Q&A With a MK7.5 GTI Performance Pack Owner | "I love this more than my M140i"

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • I share a Q&A with another passionate owner of a MK7.5 GTI Performance pack! This particular owner recently sold his BMW M140i to buy this car and I am interested to find out more.
    FIRST DRIVE IN THE GTI PP: • MY FIRST DRIVE IN THE ...
    Full GTI PP Review: • MY THOUGHTS ON THE MK7...
    #Manual #GTI #PerformancePack
    Feel free to drop me a DM on my Instagram or email if you would be happy to have your car featured!
    MY CONTACT DETAILS:
    Instagram: @samaustin657
    Email Enquiries: sam.a17@outlook.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 30

  • @SamAustin
    @SamAustin  2 роки тому

    Many thanks as always to the owner and I hope you enjoyed the Q&A! Links in the description for my First Drive in this car and the Full Review will be out on Thursday 👍

  • @SilverShamrock71
    @SilverShamrock71 Рік тому +5

    I love my 7.5 white silver, manual, 2 door as a practical daily

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  Рік тому

      I am a huge fan of white silver and many congrats on your awesome car. As you can tell I too am a 3 door / manual fan 🙂

  • @LivingLife-Fast
    @LivingLife-Fast 2 роки тому +6

    Sold and driven a good few of these and the golf r, both fantastic cars. Go for the golf R if you care about stats/speed/launch control, if you are a real driver go for the gti performance.
    1 point I would disagree with is DSG, dsg box on these cars are amazing and I would recommend

  • @husariaproductions4240
    @husariaproductions4240 2 роки тому +4

    Just secured deposit on my mk8 in the states. These things are unicorns. Incredible machines these things are

  • @r3games1985
    @r3games1985 9 місяців тому +1

    This is why I love my MK8. Even the base modals comes with all this stuff as standard.

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  9 місяців тому

      They are great for sure! Many congrats on your MK8 and I am glad you are enjoying it🎉

  • @Willhzy
    @Willhzy 2 роки тому +3

    Great video mate. Just bought this car and everything you talked about was pretty much spot on.

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Many congrats on your new GTI 🎉

  • @kevdavies3445
    @kevdavies3445 2 роки тому +6

    I tried a Mk8 before getting TCR that Mk8 dash not for me. Another good video

  • @cmdrjinxo7846
    @cmdrjinxo7846 2 роки тому +2

    Depends if you want pops and bangs tbh, personally I wouldn't. I have a 2019 Audi S3, I can get them if I get a res-delete, like on the R, but tbh I quite like the quiet plus the performance, my boy racer days are long gone.! For the car in this video, id keep it stock, its quick enough imo for FWD, mapping it might make it quicker but change the feel of it.

  • @michaelnightingale303
    @michaelnightingale303 2 роки тому +3

    My plan for my GTI PP manual is stage one with decent tyres, I think then you will have the perfect hot hatch.. Mid range punch will be awesome. The only bugger is needing the up-graded clutch... Sam, I will wait and see what you do clutch wise... However if a do decide to stay stock I will not be too disappointed. Great cars...

    • @michaelnightingale303
      @michaelnightingale303 2 роки тому

      @@coops111s a good call if you have got £45k to drop on a hatch. I bet you would have as much fun and practicality in a stage one GTI PP Manual for £25k.

    • @michaelnightingale303
      @michaelnightingale303 2 роки тому +2

      @@coops111s Yes, I do like the S3 and would like to try one. I have had a few Audi's in the past and I do like attention to detail and quality.

    • @Pete7.5R
      @Pete7.5R 2 роки тому +1

      Been running Stage 1 on a manual 7.5R for a few years, it is relatively low mileage and I don’t drive like an idiot 😎 . the fabled Cadburys clutch is still holding out 👍

  • @ENGBriseB
    @ENGBriseB 10 днів тому

    Golf GTI better off with a DSG. Looks a bit dated in a 3 door.

  • @andrewjohnston2901
    @andrewjohnston2901 Рік тому +1

    sold it now got a gti tcr now

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  Рік тому

      😁

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  Рік тому

      How are you finding the TCR?

    • @andrewjohnston2901
      @andrewjohnston2901 Рік тому +1

      It's a big upgrade on the gti pp but without some of the issues of a golf R

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  Рік тому

      Awesome! I have a TCR video already recorded on the channel to come in early April. It is one of the cars I have a big soft spot for and would certainly consider owning one myself. Many congrats again 🎉

    • @richardstephenhempshall2451
      @richardstephenhempshall2451 Рік тому

      @@andrewjohnston2901 Would have had my 7.5 gti remapped to 290 bhp ,love the original tartan seats ,4 years old now had from new 17,000 mls manual box as well ,my son got S3 auto i cant get on with that auto when i drove it ,enjoy your TCR

  • @acidrain55
    @acidrain55 Рік тому +1

    Any coolant usage or loss? And oil too?

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  Рік тому

      I cant speak for the owner exactly but I believe they had no issues. For me after 5 1/2 years of ownership I've never had to top up the oil, just annual oil services. Coolant has been an issue though on occasion and finally resulted in the thermostat housing and the water pump being replaced here recently: ua-cam.com/video/Oil-uwcxzBk/v-deo.html

    • @acidrain55
      @acidrain55 Рік тому +1

      @@SamAustin Thanks for replying. I noticed the American owners seem find this more of an issue.
      Just wondered what your thought were so thanks
      The link is incorrect it appears to be a video for the new 911 :)

    • @SamAustin
      @SamAustin  Рік тому +1

      No worries and thanks for confirming about the link! Here is the correct one: ua-cam.com/video/o13bgrTLvao/v-deo.html 😊

    • @andrewjohnston2901
      @andrewjohnston2901 Рік тому

      no none at all its all good

    • @Lowdowndog
      @Lowdowndog Рік тому

      Have a Mk7.5 PP DSG which I just had to have a coolant leak fixed around the thermostat housing area. Pretty common problem apparently but found a good independent VW specialist who fixed it for about half the cost of the main dealer. Had it four years now and absolutely love it. Also Love the DSG as I have a dodgy left hip which aches like hell using a manual. Currently considering a Stage 1 tune. The only car I would consider changing it for is a Mini JCW.