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Review | 2018 VW Golf R | Specs Often Lie
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- After reviewing cars like the Subaru STI, Honda Civic Type R and Focus RS the VW Golf R completes the list for now. After years of debate, it is time for a new discussion on how to measure a vehicle's worth. We look at the pros and cons and decide maybe what car to buy.
Intro Music by Alan Fowler Music
BendPak is the Official Lift Provider of SG
Savagegeese is:
Scott Turbowski
Mr. Goose
Index:
00:00 - 00:50 Intro
00:50 - 6:12 Interior and Exterior
6:12 - 12:30 Suspension and Diffs
12:30 - 12:52 Weight and Balance
12:52 - 14:13 Engine Discussion
14:13 - 18:46 Problems and More
18:46 - 28:05 Driving Impressions
28:05 Final Thoughts
savagegeese is the only car channel where I need to watch every minute of it, not skipping any parts.. impressive.
Dead on Henry. Mark by far is the best. Tells it like it is.
True to that.
He's like Garrison Keillor if the sex pest rumours were true.
@ That is just gross to think about.
same with me
Wonderful honest review of the Golf R. Before purchasing mine, I looked at all the other options. For me, I like the subtle nature of the Golf R. It has some speed, but it doesn't look like it at all. It looks like a Golf with extra exhaust ports. No flash. No attention grabbing. I like that. The people that know, turn heads. The people that don't, completely sleep on this car and that's what's wonderful about this ride. I don't need to shoot flames out the exhaust with the factory system (RS), I don't need the insanely huge spoilers (Type-R, STI). I'm a simple grown man. My "fast and furious" days are way behind me... but I still like a little kick from time to time.
Personally that is a similar reason to why I plan to purchase a Veloster N in the coming months, styling wise it is pretty tame compared to say the Type R but enough to stand out and make people wonder what's special about it. Also it fits my budget better than a golf R would and the RS was sadly placed on the chopping block by Ford
@@coser293 I preferred the Focus ST more than the Focus RS for the same reasons. Enough flare to know there's something up, but not enough to be garish.
Though given its tuning potential you can get quite the kick from it while keeping the sleeper look. How's the reliability?
I am with you 100% even with the Subaru STI- if i do get that one it will be with the WHALE tale DELETE option:) The SHOCK of when you put your foot into it especially in a plain white etc color will shock most-UNLESS an enthusiasts. FYI, the R can be upgraded to a stage 3 with a porting solution and 0-60 n 3.3 FLAT all day long- it beet my super charged mustang by a LARGE distance- i was CRYING inside:( did not expect a vw to shame a supercharged mustang!
Good , you should buy what you desire.
.... Bought a 2019 R with conviction after reviewing your critique(20 times)-I am so pleased with the vehicle-great car even for "a young" 70 year old-it is sooo good, period!!
I'm 49 and looking so hard at the Golf R. It doesn't strike me as a teenager's racer.
@@patrickbyr I bought my Golf R October 2017 it's an 18 model in manual and it's a peach , I love it and would recommend the R to anyone.
I bought my R in 2019 after two Mk 6 GTI’s. All have been reliable, 250k in my first GTI without a problem and in Australia, all VW’s come with 5yr unlimited km warranties. I love the subtle looks. I love my R and about to get a software upgrade.
@@rongambol9910 who are you going with for the tune? I have a '17 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI and I am also looking closely at what options are available in Australia.
Way to go sir!
One of my buddy has a Dec 2018 one. He tuned it up a little with a little bit more boost, better intake manifold, better intercooler, and it makes around 360 whp. It feels very brisk and feels stronger than a Mustang GT 480bhp. The driving assistances are insane, and even at around 210km/h you still have lane assist and automatic braking. I went from Turin to Paris in one morning and was on time for lunch with Mom. It really is insane.
Being a '17 R owner, I came here expecting to scrub through the video to get a general idea of your thoughts and I ended up staying for the whole video. Just real review info and then some with no BS. Subbed!
Cru Jones hi, do you have an oil catch can on your 2017 R? How are you addressing carbon build up on a Direct injection engine with a turbo on a performance car?
@@bennyang8049 Hi Benny - depending on the version NA -DI or EU-MP some models come with MultiPort injection. Low RPM engages port injectors which helps keep the valves in better condition. My Au R16 has the port injector rail from factory.
How much was your ‘17 R?
@@gavinwilliams9828 Just bought mine, 2017 with 57K miles for $29,599
@@kfritz3that’s funny. I’m looking at a $29k 2017 R with 57k miles tomorrow lol. I’m in MN and it came from Florida. You still think your price was worth it? I’m kinda scratching my head on spending that much on a car with 60000 miles on it.
I don't love too many VWs, but this unit really polishes my prostate
But does it tickle your rectum though?
Honestly if it weren't for the GTI and R there wouldn't be much compelling reason to buy a VW.
No joke - every other model in their lineup is fucking dogshit. (lifelong VW owner...currently on numbers 11 and 12 in my garage)
@@MozzaBurger88 Its a "Duality-Car" as stated in the video! - So its bound to do Both! 😄 (From a GTI Clubsport owner! Check it on my Channel!)
@@break_it_bill Might wanna check my Clubsport here if ur true VW fanboy!
Own a 2017 with 6 speed. Love it, love it, love it. I’m 63, 250 lbs and 6 feet tall. Fits me just fine. So glad I bought it.
ECS tuning makes a kit to make the console usable.
63,250lbs? You could stand to lose 63,000lbs or so
You had me at rectum tickling
chad jaeckel lmfaoooooo
Damn near killed em!
I appreciate the lack of "fluff" and the deadpan delivery. No "OH WOWW THE ACCELERATION!", just a little smirk - maybe even a smile. I subscribed because you seem like someone you could kick back and have a beer with while talking cars. And I like that you actually *do* things with cars and get your hands dirty. I appreciate the "real world" nature of your reviews :)
ぴーちゃん ... Can you possibly sound any more homo-phobic?
You should see a psychiatrist about that.
burned to death
You don't need to hide anymore, man, people will accept you for who you are :) good luck!
@ピーチャン lmao!
"You have the rear end on tap when you need it"
"Sounds like your kind of day"
bahahaha
It IS Valentines day..
Savagegeese ...Finally a no fan boy approach to commonsense automotive research. I have been binge watching these videos and really enjoy the full honesty of every contributor. Now once he starts getting his sponsors for his million dollar a month life goal I don't think anyone will be honest again. But in the meantime, i love this monotone mothereffer and his rag tag crew of honest mechanics. Awesome, just Awesome!
My wife has an old golf r32, which shes had for nearly ten years. It still goes well, looks fine and best of all is worth almost what we paid for it. That makes it probably the best car weve ever had. That kind of quality is worth bearing in mind when youre thinking of buying one. They are expensive but its well worth it in the long run, in my opinion.
R32s are so sick, you never seen them around. My uncle has one too, such a blast to drive.
The 6 cylinder is reason you still own it
@@RM-tn4lo you are right. If it was just a mk 5 golf we would have sold it years ago. It's all about the feel and noise of that engine plus there's the added bonus that I can hear her arriving from miles away....gives me time to stop doing whatever it was I was doing.....
From the music, to the lift and the driving, these reviews are in another league. And you even showed the rear with the seats folded down - something so few reviewers think to do when reviewing hatchback vehicles. I've never thought much about Patreon, but I'm thinking about it now.
Agree on the overuse of piano black interior trim. I feel like it's an attempt to look classy, but it's just cheap hard touch plastic that develops hairline scratches and swirls if you breathe on it. On these superbright LED displays, I just want a night mode: everything ultra-dimmable and RED, allowing your eyes to stay adjusted to low light. Driving hours at night is fatiguing enough, but doubly so when you have white, blue, or green gauges.
So much shiny plastic, horrible .
It's weird because 2015-2017 Golf GTIs and Rs had a gloss black trim with a matte hexagon pattern on it. This really helped cover up a lot of smudges and dust since it wasn't as reflective.
It looks like they are using the gloss black plastics from the base Golfs in these models now.
The R has had the gloss black since 2015.
The piano black trim pieces in out Kia Sedona drives me absolutely nuts! Dust magnetic POS.
Yup, personally prefer what they did on my 2015 GTI or even cooler the fish scales on the toyota 86. Still anything is better than GM grey plastic.
I heard of you through the straight pipes and I see why they rave about you, frickin awesome job
Amazing video. The level of detail is unmatched to anything I've seen on UA-cam!! Keep up the great work.
The carbon issue is present on all direct injected engines from all manufacturers. The EA888 gen 3 engine used in all current VWs has a vastly improved PCV system to help eliminate the carbon buildup, especially compared to first and second gen EA888 or EA113. The Gen 3 motors have been in production now for 6 years and there are few complaints about carbon buildup becoming an issue like it was on the first DI motors from VW, Lexus, Mercedes and BMW. No car is immune to it, but there's a common belief that driving the car really hard every so often is key to heating up the valves enough to burn off any carbon deposits. It wouldn't stop me from buying the Golf R or any VW or any DI car currently for sale.
The best way to get rid of this carbon build up is choosing and using high quality synthetic oil which has the lowest percentge of NOACK volatility
This is such a cut above every other car review channel on UA-cam. Get ready to see this go big. Absolutely fantastic job!
Probably the best review I've seen on this car. One of the best car reviews in general that I've seen. You really don't overdo it at all. There are a lot of reviewers who freak out about everything. You're really chill, and I literally watched the entire video instead of skipping through, like I'd originally thought I was going to. I subscribed. Great vid. Probably gonna pick up a Golf R at some point haha.
My favorite line: "... you're not driving some..kind of... "eco-shitbox"
He loves the word shit box
Clearly hands down the most thorough review I have watched. Bravo. Well done.
Ive owned a ton of cars...about 40 in 20 years of driving. Past highlights are, 2016 dodge charger scat pack, 2017 mustang gt, 2014 focus st, 2009 cobalt ss/tc sedan, multiple 4th gen camaros, 2013 camaro ss 1le with cam/twin turbos...
my 2018 golf r is by far my favorite. i can jump in it and drive normal to work, then hit some back roads and have fun. This is by far the most fun 0 to 70 car ive ever owned. nailing every shift leaving a light is soo much fun. Its stock for now, but will get a tune. I love the understated look. My charger scat pack was fun, B5 blue and everytime i got gas, people wanted to talk to me. When I had my twin turbo camaro, I had the same situation, between the cammed exhaust and whistle of turbos, people were always curious. Now I can sneak in and out of places and nobody knows the car is special at all.
Absolutely the best channel to go to when you really want an absolute in depth review of a car. No need to go anywhere else for more info! Keep it up man.
This was the best review of the Golf R I've seen.
Dude I appreciate you. I have never watched a full car review until now. This was great. Thanks! Keep it up.
Agreed on the lack of 'soul' - but German cars don't have souls. They have logic. The R is a point-shoot car that's a tool instead of an expression. Regardless, "this" is the best review of the R on UA-cam - thank you for putting it out there and well done!
Agreed!
It's a Volkswagen (people's car). The brand was never about being extravagant but being functional and then, affordable. Which now it is not anymore for a lot of people but I digress. It is still all about function, perfect sleeper car.
@@TheChannel1978 Idk, they're actually perfectly affordable still. The lower base and even mid models always have great lease specials being run and you can get 4 to 6k off sticker on almost every vehicle they produce on finance or cash, sans the Golf R regrettably. But the higher models are value bargains compared to the competition for the most part as long as you can live with fwd(in the R, most obviously awd) and '18 and 19's have wonderful warranties which carry over if you buy them a year or 2 down the line at a steep discount as well. GTI Autobahns are overpriced on sticker, but get one a year and a half old with 14k miles, it still has 5 and a half years of bumper to bumper with almost 60k and it goes in the higher mid-20's, that's pretty great.
I agree but disagree that they don’t have souls. Germany has given us the likes of Schubert and Goethe.
Just stumbled on this channel. By far the most detailed exposition of a new car that I have come across. The discussion around some of the quirks related to the engine (carbon build-up, etc.) is extremely valuable. Well done!
one of the best most thorough reviews ive seen on this car. Keep up the great work!
There is a spring on the clutch pedal that assists in bringing the pedal down. Also a restriction valve on the clutch line.
Removal of both makes for a much more enjoyable experience.
"... Also a restriction valve on the clutch line..."
Everyone(OEMs) is guilty of doing that on their manual cars at one point or another. I remember when LS F-Bodies came out people doing the same Mod on the manual cars.
BMW does this too.
I'd like to thank you guys for bringing up the issue of carbon buildup in the intake valves causing misfires. It is precisely what was happening with MY car (not a Golf R, but also turbo and direct injection). After multiple failures at the "stealership" doing multiple warranty repair/replacements, I had it fixed by walnut blasting the carbon buildup... issue solved! Thanks a million!
Wow... just wow, that's all I have to say about this review. Exceptional videography, thorough analysis of some of the main selling points of this car, no bullsh*t. Great quality review but a super underrated content creator. Thank you @savagegeese
Just bought a 2019 Golf R DSG and I watched your review half a dozen times. "Duality" you summed it up perfectly. It's a REAL performance street car and can do nearly anything a smaller/mid size suv can do for your daily needs. It's really quite fantastic.
The attention to detail in this review is unbelievable. Well done.
Friend just linked me this video, now my favorite car review channel! UA-cam recommendations suck as I’ve never seen it before. Subbed
Best review on this car period and really, dude might be the best reviewer, period. I wish he did a review on the DSG version of this car so we could have directly compared reviews. Straight Pipes did and that was a really solid review, but they got away from the actual comparison/point of that review and it just turned into a decent review of both cars instead of touching on the in depth stuff of driving each transmission and all the dynamics that changed.
Anywho, great review of a great car.
By far the best review of a VW I have every seen...this is what a review should be!
I'm continually impressed by how well shot these videos are. Your unique style aside, the shots are high quality as is your audio. My screen is showing some scenes a little darker than I'd like, but it does contribute to a look and I feel I think you are intentionally cultivating (successfully). Well done and keep up the good work.
Some of the cars I often desaturate a bit and push out shadows. But thanks nice compliments.
Nice to see your sub count blowing up finally after all the hard work and commitment, you deserve it.
Superb review: absolutely complete; as near to feeling like I've driven it myself, without having driven it, as is possible.
Excellent review as always. I've been looking for a small-mid sized, understated drivers car that I can use for work and having both yourself and Chris Harris give it the thumbs up I think I'm sold. Great driving by the way!
This was the first savagegeese video that I ever watched. I now have a 2019 VW Golf R in the driveway 🤪
Digital displays are cool. But I highly doubt they'll ever have the reliability of actual gauges. Not to mention displays in cars always look outdated rather quickly. That's why maybach doesnt put screens in its cars. To keep it timeless
I doubt the upcoming Maybach S680 will have analog gauges.
Coming back to read this after more recent Maybachs have come out is simultaneously ironic and sad 😅
@@fakestig1913 lol looked up the new one after seeing your comment 2 hugggggee screens
Your videos are some of the best produced, insightful and credible I’ve ever seen 👍
I’ve owned a 08 gti / 12 R / 15 gti and never had issues with any of them besides a pcv valve on the 08 gti .
I know people do have problems but I’ve always raced mine and beat the piss out of them but always do the maintenance and everything just always works .
Tuning is one of the best reasons for this car . 1500.00 has this car punching way above its weight in straight line performance .
"Lets say you have this car for 5 or 6 years..." I've had my '03 GTI VR6 for 16 years now! Some VW's really do last, with a minimal amount of problems or issues. Haven't even changed the timing chains yet.
VR6 is a somewhat bullet proof engine, but the electrical stuff tend to be a problem. I'm still searching for a VR6.... Too hard to find
_"Some VW's really do last"_ - True, but the problem is that it's so hit-or-miss, and they tend to have serious issues like high pressure pump failures that hit hard. For those who aren't leasing and truly care about reliability, VW will never be an option.
Maybe you should...
@@georgehugh3455 Not generalizing much, are we? I"ve had a '87 Golf II (bought at 100k km, sold at 160k km), a "96 Golf III TDI (bought at 46k km and gifted my brother-in-law at 160k km when I moved to the US. He then traded it off after having a family of his own). There I had a 2012 Jetta SE which I boguth with 10k miles and traded it in at the dealer with 155k miles.
All of these above mentioned vehicles just received regular maintenance and had repairs due to accidents (not at fault).
I am now 6k miles into a 2019 Jetta GLI DSG and have so far loved every mile.
I am not saying this is typical for VW, but my track record of having zero issues somewhat contradicts your "if you truly care about reliability you can't buy this" statement.
@@dereklohmann6681 _"Generalizing much"?_ Of course! That is how we judge reliability, not by the anecdotal evidence of a couple besot VW owners. _Consumer Reports_ takes GENERAL data across the wide spectrum of VW owners and found the Golf and Jetta to have its WORST rating on the Fuel System Reliability up thru 2013 and, second lowest rating on models since then. If you want some specifics, do a Google search on high pressure fuel pump failures and read a few of the horror stories on how costly and ugly this can get.
*Like most brand/model design reliability problems, YMMV.* Hell, you _could probably_ drive pregnant women to the hospital in a Land Rover without a breakdown, but I'd pack a lot of blankets and sterile water.... I'm glad your purchases worked for you. I was seriously considering purchasing one for my wife but opted out based on the data.
*The VW fuel system failures are fairly well known,* but certainly vary from model to model. The 2011 Recall of over 168,000 '09-12 Jetta/Golf/A3's TDI's for debris developing in the high pressure fuel pumps leading to $8-9,000 repairs mirrors what I said. The Fed'l Transportation Safety Board investigation that was initiated into 241,000 VW's for fuel system problems indicates that not everybody had perfect cars like you. The 2016/7 Recall of five years of Passats and eight years of CC's for fuel pump problems sounds less than "reliable."
absolute best. Thank you for doing what you do
This is the first video I've watched on your channel and am really pleased you have been honest about the review of the car and it's problems rather than - what some UA-camr's do and just rave about it and say it's the best car ever and most reliable, therefore not providing viewers with the absolute truth. Will be watching more from you guys! :-)
That was an amazing, comprehensive review! Looking forward to watching more.
Excellent video, it was great you talked about the common issues and negatives with the car.. good stuff to know. Thank you!
From the UK. Superb car...I have the dsg gear box..No problems what so ever with this car ..Happy Chappie.
wow. just came across this video and the way you review this car tops every other youtuber. Talking about the mechanical issues aswell is just spot on very descriptive. You've gained a sub for sure.
I meant to mention this the first time I watch your awesome review. Yes you can adjust the screen brightness guys. I checked and it's in the same location as in the new Jetta's menu. There is a screen brightness setting under the car main settings menu so you can dim it down to a more livable and normal level.
Thanks for letting us know..... I'm considering buying one of these and too bright a screen would be a turn off
I love how the in the shoppe intro isn’t even done and turbowski is already talking shit lol
I'm glad that turbowski is gone these days to be honest
I'm not sure I've heard Turbowski ever saw anything positive about a car. He may be a phenomenal mechanic, but the "everything is Sh*t" attitude makes me discount his opinion.
@@billmic9039 I think all technicians have this type of contempt for the cars they work on. I enjoy it
@@billmic9039 I would say that as he is a mechanic and only sees the cars when they are broken, i would also think that everything is Shit
@@ameraldas3641 this is exactly correct. That engine is not “a piece of shit” lol. Sure it’s not Honda reliable, but it has a lot of advantages over simpler engines. It’s good stuff. I love the one in my GTI.
Love the added voice over @10:26 lol. "Multi plate clutch"
Quick mention. I have a 2016 R with the DCT. This car has been tuned since month 2 after purchase. Stage 2 ecu stage 3 transmission tune. Really, no issues other than maintainence and typical wear items. I drive it very hard, too. Just do your maintainence, and don't hesitate if you suspect an issue. Precision engineering requires persistent care.
Refreshing to see a car reviewer actually talk mechanicals for a change. Nice work and entertaining video. 👍
I'm one of those MK7 Golf R owners with a stage 20 tune who's never had any issues with it. It's been on par with the most reliable cars I've owned, and I've owned a DC Integra.
Best review of a Golf R by far!
great video, no fluff, no bs, and solid information. love my friend's R for the interior + subtlety and he loves my RS for the drives on mountain roads lol..
I have seen tens of Golf R videos on UA-cam and this one trumps them all ! Great job !!!
I've owned one of these delightful cars for three trouble-free years now. The thing I love about it - aside from the fantastic performance and handling - is the undertated styling that becomes more attractive the more you look at it. That its' now seven years old and still looks classy and modern is a testament to VW's depth of engineering.
Any chance you’ll give an update 2 years later? Do you still have it? Any issues? I’m looking at a 2016 and a 2018 golf R. I’m have very novice/surface level VW knowledge and don’t know about the longevity, maintenance, or any known issues on these things.
Unfortunately I sold the car. Not because there was anything wrong with it but I don't keep cars beyond two or three years of age. Big regret though. Still waiting on the 20th anniversary MK8R. Meantime I've bought a GR Yaris, which is also fantastic and I probably won't ever sell it. Regarding reliability, not a lot goes wrong with a well maintained MK7. My advice would always be to buy the best car you can afford with the lowest mileage, that has proof of a service history with a VW-Approved mechanic. Definitely wish I'd hung onto mine, that's for certain. Cheers
@@darrenprior6339 Thank you for responding!! Much appreciated!
Like your reviews. Keep up the great work you do brother.
I just found your channel and I just want to say the format and style is superb.
Outstanding review. Summarized, in layman's terms, what many other review videos tried to get across. Pat yourself on the back. Well done!
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I want a work car that i can go see clients in: one that has genuine performance, yet isn't conspicuously sporty or worse, upmarket. That handles, but wont embarrass me if i drive onto a building site. Has heaps of interior room, yet isnt an SUV! The Golf R was made for me.
I'm on my 7th VW and still no problems. Owning 2 right now MK2 Jetta GLI Vr6(engine swap) and a 2018 MK7.5 GTI. It's really a curse. Not a huge fan boy by far since i love plenty of other cars but you can't really beat the price, standard, technology, drivability, etc. Hence the reason why i keep coming back. I do all the work myself and void the warranty every time within a month of owning LOL. i think they're great cars and have never really experienced a bad VW. Some designs i do question like plastic intake manifold and plastic oil plans but it is what is and blame the advances in technology we all have to accept and just adapt to it even the problems it may bring. BTW, easiest way to remove a plug. Push the plug in, pull the clip back with your thumb and pull it out. It'll come out every time without breaking.
30:34 It did help Mr. Goose. And I could totally sense your intent to fall for this car, had it added up a bit more of 'soul' as you say it and some rawness, if I may say.
I love your understated reviews as well, and not asking explicitly for subscribing add to your charm. You got me already mate, keep'em coming.
Bought one a couple months ago...spot on and I love the car as a daily driver.
Thanks you for listening to viewer feedback! also thank you for featuring a manual transmission, as I find the DSG very played out and overhyped for this model in specific
Played out????
I just bought a 2016 Golf R based on this review. Thanks guys!
Appreciate the honest discussion on reliability as well as not assuming everybody will like what you do.
Good comprehensive review, the extensive info you provided about the different parts of the car I have not seen in any other reviewers videos
Bought the same car after watching this video 4 months ago. Coincidentally same color. Absolutely loving it. Thanks a ton for the video.
Varun-ditto on color and timing-bought my red a month ago-Tom
indian have money to buy this .. omg lol
Laser Beam thanks for bringing the racism to the comment section
Love my 17 mk7 R, great video lots of good info!
I can't believe I just watched a 30+ minute youtube video... very well done. I am set on getting a golf R next but this really opened my eyes on what is coming next for me . I can't wait . Awesome video, you really held my attention. Very surprising, you'll probably next read this but wow great job. I have NEVER WATCHED a FULL 30 MINUTE VIDEO ON UA-cam!
Well shot and well spoken, I really enjoyed this - thanks!
Turbowski: "Nothing...they're bulletproof!" (breaks character). Ahahah that right there is the pinnacle of why I subscribe.
I personally would choose the R if could afford it. I like tuning vw/Audis. I prefer unitronic and giac tunes. I also love to go with a nice set of coilovers on vw/Audis. They always look so good like it was meant to be. I have a b5 manual Passat now with a simple tune, downpipe, and h&r springs and it really transformed the car into something really fun for not a lot of money.
I don't normally comment, but this is one amazing car review. Well done savagegeese
Best camera work I've seen on a car channel.
30k 4yrs on mine. runs like new. absolutely love it
Great video. The image of you jerking on the passenger seat is pure gold. LOL. The Golf R is a very nice car. Nice and simple, inside and out. Great utility and great speed/handling when you want to have some fun. I would own one. I own a 2013 BMW 328i xdrive and I love it. BMW gets flak for boring interiors but I love the simplicity and functionality of their designs, as opposed to Audis which look like fighter jets inside. Some people like that, I never did. I'm at 60k right now and I haven't had a single issue with the car but I do take it in for regular service and take good care of it.
Keep the car to 85-90k and enjoy replacing oil pan gasket and the power steering fluid container gasket. Dont' worry though... it'll only cost a few grand at an independent.
+bassandtrebleclef Yep, to hell with owning a car you have to replace something on after enjoying it for years! Better to buy an old Corolla that won't ever need any of that done! And you can enjoy how much of a fun to drive, sporty, nice car it is too...oh...
@@Shintsu2 Why should BMW oil pan gaskets, hoses and rubber materials have significantly shorter life spans than every other car on the road? I know they're made out of elfin tears and unicorn farts, but come on...
You must be joking.
Audi’s are just a premium VW and have long been the leader of interiors that BMW and Mercedes have chased.
Audi interiors have been renowned for their uncluttered simplicity of design.
Liked the sound of crickets in the background at the beginning of the video.Also sound is great! That classy music suits you well !
Best car reviews on UA-cam, hands down.
You make me want one of every car you test drive.
Except for the FR-S. But I bought one anyway. I regret nothing.
Yes, I would pass on that one!
@@byugoi the F250 was awesome. Ill take it. Im looking for a one with a supercab.
He could sell me Shamwows
That beginning story 1:47 had me in stitches! Please more stories about these dates haha
These stories really tickle my rectum
Probably the best review of the Golf R I've seen on UA-cam. There's a mod you can do to remove the clutch delay valve in the car and that gives you the connection to the the transmission that the stock setup doesn't.
And please tell us... what is it?
Your reviews are better than most car bloggers out there. Subscribed.
this must have been one of Turbowskis last appearances
ive been stalking mk7 R's for the better part of 6 months.. i truly feel having the pre-faced lift mk7 is the better choice.. the mechanical gauges look the part for this car.. the smaller infotainment screen works just as well but incorporates a few more buttons on the side for added tactile feel.. the 2017 gets the pretoria wheels which were just made for this car.. aside from equipping tt rs 5 spoke wheels and wrapping it in nardo grey i dont see how this car couldnt be a more perfect daily.. the dsg is equally as good also.. what you sacrifice in driver involvement you completely make up for in raw speed and durability.. keep kicking out these kick ass reviews.. id really like to see you review a cadillac ats-v sedan as that car would seem to be more a driver based vehicle plus i feel it will become a used market bargain after 5-10 years.. but isnt that what gm does anyways lol.. thanks Mark
I love how honest your videos are
this is by far the best review of this car ever
I have a 2015 Golf R that I bought with 40K miles on it. I now have almost 72K miles on it and the only "failure" was the cable shifter. Other than that it's been great. I run it in "Comfort" mode for everyday and use "Race" occasionally on mountain roads. I'm very pleased with it.
Any mods Gary?
@@Agency323 Nope.
You still have it? If so, how’s it holding up
@@MikeyG003 No, I sold it and bought a new Toyota Camry XSE. Not as fun to drive, but more room and appx. 10mpg more.
@@garyleibitzke4166 niiice I have a 22 SE as well, great car. How many miles were you at when you sold it and any issues?
There is a Golf R plus its called Seat Leon Cupra R. Exactly what you are looking for at the end summary. It looks a lot better, it handles more raw, it has a stiffer ride, its a lot more edgy, and connected, and I'm saying this changing to one from a wrx... (having tested the Golf R before buying the seat)
Appreciate your videos, honesty, and was interesting the entire video. Subscribed. Like someone mentioned below , someone I could kick back and have a beer with and tell it to you straight. Makes me think back to my mk2 GTI days and Rx7 Supra days it’s all about if u get a good car and it’s been maintained and loved not thrashed
Excellent job. You covered everything. Proper review and the best i have seen
a pretty balanced review. I'm at 10K miles on a 2018 R and my observations line up with the Geese's. Also, no mechanical issues at all so far.
How's it going now? I'm looking at a 2019 with 30, 000 km on it.
@@jackdaniels2905 I sold the Golf R with 18,000 miles on it (during those crazy days where dealers were offering you the full MSRP for used cars!) My R had no issues to speak of. All I had was 2 very slightly bent front rims that the dealer said they could easily fix. Otherwise, the car was outstanding until the end! I always warn tho, that VWs can have little issues as they age. Mostly annoyances, but mine was flawless. The paint is a little soft tho, so you may have some chips.
@@johnm5131 good to know.
That was a truly brilliant video - one of your best for sure. I've been waiting for this one for some time now and you didn't disappoint as this car, the Golf R, is a particular favorite of mine and I've been looking at this vehicle as an option to buy for some time now.
I was particularly impressed with the amount detailed information you delivered on this one, centered around the drive train and Borg-Warner's development on this. I cannot understand why America gets the Direct only Injection System and we in Australia get the Dual Injection as i believe most if not all of Europe do also.Perhaps you could find out why if you have the time it would be interesting nonetheless.
Also do you have any thoughts on the DSG Transmission , Particularly their reliability and Serviceability , Could also be a Part 2 Brief Addition to this one, i am sure Scott would Love the DSG right!.
Thank you for this video looking forward to your next.
John in Aus
Bought my 2017 R brand new, thought I couldn't be happier until I installed the APR Stage 1 and Pilot Sport 4S, beast mode activated....for real. You may call it Golf R Plus, with a soul.
You are completely right about it not being the best driver's car in terms of connectivity to the road. The s2000 and the STI are two options that really exemplify that.