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[@reabetswethipe2190]

Between the Golf 8 GTI and the current Polo GTI, I would take the Polo GTI. Between the Golf 7.5 GTI and the current Polo GTI, I would take the Golf 7.5 GTI. But yeah thank you for discussing a harsh reality that people have to realise. Learn to live within your means rather than to enter financial suicide just to please others. Great review because that Golf looks absolutely marvellous😭 looking forward to the subscribers special🔥

[@thinathina7560]

I bought a stage 3 2014 gti pushing 330wkw till this day no issues its on 180k mileage.i service it myself.

[@H.I.I.T68]

Take the R500k and drop it on a Suzuki Swift around R200k then take the R300k difference and use it as a deposit on a house and start building your net wealth with appreciating assets. As he says times are tough use your money wisely so stop makung the banks rich and rather enrich yourself!!

[@kutloskietlalisto3926]

Chief order we not talking about houses the topic is about getting a pre owned golf 7.5 gti or a demo 2023 polo gti.

[@paddaboi_]

Good point but humans we don't think with logic, we think with emotion and I think that we should accept it within reasonable means like the video says

[@robbylebotha]

If you eat only noodles everyday, you won't die and you will only spend R110 on food per month. That's an average saving of R1,890pm or around R24K per year, if you put that in the house you'll cut 6 years off your bond. Building wealth at the cost of a miserable unhappy life is not a solution. Be smart, work hard and you can buy both a house and a GTI. How old wete you when you realized this secret knowledge my king?

[@game5201]

​@@kutloskietlalisto3926I want a very phaa

[@BB007Boss]

Okay for those of you that came for the house part listen. I'd rather buy a brand new out of the box 3 million car and pay it off in 5 years. This is my view. Buy it and don't drive it. Just park it and drive it for purposes of just not standing. Maybe 10 km per month. Then sell it after those 5 years back to a dealer and get like 2 milli for it and Buy a house with that money instead, 5 years car down payment is better than 20 years bond for house. Trust me, it will work 100% if you just stick to the plan. By the time you sell it with only driving 10 km per month after 5 years you will have only driven it 650+/- km on the clock.

[@AndrewFranklin-w2r]

Great video. Again answering all the questions you want to ask. I also prefer the 7 GTI over the 8 for all the same reasons. Great job.

[@mahersinno7141]

I used to own a 7.0 and now I own an mk8 and in my opinion, the driving characteristics of both cars are very similar. Obviously the mk8 has more power and torque. But the chassis and handling is pretty on par with the mk7. I will always have a soft spot for the mk7 and would probably choose it over the mk8 due to the less inferior infotainment system. But, overtime, since owning the mk8, I got used to the infotainment problems. But I still prefer physical buttons. Overall, both cars are a great choice of daily fun that will always put a smile onto your face!

[@lidllechenapanofficiel]

how cost an basic mk8 used in germany ?

[@fionamohlala4047]

5 😅

[@raphaelmunaki226]

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

[@sihlesebuse2993]

😢

[@clintonfabian]

Many manufacturers no longer have service books - it’s all done digitally via the VIN number. You can easily check the service history at any VW with the VIN number.

[@charlesmnisi3696]

If I buy used GTI history service I'm second owner,how many KM must I look

[@carmelfillis]

⁠@@charlesmnisi3696i would say, anything 100000km especially because of the type of DSG gearbox which can be expensive to repair. Obviously the lower, the better but the price does go up the lower the mileage. Make sure you have a full service history of the car and it was serviced regularly by reputable places. Hope this helps.

[@thatomadiremoele5261]

experience wise the 7.5 drives well, very reliable. I've been driving mine for over a year and I've been abit rough on the vehicle,a little bit of drag racing every now and then and yeah never had any issues with it, and it's very fuel economic. anyways almost traded my 7.5 for the 8 until i test drove the golf 8 and decided to keep my golf 7.5, if u own a 7.5 it's kind of pointless to trade it for the 8.

[@raphaelmunaki226]

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

[@sosomse7695]

Btw I still feel like the 2019-2021 Polo Gti is the best looking,those headlights are just to die for 📌🔥

[@Darkie015]

I'd definitely take the Polo GTI but the previous generation, not the current one.

[@Langer_031]

The current Polo GTI is not make sure 😕

[@mphojohn2128]

Me too i would take the previous polo gti

[@legrangedylandlg]

What's wrong with current gen? I have a 2020

[@thabocele2309]

What exactly is wrong with the current facelift?

[@Luie_032C]

the current one is too fast than the previous one , the previous one got swag better than the current one.

[@reagang8038]

I have exactly the same one without the park assist. 65k mileage with full service history and vw full maintenance plan extended until July 2024. I added 235/35/19 pilot sport 4s tyres and coilovers which improved the handling and wheelspin by 80%. Still have the original springs. I wonder how much I would get for mine? I have been working from home since 2018 and got the car at 26k mileage. I'm in Cape Town, SA

[@raphaelmunaki226]

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

[@reagang8038]

@@raphaelmunaki226 I’m a software engineer bro. Working for a uk company

[@junaidking4863]

Are you perhaps interested in selling?

[@henryjohnnykhaas9111]

Polo would be best for me. Congrats on the 30tao subscription, keep it up bro👏 your channel is very informative

[@petrossipho-fz2ne]

I would spend it on the demo Polo, nice review mrhowmuch ❤ well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 😀

[@missramz207]

this video so great..and im not even a petrol head.. glad i found this channel

[@mrhowmuch]

Welcome to the channel 😊

[@sosomse7695]

Brother, please inform us more on the warranty & service options when buying a second hand car, especially a car thats older with an expired service or warranty

[@chrismokwana2286]

That will help a lot

[@Charmjozi]

Used Golf GTI over a demo Polo GTI anyday. Full service history and aftermarket warranty is all you need. After test driving both I went with the Golf

[@thobanimanzi]

Which aftermarket warranty did you take, and for how much are you covered for an engine, gearbox and mechatronix?

[@Charmjozi]

@@thobanimanzi R85k, R48k, R24k in that order. Yes, it won't cover the full cost should those break. I went for the Clusport Edition 40 (2016), so the year model did not qualify for unlimited cover but it did have low mileage -76000km - wich gave me some comfort.

[@thobanimanzi]

@@Charmjozi which company is that and how much are you paying for it? Around December I will have be looking at buying a car for around R400k. What is your feul consumption so far and what type of roads you're driving on? I live in a township that is full of speed humps, I was driving a 2019 polo gti that would sometimes average 13L/100 km.

[@tshepangmotshwane7902]

​@@thobanimanziCheck Hollard

[@Vee_Smash]

After Muzi's story with the face-lifted Polo GTi, I'd choose the 7.5. We are familiar with everything it has and I won't have to deal with issues even VW doesn't have solutions for

[@rosequartz2290]

To each his own, I’d get an A3 instead

[@allanmuchenje]

Just amazed at the great level of consistency you are putting bro . Bless up

[@MasterAppels]

I'd choose this over a current-gen Polo GTI. It's going to keep its value much better too, though I don't think I'd sell it after paying it off. I really don't see the need to chop and change for something that won't give you a massively different experience.

[@rendeepdesoulfuldj8878]

The golf 8 gti looks amazing but these something about golf 7.5 gti that still has my heart so i would definitely go for the Mk7.5 over golf 8❤🔥

[@escos0410]

I had a 7.5 R We was trading up to the m8 8 R in the end got a m8 gti CS trust me you would take the mk8 CS

[@williamlubbe5234]

Great video buddy! Good advice too!

[@GregDennisReviews]

An absolute South African favourite!

[@kholwanimabaso2710]

I agree with you on the service history part, and the golf 7.5 comes with 5 years or 90 000 km service plan .

[@azharcassim2795]

"There was Covid during that time" 🤣🤣🤣😅 And yes, the 7.5 was peak GTi. Well said. 👏

[@robbylebotha]

This is not the cost of ownership, this is the purchase costs. If i told you the real on road costs of a Gti, you would cry gents. Here are some highlights.... WATERPUMP: R18k, DSG repair: R28k, Radiator: R9K, OEM Windscreen: R12K. If you dont have at least R30k spare for issues at any moment, DO NOT BUY A USED GTI. Lastly, pro tip: If you go look at used cars, buy yourself a OBDELEVEN Diagnostic Tool, always scan the car first to see any issues current and previous.

[@mogomotsinester2538]

U are 100% right and the pot holes too repair one mag is R1200 n when the tire is fucked R2500 to R3000 for a new tire , people think u will only drive the car thy don't tell them such things one thing I have noticed a lot of guys wh drives this cars are broke as hell thy like pretending as if all is ryt but they know they are one salary away from being broke. Good advice is stay away from this cars untill u have a good investment then u can go n buy one brand new

[@Manuqtix.Manuqtix]

Polo gti! Because it comes with warranties, motor plans So if anything goes wrong you don’t pay an arm and a leg or go to goldwagen to look for spares that they may not have

[@vellykhosa2321]

The kilometres are too low for a GTI with unknown service history, there is a high chance that the kilometres have been reduced

[@Dizzy_N]

what is wrong with GTI drivers?

[@thirteen37rose]

People do not like the MK8 simply because they can not afford it. If it was affordable, we would all be buying it.

[@aphiwehlophe8928]

Wow fanstic video and such sound advice "Living within ur means"👌💯👏👏👏👏

[@lesediseemela9856]

A performance car without service history, a huge red flag. If you want a true GTI experience and a few extra Rands to spend on extended warranty & maintainance plan then the GTI 7.5 (nice low mileage) will do. Performance cars are high maintenance once the service plan and warranty expires. For convenience, a new Polo GTI will do, even though the focus on tech than performance enhancement is a bit annoying.

[@nhoj3207]

I own an Amarok but when I tested the 7.5 GTi this year I ended up buying one for my day to day activities got mine at 35k kilos full service history , for 500k fully specked , with dyno audio as a bonus However insurance is 3k 😢😢 but other than that I enjoy it

[@mogomotsinester2538]

U are paying for two cars mos , get rid of it n start investing that money 3000*75momths =R225000 plus installment u must be a very rich man

[@raphaelmunaki226]

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

[@ksy76]

Golf MK7 is a forever classic, MK8 is will be quickly forgotten when the MK9 replacement comes.

[@sibusisontiwane7410]

A lot of people don’t know this, but you can view the service history on the info-tainment system under the car menu

[@mjmotorsmaaks]

I know that feeling, they give you a car for test drive , along the way they change and start asking about credit score along the way . My question to them is why didn't ask from the beginning .

[@AshlinOlyn-rf3tj]

My friend bought a 7.5 GTI When we went to view the car in the interior it has Self park assist and park distant control buttons but when we viewed the cars exterior it showed no signs of any sensors on the bumbers what so ever those little dots weren't there the bumbers were clean like on those Golf's that dont have it when we asked the sales man if the car was involved in an accident he said no car was clean had 65 000 k on the clock and didn't show signs of any accident or nothing but those dots are suppose to be on the bumbers so I wanne know what's up with that 😅

[@ruki9043]

I'm prob biased but I much prefer the 8s but I do own an 8R as well 😅

[@ephafrus_mathabatha]

Buff 🔥

[@ntobekonovukuza804]

I would take a Polo 8 GTI without a doubt, a brand new car with service plan is the way to go these days, with cars these expensive, you don't want to pay for service, rather delay for a few years with the service plan then pay for it later or change it b4 it makes you spend on it.

[@EdumisaEd]

I'm with you there no questions

[@clivemanzi7494]

You can buy a 4 year old polo/golf gti and extend the service plan to last you for the entire repayment period (6 years) as the service plan can go up to 10 years

[@clivemanzi7494]

And buy a good aftermarket warranty to cover your unforeseen breakdowns.

[@JohnnyBitcoin]

Congratulations brother I got 7.5 2018 black and it is amazing

[@harrynkosi1967]

I would take the 7.5 gti but it has a poor cooling system. The water pump and thermostat housing turned to leak. I have replaced two already on my MK7

[@SimphiweNenzhelele-rq2mh]

I'll take the 7.5 golf gti

[@ArchieMakuwa]

We appreciate the "important information" our number #01 journalist... It's very important to keep the people informed 😅😅😅

[@alfredtankimaema4306]

I always enjoy when you talk about Muzi and when he does the same about you, you guys are the best. keep up the good work.

[@vuyanidaweti7384]

I would definitely go for Polo GTI

[@malusi9770]

keep these videos coming very nice

[@thabangbright4693]

I would go for polo demo2023..😁by the way thanks for the advice bro..

[@lehlabilekekana212]

Golf 7.5 is a masterpiece. The golf 8 is nice but technically it’s a 7.5 in a new design that was cheaply made. In South Africa VW seems to be selling the GTI and the R only which makes me wonder. In the UK the normal golf with an R-line package looks like the GTI without the red strip 😅 Even worse, the golf 8 GTI Clubsport wears a golf R bumper tweaked a little 😩

[@popcorn8153]

In the US they are only selling the GTI and R going forward, and it sucks.

[@kingswary7140]

Beautiful video, and not just that you can afford it but you have to maintained it too. Hate to see too see that kind of car root, btw i own the same model/year but with iconic textile seats.

[@katlegoblessing8955]

The 7.5 Golf GTI is definitely better than the Golf 8 GTI, and it is definitely the peak and pinnacle of the Golf GTI . VW definitely missed with the 8 GTI , but the did a great job with the 8R . I'd have the 7.5 GTI and of the week . Thank you for the bonus video and the financial advice coz some of us definitely need it 😂🤣🤣

[@stewstube70]

Looks good in that light silver, almost never see one in that colour in the UK.

[@vernonwilliams8644]

7.5 gti has the dq380 which is the seven speed dsg. It has thicker clutches and is rated to 420 N.M versus the preface lifted Golf 7 gti.

[@ObedMangwane-ub6zu]

Hi Mr Howmuch can you please do audi A3 sedan(2016-2017) cost of ownership

[@Famouzlastwrds]

Always ask for Dekra report. That transmission replacement costs an arm and leg

[@laygossom2655]

How much does it cost ?

[@ofentselegwale5960]

Golf 7.5 is my dream car, but I won’t pay more than 400k for it. Mileage is not a problem if it was serviced well on the gearbox then I’m fine with it

[@mateyeseratha8785]

😅How do you service the gearbox

[@Bahle_Gaji]

@@mateyeseratha8785DSG oil replacement

[@klps4gameplays462]

​@@mateyeseratha8785they just change gearbox oil

[@mogomotsinester2538]

This cars are batter too buy it new the owners usually know when something it's about too break n thy quickly get rid of it , you as the second owner in will fix it until Ur ass becomes red n it's very expensive too fix this cars expacialy water pump,megatronic n that DSG gearbox.

[@emmanuelpulentlhe3697]

also talks about that DSG gearbox because if it breaks wow, i believe they needs servicing too but 7.5 all the way.

[@eliezerxabidi1192]

Definitely the Golf 7.5 I will still have change

[@lesego2933]

Please review the megane RS, Its much cheaper than this golf and overall a good deal

[@mzansifavoriterides965]

I would take the polo no doubt 🤷‍♂️

[@k.k6910]

Please do the BMW 118i or the 135 🙏

[@owenlorenzo63]

Take the Vin to VW they will check and Verify Service/ Maintenance history, most VWs dont use service books anymore, its digital.

[@DMT267]

Android all day everyday!! Love the Golf's. Great car.

[@musicbox6574]

I would buy this car and install 2 tracking units

[@azwihangwisivincent]

How do i know if my credit score is good without going to the bank

[@cedricnemakanga2616]

FF

[@azwihangwisivincent]

What's that mean

[@goodmanmaseko2175]

This car has so much problem, looking clean has really nothing to do with reliability. Water pump issues, the gearbox gets a bit slow when cold ah bra yoh !

[@dieselmac6964]

Also need to look at service cost especially if it's out of the maintenance plan

[@maandamusetha2096]

My problem with buying second hand cars is the service history. I bought this car in 2018 August, by February 2019, I had done 30 000 kilometres. Why does this one have 65 000 kilometres, reversed? It’s a good car, perfect I must say but previous owners bully the car 😂😂😂

[@mogomotsinester2538]

And thy want too sell it for R459000 after 5yrs nah , people must learn too stay away from this German sports cars its just a scam, thy should just price them fairly not this price tags that we see ,cos once it starts giveing trable u will have sleepless nights

[@Unifymukoni]

4:05 exactly my thoughts 😂😅

[@mlungisizulu8359]

i would take the Golf 7.5 GTI over a polo without hesitation

[@lanceschouw5276]

Mr howmuch.i want to know how much is a minor and major service. What tyres on the car and and how much they cost. Tell us cost to maintain

[@mogomotsinester2538]

Minor siverce it's around R4000 something depending on the issues buy the time u take it and the tires 225\35 R19" EL(extra load) , normal premium tire continental wil go for around R3500 for one tire or R2000something ,but for the speed of that car u need good quality tires n it means u will have to buy those R3500 tires and am sure major service u pay around R10000 if they have to replace anything it's more than. That's y a lot of owners when service plan ends thy take back the car

[@bestactionmovies4447]

What's the Golf 7.5R price?and do you have a link

[@KhomotsoGolden]

Your content is fire bro

[@mrhowmuch]

Thanks man

[@curtley92]

“I’m not saying buy a scrap car” then shows a Polo Vivo. That was quite funny 😂

[@tshenolokgobe107]

Yho that time I'm sitting inside the very same car😂😂😂

[@sylasbaloyi888]

speaking true en very interesting advice

[@tjaleeparkerdzeman536]

Monthly instalment for that car 👌🏾👌🏾 fair enough

[@lutha1720]

Alot of people saying they would get the golf with an aftermarket warranty😅 alot of yall gone be standing in line at the bank to get loans to cover the short fall 😂😂, its a 5 year old car the warranty expired two years ago best call the dealer and ask for a printout of the warranty work and be prepared to spend some of that money doing some preventative maintanance.

[@dieselmac6964]

Well said my man...how much do you really need to earn to own this car

[@unbox_bw]

do 2016 Audi S3 Sportback

[@Keamogetswe_1]

Between glof 8 gti and golf 7.5 gti. Or the polo gti not current the one though.

[@chanmark4333]

Hi Do u perhaps know whatcolor is this GTI

[@dumisanilemeko2852]

I never understand people who take polo gti's over a Golf,it's smaller and has less power and the current gen Polo gti does not have dsg farts from factory...🤷‍♂️

[@nevinnarraidu8608]

I own the 7.5 TCR 2020. There were only 300 brought into the country. What are your thoghts regarding thr resale value?

[@mrhowmuch]

I check the 7.5 TCR prices every other day and from what I’ve seen the TCR has great resale value with most going for over 600K

[@lebogangdk]

For me I'll go for a 2023 Polo GTI for warranty

[@user-vb4fk5sn3z]

I’m 18 and from the uk would I get insured on this car?

[@NicoBotha-t2z]

Live taught me a great lesson dont waste money on cars

[@ErichDandu]

This channel is necessary 😂🤝

[@MasterAppels]

I'm sure the average 7.5 GTI driver spends at least 3k on fuel per month. No one buys a hot hatch to drive it like a picanto.

[@imo098765]

You do, if you have discovery benefits giving you cash back

[@tshepomanyike5371]

I love vw with all my last breath.I need someone who can school me,a used car you can still pay installment for it or it's only a new car that you can ?

[@mrhowmuch]

Hi Tshepo , yes you can pay Instalments on a used car.

[@haroldmagampa5186]

Will take the G7 without a doubt

[@nyikobaloyi137]

Mr how much i know this video is long ago please advice which golf 7,5 gti that can park itself and what extra is that called

[@mrhowmuch]

I think it’s park assist , or you can just take each one you’re interested in for a test drive and check if it has the feature…

[@CeboSimelane-i9x]

I love polo gti 2016 model

[@lxonthemix834]

Work out for me how much i will save if i go buy my car in SA ?

[@neomodipa3461]

Do you think buying at we buy car is safe

[@mrhowmuch]

Have you watched the Story of Yanos 🌝

[@UyandaShiba]

@@mrhowmuch I have no idea what you are talking about but I am interested in the question whether its safe or not?

[@sosomse7695]

Yanos is Mr Howmuch’s first car

[@UyandaShiba]

@@sosomse7695 where do I get the story?

[@neomodipa3461]

@@mrhowmuch Yes just wanted it

[@simosithole9916]

Can you please review a VW golf 6R/MK6. Please

[@stevemuyuni5864]

What's the yanos story btw am curious ?

[@mrhowmuch]

It’s the story about my first car that I bought at WeBuyCars : Here is the link to the review : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZy1dKJodpWKjJYsi=L4cc-qu7PGdqLaFF

[@jjndz3782]

unfortunately salaries didn't increase by much at all. At the most 7% increase p.a.

[@KojiMotsapi-vl3lq]

So how much is the GTI🎉

[@xolixaba9471]

If go for the Polo GTI, unless I were a Golf collector.

[@NThabethe]

This is very interesting

[@narsinisha3458]

you guys in comments are either advocating for suzukis or saying a 5 year old 7.5 with no service history from wbc is good, there has to exist some middle ground somewhere...

[@Nhlanhla04]

Hey Mr How Much can you do a golf 7.5 R next it would be highly appreciated 🙏😊😊❤️❤️

[@mrhowmuch]

That’s the plan bro , stay tuned…

[@EngeteloMakhuvele-kx9mr]

So you are telling me some people earn 20 to 30k a month,where can l apply too

[@papa_ke_ktz]

To answer your question: A demo Polo GTI Guys, let's not fool ourselves.