2011 Volkswagen GTI DSG Walkaround, Exhaust, Review, Test Drive

[@JoelOuelletteGuitar]

Just bought a 2013 version of this exact trim car - so happy I found this review in the archives. Your reviews have come a long way! 900k subs congratulations guys.

[@2etrevin]

How much did you pay ? Found one for 22k 2012 66k miles is that too pricey. ?

[@JoelOuelletteGuitar]

@@2etrevin it was listed for $17.5 and I got it for. $16.5 it still seemed high to me but this market is crazy! Mine had 48k miles

[@mazpr2025]

@@JoelOuelletteGuitar IMO, you did well, not cheap nor expensive, fair price value. Is very very rare to find them w such low miles, whoever owns tends to keep em until close to 80k miles.

[@tissot233]

Man, you are really making me obsess about GTI.

[@Carlover20000]

tissot233 Why

[@pepe3540]

Why am I watching this? My Mk6 is sitting on the drive way.

[@HhhhHhhh-it2mq]

IKR 😂😂😂

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

I ask that same question every time I watch a bobber video lol

[@godspeedapollo69]

I think the wheels look like a revolver chamber.

[@JohnSmith-dl5eo]

way to point out the obvious...

[@99_goat91]

John Smith LMAO

[@Joose]

I watched a lot of Mk6 GTI videos before buying one, but I figured I should tell you that yours turned out to be the final one I needed to watch; bought one the following morning. a black 2012 4 door with the DSG and it's brilliant.

[@Koofteh]

I loved my 2011 GTI 5-door with DSG, had it longer than any other car. Moved to RS3 and then Tesla Model 3 but this will always hold a special place for me.

[@littleAZN248]

I have a 2012 autobahn gti and I couldn't be happier. I love the fact the car can be real comfortable when you just want to drive and when you feel like carving the backroads you can really get on it.

[@turk3sh]

Picking one up tomorrow, 2011 5 door Grey with DSG like this one. Its lowered, not slammed with only 35K miles, pretty excited.

[@turk3sh]

Also has the touchscreen and audio controls.

[@WhiteKitta]

lucky you!...this car is amazing...

[@xci3495]

***** ur mad b0r

[@xci3495]

***** ur mad as fuck b0r LOL.

[@xci3495]

***** lol ur still mad b0r.

[@PontifexPotens]

I own a 2013 Mk.6 GTI (same one as here essentially) and it's nice to hear the noise from outside....cause I always hear it from within. Love this car. So much feel, so responsive, and enough torque.

[@Bakad05]

In the market for a new car I caught your review with Jackson's white one and the 4-door caught my attention when looking them up. Getting one this weekend, you're reviews are extremely informative and top notch keep it up!

[@edram1909]

I miss my old 2011 GTI! it was a two door standard car, it was so much fun to drive, great for beginners!!

[@Heretikus]

Just got my son a 2011 GTI, it is the 2 door, automatic. Shifts are VERY quick! Certainly shifts much quicker than I could do manually. Loving the car so far. Fantastic bit of German engineering.

[@mazpr2025]

how much and miles? How is the car so far?

[@gazaempire1994]

Wow. I didn't realize how fast the dsg really shifts in this car. The shifts are lightning quick.

[@theredline]

Perhaps they were in the past, VW has really improved their quality and reliability. Plus, when you buy a new one, you get free maintenance for 3 years or 36k

[@HatchBackLove27]

I personally own the 2002 GTI and My friend the 1998 GTI. I have had a couple problems with them. All problems being simple really easy fixes that any cars would have. One being to replace a hose for small coolant leaks. I have never had any major problems, and I don't think you should worry. It all depends on how the last owner treated it. Honestly they are great cars.

[@importcarenthusiast]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE your guys' intro music and stuff! I would totally listen to an mp3 of that! It would be great "driving music", haha.

[@theredline]

the DSG is actually quite entertaining though, and it's nice of VW to offer two transmission choices

[@theredline]

If you can wait for the new model to come out next year than wait. Just keep in mind you will pay a premium for the early models. While today, you get pick up the mk6 for a steal.

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

COME ON how can you not take the backlights! your insane if you dont get them they are the most pretty part of a golf 6 trust me

[@pvultureb8341]

Dude why do I see your Avatar, or intact you every where I go? Why? Oh ya those taillights were made for GTI and GTD. I have no clue why the heck they're not on the American GTI... Here in UK we have them both on GTI and GTD models.

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

Pvulture b i fucking love cars :'

[@notbahhhdgoodsize5793]

Why not golf R lights

[@theredline]

Sale price is $20,485

[@90Mrknowitall]

these are really fun cars to drive man!

[@MrTONYTONYM]

DSG doesn't work when you are travelling at a very low speed, especially moving slowly in the traffic. You can feel the transmission and engine hesitates and jerks when you are pulling off from a standstill. Audi/ Volkswagen's turbocharged four cylinder engine is slow off the line but it shoots like a rocket after 3000rpm!

[@TheEuroperules]

Those Detroit rims look amazing !

[@HatchBackLove27]

Thats exactly it. Its recommended. If your going to buy a car like this, you want to treat it right. I would recommend premium. Personally I run my GTI on MID.

[@carsaregood911]

Was looking forward to this! It's a shame that you guys don't get LED tail lights because of your lame DOT regulations or whatever. Odd that I don't have to press the brakes to start my car... Shadow Blue is definitely the best color, I love looking at my car in direct sunlight, it's just gorgeous. And in NA for the 2013 MY I believe they've discontinued SB so it's quite rare too! Around town the DSG is super jerky though which really annoys me.

[@bmwmsport11]

This is a nice car! I just have trouble choosing between 4-door and 2-door. I want the practically of a 4-door but I serisouly don't want anybody in the back seat lol I hate people telling me to slow down. Great video

[@patrickedwards6191]

I want one like this...just with a sunroof

[@davidheinig9177]

the rims are dope

[@ricola1759]

david heinig they are horrible

[@HatsuneM1ku01]

I’m a total manual girl but I went with the dsg on this car. You absolutely cannot heal toe and rev match in the manual version due to the type of throttle pedal used and it’s position is set a lot further back than the brake

[@Veyronp87]

DEFINITELY CHOOSE DSG.......incredible transmission

[@genkki4776]

I've been really looking at getting a MK6. How's the reliability on them this many years later?

[@ZeeGrego]

awesome. how long (time/miles) have you had it? any issues? and does the maitanence plan pay for everything even oil changes/tires rotations? considering buying a lightly-used '12 with at least the sunroof/conv package myself

[@vasiliytereshchenko1994]

November 28 2018 Love your reviews bro 👍🏻

[@greekairforce1]

In Greece GTI comes with climatronic rcd510 from the basic model

[@wildwest1]

I had the same car, just in 2-door. Loved it.

[@lukasruznak9203]

I am 6'3" can I fit

[@DancinRandy54]

sofyan, i assume u heard about the big 2013 ford escape recall for the faulty fuel lines???

[@nls8520]

Quick heads up that is not accurate about the EVO being 10K more for the Dual Cluth. The EVO GSR 5 speed manual and the EVO MR 6 speed Dual Clutch only 3K more.

[@titone14]

Anyone can tell me if you have to remove your feet from the gas when you are changing gears with the pedals?

[@svenskfox]

That's exactly the way I feel. The DSG is a great transmission, but not for me. Plus, the manual is cheaper!

[@iwaveyboy]

In your opinion, do you like the 2014 model? I think the plaid seats and steering wheel are a big thumbs down.

[@851995STARGATE]

When are you going to be able to do a walkaround on the 2012 or 2013 gti?

[@NiftyLaxers]

"you have to push the brake pedal to start this car they wanted to make it like a manual" lol.... Stop reviewing cars

[@joem1725]

Not push start

[@johny1127]

I love this car and review! I love the sound of that exhaust!! I see it has a K&N air filter. I am definitely going to put one on my GTI.... when I get it.... :)

[@iancole85]

Good review, thanks for posting.

[@S1LLY_Y0SHI_L0V3R]

Nice Review Of 2011 Volkswagen GTI DSG. 😁

[@chanseormon]

SOFYAN THANK U FOR DOIN DSG TRANSMISSION INSTEAD OF THE STICK I'D GET THE DSG

[@ElburroE]

I just got mine and LOVE it.

[@gerardocampos303]

The revolver rims ❤

[@johny1127]

What's your personal channel?

[@Slash7coildabest]

Great review!

[@freerun792]

Where do you mount the camera (gopro) inside the car? Sunroof? And how do you get it to not be shaky or make jitter noises the whole video? Anyone know?

[@KnJFam]

like a car tripod stand

[@freerun792]

where do i get one?

[@KnJFam]

Amazon man..seriously just find the ones with the best reviews

[@freerun792]

okay thank you

[@KnJFam]

yea

[@RClittleKING]

I love the golf gti so much so i am looking for a 2010 golf gti DSG 2 door white white color and not that many m miles on it

[@RClittleKING]

***** sire, your grammar gives me mini heart attacks.

[@0ZROE0]

Pleaaase try to get a hold of a Focus ST! I'm shopping around for a hot hatch and the Focus is definitely interesting.

[@svenskfox]

Agreed! It's just more fun. The GTI isn't really that "fast" anyway. My 05 automatic Altima was faster than my 2012 GTI, but I'd still much rather be shifting my own gears. It definitely feels faster

[@rjmari]

if you cruise for long distances at 70mph, you can get upwards of 34mpg highway. if you like to accelerate hard, be prepared to get closer to the EPA estimated mileage of 26 mpg mixed.

[@gazaempire1994]

I think so too. The dsg is pretty cool.

[@OnusofStrife]

When i heard that the focus had a dsg i was hoping it would be like the vw one. It's the automatic transmission i always wanted.

[@LiHao8377]

Should I wait for the 2014 model ? or buy the old generation ?

[@rambo1996rv]

Aren't the ac controls sensitive on this car?

[@omfg192]

the captions are hilarious in this video

[@Jakeman21642]

This is like my dad's dream GTI right here lol!

[@3dscott]

Are the projector headlights an option?

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

I do love the tail lights on the Golf R

[@MegaScreamingbanshee]

Do you know if a 2005 GTI can run on regular fuel? :p I've heard that they only run on Premium

[@SmDWeed]

I hear a lot of bad stories and experiences about the DSG's, is that just bad luck or are these DSG transmissions actually as bad as people say they are?

[@LFC-Star]

It annoys me when americans call a 5 door like the Golf a "4 door" it's a damn 5 door the rear hatch is a door too.

[@xpresslaneroll4945]

+Eli Young - Do you get in the 5-door btw? No you don't because it' s called a TRUNK making it a 4-door Euroboy. As the Yanks say it's a 4-door!

[@carmaster6474]

Can you make a review of the Volkswagen Golf R?

[@Jayllemz]

You have a personal channel? What it is?

[@leewilliams8146]

Vw really shortchange you Americans. Euro 2011 has steering wheel controls and rear LED lights, base model. That radio is from a Euro 09 plate too. Your 'Detroit' wheels are actually bbs monza shadows. As for those stick on side refectors, lol.

[@willjctm1763]

Just missed out on getting one 74km on the clock,trading in my 07 gti

[@klukash]

I consider shadow blue to be the best vw color aside from the blue that the golf r uses

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

The Autobahn wheels are freaking gorgeous, they remind me of Fittys wheels :)

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Couldnt agree more! it's the same way with the Lancer Evolution, amazing car, but the dual clutch trim costs 10K more, hell no, ill take the stick shift!

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

you bet! Ford is planning to start building them next month and they should start hitting dealer a month after that so they are telling us in the Fall :)

[@stupidmonkez]

Just got a 2013 autobahn and I love it. I love the way it looks and I have it in the space metallic gray. My friends think it looks like a chick car or a Prius. I don't see it especially since one of them drives a Land Rover lr4. Just wanted to know your thoughts, I don't really care what they think but just as a study in car design I guess. BTW: Manual FTW

[@Acejamie10]

There awesome def not a chick car those are beetles lmao

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

hmm, OK dated was the wrong word, I don't want to say cheap either as its too harsh, there is nothing wrong with it as I'm sure it works fine but I just think this head unit should be saved for a Golf, this fabulous car deserve the touch screen at least ;)

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Well different strokes for different folks lol I actually hate how the shifting in automatics is smooth because I like little "pause" in the engine sound when shifting gears in a manual lol

[@uqh95]

Can you do a 2013-2013 gli please?

[@MartyMartin87]

drive fast where traffic allows

[@thatguymar3383]

Is faster than a Honda Accord 2004 ?

[@ady-bdavid1173]

Fuel consumption???

[@sanjoseroy]

its not to make it like a manual. its to make sure you don't go anywhere when you start the car lol

[@brorowcarwiz]

How much does Jerry's want for this? Sweet video!

[@tommyjakks]

Going to get one of these! Manual transmission for me though.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Exactly! I just think ANY kind of automatic gear shifting takes away from the fun of driving. Sure, a DSG is better than a normal torque converter auto, but i would still prefer to shift my own gears.

[@seanbarrows6752]

Until your clutch goes out and you have to get out fixed, trust me won't be fun

[@monkeypolicd]

I have a wolfsburh edition mk6

[@dirkyinde]

can you find a vw cc? thats my fav lol

[@DanieeReG]

Jackson?

[@mrmob4519]

Ford does not need to sit in a vw to find out how to program there transmissions they can figure it out on there own... there big kids now so figure it out yourself

[@danielgallo2161]

No not anymore. When you get up there in miles like over 100k then stuff starts to break but they are not that much more for maintenance.

[@lefiusleftnut9012]

I'd but the 2013 because I'd know that all the bugs were worked out of it. Then, in two/three years, I'd trade up for the gen7 allowing a few years for the bugs to be worked out of the all-new model. It's inevitable that there will be growing pains with the new platform and cross-diff.

[@Spawn223311]

you sure about that? just aking you since you have pretty good knowledge on vw, becuase every single reliability page I find on the internet it gives them poor ratings or bad

[@thatguymar3383]

I like the steering wheel

[@FM-sb8nj]

Annandale, VA!

[@81giorikas]

The wheel design is a (good) alfa romeo imitation, or design "lift". Look good, scratch way too easily.

[@123chunhou]

The wheel covers looks like it came out of a 2013 rio DX

[@FranzKrammer4746]

Twin clutch so the car is always under power or engine braking...so predictable with paddle shifter called DSG so much better than the Ford ST design he says...andf that's the competitiion.

[@issaqanna]

they brake after 5 or 4 years of average driving

[@TassieLorenzo]

That stereo is SOO cheap. :/

[@jrw558]

TassieLorenzo aftermarket rafio would look nice