars, I’d buy another one tbh. Someone made me a really good offer on it so I sold it. I’ bought a MK7 GTD after that which I kept for a month but now I’ve recently just bought a MK7 Golf R. What a car
Hi there mate, I just wondered what mileage it’s on now since it’s been 3 years and has there been any issues? Would be great if you did an update on the golf titling it long term ownership review!
Tip if you buy a TDI, DONT GO TO THE RECALL!!! DO NOT TAKE IT TO VW FOR RECALL ON EMISSIONS!!! You buy the golf TDI for mpg, used to get 60/70 minimum on drives now I AVG 47 after the recall. You will waste money on fuel trust me
@@CarThought How will i know if the car has been recalled or not?.. can i see anything physically on the car or only in the paper work?.. considering buying one for my next car
You can get something like Focus mk3 cheaper but when you look for the details, VW just justifies the extra cost. The interier materials are better, the layout is more thought out, the finish of the control elements is better. Even the base model is just nicer inside.
yeah golf is nicer that's true. However they fall apart after 10 years. Mine spends a week each month in the garage. Getting rid of it asap. I wish had I bought a focus instead...
I had a 2006 golf TDI 2.0 and it was a complete and utter turd. Steering rack failed twice, head gasket failed. The engine snapped off at a mount and it was unrepairable. New engine. Wheel bearings failed at front. It blew headlight bulbs like crazy. It had only covered 86k. Sold it on and bought Toyota.. never looked back
Sounds like you did have a turd there 😂. What history did it have before you bought it? I think a lot of reliability comes down to maintenance. Loads of Mk5’s seem to be on the roads still.. but then again there’s also lots of Toyotas too! Just the Toyotas are known to rust out faster.
I brought a 2009 GT a few weeks ago, did you have any issues setting it up with the Bluetooth on your phone? Mine comes up with mobile phone not compatible. I have an iPhone XS Max? Didn’t know if this was a common issue or just something I am struggling with...
@@CarThought I am going to look same as my first car. Wish me luck to buy it! HAHA Thanks for the video mate. It was the perfect video because i am looking for a reliable car because I don't have money as a teenager
Are you running the proper low ash spec oil? It's difficult to find here, and I wasn't aware of a semi-synthetic with that spec. Wish we had the oil temperature in the states.
Tdi's are the best daily drivers. Reliable as f***, really economical, good power, luxurious, looks good, good sound system, all the useful features, etc. It is awesome! Love mine
@@ericzong1189 how are they not economical in the city? And even if they were less economical in the city, so are gas cars so I don't see why it is a problem 🤷🏻♂️
@@ericzong1189 what the piss are you talking about? Do you really think that's true?
Thus.
Maybe the TDI's before the cjaa.
tdi they do say is the best,,but you may as well buy a pugeot,since they are the best to the gallon.we have a goalf so we get more power,,,pugeots (30+ years) 60+ mpg ...GT TDI 16V 140NHP 55mpg and goes to 100mph every time i over take without trying lol
@@minstrelofMir Peugeots are unreliable french trash
I drove my 2012 Golf TDI 5000+km from Toronto to Yellowknife, and back. Milage was amazing, and not a thing went wrong along the way.
Yes my Mk5 2.0 TDI Gt is bulletproof
good points on teh screen tech, but for me im not bothered at all on the screen, as long as i have good strong reliable engine and good for miles and that is certainly volkswagen. Ive had the cc with the 2.0 tdi bluemotion engine 140 bhp but you would be very surprised just how good it really is, mpg always puts a big cheesy smile on my face when a lot of modern day cars and suv,s get no wear near my figures and is very satisfying im spending money well in the fuel department, i like the ride also. I had a couple of passat also great car to driver and live with, you could say im a big vw fan, the golf is an excellent car all round, and great fun to drive, great mpg figures also, like they say look after your car and it will look after you.
Hey! From which year is your CC?
How many miles/kilometers?
Automatic or manual gearbox?
Any problems so far?
Sorry for the many questions, I was looking into a 2009 TDI 2.0 automatic with around 33,000 Kilometers on the Odo.
Went to a vw specialist garage asking one the mechanics for advice for which golf automatic to buy and he said this one, even over the newer models
I have a GT 2.0 TDI Blue motion mk7 2013 and it has 321,000KM on the clock service it every 3 to 4 months or 10,00km I drive to work and back 434km 3 - 4 days a week. I love it such a reliable car as long as you take care of it.
Yes, love hearing this. Any idea what you will replace it with once it reaches the end of its life?
I have a GT 2.0 TDI (not Blue Motion) with 17 inch alloys and 6 speed DSG, I absolutely love it. Agreed the seats are comfortable, it reflects in the odometer! Also I hadn't realised about the wing mirror heaters so I feel I have a fancy new feature in my car :)
Very cool video. Thinking of picking up a 2011 Mk6 2.0tdi myself soon and this was very helpful.
Well i'm sold this will be my next car, i have a polo 6n2 tdi from 2001 its a £30 tax model, Ive had it for 10 years its been a great car and saved me loads and not let me down, also still drives great doesnt feel like its lost anY bhp even to this day. The only things that i miss is a bit of comfort like, air con, heated seats / mirrors and arm rest would be great for longer journeys.
Had a 2010 polo myself as my first car. 3 cylinder 60PS. My housemate at university had a 1.2tdi polo. They seem to last forever and I will always have a soft spot for the Polo! But you can’t beat a Golf for comfort!
Ha ha same here. Totally weird when you sit in the left seat of your own car. Its like you dont feel in control. I hate it.
At 3:36 I love how to Check Engine Light Just came on! True VW
😂 it’s just ignition state 1 to give power to the radio. All lights are illuminated to make sure they are working. Only ever had 1 engine light on the car in 6 years and that was an EGR fault.
I’ve got the Sportwagen Tdi dsg. Very happy with it so far. Love the torque.
Torque is king!
My dad has a 2010 2.0 TDI 140 Golf (it’s not a bluemotion) and the RNS 510 (sat nav) which died about 6 months after he got it so he got an RCD 330 which he is considering taking out and putting the original radio back in and taking to the VW dealer to get it fixed
I have the exact same spec here in Canada, but it does not bear the "blue motion technology" logo (140 bhp/320 NM of torque): very pleasant, reliable and quick...I love it and I just did the sprig prep: wash inside out, clay barring, compound with sonax and wax with McGuires...it is 2013, but still looks like new...the rims were too small, so I put the 2016 Golf R 19" Cadiz rims on it (235/35/19)= huge difference from the stock ones.
Bet the 19’s look mega! But £££!
@@CarThought Yes, they look crazy, but got them for pretty cheap, 1000$ for the of 4 of them. At the dealership, they cost 1000$ each! I can send you pictures on your email...I put more than 10 k on it and trust me it is worth the look!!!
Can someone please tell me where is the logic? Fuel consumption in mpg unit, range in miles, and digital speedometer in km/h?. 8:41 Are you buying petrol in gallons or in litres? I'm a little bit lost :)
2024 🎉 I have Golf 5 2.0 TDI from November 2004 and I have almost all your stuff, but my steering wheel is stock 😢
the TDI GT is a badass sleeper car with 320Nm.
engine, brakes and handling let down the regular TDI down.
mk6
I just bought a mk6 GT TDI 140, manual box.. anygood?
@@lewisk5430 very good car mate. Just keep on top of maintenance and service. I would get it into main dealer at least once for MOT and service so they can look over it. (be warned they will try to upsell you on everything). Beyond that main dealer service might be overkill. As with all second hand cars, put priority on getting the running gear in tip top condition.
@@tensevo sounds good cheers mate, do you know what engine is in them? I want to remive dpf, egr, cooler snd map this but dont know if its safe someone told me the internals on the mk6 are chocolate
@@lewisk5430 All I would say regard to tuning is, find a specialist, but before that, you will do much better, like I said, by keeping on top of servicing and maintenance. I see too many cars "modded" that drive terribly. You would be best served, spending the cash on regular fluid and filter changes, fresh tyres and well sorted running gear, engine turbo, gearbox, driveshaft, brakes, discs, wheels, can all let you down if they are defective in any way, and will offset any mod or tune. p.s. the internal on the mk6 GT TDI are not "like chocolate", but a few things to think about: the car is quicker than say a mk2 GTI 16v, it handles better, and that is way quicker than you need on the road. If you want to go to track days, you may be best served with a mk6 or 7 GTI or R.
@@tensevo yeah i had a mk4 GTTDI pd130, remmaped to 180. Rapid car but a non gritted icey road claimed its life, back axel snapped by sideon sliding into a very high kerb, I was only doing 20 aswell
Anyway as i say the MK6 GT TDI its tidy as inside and out, but it had the recall ECU update, is there anything i should know or look out for?
I am thinking of buying one now (2012, 2.0 GT TDI DSG, 78K) and it costs around 8K now :-(
Hi, I've just bought a 2009 golf 6 tdi gt, and I'm wondering why my radio can't pick up Bluetooth? It's got all the controls on the steering wheel and radio
I HAVE vw4 1.9SDI 55kw 75hp,the best car ever
City cumpsumption 5liter-100km
1galon (US)
12v for pumping up rear tyres
Been looking into getting my second car but really struggling to think of something I’ve got upto 4.5k to spend was originally gonna get a Mazda mx5 but daily driving might be hard with 2 seats I could get a second car but have a motorbike as well so paying 3 insurances would get expensive was thinking Peugeot RCZ as it’s still 4 seats but also sports car what do you think aha
Went in an RCZ two weeks ago, much more comfy than the mx5, with lots more room inside. Not sure you could fit anyone human sized in the back seats though. Quite a big car inside and out however! My video this weekend is about daily driving my mx5 for a week.
I have an MK6 and it has 18s as Standard
Never mind the car... this guy is hot as! 😜
I’d stretch the budget and get a MK7 TDI if you’re able to. Way nicer.
the mk6 feels alot more solid for most people who have driven both.
Looking at this exact model , the golf r led headlights will fit this model won’t it , the ones you put a quick picture up during the video ?
Physically they should fit yes, but the LED units I think require a lot more power so there will probably be an inverter fitted somewhere. You may also need to program the Body control module so that you don’t get any error codes.. but I would check all this before purchasing.
@@CarThought of course . The ones off the internet such as amazon say plug and play . Imagine there’s truth to this otherwise false advertisement?
I’m skeptical of the quality if they are personally.. But quality has moved on so.. maybe! Any reviews?
Any thoughts on remapping? Looking to do it to my mk6 tdi 140 however not entirely sure if it will ruin the car or not?
Depends on the map to be honest. Lots of people do it with positive effects. But If you try and send it to space it might go bang 😬🤷♂️
I've got the exact car in the video. Got it remapped to 180 in Feb 2020. I've done 13k Miles since and no problems (touch wood)
Best thing I ever did.
Does the Mk6 come with Bluetooth and multifunction steering wheel?
The GT model does but I’d have to check specs on the others!
Yes a friend of mine has a 2.0 TDI BlueMotion has everything apart from the heated leather/wing mirrors
How much did you pay?
Thoughts on auto variant?
Would be great in traffic! I did test drive the auto and I think it made the car feel slower as it's not a fast enough gearbox, just my thoughts!
Wd40 should help you out with your bonnet closer mechanism.
Drive with a can in the boot all the time now!
What a shame that its going to cost silly money to enter a ULEZ / CAZ zone with these Euro 5 diesels :(
That’s why I bought a C63. Much more efficient 👌
It may be the exception, but private cars are not eligible for CAZ charges in Newcastle. Not so sure about London, Bradford, Manchester
Talk in metric mate, not PS that is not a unit of measurement its kilowatts for power and neuton metres for torque.
PS stands for ‘Pferdstarke’ and it’s literally a metric measurement for horsepower.
@@CarThought Bullshit it is not kilowatts is the metric measurement for power across the world except for USA and 2 other backward countries.
Not if you're in a ULEZ zone. These diesel cars are dead if you live in London or travel in and around London
True, maybe I should review a bicycle 😬
This car is standard TDI not GTD
It’s a 2.0 TDI GT. GTD is a different trim line.
Are you sure about that? I have had my Citroen C4 Coupe for 11 years and has been excellent and very quirky design - unconventional design. VW Golf just look like blend in and are bland.
My design lecturer always told me if you can’t think of anything nice to say about a design.. call it quirky 👍
MARK 5 GT TDI 16v ect ect 1 tail pipe //
This is a mk6 👌 exhaust reference was for mk6 only.
All is well until the comon DMF rattle starts.. budget for over £1000....
Nah I’d do it myself, it’s just a pain to take out on the driveway 😂 Still if you paid 1k... cheaper than finding an equivalent car!
@@CarThought hmm really, I can find a cheaper equivalent.. and in a lot of ways better...VW is the posh man's VAG remember :p
If you say Skoda I’m afraid I’ll have to ban you 😂 just kidding, but any high mileage car is going to have its problems. Plus the trusty golf started off on 38k so I’m going to have to spend something on it some time!
@@CarThought it's only on 38k wow, happy days then.. my car has auto dimming rear mirror, fully electrical heated leather seats, rear heated seats, adaptive cruise control, side mirrors dip to see the wheel on reverse, xenon headlights auto lights, auto wipers... And its older than yours..
The mk6 from 2010 got the best look for me 2L 140, with those doble exhaust outlet. Awesome car.
I have a Mk6 2.0 TDI/110Hp/5 speed manual.
I did my best 3.6 L / 100 km in open road.
It is very economical.
But I think I will buy a GTD.
I have a ‘13 3 door. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned…been driving for 60 years. Comfort wise, 13 hours and 890 miles with only two fuel stops recently. A long day at 75+ mph. I was amazed at how energetic I felt at the end of the drive, not fatigued or particularly tired. Great seats and visibility, intuitive controls, Fender audio system and that great armrest…it truly does matter. Performance at any speed makes me smile. I’m doing a long term study of fuel consumption and thus far happy with 42 mpg in combined daily driving. I hope I can find another if this one ever wears out. Excellent video.
Do the seats have good lumbar support?
@@cyclonus01 yes, they have a manually adjustable lumbar tensioner controlled by a handle on the door side of the drivers seat back. Nothing fantastic but it works well enough. Just put a fresh set of Yokohamas in it Friday, rides like a new car.
@@paulschmolke188 thanks for the info, really appreciate it. I do a lot of highway driving on the interstate -- about 400-600 miles per week and looking for something comfortable that gets good fuel mileage. any reliability issues?
@@cyclonus01 except for one failure to start based on my leaving interior lights on accidentally and a drained battery, it’s never failed to start and go until it’s time to stop for the day. I too drive about 30,000 to 40,000 miles a year and live in the country where a failure of anything is a big deal. After that one incident, I purchased a high energy battery pack from Mallory and keep it under the passenger seat just in case. Every diesel I’ve ever owned has Glow Pugs to aid in starting and without electrical power, you’re gonna have problems with a cold start. I also have all periodic maintenance done by Volkswagen because they’re familiar with the cars. The owners manual addresses things that may seem unfamiliar. It’s like every Volkswagen I’ve ever owned, if you do your part it’ll work every time. I’ve had VW’s since 1964 and used them under all sorts of circumstances. They’re very good cars.
@@paulschmolke188 hahah same for me. I also live in the country where it gets pitch black at night, so reliability is very important. How many miles are on your VW now? and what kind of mpg are you seeing on the highway?
I just bought a 2015 Golf TDI and I am absolutely loving the fit and finish, the smooth dive, ride and handling, and most of all the 50+ mpg. I hate to say it but I used to have a BMW 528i 98, and get the same feel when I drive it, and sit in the divers seat.
Hi mate was this a 1.6? Or a 2.0
2.0L cvca ea288 tdi engine @@josephreed2728
I’ve got a 2012 TDI with DSG gearbox. 95k. Love it.
I am thinking of buying one now (2012, 2.0 GT TDI DSG, 78K) and it costs around 8K now 😞 do you think the price is fair?
Always loved the Golf, it’s not the most flamboyant car on the road but it has its own distinctive look
It’s subtle but I think everyone can agree it’s a quality piece of engineering!
VW is so bland and boring to look at and sit in and drive. The 2008 Citroen C4 Coupe is far more distinctive, even in 2021.
@@blakaeg bro no one cares about your C4
Great video and couldn't agree more. Having come from a 2008 GT TDI Golf 170 manual, its been a game changer to go to a 4x4 MK6 era TDI with DSG. All the traction you need, and no more leg pump from endless gears in slow traffic. I'm at 315,000kms in that car now, been tuned to within an inch of it's life, and it's still going strong.
Is dsg reliable
0:55 bluemotion has nothing do with the power, bluemotion is start/stop.
@Kyle Brincat bullshit, maybe its just not functioning
Mk6 golf is nice car to me it's still alot modren, alot better then the mk8 for sure, that looks like more of those new ugly ev ID cars then golf, they really messes up on mk8, but anyways, talking about screens and stuff I prefer the normal older screens in the dash just like this golf or other cars had built in dash also they do go out of date much quicker then and normal radio, now days people buy cars just because of these high tech and when it's 3 years old the vehicle feels out of date back in the days like 90s and 00s cars didn't go out of date even when they were 10-15 year old some still today feel good and not as outdated compared to a 2015 car, I like to have normal tech, like eletric seats, widows, side mirrors, heated mirrors, hested seats, etc nothing too fancy or over done and High tech crap.
Thanks Rob Brydon, very cool!
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Ive got the mk5 version and so many features this has mine has, honestly such good cars can’t wait to get the mk7! Great video man
hey. quick question im actually thinking of getting the mk5 gt. can you tell me if its economical or not im just looking for a quite fuel eco hothatch
Wish we had leather in the US!!
Hi I've just bought a 2009 Mk6 GT TDI it has a powertrain fault it's had the egr cooler removed have you had any issues / problems with yours I should look out for mine has done 96k miles thanks
adam mason helloooo, yes egr’s are a common fault on most diesels. The soot from the dinosaur juice clogs up the recirculation system. 2 options, replace the system and have it break again in another 96k miles or blank it off with a small plate and re-map to delete it from the ecu. Maybe look out for a sticky bonnet latch like mine? Haha
What’s the top speed in these Mine sits at 120 mph comfortably on motorway feels like it could do a good bit more aswell
They are factory limited to 125, but I’ve heard talks of up to 140 on the TDI club forums
Interesting point about the minimal technology interiors - they do age better. Though if I bought a new car I'd want most of the newest tech in there
io504 it’s a fair point! I like the best of both worlds, like when audi introduced the screens that slid into the dash when not in use, not sure why they stopped those!
My Citroen C4 2008 with a quirky interior design is still great even in 2021 and is far from bland.
Decent video. Good job. Had mine since Aug 17 and didn’t know about the heated mirrors lol I would recommend this if you want the best blend of economy and performance for a car that’s around 10 years old and available for less than £5k @ 80k mileage.
I am thinking of buying one now (2012, 2.0 GT TDI DSG, 78K) and it costs around 8K now 😞
Awesome review 👍
2013 I have touch screen. The touch is delayed a little but res could easyly be worse
1. You don't need to bother if you forget to turn off the heating in your exterior mirrors. After a couple of minutes, the heating gets turned off automatically by the car's electrical system. It will only get turned on again, if let's say you leave the button turned on, and next time you start the car, normally, the heating will turn on, again, just for a few minutes. It is just like when you turn on the heating in the rear windshield, to defrost it and after a few minutes, it will turn off automatically.
2. Soft close for the roof grabhandles is not new, at least at VW. It is there since the Golf Mk 4.
3. All Golf Mk 6 have that chrome line around the fog lights. It does not deppend on the level of equipment of the car. If you have fog lights, you have that chrome circles.
4. Floor gas peddal is on VW since the Golf Mk 5. Nothing new, again. As the Golf Mk 6 is sort of a facelift of the Mk 5 (same platform btw), VW kept the peddal types on this generation too. On the Mk 7 saddly they gave up on the floor gas peddal and restarted using the classic type.
Hi Sebastian, thanks for the comment. I have to disagree with you on point 1. Maybe it is different models for different continents? If you are In the UK, you’re welcome to come and meet me at an event and I will show you once everything is back to normal. Stay safe 🤘
i have one 2009 with 93 thousand engine go of blocks cracking, i change engine again and drove another 97 thousand and engine go of again . engine 2009 come with problem on block the same thing 2009 and 2012
I agree so much with the armrest thing on both sides, VW is the best at putting them exactly where you want them
I really enjoyed this wee review. I have the GTD and don’t plan on really ever giving It up.
Any problems? Is it reliable as 140ps?
Shame Khan says you can't drive this in London unless you're rich, in which case your emissions don't matter.
I've got the Mk 7 version, which is even better!!
I have done so many road trips in my Mk6 gtd. Can't fault the thing.
I did test drive a GTD.. much cooler turbo sounds! Haha. But the map was different between the standard GT and the GTD so it felt like you had to rev the GTD out more.
This is my car, I love it!
The 2.0 TDi offers excellent acceleration especially in VW Group DSG form. I'd say that the TDi actually feels faster than the R considering it has 150 bhp more!
in your dreams xD
Hi, thanks for the Vid, really enjoyed it! I'm after one of these in the next couple of months. Are you satisfied with the performance? I've seen online that people have been having them chipped to 170bhp. Does it have enough grunt for your day to day needs?
Sam Faulkner plenty quick enough unless you’re a speed demon! Fact of the matter is it’s a small car with a moderately large engine so it’s not slow. Depends what you’re used to! 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear are torque limited to prevent wheel spin so they don’t feel that fast, 4th is where it’s at 🤘best thing to do would be take one for a spin. Manual FTW, drove an auto and it wasn’t very slick.
My ‘13 will peg the speedometer at 7.000/feet above sea level. I live in a place that’s loaded with higher altitude driving. I did this a couple of years ago to check new tire balance. I was surprised. In traffic, it’s quicker than most everything.
Shouldn't be using semi synthetic in this car!
i have one tht so many problem engine
Quality vid & nice music. Well done.
I had a MK4 1.9L 130bhp Golf TDi.
It's THE best car I've had.
It was economical to run & very reliable.
Sadly I had to scrap it due to Ulez.😢
I don't think this Mk 6 is Ulez compliant!!
😢
The voice activation on the steering wheel is a default button regardless if the car has it or not, the car has to have a module which was a cost option at factory but VW left the button on the steering wheel regardless.
Mark Turner-smith Must try mine out now, thanks for sharing!
Hi. I have a 2012 1.6 tdi Golf. When pressing the accelerator armrest vibrates alot. Do you have any idea what can it be?
Armrest? You've lost me, sorry!
Something is loose
How much would it cost
"LONG DRIVE...6 HOURS" ? LOL! TRY TORONTO ONTARIO TO NASHVILLE TENNESSEE, DUDE. I DID IT REGULARLY FOR MANY YEARS. WIMPY SQUID. HENCE THE VOLVO V70 T-5 AS OUR REGULAR DRIVER. BUT I BET THE GOLF IS EASIER TO PARK IN THOSE DINKY LITTLE ROADS OF THE UK.
Do you still have this and how many miles did you get out of this? You can pick these up for 3k at the moment I’m really considering it as I drive an 06 9n3 polo.
I just bought GTD Mk6 DSG, collect it tomorrow, really excited!
How is it bro? I'm getting mine tomorrow 12plate gtd dsg so excited . Got a map booked for next Tuesday 💨
@@SK-td7kw Bro mine was really nice, fully loaded sun roof , heated seats, everything. They a really nice cars, I’d buy another one tbh.
Someone made me a really good offer on it so I sold it. I’ bought a MK7 GTD after that which I kept for a month but now I’ve recently just bought a MK7 Golf R. What a car
@@addya4011 Mk6 GTD is a better car then the Mk7 GTD
Hi there mate, I just wondered what mileage it’s on now since it’s been 3 years and has there been any issues?
Would be great if you did an update on the golf titling it long term ownership review!
Tip if you buy a TDI, DONT GO TO THE RECALL!!! DO NOT TAKE IT TO VW FOR RECALL ON EMISSIONS!!! You buy the golf TDI for mpg, used to get 60/70 minimum on drives now I AVG 47 after the recall. You will waste money on fuel trust me
Yes lots of info on this, never had mine done as heard rumours fuel was getting into the oil
And what about EGR valve fail after the recall
@@Daragon760 EGR valves on diesels tend to be one of the first things to go, recalls or not. The soot clogs it up.. just part of owning one!
@@CarThought How will i know if the car has been recalled or not?.. can i see anything physically on the car or only in the paper work?.. considering buying one for my next car
@@agentcarbunkle will be recorded in the service history of it has been completed. Unless prior owner has removed it from the SH.
Got to 210 km/h with my mk6 golf tdi🤪
Autobahn/private race track only I hope!
@@CarThought for legal reasons, of course
I've recently purchased a white golf 2012 2.0 tdi , I love it.
You can get something like Focus mk3 cheaper but when you look for the details, VW just justifies the extra cost. The interier materials are better, the layout is more thought out, the finish of the control elements is better. Even the base model is just nicer inside.
yeah golf is nicer that's true. However they fall apart after 10 years. Mine spends a week each month in the garage. Getting rid of it asap. I wish had I bought a focus instead...
Most of the features you mention are also on the Mk5 Golf since 2004
british jacob elordi ?
How many klms can you expect out of these , any awesome stories
Good job mate. Thanks
You included some nice details in this review. My Mk5 GTI also had a hood latch problem.
I had a 2006 golf TDI 2.0 and it was a complete and utter turd. Steering rack failed twice, head gasket failed. The engine snapped off at a mount and it was unrepairable. New engine. Wheel bearings failed at front. It blew headlight bulbs like crazy. It had only covered 86k. Sold it on and bought Toyota.. never looked back
Sounds like you did have a turd there 😂. What history did it have before you bought it? I think a lot of reliability comes down to maintenance.
Loads of Mk5’s seem to be on the roads still.. but then again there’s also lots of Toyotas too! Just the Toyotas are known to rust out faster.
MK5 GT 2.0 140PS IS BY ME BETTER LOOK
I've got a Full size spare wheel 2012 " Yipeee..
I brought a 2009 GT a few weeks ago, did you have any issues setting it up with the Bluetooth on your phone? Mine comes up with mobile phone not compatible. I have an iPhone XS Max? Didn’t know if this was a common issue or just something I am struggling with...
Not personally, but I’m old school tech.. iPhone 6 👌 connects every time!
Watching from Ireland
Bra I've owned this car for 8 years its mine has 215,000km I got leather seat too they are not comfortable in the slightest.
I guess it’s subjective to body shape and size too isn’t it. I’m on 238K km now and drive it every day. Still good as ever 🤘
The seats are amazing. I think they are the same as my GTD.
Thinking of getting one of these as my first car.... but was leaning 1.6 petrol.
Thanks for the vid...
Decent first car mate!
Got the same, also the 2.0TDI, but it´s great to drive and a very good price !
The 1.6 Petrol is well known for many problems in germany
@@CarThought I am going to look same as my first car. Wish me luck to buy it! HAHA Thanks for the video mate. It was the perfect video because i am looking for a reliable car because I don't have money as a teenager
@@andrejpulsar6196 What about diesel?
All Except one door
How much oil does it drink?
None at all! The engine is quite well run in at 136K miles now :)
Love the content. Quality video.
JAH Design Illustrator cheers 🤘
"Yes Mercedes" omg 😂
Hello, would you pick this or the 1.4 petrol gt ?
Quite an ironic question I think as you’re watching a video about my 2.0tdi 😃
Are you running the proper low ash spec oil? It's difficult to find here, and I wasn't aware of a semi-synthetic with that spec. Wish we had the oil temperature in the states.
I run fully synth Castrol edge 5w30. No idea on saps content. Cars on 133000 miles now 🤷♂️
@@CarThought Nice, I couldn't find that so I went with the 504-507 spec pentosin.
Delete the DPF, makes a heck of a nice car.
That would be an immediate MOT fail here though!