2017 VW GOLF GTI DRIVING POV/REVIEW // STILL FUN?

[@claudiustefan8831]

The 30-70 test makes so much more sense for real world than 0-60. Very nice :)

[@ykw-mf1wj]

100%

[@sam7765]

Idk why but golfs are just my favourite car. Simplicity with style

[@NaoufalElBensaidi]

My friend has 2017 gti looks brand new with only 55k miles. I wanna buy it from him what youbthink 1:42

[@Bahle_Gaji]

@@NaoufalElBensaidido it. Full service history and other important costs and you’re good

[@clkgtr12]

​@@NaoufalElBensaididid you buy it?

[@visionsinblue7093]

Just a quick note - 04:28 if you put the toggle switch for your electric mirrors towards the left mirror it will automatically show you the kerb in your left-hand door mirror when you put the car in reverse (great feature if you don't have the optional rear-view camera). It goes back to normal once you take the car out of reverse gear.

[@arjunpatel5443]

VAG thing so interesting that Tom didn’t realise this!

[@bravskeen]

That’s pretty cool. Is that option on a polo 2019?

[@mattyboy8270]

@@bravskeen If you have it you will find it in car/setup/mirrors & wipers/lowering in reverse. You can set it up where you want mirror to position when you put it into reverse.

[@cosmicheretic8129]

To dial out a lot of understeer fit a thicker rear sway bar. I did this and added chassis bracing and a stage 2 tune with ps4s tires. It's a mountain road weapon now.

[@jamesphilipson1289]

13:59 that sounded like the first time you ever said that haha You always have a great way of articulating the driving experience to viewers, I enjoy watching these drives even for cars I'd never look to buy

[@youraveragejoe1]

These are actually quite reasonable on the used market compared to competitors and despite just turning 20 I was shocked I could actually insure one for an ok price! It’s on my list for new cars.

[@mrrolex1364]

If you don’t mind, what was your insurance ?

[@youraveragejoe1]

@@mrrolex1364 I was quoted £1700-1875 ish depending on colour and 3 or 5 door. I had an accident 2 years ago so not terrible. Didn’t buy one in the end though

[@Gti.7.5]

Great video. Perfectly summed up as a fantastic all round car that still puts a smile on your face come the weekend

[@iPhone-15-6.1inch]

i bought a 2020 mk7.5 gti performance and i love it 💕

[@tahmid1up]

Can i have a ride it’s my dream car

[@GD-lk7jd]

I got one of these a few months back. Great car! I wish it was slightly louder though! On another note, I have no idea how he got 40+ mpg lol

[@steffydog]

Cheers, I used to love around there, some nice junctions and roads.

[@bovineox1111]

Good to see the mpg getting up above 40 on the motorway

[@muizzmobeen2645]

Guy was going less than 55 the whole time

[@reagang8038]

Great review. I have the same on and I love this car. In South Africa, we don't have much snow which mean that we don't really need awd. We have the leather heated seats as standard. Mine got much louder over time but still wish it was louder. I extended the maintenance plan which give's me peace of mind. I changed the tyres to 235/45/19's Michelin Pilot sport 4s and fitted some cheap coilovers which improved handling by 10 folds. I might upgrade the coilovers soon, but the ride quality and handling over 200km/h is so much better.

[@JoshXCVIII]

I’m looking at picking one of these up soon, I don’t drive far to work or for shopping etc… will be nice to just go for a drive every weekend or so, I think it’ll be the perfect car for the money

[@elbombero88]

cant go wrong with a gti

[@edwinmac]

Great review. This is my dream car. I will get it a few years.

[@jubjub13483]

I recently brought the gti performance and I love it! 9 out of 10 just going to work and back so perfect for that but then when it's the weekend and I need to go somewhere I always go thr back country roads and so much fun! really is perfect all rounder

[@ChrisplayThrough64]

Shut up

[@jubjub13483]

@@ChrisplayThrough64 Jealous?

[@ragulsudhakar5423]

is it better than golf R?

[@charlie_mk7.5]

@@ragulsudhakar5423 I honestly prefer my GTI over a R I test drove, it just feels more "snappy" and "fun". Yes the Golf R is faster, there's no arguing about that and it's AWD so there is never a traction issue, but I think having to actually drive and manage the wheel spin makes it more engaging. That's just my opinion but if you were to decide I would test drive both and see which you prefer.

[@jasonmathis4079]

It's great for a daily driver and very hard to find any real faults. Waking them up via tune and downpipe etc really makes it fun!

[@derwahrebendikt1079]

Wait, why doesnt this have more views

[@SuperMcgenius]

Yes, 30-70 is much more real world driving. My old Saab is great in that spec.

[@escos0410]

Iv had a mk8 gti cs for nearly 4 years now after chopping my in a 7.5 TCR no regrets at all and certainly not in the performance stakes it’s now had a stage 2 tune with the TCU tune as well It was extremely quick when standard but now! it’s absolutely ridiculous!!!

[@Kraken2681994]

You got those options all wrong. heated seats are standard, pan roof is a hefty weight up top and will eventually cost a fortune to fix. What ye want is, DCC, DYNAUDIO & Brescia wheels.

[@hassanazeem3012]

Hello mate your vids are amazing I love these pov can you please do a POV on a bmw 3 series estate

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Thanks! will add to the list😀

[@hassanazeem3012]

@@ParagonCarsLondon thx mate

[@Jerpy]

Hi mate love the videos. When doing the 30-70 could you please highlight the car in the video 😁. Cheers mate!

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

will do!

[@CharlieBarnett1]

Trying to get the rear end to slip in a fwd car

[@ThandoluhleShezi]

It really good but if i could hear the car sound not you talking it would have been perfect ❤

[@duncanjansenvanvuuren265]

One day i WILL have this car

[@amenchoudhury8036]

Trying to decide between this 7.5 gti dsg or a cupra 300 in manual, which one do you prefer

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

@@amenchoudhury8036 Cupra if you’re going manual. Just keep in mind the clutches don’t last that long on manual gti’s/cupras. Not too expensive to upgrade it though.

[@amenchoudhury8036]

@ParagonCarsLondon I'm going for a test drive on both next week so I'll get to try both, the gti interior does look amazing though compared to the cupra but ive always driven manual and a bit worried I won't enjoy the gti dsg after a while

[@peterpan6821]

Heated seats come as standard.

[@Will-wv6vd]

Performance pack or not ? seems quite fast.

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

nope just standard. Surprisingly quick i know.

[@footbollpro]

What’s the biggest difference? Performance comes with lsd?

[@Will-wv6vd]

@@footbollpro yeah a mechanical one and 15 more hp

[@jdgg]

please can you do a video on a 2019-2023 polo gti+ not sure whether to get one of these gti performances or polo gti + as prices are quite similar ? thanks!

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

I'd get the gti performance, much more car for the money.

[@ryanb50]

this makes me so excited to get my mk7 GTI, its a 14 plate but is there much difference between it and this one?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

No digital dash is the main difference.

[@shaanvadher1121]

Please review a polo GTi🙏🏼

[@oddities-whatnot]

Driving is only stressful if you have a problem with sharing the roads with other vehicles. Too many people get wound up behind the wheel too easily. You cant change other’s behaviour, let them get on with it. Drivers take it personally when someone cuts them up or gets in front of them. Doesn’t even make sense.

[@jackhenderson2562]

He’s talking about adaptive cruise control so what he means is that its more stressful driving if you have to keep adjusting your speed to keep the correct distance. Acc keeps you a good distance automatically

[@tyroneholmes6354]

What is yhe moxed mpg like when trying to conserve fuel (notbin sport mode)? 40mpg?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

about 45-50mpg

[@comeonman7423]

Thanks for the review, how would you compare this to the A3 2.0T?

[@robanders277]

This over a similar age Focus ST?

[@ducs1000]

can you review hyundai i30n or i20n ? i really want to see those compared to the gti or the cupra. Thank you

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

They're hard to come by but yeah would love to review one of those.

[@djdad2482]

Should i swap my bmw 420d GC for a 2016 VW gti auto?? 43mpg is not bad for petrol!😅

[@trezz7197]

I think no, you basically have close power if u map that bmw and ur gonna have more mog for sure

[@trezz7197]

Mpg*

[@MrSTEINHAWK]

i’m torn on 2017 st3 focus st or this

[@blrrrd2963]

hi mate. could you please do a review on the f30 330e, that car is the definition of a sleeper.

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

with a stage 1 map it’s certainly a beast

[@jensen1971]

Don't know how you get 40 MPG. the best my 2016 will do is 32mpg.

[@ryanhall8304]

Have you reviewed a polo gti on your channel?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Not yet, hopefully at some point.

[@yodo5701]

my dream car, notice any jerkyness in traffic?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

It's actually pretty smooth which is surprising for a dsg.

[@Dinu238]

MY GTI has 47900 km and interior looks like a new one but this has 29700 km and looks like 200000 km wtf !!!👀

[@osasona2023]

Does this have lane assist to keep you in lane on the motorway

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

it does but it bounces between lane markings rather than keeping you centered like audi's system does.

[@wisemanmkhize]

Interesting

[@simongb7897]

Really dont like the tartan interior looks like an old mans blanket.

[@MrWatchyourtoes]

Yup much prefer the leather trim.

[@elljit]

it’s GTI heritage

[@FenderUsa]

@@elljit they're philistines

[@jackward-ds1ue]

Much rather have the cupra 290