This Volkswagen Scirocco Is Amazing Forbidden Fruit

[@casaaj2308]

I miss the days when Doug would climb into the back seats to prove how small they were

[@SMOKEY_HATES_TAXES]

ikrrr

[@Scyrixus]

He was usually 6'3 on a good day back then

[@catinthehat5140]

​@@Scyrixus how tall is he now?

[@Hisoka_734]

​@@catinthehat51406'6

[@mazda_miata_]

@@catinthehat5140 6’13 I believe

[@3wheeler1000]

The Scirocco was initially designed in the VW studio in Simi Valley in 2005. Robert Lesnik was the designer, I was his digital modeller. Together in 3 weeks, we turned his sketch idea into a digital model that was milled full size in Wolfsburg for the board to see. They liked it, and the project was signed off. It was then continued in Germany and looks very much the same as Roberts first sketches.

[@andrazlogar861]

Robert was the lead? Interesting. I hate his MB stuff though. But love his lectures when he visits his homeland. 🇸🇮

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Why did America not get it?

[@p.informatico1320]

@Alaskan donut Yes... the concept cars area at first modelled in clay, adding some parts and wraps to give the illusion than it's a real car... that way the executives can have an idea about how would it look if it was real.

[@3wheeler1000]

@@DanielMunoz-cv6cc The was started in the studio VW/Audi used to have on Cochoran Street

[@3wheeler1000]

@alaskandonut Not clay, but foam as it was just a quick assessment

[@logankatzify]

You should take a European tour and review random cars we don't get here. It would be epic!

[@mcbeaulieu]

Similar to his UAE tour a few years ago 🤩

[@IvoTrausch]

This needs to happen! I would happily drive hours to let Doug review my car (it's not particularly interesting though)

[@HrHaakon]

He'd get to Italy, see the Multipla, and never leave.

[@catinthehat5140]

He addressed this in a video once and said that he doesn't like to travel far if possible and he has a family now

[@JustTryingToYoutube]

Doug’s too lazy for that now a days lol already making bank so he doesn’t care to do more

[@donald.R]

I’ve seen these in person when I lived overseas. The most striking aspect of the Scirocco is how low and wide it is. It’s basically a squished Golf. I think the dimensions are just a few inches different here and there but it makes a huge difference in terms of looks.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The Scirocco R has 28bhp more than Scirocco 2005.

[@steal.4205]

​@@purwantiallan5089 ok?

[@mypdf]

You can't tell me they don't make them by having a really fat dude jump on Golfs because that is what I think of when I see them

[@sole__doubt]

It looks like the Japanese version of Golf, if you ask me. Especially from the front, it looks like a VW/Honda mashup.

[@giurgindemilan]

it's a hatchback Audi TT mk2 :) but without Quattro (haldex anyway) so good they modified it into a V6

[@Brownie-956]

Over in the UK they're pretty common and you see these fairly often. They do look pretty cool on the road. It's the sort of car where when you see one you say to yourself "Oo nice Scirocco!". Strange to think that they're rare in other parts of the world.

[@bradchervel5202]

Lucky, we wanted it sooo bad in the US. Had an 80s scirocco and loved it.

[@goodbad-boy]

I want this car, but I live in California. I know this will be stolen within a week over here

[@pinut187]

Nothing strange about that as it is rather common in the world of cars. New in the car world?

[@ThatSilentGuy]

You know this car is cool when Jeremy Clarkson and James May are willing to make an ad for it.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@pinut187the Scirocco R and 2005 Scirocco still looked cool tens of years later.

[@GarrettRaakman]

The guy who did this is a legend

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

He built THIS instead of buying an old Gallardo

[@aayotechnology]

Doug should have had him in the video.

[@volvo09]

A shop did it

[@TWOxTONE_773]

@@volvo09 A shop? You need guys to work in a shop genius.

[@volvo09]

@@TWOxTONE_773 no crap, like I didn't know that... i'm just stating that a shop (since I have to be specific, one of those shops staffed with technicians) did the swap, it wasn't a guy in his garage.

[@this_dude5307]

My goodness this car still looks so good several years later.

[@jwalster9412]

It has that vw look

[@zeanyt2372]

​@@jwalster9412yes, but 1 from the last 5 years. This car is from 2010! That crazy to me.

[@nofront711]

It never looked good lol 😂

[@JMNTN]

and the facelift looks even better

[@kemdom]

Well, I'll say this much: this is pure shit compared to an actual Scirocco, that car is just SOO hot. They got the overall stance right, but VW did some of its finest design work on the Scirocco.

[@HPAMotorsports]

This build brings back memories! Thanks to Alex for bringing this up to Doug for review. Sad to hear you're selling the car but I'm sure it will continue to bring smiles to the new owner. @Doug, we really apprecaiate your feedback regarding the fit and finish of the car. We pride ourselves on delivering our custom builds as if they've rolled off the factory floor at Wolfsburg and it's great to see that 13 years later this Scirocco still delivers! We are in our 32nd year of business and we still love the VR6 engine and all it has to offer. Stay posted as we are imminently close to announcing a new VR6T program that's sure to make waves. ;)

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

Holy cow this car is amazing! You guys are heroes no joke! I can't believe the hard work that must've gone into this.

[@ziyahazen8208]

Well done, folks

[@unloveableandre]

invite Doug for testing, showing around

[@theraildynasty_]

How much power does this scirocco makes?

[@Banos1216]

Great to see HPA getting some love and exposure! But lets not forget your work with 2.0T! I had my car, A4 Avant, shipped to HPA during the lockdown to get a custom turbo setup/custom dyno tune (to replace their K04 I already had installed for a few years with no issues). Worked with Alan during the whole process. They're one of the best shop I've ever dealt with, even with being over 2,000 miles away, in another country no less. Great customer service, great workmanship. Was originally going to drive the car there but the virus put a stop to that, so I still need to get up there to see you guys! Keep up the great work!

[@dvnhzq]

I'm from Singapore and I currently own a 2011 Scirocco 1.4 TSI for 3 months so far. Although the practicality lacks in certain areas, it really is a fun car to drive not to mention how good it looks exterior-wise. It really brings me back to the last days of simple automaking in the late 2000s/early 2010s. One thing for certain that I'm not really a big fan of when it comes to the Scirocco is the massive A-pillars, you really gotta crank your neck to look out for curbs or anything of that sort whenever you're making right turns in a junction. It does however have an infamous reputation in Singapore because of the fact that many delinquents favour the Scirocco, there have been many cases and incidents where Sciroccos would get into stupid accidents and even put other drivers in danger, just a little fact.

[@TVCHLORD]

did it cost you $100,000 usd to buy

[@shaunng3015]

ABC ah beng chia hahaha

[@surellow]

@@TVCHLORD Sciroccos are pretty budget friendly in europe thats why alot of youngsters drive them first cars usually tend to be Scirocco, Audi A3 8P 3 Door (i own one myself awesome car as well) mk6 golf 3 door usually or a mk5 golf, they all tend to be around the sam area depending on the specs and year they are around 5k to 10k

[@surellow]

Actually my mistake even the very nice models tend to end at around 8.5k euro in my country so yup pretty inexpensive for first cars

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@TVCHLORDor even $150.000

[@urbanflowk3788]

The owner did an amazing job on this build. Doug could have easily said this was 100% stock and I would have believed it and thought I had just never heard of it. You have to love custom builds that look stock

[@K3nn3thlyons]

What about the vin number?

[@ska042]

From the first look at it I would have thought it was just a slightly modified Scirocco lmao

[@Trap4Hunter]

fr i thought someone just messed up his front bumper and made an audi TT one fit xD@@ska042

[@FifyKaqiqiPain]

*Doug is the type of guy to give a 7/10 for styling of the Volkswagen Scirocco*

[@Nickoboss29]

Well the Alfa Brera is much better looking

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

It looks like a 2 door station wagon. Not even a 7/10 😂

[@TauntsForDays]

I still can't get over what remains of the goofy r32 front end, not a big fan of that generation of golf

[@TheMainCore]

​@@haroldbeauchamp3770are you blind?

[@Benyuri7]

​@@haroldbeauchamp3770 That would be called a 'shooting break'.

[@chartreux1532]

I used to own a VW Scirocco R (2010) and absolutely loved it, sold it to a Friend who now had several Changes made to it. The Tuning Scene for these is pretty big in Germany and of course here in Germany these are everywhere and not hard to find. I wish Americans could get these as well and still don't know why they don't. Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

[@ripperinoo0587]

moin aus salzburg

[@UncleDrakovich]

VW america feared that bringing the gen 3 scirocco (this one) will cannibalize GTI sales, so it was never brought to the US

[@jeffk464]

People really don't understand the joy of driving a GTI or other performance VW. The joy is more than the sum of the parts. They aren't really that high performance, they're just fun.

[@moogle68]

@@jeffk464 Considering the fact that the Golf [GTI] name is known universally, even among non-enthusiasts, I don't think it's accurate at all to say that "People really don't understand the joy of driving a GTI...". Sales numbers alone show that people, in fact, *do* understand the "joy" of driving this specific performance VW hatchback.

[@houseofno]

It's a different culture here in the USA. In Germany, you have TUV inspections, which do thorough inspections on ALL vehicles to be driven on public roads and can fail a car on even such things as windshield wipers, bad tires, and even minor cracks on the windshield. The USA is pretty heavily regulated, but that's primarily for new cars. For aftermarket and used cars, it's kind of like the Wild Wild West out here. Cracks in the windshield, bald tires, etc. aren't likely to keep your car off the road as it would in Germany. Seriously, would you really want to let a car on the Autobahn at triple digit speeds with bald tires and bad brakes?

[@sup3rman355]

As a European, I have to say I never saw these specs in Scirocco. Kudos to the garage that tuned this incredible car!

[@Digitalsurfer265]

It’s so fun to see Doug ripping around while giving the most calm commentary

[@purwantiallan5089]

Doug Demuro should try Mazda Miata 1.8RS.

[@maatu_boe]

Didn't see any "ripping" in the video. Just some more aggressive accelerations than normal...

[@Gontse]

The Scirocco is common in my country, people modded them and crashed them many times. We also got the Scirocco TSI R (188kw) with extra gauges on the top of the dashboard. Electric seats, updated headlights and taillights from 2015. Its actually wide and low in reality. It still looks great even today.

[@pirjoajonen]

The Scirocco is such a great looking compact car, just a more stylish Golf in the end of it, what’s not to love?

[@DG_427]

The reliability.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​​@@DG_427 the Golf isn't reliable either. This is a better looking version of equally unreliable apples

[@UncleDrakovich]

@@DG_427 they are quite reliable, the best selling car in all of europe..

[@sarper94]

​@@UncleDrakovichtell that to VW owners that VW wanted half the car's worth of money to fix the faulty DSG gearbox

[@jeffk464]

@@DG_427 yup, get yourself a Toyota Corolla. The GTI community doesn't want you.

[@HeliRy]

So cool to see HPA getting some well deserved clout. Canada’s best kept secret in the VW and Audi tuning world. Their twin-turbo VR6 builds are absolutely bananas 🤘🤘

[@loopydoopi]

They’re not really a secret. Their cars used to be in gran turismo

[@jeffk464]

I personally drool over the 5 cyl turbo.

[@YegoYTP]

the HPA R32 Golf was meta in GT4

[@HeliRy]

@@YegoYTP Guess I’m showing my age then, in never having played the game or known HPA was in it lol. Doh!

[@retrocompaq5212]

@@jeffk464 its very fast but the engine and transmission is weak, you cant beat the car on a daily basis like i used to do with american cars, i hate my audi, biggest financial mistake i made

[@AttilaSVK]

This build really shows how modular VW's cars are, and how skillful people can take advantage of it. I've got a '09 Skoda Octavia RS estate, which is basically a Mk6 Golf GTI with a different design, and some of the Golf's extras were unavailable in the Octavia. I had the same radio/GPS system in my Octavia as this Scirocco has, but switched it for a VW Composition Media PQ. Now I have CarPlay, Android Auto, built-in Bluetooth (opposed to a module under the front passanger's seat) and DAB+ as well (AFAIK, US versions had satellite radio tuner instead of DAB+). The steering wheel controls do work as well. It would be worth looking into this upgrade for the future owner of this Golfrocco :) (there's also the Discover Media PQ, which adds GPS, but who needs that with CarPlay or Android Auto?)

[@MrJordanwain]

I was hoping this was going to be a floor pan conversion. I wonder if you could take a us Jetta or similar and convert it to a us legal Octavia. I would have thought just using the running gear wouldn’t be enough to use the us spec cars vin.

[@AttilaSVK]

​@@MrJordanwain the pre-facelift Octavia Mk2 is basically a Golf Mk5, the post-facelift is a Mk6, and the Mk3 Octavia should be based on the Golf Mk7. At least that's how it is here in Europe, the US spec Golf might differ. I believe guts of a Mk6 GTI could be used to convert a post-FL Mk2 Octavia RS to meet US specs. Maybe even the wiring loom could stay as well, as the engines are very similar (CCZB in the Golf and CCZA in the Octavia). The only thing what is questionable, are the headlights. Speaking of US spec VWs, I would trade my '09 Octavia RS for a US spec Golf Mk6 with the 2.5 liter inline-5 engine, because I love the sound of an I5 :) (had a '98 Volvo V70 2.5 TDI before, and a '98 C70 T5 as well)

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

The mid 80's Scirocco was a very good handling, high build quality car. They didn't have a lot of power but were fun to drive and very solid.

[@darin1274]

I love the fact Doug knows VW facts and our VAG events such as H20i…I always wanted to convert my Eos to a Rocco’ but totaled it before I could make that happen. This is a great build and hope to have one of these in my garage when they turn 25yr old

[@TheStereoField]

Can I attend one of your VAG events?

[@lukefrahn8538]

Assumed a VAG event was a gynaecologist convention before this

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@lukefrahn8538agree.

[@garygorrent9917]

​@@lukefrahn8538to save on money both of those events share the same banner

[@BlueOvals24]

Please Doug, do more reviews on incredible builds like this!

[@limesta]

I wish he did one on the speedwagon they got

[@volvo09]

They are hard to find! Most builds are hacks, or are fully customized inside and out. Very very hard to find a quality stock appearing build.

[@BlueOvals24]

@@volvo09 That's true, but with his reputation I would think people that have or know about a clean build would approach him. Maybe it's just me, but I also wouldn't mind seeing the occasional hack if it's something really cool like the 2J swapped minivan.

[@paulberman1979]

I had a 1976 Scirocco bought new, headers and ansa exhaust and mild tune...loved that car, weird handling characteristics--the neighborhood named it the flying mosquito! loved that car

[@2stutz]

What has not been mentioned is that the front bumper, side skirts and the lower rear bumper section are aftermarket parts too. The original Scirocco bumpers don't look that aggressive.

[@ToolkiT73UK]

I was wondering about that. My neighbour had a sirocco and it looked a lot more mundane than this.. this one looks like it has an Audi grille

[@ms13626]

The original "R" model looked so much better than this one.

[@AndreOAirton]

I was about to say that. It’s an amazing project, but I’m really not a fan of the body kit

[@rv9990]

Pretty sure this is an ABT bodykit.

[@TVCHLORD]

@@ToolkiT73UK r8 style front

[@hanislip]

Tell me u got money without telling me you got money

[@lukasalan8682]

Scirocco is my dream car. The design is so extremely timeless.

[@joeleonard7152]

Never change doug, you’re my favourite KZbinr of all time.

[@cheeseontoastbrah]

Like that time he brought that talking prop 🥴🥴

[@trumpsmum9210]

Bots are taking over youtube

[@usernotfound1114]

Bots are taking over youtube

[@AhmedMJ97]

Agree, I can’t think of someone who has the same level of enthusiasm , charisma & fun as Doug. He’s really a unique character.

[@digitalsmithy]

eaaaaasy there partner

[@joaonunomarinho]

Walter de Silva’s most emblematic creation was the 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. This was never imported to the US (Alfa had left when this came out). I remember when it first came out and I saw one on the street. Jaw dropping beautiful. Considered by many as one of the most beautiful sedans ever made at the time. It made Walter de Silva famous and VW snatched him soon after. And it was a sedan. Not a coupe, or a sports car. A sedan. Proof that you can make an everyday car beautiful.

[@filip-pi9hy]

156 GTA

[@lisandro12349]

2008 A5/S5 another delightful design. These 2 the most timeless of 2000’s.

[@_sabot]

There was also a wagon version of the 156 which was even cooler!

[@filip-pi9hy]

@@_sabot i own 156 wagon with 2.4 jtd 20v engine

[@endeavor8850]

Hey Doug, thank you for still reviewing some of these more unique and fun cars! I appreciate you sticking to your roots now that you have more financial freedom. I also enjoy the new cars as well but I think you have found a nice balance overall.

[@watchingdanny]

Gorgeous car. Truly a work of love. Excellent video as always Doug. Thank you for sharing this unique piece with us.

[@zachhansen7966]

I always love seeing these when I'm abroad, and as a GTI owner and fan, I love the build. Surprised Doug didn't mention that the grille on this example is definitely from an early-model Audi R8.

[@iamfrankstallone]

As a VW lover, this is everything I ever could have asked for in an OEM+ vehicle. 🙌🏼

[@a_single_white_female]

Don't see why anyone would prefer a Scirocco to the Golf as it is the same mechanically just less practical.

[@bwofficial1776]

@@a_single_white_female Looks. Practicality isn't always everything. If all we cared about was practicality we'd all drive Priuses and minivans.

[@a_single_white_female]

@@bwofficial1776 100% missing the point. The Scirocco and Golf would perform identically but one is infinitely more practical. A Prius or minivan is no comparison because the performance isn't the same. If two vehicles perform the same, why would you choose the less practical version? Nothing about that "looks" better to me. It is the same with the Civic Si Hatchback vs Civic Si Sedan/Saloon. Identical performance, one is just far more practical. Why would anyone want the less practical version? It "looks" like a stupid choice.

[@rayhan4502]

@@a_single_white_female Cause it's subjective, some people prefer looks more than practicality

[@a_single_white_female]

@@rayhan4502 That makes zero sense as it is just worse in every way. Appreciating a beautiful RWD sports car vs a hot hatch is one thing, because the sports car will perform better in most cases. But a FWD hot hatch vs a slightly gimped vs of the same car with zero performance difference is just worse in every way.

[@GetIrked]

I wrote an email to Volkswagen demanding they bring the Scirroco back to the U.S. They think it will cannibalize the GTI, but they're wrong. Car buyers like me will NEVER buy a GTI. I can't guarantee I'd buy a Scirocco even if VW brought it here, but it would at least get me into the dealership. As it stands, there is absolutely NOTHING in VW's lineup that will bring me to the dealer. Fantastic video, Doug. Thank you!

[@MrDuncl]

They stopped manufacturing these in 2017 anyhow. On interest why don't you like the GTI ? What type of cars do you like ?

[@GetIrked]

​ @MrDuncl Realistically, I love everything about the GTI except its appearance... it's always seemed, well, frumpy (don't shoot me). I mean, styling is obviously subjective and really shouldn't make a difference since it has no effect on the capability of a vehicle. Ironically, this fact should be particularly true for me - my daily driver is a 2011 Miata FRHT and my motorcycle is a 2015 Triumph Speed Triple, neither of which have styling that I really like but performance I LOVE. My problem with Volkswagen was the modern Scirroco was amazing to me because it blended the performance of the GTI with styling I preferred. The fact VW wouldn't just bring it to the U.S. always bugged me. Similarly, I'm irritated that Subaru killed the WRX wagon in the U.S. I know - the WRX wagon is SO similar to the GTI in so many ways - but, for me, I've never cared for Subaru's styling (except for my Toyobaru 2013 FR-S that I sold last year when used car prices skyrocketed) so I always looked at the WRX wagon as a multi-function utility vehicle: I'd have a great car for hauling people and stuff with AWD for the winter, but then it would be a blast to drive in the twisties. The big difference between the WRX and the GTI/Scirocco was that Subaru didn't have a nicer-looking model it was refusing to sell and VW did. I know, I know. I'm crazy. Thanks for asking, though - I appreciated the question! 😀👍

[@MrDuncl]

@@GetIrked Thanks for the comprehensive reply. As a former Ford Capri driver I know what you mean. With the Capri (look up Mercury Capri if you are in the USA) the designers were told to take the boring Cortina family saloon and make something that looked far better for slightly more money. I and the market think they succeeded. Many were what people joked were Sheep in Wolfs clothing. Mine was a 72HP 1.6L. It was actually the original Golf GTI which killed off cars like the Capri. The market preference switched to Wolf in Sheep's clothing. A former colleague told me how his Mother test drove a Golf VR6 not realising it was a performance car and gave herself a big scare 🙂

[@GetIrked]

I am an absolute sucker for the Capri. It’s like the American version of the ‘80s Scirocco or, better still, the Corrado. Hearing about your friend’s Mom test-driving a Golf VR6 made me laugh out loud - I have a theory that there are tens of thousands of WRX STIs never revved above 4K because they were owned by grannies convinced to buy the top-of-the-line model by the salesguy without ever asking what they were getting for the price. I can’t mock your 72HP engine at all. I owned a 108HP 1995 Miata and a 150HP Mustang from 1997 with a whopping 3.8L V6 (Ford had to TRY to only produce 150HP from an engine that large - my 2011 MX5 makes 167HP from a measly 4 cylinder). 😆

[@MrDuncl]

@@GetIrked Before Hot Hatches became popular the cool small coupes for sale in the U.K. included the Capri, Opel Manta, Sirocco, Toyota Celica, Nissan 200SX. Later on came the Vauxhall/Opel Calibra which combined great looks with the lowest drag coefficient of any production car for a whole decade. Finally check out the Ford Sierra XR4i. A project manager at work had a white one which I always admired.

[@Em_Ligman]

Can’t believe I’m seeing a video of you reviewing a Scirocco 🤩 the facelift Mk3.5 VW Sciroccos are even better looking!! It’s a shame it was never sold in the states…

[@TheJediJoker]

"Upgraded turbochargers?" The R32 was naturally aspirated stock. HPA is most famous for aftermarket twin-turbocharging the 3.2L VR6.

[@1mlb704]

I'm definitely not a VW guy, but this is nicely done. Looks great 👍

[@OMG_No_Way]

Buddy of mine had a Scirocco back in the late ‘80’s, early 90’s. He cut the back end off and grafted a tag axle. Yes. It had 6 wheels. It was awesome looking. Made it into a ton of VW magazines.

[@russellmartin1857]

Doug is the type of guy to say “standard Volkswagen door car” at 7:10, and just move on with his day.

[@sqmby]

@@russellmartin1857 he said door card, not car… doesn’t need much more elaboration.

[@Biebs74]

Was it red? I remember seeing a red one many, many years ago.

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

​@@russellmartin1857Not only can't you understand English, you don't know how to comment on KZbin either - why is that a reply to an unrelated comment?!

[@russellmartin1857]

@@WatanabeNoTsuna. It was an accident.

[@Fraz_01]

I understand why Doug doesn't do modified. But one every now and again, is very refreshing.

[@jonlosito2004]

I think it's because he thinks that modified cars look too flashy to him. I could be wrong, but that's what I'm assuming.

[@dominic7114]

@@jonlosito2004 i imagine it takes away from the engineers' desired experience so he doesn't review modified cars

[@sims09b]

James May also hated all modified cars hehe

[@stephenmajor5498]

Finally, someone with a good deal of money happens to have good taste as a bonus. It's amazing to see what someone can come up with given a brand new Mercedes Benz and some extra cash. Usually, a total nightmare. Anyway, that VW is extremely well done and definitely a concept well executed! Although, I'm surprised that you didn't give us any indication of how quick it actually is.

[@chrismic4835]

I remember when these came out, looks so good in person but this one is spectacular! Great job to the owner

[@Drewbertttt]

In a world where hatchbacks aren’t that popular anymore, you gotta appreciate the oldies. This is one of my favorite hatchbacks by far.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I don't know why we like sedans. Give me a wagon, hatch or SUV. Probably gonna have to buy a sedan for pure mpg soon. I wish there was some good used hatchbacks on the market but nope.

[@StenUustalu]

I feel that hatchbacks are the most popular they have ever been

[@Mr-ubs]

⁠@@baronvonjo1929what? Trucks, SUVs, and hatches are more popular than sedans. Sport Sedans aren’t made as much.

[@dannr5073]

Go to Europe if you want to see hatchbacks…that’s all you’ll see.

[@YegoYTP]

technically a coupe

[@Ruby_5ltr]

I have had vivid memories of seeing a white sciorocco as a kid in the Houston area. My father didn’t believe me because they were never sold in the US. After hearing that this car is in Texas I truly wonder if this was it

[@HPAMotorsports]

Yes it would have been it. There's 1 of 2 in North America with the other one currently being built in our shop right now

[@lancemannion4113]

​@HPAMotorsports hey I believe you guys are in the Vancouver area, as am I. I would almost give my left arm to get one of these locally up here. I believe the age restriction on overseas cars is 15 years? Any chance you know of an importer that could bring one of these up to Canada? Unless the one you have happens to be for sale 😁

[@HPAMotorsports]

@@lancemannion4113 We can build you one. Late 2008 models are legal as of this year

[@lancemannion4113]

@@HPAMotorsports if possible I'd just want a 'simple' importation of a complete/good to go (other than the requisite CA mods required for legality...) car. I currently have a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si coupe from Japan and I'm getting the itch for a switch

[@bluezul75]

the cars and bids location shows jersey village so I'm sure this is the one

[@Lukeywoodsey]

I love the old Scirrocco, looks like a mini Audi rally car. Love the golf R32 and really sad the engine went away for the golf R. The Scirocco R doesn't even have 4WD. I love seeing them on the road so this is the best of both worlds

[@fernandosotomayor6526]

Scirocco R may not be awd but it’s faster around corners thanks to the xds differential system

[@waveformdistortion]

I remember seeing articles and write-ups on HPA cars in magazines back in the day. This is how they all were. I still want one of the New Beetles they did, with a factory looking widebody, AWD conversion, turbo VR6, and dual clutch transmission. They did Jettas and Golfs with basically the same hardware, but the New Beetle is the car you'd least expect it from.

[@mikehenriques7388]

Kudos to the owner for a unique build for the US that is SO clean! Doug, the exception to stock cars is appreciated in this case. What an attractive car! Also, the new haircut looks good.

[@Seba27g]

Gorgeous car….usually there are beautiful cars that we love but have some kind of styling that we don’t like. However this car is truly perfect from every angle you look at it! I wish to own it one day and if i can’t I will customize it myself. Great review Doug as always.

[@spoon072000]

Brings back great memories of my friends '81 Scirocco S. Got it new as a H.S. graduation present. One of the best handling cars ever! Too bad VW stopped selling them in the US.

[@KartKing4ever]

Huh, so that 60s fairytale lived all the way in to the early 80s. I guess it depended on who your parents were, as it still does today, but still lol

[@scottthebullet]

I had this car in my early 20s. So fun. Mine was only a 1.4 L TSI with 122 HP but it is a super fun car!

[@jasono2139]

122hp and "super fun" don't really seem to go in the same sentence too me... My Passat has 170hp (which drives more like 190hp) and I'd say it's decently fun. 🤷

[@scottthebullet]

@@jasono2139 well you did not drive the scirocco, only people who drove them know how fun they are. Just because it's not extremely fast does not mean it's not fun. I had a tlx a spec and now a mach E GT performance with 480hp and the scirocco was more fun to drive around corners. The GT is just extreme fast off the line.

[@jasono2139]

@@scottthebullet I test drove a Jetta which also had 120hp... It was terrible. Otherwise, I could say the same thing about my Passat. After lowering it, putting aftermarket wheels on it, and increasing the front and rear track, I would bet money it corners just as good as your Scirocco.

[@MrDuncl]

@@scottthebullet Cars like the Mazda Miata / MX5 prove that you don't need lots of power to make a fun car.

[@sebastianhasbun3846]

@@MrDuncl I’ve probably driven close to a hundred different cars in my life so far and I can safely say that you don’t need a ton of power to have fun. A 150 hp civic with low weight and a manual gearbox can make me grin just as good as a 600hp amg mercedes boat tbh

[@royliber3824]

Sciroccos are fairly common where I live and its my friend's all-time favourite VW. They are getting quite expensive tho as VW stopped making them in 2017. The nice thing about them tho is that like Doug said, they are basically more wide Golfs so everything when it comes to engine and maintenance is exactly the same. I really hope VW will bring them back, im not much of a VW guy but these cars are definitely exceptional compared to other models.

[@Seba27g]

The line that runs across from the top of the door to the quarter panel and to the top of the taillight is so good. It makes it loon like a big booty/wide body Golf. Truly amazing!

[@TimHunold]

Had Volvo C30 vibes at first look, but I really like this. Hot hatches are fun.

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

One of my favorite VW bodies ever and this build super clean. Clearly this build was no-expenses spared and every aspect of it shows that. I would be shocked if this doesn't go for close to $100K when the hammer drops.

[@Afraz_9n3]

In the UK where we got Sciroccos legally that's a crazy price you can get a Scirocco r for 10k and a normal Scirocco starts at 1.5k

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

@@Afraz_9n3 Crazy price yes but this car is far from stock and if I had to guess, the owner spent probably almost that much to build it, if not more since this is a complete build and every aspect of the car has been tastefully modified to pretty much beyond OEM standards and that does not come cheap.

[@Afraz_9n3]

@@ArthurZakaryan23 that's true but it still is pretty shocking

[@GoldenCroc]

@@ArthurZakaryan23 I would be surprised if it was a cheap as 100k to build it, to be honest. Twice as much wouldnt be unthinkable if we include everything in my world. Things rack up fast if you want everything done...

[@GoldenCroc]

@@Afraz_9n3 Shocking only when comparing a standard car in another part of the world. Custom builds done the right way are always at least this price or even way, way more.

[@canadalife758]

I am from China. And spent my teenage years there. I remembered when this car came out when I was 10. In China, this car is called ShangKu in Chinese pronunciation. At the time, I think this car is the coolest looking car and sportiest. That time my mom is driving Tiguan and my father drives a Camry which are pretty boring looking car to young me. Whenever I saw people driving this, i cannot take my eyes off it. Just pure gold childhood memory. I almost forgot about this car, until this video came up. Definitely brought back memories. Good work as always Doug!!❤

[@FreshHesh]

For us europeans, having seen this on every street for the last decade, it's just a flattened Golf

[@m.p.509]

Dear VW, Could we please get these? Please. This is awesome. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you, All of North America’s Car Enthusiasts

[@oneclickaway1]

amazing car and amazing tune! 3.2L with a turbo and a DSG gearbox, that's gotta be a real fast car

[@transtubular]

With over 400 hp? Yeah... I'd say crazy fast!

[@SmellYaLatter]

Scirocco is a future clasic

[@jwalster9412]

A certified hood classic.

[@SnaikHead]

the biggest quirk is that some dude went through ALLLLLLLL that hastle just to drive it 3800 miles. omg loool

[@slickest123452]

sick car, cool idea, and i really enjoy doug reviewing a quality modified car in his style + i really want to see more!

[@hanislip]

This car worth like 150k rn

[@SIRKlLLALOT]

They are like £2-3K here in the UK lol

[@futal1000]

"I don't normally review modified cars, but this is on Cars & Bids" ftfy

[@christianboyd4635]

This is sooo cool. What a great build. I’m a huge Scirocco fan. My first two cars were Scirocco’s and I also owned a ‘90 Corrado. So when these came out only for Europe I was super bummed. Really cool that this is in the states. 👍🏼

[@SniperReady]

Great to see such a positive callout for HPA. They’re known to be the tuner you’d go to if you want to do some mods and make it 100% premium+

[@Stock1897]

I loved seeing the Scirocco abroad, so cool looking. Wish they brought it to the US

[@TheRedRocket]

I wish VW had sold the new Scirocco here in the U.S. I had a Gen II Scirocco, and I loved it.

[@reidster87]

I've had a mental asterisk next to 2023 in my head for quite a while, reminding me that early examples of this third generation Scirocco would be legal for import here in Canada as they are now beyond the 15 year restriction. It'll be interesting to see how they're priced. A dealer in Quebec has what must be one of the first imported examples listed for $30K CAD, but I suspect they've priced in a significant premium for the current rarity in the market.

[@sva60_cyyz59]

Exactly, for Canadians this isn’t the ‘forbidden fruit’ doug claims it is!

[@bryanmauroner3347]

The Scirocco is just plain gorgeous ❤️🇩🇪 If it came to the North American Market I would own one in a heartbeat 😏

[@Only_Ameen04]

Finally a VR6 review from Doug

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

Ha or "V" 6 apparently. It's a shame he didn't even mention it, it's probably one of the 'quirkiest' motor layouts ever. Of course he mentions the weird motor on the W12 Bentleys.

[@Only_Ameen04]

​@@jaybeemhardscrote7466 Yeah I wish that he atleast revving the engine

[@JasonTemple31]

I wish Doug would review more modified cars like this, he does VERY well at explaining and reviewing these cars

[@Cottontail_GTI]

Does he though? We watched this 20+ minute video and I’m still not sure if it’s single or twin turbo

[@lukefrahn8538]

Hell no. The infinite number of quirks and features would blow his mind...

[@mastercricket7626]

Imagine doug in a 700hp sleeper slammed civic 😂😂😂 i would f-ing die to see how much fun he would have tho ripping a street legal go-cart lol peace and love brotha stay safe

[@mastercricket7626]

​@@Cottontail_GTIif u listen he sayes it has upgraded turbos plural so its twin fam

[@papa_pt]

Nah. Doug is best at explaining every part of a car that ISN'T mechanical lol

[@benistingray6097]

With the big engine and the 4x4 it has everything the EU Scirocco missed, what a cool cool conversion, really like it!

[@sinjinkincaid]

Gorgeous car, really well done conversion

[@paulog8813]

Good luck maintaining this frankenstein car.

[@SlammedZero]

This is an incredible build. Thanks for covering this one Doug!

[@DivoCapella]

Ive always loved the styling of these things. They're so beautiful to me especially when modified

[@hardywoodaway9912]

sure, it wasn’t gay car of the year for nothing…

[@OmidVahidi]

I have loved this generation of Scirocco since the moment I first saw one in a car magazine or in a video game. Lovely design. If I had the money, I’d have bought it.

[@Jamstig83]

It’s about time you show some nicely done modified cars Doug 👍🏽

[@volvo09]

Only nice ones like this. I really don't care about cars that are all cut up, painted and modified inside and out. This one is a great example. You may call it a sleeper, or unsuspecting.

[@Jamstig83]

@@volvo09 I concur

[@Hobbsthetiger]

@@volvo09 i like the concept of only OEM+. Tasteful mods that seem as if they would have come from the factory

[@Prolly_tyler]

Absolutely love the scirroco wish we had them in the states Edit: i remember it being one of my favorites on forza

[@EnhancedNightmare]

Had one as my first car. Sadly it got hit by a hailstorm pretty hard. I still miss it. Had tons of space, relatively big boot and drove amazing. To me it has timeless looks in stock. I used backseats 3x in 5 years I had it lol.

[@pinut187]

Whaha tons of space?

[@EnhancedNightmare]

@@pinut187 Yes it did actually. It relatively wide so driver and passenger has good space. Definitely more space for a driver than for example X3 which I found extremely cramped. I'm not talking about the backseats as they are optional addon. xD The boot is also very practical and much bigger than it seems from the outside. This one Doug is showing has modified boot with raised floor so it is smaller than stock. You'd be surprised how much shit I carried in it xD

[@EnhancedNightmare]

@@pinut187 I'm talking about euro standards and the space inside given exterior dimensions. Not comparing to some retard barn on the wheels they like to drive in US.

[@CogMarks]

My first car was a 1980, orange-red VW Scirocco. I loved it!

[@AxnerSaab]

Ik a guy who has a tuned Scirocoo, and I can say that I really love Sciroccos. They look REALLY GOOD

[@moodswinggaming2972]

They are absolutely beautiful hatchbacks, i always think of them as the golf's sexy sister. There's loads of nice ones here in the UK. 14:35 its a sleeper, yeah. I love sleepers. As someone from the UK i love watching vids like this (on this channel and others) of Americans that have European cars over there. It must be so cool owning something like this in the U.S i bet it starts so many conversations. There's a really good set of videos on an American who imported a TVR chimera over to the U.S recently, love that too. :)

[@Afraz_9n3]

As a fellow UK viewer I agree. Also they chimaera your talking about is it the one that was in max power and imported to the US for car trek?

[@moodswinggaming2972]

@@Afraz_9n3 Yeah that's the one, there's a few more also. Another one i was keeping an eye on was on a smaller channel called Aaron's Eccentric Garage. :) It's funny i saw the Max Power TVR about a year ago or so on a video titled: "Taking the World's Only RICER TVR For a Joy Ride!" and then the YT algorithm popped it back up in the importing to the U.S vids a while later lol

[@Afraz_9n3]

@@moodswinggaming2972 haha yh I remember watching that same video it was Adam C I believe or maybe was hard up garage since they owned it before it was imported. The story's actually pretty cool tbh it was sold by hard up garage to a guy in Scotland and then the car trek guy bought it from Scotland

[@maxi531]

My mom always had these as company cars. She loved them so much because it was more sporty than a Golf, while being the same price. Really a shame they cancelled it.

[@threeer02]

See them (the Scirocco) fairly often over here in Germany. Still look good to this day…

[@schnuffelpuff3923]

Might look good but it's still a shitbox

[@Lukeywoodsey]

Love seeing them in the UK. Shame they're usually 2.0TDI though

[@oremadetoye6010]

@@schnuffelpuff3923 how/why is it a shitbox?

[@schnuffelpuff3923]

​@@oremadetoye6010 Pretty simple, VW interiors and their pretty bad quality and there are much better handling hatchbacks you can get for less money. Also 3 out of 5 friends that drive/drove a Volkswagen needed way more repairs and had more electrical gremlins than my fkn' Alfa Romeo that's imo wrongfully known for being broken and having el. gremlins. Don't get me wrong, you can have plenty of fun in a Scrirocco or a Golf but it might not be lasting as long as you'd think. The best experience I had in a VW was in a Golf 6 driving 140kph on a dirt road while seeing the undertray getting ripped off in the mirror and feeling/hearing the dampers crying for mercy. Probably don't have to tell you that the Golf is dead. But hey, the world would suck if everyone had the same taste.

[@deutschlanddendeutschen849]

@@schnuffelpuff3923no

[@baileydelelys2890]

That thing looks incredible for a car that was sold in 2008. It looks a lot more modern. I assume that the original scirocco in Europe was of that era. I love it!

[@RoxyHans]

I've owned a scirocco r 2015 in Australia. Wish i had the same drive train as this one. Had always hoped Doug would review one... Here we are!

[@afapwocky]

that front bumper is a crime

[@jordanh.2998]

Imagine having all that work done to have something cool and unique and then bestowing it with that atrocity of a front bumper.

[@Insetta]

Exactly. It looks weird. The rest of the car looks fine

[@afapwocky]

tbh the rest of the aftermarket body kit isnt much better and doesnt even seem to be colour matched properly

[@matthew-jy5jp]

I've been following Doug so long I remember when he used to just drive around and take pictures of cool cars. I have a lot of respect for Doug and what he does in the car industry. And he has certainly come a long way From the days of chasing cool cars around to get a photo. It shows you if you're good at what you do and you're determined to make it work, that you can. Doug is the proof. And hes not changed one bit through any of his success

[@gladiahtor2.0]

This is so cool. Doug should do more modified cars!

[@dancarrscars]

More modified/custom car reviews please Doug!

[@triplenppl]

I grew up in Germany and back then this was everyone’s dream first car

[@COOLNIGHTSHADOW-yg2xm]

The way he says "Al rIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIght" - he sings it out...De Muro has bacome his own "Brand" brilliant communication skills, great man. Love him...

[@MLHunt]

I'm neither a VW/Audi fanboy nor someone particularly interested in spending tons of $ just to have a unique car, but if I were that sort of person this is exactly the kind of thing I'd do. Impressive, functional, subtle, sleek even.

[@Charmiuwu]

The first Scirocco that I see with plates issued in the States! Wow!

[@donknow5066]

In my country, the black triads youngsters love this car. Associated with black triad.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

My neighbor would lend me his 81 Scirocco when he was out of town. Only 90 hp? But, what a blast to drive! So fun and nimble, great seats, good shifter, and crisp handling. Cars today are so heavy and over assisted.

[@noneed4me2n7]

I did a lot of my early learning to drive stick in an 80s Scirroco while in shop class freshman year 89. It was a buddies who just wanted it fixed for free (newer used ride a blessing at the time) and my teacher would let me use it to run to the local Napa to get parts. Different times. Obviously nothing like the one Doug is showing off but I’ll never forget that car.

[@marcocosta891]

Y had one Scirocco for 10 years, 2010 to 2020, and I miss it so much… It was an spicy hatchback with 210 hp and was rising blue. Love the Scirocco 🥰

[@n16161]

Have always loved the look of these, especially from behind. Big flared fenders in the back, it just looks like a sports car. How cool.

[@Seba27g]

It’s like if a VW Golf and a Porsche Panamera had a baby😂😍

[@stevejacobs8375]

Dayum, I had a used '76 Scirocco till I saw the brand new '78 in November '77 in the VW showroom floor It was a special model..some call it a Wolfsburg Edition or Champagne Edition. It was Alpine White, all trim was blacked out and there were black stripes along the side and surrounding the hatch glass. There was also a tape resembling a snake on the rear quarters panels that read 'Sidewinder'. The dealer had put 50 series tires on it which gave it this low to the ground stance and filled out the wheelwells. I fell in love right then and there and gave em a ck to hold it for me. I paid $7K and my buddies thought I was crazy to pay that. I kept my Scirocco till Summer of '85 and only paid $25 for a water pump. I did brakes, spark plugs and batteries myself. I think...no...know...that it was the best car I've ever purchased / owned. BTW, those Recaro type bucket seats were awesome !!!!

[@ΝικοςΚ-ι1ε]

Never in my life would i think you would review a scirocco im so happy your saying good things about my car