Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it! Absolutely, that is so true!!

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

@@lauraaharonov5198 haha it's a pleasure! I'm glad you found it entertaining! It was fun to make!

@@MRSTEEL15 thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it!! I hope you love it! Shavua Tov! And titchadesh!

@@robertdoback4553 haha

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it!! I absolutely agree! I don't like Tech for the sake of Tech. If the mk7.5 wasn't so expensive used when I got mine I probably would have gotten one too, but overall I'm happy with my mk8

@@blackabooo haha Yeh I hear that. Most people wouldn't want to put up with all that, but sometimes when you really like something you are willing to look past the logical decision. 😎

@itsme6565 thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! oh no!! That's unfortunate! I'm guessing that's where Rocky and Luna ended up too huh...

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! That's great to know! I always wanted to do a review on the Elantra N! I think it's a very compelling offer too! I'm really happy to hear that you are enjoying your ownership experience of the Elantra N!

@@lavishbangia2945 thank you so much for your continued support!! It's motivating knowing that my content is helpful!

@@ericfan9149 thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! It's funny because reliability was my biggest concern when buying the golf R, especially because I have never owned a German car before. That being said with a good warranty, hopefully it won't be too bad 😎. So far it's been a really great car, but time will tell if I'll feel the same in a few years. I hope you find something enjoyable! It's also great to know you are local as well!

@@justinvansoest7557 thank you so much for your kind words and comments, and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! I have always believed that the devil you know is better than the devil you don't, but it's also important to enjoy life and have fun. If you enjoy driving and want to have a more exciting experience I feel like the Golf R will deliver that in spades. However if proven reliability is more important I would stick to your Alltrack. I don't believe the golf R is a terribly unreliable car, but it will have its challenges with the electronics and new infotainment/software. I happened to just have a few more issues than likely most people face had.

@@johnadair6108 thank you so much, I really appreciate that! I'm always curious to know if my format is well received. If you ever have any ideas on how to improve my Videos, or ideas for content, please don't hesitate to reach out!

@@snowberg56 thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! I'm thrilled to hear that, these are great vehicles! I think a lot of people are afraid of the reliability and don't even give them a look, which is unfortunate. Probably the biggest challenge is that they are stolen so much in Canada that insurance is tough to get.

@@Avvodok that's a really good question. I'm not a mechanic, so I can't say for sure, but I don't believe so because it doesn't start to high in terms of revs, but I wouldn't do it every time I start the car.

@Drivers-Edge thx for the tips on the video and the fast answer much appreciated! I didn't knew many of these things , and i have the car for 2 weeks already 🤣

It's a pleasure! I really enjoy the community building aspect of having a KZbin channel, and I truly enjoy helping people above all else. Congrats on your R! How are you enjoying it so far? Hopefully these tips will be fun and helpful! I learned a lot from the comments as well. Other owners found things that I didn't even know about.

@@du3lcitiz3n mine is a manual, three pedals all the way! 😎

@@_Marc_D thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! Yes, it did!! I was so happy that was fixed. Now the dome lights and the sunroof work as well. Somehow it was all connected.

Thank you so much!!! I'm so happy to hear that it was a helpful video! It was fun making it!! 😎

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! I really try to go through as much as I can in 30 minutes, which proves to be harder than I ever expected. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video! I'm curious to get your feedback on my other content😎

That's amazing, it's a great color! I'm so happy to hear that you have had a relatively worry free ownership experience with your first 25k on the clock. I have always said there is no such thing as perfection, everything has is drawbacks, but the annoyances of the mk8 golf r are worth it in my opinion

@@MishtahPoog haha when you put it that way it sounds rediculous, but I had a lot of random things go wrong when I bought my 2016 Mazda cx9 as a demo and my 2007 Nissan Altima. This was relatively easy to deal with compared to those lol

@@Drivers-Edge Okay -- I'll take your word for it! It still feels to me like a lot of problems in a very short time -- especially for a new car. Usually, I'd expect things to start going wrong after about 60-80k miles on German cars. Still, as a fellow car enthusiast, I can totally understand wanting to stick with it 🙂. I have a Mk 6 GTI, which is generally considered to be the least reliable generation. I bought it used about 3 years ago and it now has 97k miles on it. While I do most of my own maintenance and really make sure to take care of it, I've only run into one MIL/ECL for a camshaft position sensor, which I was able to fix by changing some simple parts. If I were to get a newer car, I'd definitely look at the Mk8 GTI and R, but reliability and quality concerns would definitely be something that could hold me back from buying one.

@MishtahPoog I totally hear that! It is a lot on a very short period of time and I hope most owners don't have to go through so many issues. The Silver lining is that I would rather everything go wrong while it's still in warranty so I don't have to deal with that kind of stuff out of my own pocket. It's amazing that you have been able to do most of your maintenance on your mk6 GTI, that's really impressive! Its definitely off-putting with all the maintenance issues with the mk8's, but it is a great car when it's sorted. Hopefully the long term ownership won't be as rough. Ill keep you posted!

@@chorseundgrd that's a good call, I'll keep checking every so often. Thankfully I don't drive too much😎

@@sasapejovic1337 thank you so much for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it! It's funny but i have never bought a new car in my life, this was the only one I was willing to get because I figured the depreciation is slower than more cars, the repair cost savings from getting an older one will also justify the additional cost, and at the time used Cars were more than the new ones. In today's world however, I would have happily bought a 2022 model that has been well cared for and save a good 5k. The GLI is a fantastic car but if you are considering the upgrade I would have a golf r over the loaded GTI any day.

No problem and thank you for solving one issue ....I won't look GTI since I was thinking if you go for Golf it has to be R....difference between my GLI and GTI would not be that noticeable comparing to R...

​@@sasapejovic1337it's a pleasure! I'm always happy to help! I truly enjoy helping people with car decisions, but also with everything in life. If you do get it, you will have to send me a picture 😎

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel I really appreciate it!

That's amazing I'll have to try that! Thank you so much for sharing!

Wow that's crazy!!

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it! I completely agree!!! This car gets way too much hate for what it deserves. I made another video about the things I love and hate about the car and to be honest, nothing was a deal breaker for me and likely isn't for most people. The problem is that there is always the same thing that is said in every table video that makes people think it's the worst thing in the world and as a result don't even consider it. It's really too bad. The mk8 is an awesome car, but with some flaws. Every car has flaws though.

Haha yes, this is a little small to do all the daily activities for the kids, but I have a seven seater SUV also.

@@Drivers-Edge Then, these aren't the droids you're looking for. You can go about you business, Sir.. Move along, move along lol

Haha I love the star wars reference! Im a big star wars fan too! Well played sir!​@@Kiss__Kiss

@@Drivers-Edge lol Although I'm a little older than you. As I went to the premier of "A new Hope." I am a big Star Wars fan too.. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Sir. And Happy Holidays to you and yours.!!

@Kiss__Kiss haha that's amazing!! I loved that movie when it came out! Still one of my favorites!! So cool that you got to see it in theaters!! Happy holidays to you and your family as well!!

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your support!! I'm so happy you found the video entertaining!

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! I generally agree, but I feel like the mk8 golf r got more hate than it deserved.

@ you may be right! But I loved the 7.5pp

Yeh the 7.5 is an amazing vehicle!! I still get excited when I see them drive by​@MartinLloyd-w1u

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it! That's awesome that you're resolved itself! I was really hoping that would be the case for me as well, but unfortunately it got worse over time....

Thank you, I really appreciate that! I truly agree! It was really frustrating that VW decided to ditch all the practical buttons for the haptic ones. I hope the next generations will be a bit more intuitive and have more physical buttons. It seemed like all the complaints were understood, but let's see how much gets remedied.

That is really good to know, thank you so much for sharing that! I had no idea that would work if the module wasn't functioning. Hopefully I won't have to try that 😎

@Drivers-Edge yeah the same thing happened to my 24 R and I had to get the sunroof module replaced it has been fine ever since. Sunroof wouldn't close, interior lights would randomly turn on and off, and it would call road side assistance over and over again so annoying!

I'm so happy you got yours sorted out as well. I think this was the most frustrating issue because it really affected the drivability of the car. I hated getting in first thing in the morning and not being able to change drive modes, adjust the HVAC, or adjust the stereo​@@BoshPony

@@DynamicAttraction thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it! It's great to meet another local golf r owner! No way?! I guess I really appreciate my discount. I wonder why there is such a difference with my price and yours .

@ well it went up 52/month cuz they said increased accidents with ur type of car in addition to crime/thefts. + I optioned the additional 40/month for new car insurance if I totaled it within 4 years I would get the full amount paid back I bought it new in cash so the added security of getting my 60k back worth 40/month which goes away after 4 years. Also iam single male, I hear married ppl get discounts

Ah that makes a lot of sense! Yes married with kids gives a discount and I also told them I only drive about 6k per year and it's garaged with winter tires. I guess all the little things add up. I also live a little north of Toronto, so it could be that my area is a little cheaper e​@DynamicAttraction

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! That's amazing!! The GLI is a great car! We are so lucky that we have so many performance options between the GLI GTI and R! I feel the GLI had a lot of the great features of the GTI and R with a better more intuitive user interface and it's way better than the civic si, so well done;

@ it is my guy! I was gonna consider the Si, but there was no DSG option, and the GLI had way more power. If I wanted significantly more power I’d have to opt for the Type R, and at that price point for what they’re going for, I’d probably get a luxury car at that point.

@backtoshallabal6662 I completely agree. I think the GLI really hits the sweet spot in the entire level performance sedan space, especially because it offers both transmissions. The civic type R is nice, but is overpriced in my opinion.

The GLI is almost the same as the GTI, the difference is slim and can be eaisly fixed with some upgrades. The GTI is over-rated, I personally think the GLI is a superior car overall compared to the GTI.

@@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer Well I like some features on the GTI, like power folding mirrors, and welcome lights on the door handles.

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it!! That's a really good point. I am thinking about that because I hate it when I have to let other people touch my car. When someone else gets in and uses the car they are never as careful as I am and I always find scratches and little damages after every service. I just don't know how doing my own oil changes will work with the warranty. Have you had experience with that?

​@Drivers-Edge idk how it is in Canada but you can still do your own oil changes in the states. Just be sure you're sticking to the manufacturer recommended oil/filter and keep a detailed log each time. So month/day/year, mileage, type of oil, type of filter and keep your receipts. The only thing is if you damage your car somehow changing the oil yourself then the warranty won't cover it.

That's really good to know, thank you for sharing!!

@@gmarks1559 thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! That's amazing to hear! Man what get timing!! Its always helpful when the warranty covers big replacements just in time lol!

Always the case with the turbo but still what an awesome car

@ashypravs4866 I agree! These are things that are worth reading with for the other benefits of the car

@@Drivers-Edge Other than that I cant complain. Its been my daily driver for almost 5 years now. I just keep up with all the scheduled maintenance, and its been good. Very fun to drive so its been worth it.

That's amazing, I'm so happy to hear that! I feel like most cars take care of you when they are taken care of 😎​@@gmarks1559

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! I feel like it's really important to say it as it is. Cars are a big and important purchase and people want to know the truth. Yeh it's crazy how in today's world we still have to deal with so many Tech and mechanical issues in New cars. I feel like it's because every manufacturer is trying to cram in so much Tech to keep up with the market that the isn't enough time to test and vet out the design and UX and inevitably it leads to poor experiences and unreliability. It's great that Audi gives you a loaner! Thankfully VW at least gives me a ride to and from the dealership everytime I go in for service. I actually got a small scratch on my steering wheel and was kind of hoping for the driver assist error to get a new steering wheel, but I guess it's good I didn't have to put up with that issue too. I also preemptively dealt with the shift knob cracking by getting an aftermarket one put in before I picked up the car.

Haha you caught me! Yeh I love OnePlus! It's my second one. I had my last one for 5 years and I expect that this one will last as long. How are you enjoying yours?

@@antikytheramechanism7909 thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! That's interesting, I do remember the seats on the mk7 being firmer compared to the mk8's. The mk8 seats are more plush and supportive, I think you will find them more comfortable, but you definitely want to go for a good test drive.

@@jeet0119 thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching the video, I really appreciate it! That's a great question. In the video I was comparing the best fuel economy numbers offered by the cx50 meridian and the cx50hybrid. The CX-50 is rated at 8.2l/100kms for the highway driving and is rated at 10.4 for the city. It definitely makes a difference when you look at the city stat compared to the ideal efficiency for the cx50 hybrid, but both are best case scenarios and likely best to compare the best economy for both so it's more apples to apples. Does that make sense?

I would also add, if fuel economy is the most important factor for getting a vehicle, the hybrid will be a better option every time. but, fuel economy is really driven a lot by how a vehicle is driven and in the real world, someone who is a very efficient driver could achieve great results relative to a non efficient driver of a hybrid.

@@Drivers-Edge what difference did you feel in the driving experience like the comfort and smooth ride or power output. Because I did the calculations and I found out even if my drive is about 25k kms annually, it will be a difference of $17-1800 (cad) max. And if the difference in the ride quality is like day and night, then I think I should consider gt turbo. What you think?

@jeet0119 I would definitely encourage you to test drive both because you may form your own opinion about it, but I felt that the hybrid was under powered for my taste, although it was very smooth, even more so than the gt turbo. It's hard to compete with the smoothness of the CVT and hybrid powertrain, but I really felt it to be slow. Interns of driving dynamics the suspension and steering feel on both is relatively similar. A lot of people complained about the seats being really firm. I would agree. For long journeys, the cx5 and the cx70 would be better.

@@Drivers-Edge thanks for your advice. I am going to take a test drive on Monday and final one for myself. Thanks

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it! That is so cool!! Ill have to check it out 😎. Thank you for sharing that!

I love your Artura by the way! What a beautiful car! I subscribed to your channel as well.

I completely agree! It's also very safe and a good balance between being fun and practical. It definitely has more too it than a base corolla or civic.

So, I’ve had two oil changes & am almost ready for a second one.

@@katiecannon8186 that's amazing, thank you so much for your comment and sharing your experience, I really appreciate it! Where is your dealer located? That's amazing that they are so kind. I wish the dealers in my were as awesome! To be fair they include a wash every visit but I don't want them putting my car through a touch wash that could scratch the paint.

@@Drivers-Edge In Orlando Fl. They’ve actually done other nice stuff too. Too hard to explain, but they fixed something another thing I broke for free too - lol. Their tech person spent an hour with me showing how everything works because I just couldn’t follow the handbook. Etc. They’re like a mom & pop shop even though they actually own at least 3 dealerships

My dealership has a full house detail shop. So they’ll do hand washes They also have an *old* drive through wash that’s free to use for their customers. But 😬 I never have.

@katiecannon8186 that's amazing I'm so happy to hear that!! What a great experience! I'm so happy to hear that you have such Great dealership!

@@user-ef9er4vz8g I really appreciate that!! I'm not the only crazy one 😜. While I was waiting two years for my allocation everyone around me thought I was crazy for waiting and not getting something else, because they couldn't comprehend that there was nothing else I wanted to get that would fill all the criteria I wanted the car to fill. It's nice to meet someone who thinks the same!

@@r1nlpagain thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it!! I was actually really curious about the Integra, I really wanted to do a review on one. But Yeh I agree, everyone, including Honda and Toyota, are having issues right now with production and build quality

I’m 60 & bought the base trim GTI. I just adore it. My favorite car by far, including my BMWs I do kinda wish I had gotten the next trim up because it has proximity open/lock. Oh well.

@katiecannon8186 Hey I'm 49! I'm sure there's a meme out there about older GTI drivers wanting to feel young again 😂.

@r1nlpagain haha I feel like the GTI is a car everyone can enjoy regardless of age. It's not a mid life crisis convertible situation lol

@ I really love it. It’s so practical too.

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video! It's so great to get your perspective as well! It's an awesome car overall and well worth the challenges that come with it.

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it! Haha I hear that, it is always a concern lol. Thankfully my wife and I have been going 12 years strong😎

Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting my channel by watching my video, I really appreciate it! That is a great question, I don't have an obd Reader, so I don't know what code it was, but on the service report it says variable intake manifold flap valve. I'm so glad you are enjoying your GTI, it is an awesome car!