German VS Mexican Built VW Models.... Which is Better?

[@BDI74]

I have owned three Mexican VW's and they all keep me on the road and have been solid. Thanks Mexico!

[@CruisinComPTon]

De nada

[@dragospahontu]

@@CruisinComPTon Germany is next level.

[@dragospahontu]

@jorge alberto in Mexico I see Golf 7's with flying wind deflectors all the time. That problem never existed in Wolfsburg. It is one thing for a German to assemble something and another for a Mexican. Double standards exist.

[@dragospahontu]

@jorge alberto America is better than Mexico

[@ghost-4230]

Their people and their cars come here. I don’t mind either

[@AAA138clika]

I am a mexican that lives in México and I can assure everyone that we take pride in our work..... even though they pay us a Little

[@vurbin]

AudiA4B6 Manual I will take a Mexican built VW over an American built one like the Passat any day

[@gphilipc2031]

Go on strike.

[@puhlyy]

THEY TOOK MY JOB!!!!!!

[@AAA138clika]

hahaha everyone takes everyones job... then it's going to be robots.... the only solution to every countries problems is to decrease the population

[@AAVVVAAADDAAAKAAADAVRAAA]

Rob P THEY TOOK ERRR JUUURRRRB

[@thebrandroid100]

I'm consistently impressed with my mexican made 2015 mk7 GTI. Quality is fantastic. Feels, drives like an Audi according to most passengers.

[@sonofrobert]

Yes, I love how my 2015 Sportwagen drives. So glad I didn't go for boring Japanese. Great ergonomics and engineering. I'm really happy with the 170 hp. Really don't need more. :)

[@jessicah3450]

You can trust them. They love Volkswagens. The last classic Beetle was built in Mexico in 2003.

[@WhiteCheddar.]

My 2017 is solid as well.

[@mujjuman]

I love mine too

[@pasache]

Have had Zero issues with my German parts Mexico built MK7 GTI Autobahn

[@stevewilson7857]

I own a German built Mercedes and a Mexican built VW. Both are 2010. I never have to repair my VW but spend many weekends repairing the Merc. It’s not the country but quality of parts used.

[@joebloggs7177]

Or the attitude of the engineers - Merc had already built it's reputation so no need to try hard anymore

[@HippasosofMetapontum]

@@joebloggs7177 Actually the issue is in Mercedes politics, Mercedes and VW had for a long term now socialistic presidents - Mercedes is doing too much with China and focusing too much on quick sales instead of long reputation i think BMW is doing better in this case and VW is just too much into greenist politics BUUUUT this is changing right now, the new chief I HOPE he stops this greenist bs he comes from Porsche and as we know Porsche offers all 3 kinds fuel > future going into E-Fuels + Hybrid + EV and they do great compared to VW and Audi... the truckbrands i would say arent bad too but VW and Audi are big brands doing sht with those socialistic policits from the EU and the last boss

[@matthewgaines10]

Can't believe this conversation still occurs. Most VW issues are problems engineered into the car and are not assembly plant specific. Timing chains...engineered. Fuel pumps....engineered. Cam followers...engineered. Valve bodies...engineered. Mechatronic units...engineered. Carbon build up...engineered. The parts come from all over the place. The only plant assignable issues possible are paint, fit, and finish. Not too many of those to attribute to Mexico. The rest are automated assembly or sourced components. Most VW issues were engineered from start and are not plant specific. Forget the anodotal stories about plant location. Decontenting can occur in Germany or Mexico. Bodies are welded together by robots...the same ones used in Germany. You can have two plants making the same car with differing build quality but that is rare these days. If this is the case, it's still the parent VW AG fault because they are responsible for enforcing uniform standards.

[@beecnul8r]

Yep and the same applies to all the god awful mistakes by BMW engineers who fail to design proper parts. Good engineering coupled with properly spec'd parts = reliability. Reliability is A # 1 the first concern of all auto purchasers.

[@mujjuman]

So true bro. I was going to mention BMW just now but Dave Hill beat me to it. I've owned 3 Mexican built VWs and I've had very minor and minimal problems with them. I've owned/had in my family 6 German built BMWs that were totally plagued with problems that were obviously from poor design, bad engineering, subpar materials used, etc. It's disappointing to me because I love BMWs so much. Now I just lease them instead of holding onto them for long term. My problem is that I get every attached to cars lol, I still own my 2001 Jetta that I've owned since 2001!

[@puhlyy]

Everything is designed to break now, companies make more money and sell more b/c of this

[@233kosta]

Most of these issues are deliberately engineered into the cars in order to A. generate revenue for the service department; and B. make you want a new one after 3 to 5 years. This is common to all German cars made after 1995. The French and Japanese took another 10 years to go down the same route, but in the past couple of years they've been forced to reconsider by the Koreans who don't seem to mind giving unusually long warranty and making sure their cars are in overall good shape reliability-wise. Maybe ze Germanz will have a think on that one too.

[@233kosta]

+BroccoliQueefed The Apple of cars... just after Tesla that is!

[@OpenLogicEFI]

i own a Mexican built GTI mk6... zero build issues.. I think it comes down to the company's overall quality control, not the country it's assembled in..

[@dzeeeeko]

Detonation Agreed.

[@cellusadams9182]

My mk7 is also from Mexico. And I love this car

[@Rob.millii]

if the VIN starts with a 3VW its from Mexico if it stats WVW itfs from Germany

[@_multiverse_]

Rob M it also says made in Mexico all over the car.

[@dementisband]

my 03 9N polo had a WVW vin, but it was a Spanish build.

[@colbyrichison]

Running a mkv Jetta for 9 years. 180,000 miles. Haven't had an issue with my Latino flavored 2.0t.

[@mujjuman]

same except 2.5 5cyl

[@2zer084]

minus the common vacuum pump oil leak, my 2005.5, 2.5 is running strong at 125,000

[@-Derp-]

Colby Richison sounds like mine is just getting warmed up. i own the current model jetta with the 2.0t, 40,000km's (24000 miles). its a fantastic car, mexican or not, i keep trying to find fault in it but i cant.

[@bliglum]

Not a single issue with a 10 year old 200K mile VW? Hmmm.. I'm guessing all that "maintenance", where its in and out of the shop, doesn't count eh?

[@viktor4o]

Same here 08 jetta 2.5L close to 110,000 miles without any issues. Great cars!

[@mertz313]

I own a Mexican made car.. It's been fine lol. I've seen VW people talk about the factories. They're held to the same standard, and that's really all that matters.

[@sibai84]

I'm a Manufacturing Engineer and I can weigh on this topic. The German assembled cars and the Mexican assembled cars should have the same quality coming off the line. The reason is that they both have the same exact design, same exact specs, same materials used, same assembly process, same quality control (like 6 sigma). Now you mentioned that the Mexican build cars have less issues that German, this could relate to the fact the the Mexican factory has newer assembly equipment that potentially create less assembly issues and more precise and efficient.

[@azjolol]

they don't have the same specs btw, there are many slight differences for what its worth. USA market gets less options

[@warthundercinematic.113]

Yep, fancier plants, cheaper maintence, they can keep quality high

[@Vaisys]

​@@azjolol Specs meaning required values for all the different tests that they have to perform on the different systems/assemblies on the production line that tell you if something is built properly.

[@norbertotrevino4075]

Alaa Sibai. The VW plant in (Puebla) Mexico has been building cars since the 60s. The production lines are being updated from time to time to avoid falling behind quality. I might think that the assembly lines in Mexico are as worn out as the ones in Germany. So, I think that there is more to it than newer assembly lines; maybe something like pride in what you are making.

[@dragospahontu]

On MexicanGolf 7 the sun roof wind deflector flies off. On German version no problem

[@ThatsSomeGoodPizza]

I've owned a German-built German car, an American-built German car, and a Mexican-built German car. The quality is consistent. Anyone who says different is talking out of their ass.

[@noelmedina6925]

The quality thing is more a racist thing that some say because there are stereotypes that Europeans are considered educated an rich whereas Latin Americans unintelligent and lazy

[@gmctech]

@Noel Medina ..... What you are describing is not racism you libtard..... it's just a bias ya snowflake..

[@xiaoliuwu8539]

Yeah. Quality really depends on each companies' quality control rather than the location the products are assembled.

[@Megalink82]

gmctech Discrimination, Heuristics, Prejudice, Stereotypes, Racism, and Sexism are all biases so, let’s call it what it is.

[@andrewhibbert9958]

@@noelmedina6925 I always assumed the inspectors would be german trained anyways so there wouldn't be deviance from standard tolerance

[@ODH3]

I'm on my 3rd VW (a 2020 GTI), and I've never experienced the problems that others talk about. I really believe that German-engineered cars demand attention to the maintenance schedule, because that's how a German engineer would take care of it. If your definition of a great car is one you can abuse and keep on driving, that sounds more like a tractor to me.

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

Right?!

[@QuirkQuest123]

is your vw as durable as toyota

[@ODH3]

@@QuirkQuest123 Probably not, but I find most Toyotas ugly and boring. The more boring you make a car, the more durable it generally can be.

[@QuirkQuest123]

@@ODH3 i totally agree

[@marco1173]

@@ODH3 I agree. I drove Hondas, Toyotas and Nissans for decades until I got tired of the boredom of driving them. I finally got a Jetta back in 2016 and loved it. I now drive a GTI and I'm never going back to Japanese driving appliances no matter how reliable they are. I do have a Honda Odyssey too, but I only drive it to haul crap from Home Depot or when I need to move several bodies at a time and the GTI would be too cramped.

[@Bryan-fg3ey]

I drank a shot every time "it's important to understand" was used. I lasted 4 mins,then died.

[@Unsalted375]

Lol

[@dha588]

Mexican people are very hard workers and I believe that they take pride in what they do. they work until its prefect.

[@123yoagan]

thanks bro!

[@suavehouse5150]

David Ha Not all Mexican take pride in there work don't confuse that with hard working and the quality of work they put out.

[@israelmendez7497]

just like coca cola

[@TURBOBEATZZZ]

Very true!

[@enmejora6980]

Im not 100% sure but i think we have Chinese blood

[@DRAINTVofficial]

Did this guy say Czechoslovakia? Most of VW parts are made in Slovakia at the factory in Bratislava

[@philchia4764]

Sure? I thought electronics were from poland

[@talijah007]

e james Czechoslovakia ceased to exist in the 90s.

[@Somu722]

Why not? You wanna say the state did not exist anymore? Oooh come oon whats next?! No Soviet Union anymore? Look close at some car parts there are sill Soviet Stars on it!!! Sarcasm guys... just sarcasm....he is american, forgive him :D

[@fk4515]

Yep, it's the Czech republic and Slovakia now, after the USSR fell some of the created satellite countries reverted back to what they were before. Countries in Europe change a lot.

[@hughjass5756]

Yeah, but VW does own Skoda so add that and that could be considered "Czechoslovakia" in a way.

[@AnHRTBus]

my Mexican built Fahrenheit GLI has had less time in the shop than same year-model Wolfsburg GLI or GTIs from Germany. really it comes down to the modules installed at each factory. Takata seat belt latch issues from German factories vs Bluetooth module issues with cars from Mexico for example.

[@josephromero8321]

My father bought a brand new VW Bug in 1974 in Mexico City. Drove it to Chicago twice and sold it to a family member who still owns the car. The VW Puebla manufacturing plant in Mexico has been assembling VWs for a long time and they have done it with great pride and care. I agree in the distinction between good engineering versus good assembling. I currently own a Mark 7.5 and I am fully satisfied with both the engineering and the assembling that made my GTI a reality.

[@myjet4life]

I was skeptical about buying my 2014 GLI when I first purchased it, being it was the first VW made outside of Germany that I owned. But after owning it for over 3 years and almost 40K miles I can say its honestly held up pretty well. The only issues I've had were small in comparison to "real" world problems, and have had no mechanical issues once so ever. I just purchased a 2017 R-line Passat which is built in Chattanooga,TN so hopefully that holds up as well as the GLI.

[@redreyessettd9437]

It won’t hehe Chattanooga vw Passats known for lil goofs

[@oscaravendano9332]

I have the 2023 gli from Mexico no problems

[@beecnul8r]

After careful research about the new Mexican plant built by VW, I did buy a 2016 GTI S and have had no issues except for a recall due to a design flaw, not a build flaw. Before taking delivery I spent the better part of an hour going over all the fit and finish (by hand) of the car and found all was perfect. I am a fanatic about details. The Mexican plant is state-of-the-art and employs very highly trained personnel. I honestly believe it is as good as anything made in Germany.This is the same year and model praised as Car of The Year by all the auto magazines and none had any performance or build issues with these Mexican assembled cars.I note that BMW and Mercedes also build or are planning to build models in Mexico.Enough said...

[@talijah007]

Dave Hill they're building their cars in Mexico not because Mexican worker are the best but because it has cheaper labour next to the biggest car market(USA) and is a Nafta country.

[@deutsch-kanadier901]

It's not the workers so much as the German QA, that replaced Mexican "QA"...waaaaaaay back in the mid-80's. Remember all the Rabbits and other platforms that came out of the Puebla plant....that rusted out in less than 2 years? And set VW AG back sales-wise? The Germans came to Mexico and kicked out the sub-standard local QA and installed Germans from Germany to do the job. Now, all models that are ASSEMBLED...(NOT Made in Mexico...ASSEMBLED...in Mexico of parts and sub=structures MADE IN GERMANY)...meet the exact same standards that are set in Wolfsburg. Period.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

British You Tuber who sells Electric Vehicles found Tesla cars made in China are better than Tesla made in Freemont California. Hope Elon saw that video

[@1airframer]

The factories have the same parts, and same instructions. Insert tab A into Slot B. It is just down to Quality Control, and plant management.

[@hawk67always11]

I think you mean Czech Republic* The Czechoslovakia hasn't existed since 1992

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+John Cruz yes correct

[@ian9037]

Some Volkswagens sold in Europe are built in Slovakia, see VW UP

[@StaticImage]

Thank you

[@Renatodonadio]

Yes, Volkswagen owns Skoda

[@nastyburnquist]

John Cruz hahaha Americans. You can not trust in their words

[@rickyeligio1674]

Whenever I’m in the middle of mexico visiting family i always see early 2000’s VW jettas running like if they’re brand new, even my dad has a 03 jetta and it’s still running strong

[@BorisHooiBoef]

Czechoslovakia? When did you make this video? 1992? I havent heard that country in a long time haha.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

@ Mike , Well our colors don't bleed ( USA), so its difficult for us to get used to countries that change their names

[@stgeorge6947]

BroccoliQueefed what about the american civil war in 1861... Plus the fascist left wing are literally trying to start another American civil war right now

[@stgeorge6947]

BroccoliQueefed your colours don't bleed lol I've never known a more bloody America

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Trippy Uk . That one went right over your head. I meant our colors dont run. Our provinces/states havent changed. Name of our country hasnt changed

[@stgeorge6947]

BroccoliQueefed what about California. They are trying to separate right now

[@ildart8738]

LADA builds Daewoo cars and some other French manufacturer licensed cars ( not sure if it's Peugeot, or Renault) in Russia from Korean components. But the labour quality between South Korea and Russia is very different. Russian cars are often assembled using wood screws, instead of machine screws, which is why their parts vibrate much more than those assembled in South Korea/France.

[@Smoovindecat]

I saw a documentary with Simon reeves visiting the Mexico plant and it was epic, not only that but the girl who showed him around was absolutely stunning! She deserves that job :) and she drove a Vw bus with the roof cut off as a tour bus. I recommend the doc it’s called the America’s .

[@gerardov.9716]

Chrysler, Buick, Ford, and Chevrolet are built in Detroit, Michigan. How's that working out lately?

[@bongodave13]

Just fine, for the cars still built there.

[@iLikeTigerz101]

It’s bad! The Democratics took our jobs during the white flight!

[@bongodave13]

It wasn't just the Democrats. Learn history.

[@caludencias]

Let me tell you that some american cars are made in Mexico and they have good quality, example: Fusion gas and hybrid are made in Sonora, Mexico, Focus are made in Cuautiltan, Mexico, (the transmission are imported from US) all Dodge and Chrysler pick ups are made in Saltillo Mexico. I live in Mexico city and let me tell you that some parts are imported from US and Japan, example the automatic transmission of the focus and the fusion are made in the US and imported to Mexico to assemble those cars and then those cars are exported to US. Same idea with power steering system and electronic modules. Air bags are made by Takata and imported to Mexico to American, German and Oriental Brand cars made here. The engines are made here with mexican components, seat belts, seats, tires, wheels, brakes, radiators, head lamps, grilles, fascias, bumpers, all the Steel components (that is the reason of the new tax for mexican Steel and aluminum imported to the US), Paint, and assembly are Mexican. VW produces in Puebla, Mexico the Jetta since the 2012 and now the new Jetta 2019 is made here too. Same thing with the Golf and other cars that are exported to Europe and not sold in the american continent. Engines and a lot of parts are made in Mexico but almost all the electronic devices are imported from Germany and Austria, next door of the VW plant in Puebla are the new Audi plant that produces the Q5 for all over the world, engines are produced in Irapuato, Guanajuato for all the VAG group automobiles made in Mexico and some Passat made in US, so is incredible the potential of Mexico in the assembly and production of the different components of the cars, made here or outside Mexico as well. In Ensenada Mexico Toyota produces the rear cargo box of all the Tacomas, Honda has a big plant in El Salto, Jalisco where they produce the new Civic and the new CRV with a lot of components made in Mexico, same to Nissan, they had about 3 plants in some cities in Mexico that produces the Versa, the Sentra and the NP300 pick ups and they export the NP300 to south and central america, sentras and versas to the US and Canadian market. Because of all this and more situations of producers in Mexico (TV, home appliances, carpets, etc.) is that Mr. Trump is trying to cancel the Nafta and make the american people produce more in the US.

[@bongodave13]

Yup. My Fiesta ST was made in Cuautitlan, and the engine and transmission were made in Wales. The build quality is good, especially for such an inexpensive car.

[@jeffk464]

I worked at a Nissan dealership for a little while and Nissan has US built and Mexican built models. It seemed to me the Mexican built models had more quality control issues but they were the cheaper models so not necessarily an apples to apples comparison.

[@OpenLogicEFI]

Jeff K This may be more the fault of Nissan's quality control in that plant.. Nissan will setup the assembly plants only using the locals to run the machines to build.. often the native, in this case, Japanese employees will control the plant.. I think country pride for the consumer is getting in the way of the facts..

[@triviace]

Got a 2015 mk vii golf se with 1.8 tsi and aisen 6 sp auto,the car is brilliant, saying after owning three mercedes.Zero issues,engine is made in mexico too.

[@ياسرعبدالستارعلي]

I agree

[@mynameisnotcory]

Also agree

[@tiagokenupp7134]

I'm from brazil currently living in U.S. On the beginning of mk7 we had german mk7 in Brazil and that car had better welding on chassis than the actual mk7 built in our local plant. This is a fact.

[@erichkaufmann5284]

You’re taking out of your ass, you ignorant bastard

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Thank you for your insite and honesty . 👍

[@FamilieBeer]

I'm from The Netherlands 🇳🇱, so my VW / VAG product is always German made. No quality issues at all.... They have high quality standards in Germany 👍

[@Jorge01234]

And they have high quality standards in Mexico too.

[@ralfulrich6254]

@@Jorge01234 possibly the same 🙂

[@tonycavez]

A woman was selling a jetta tdi on craigslist and raving how great her german vw was compared to a Mexican built but made the mistake of photographing the vin # it started with a 3 (cars made in mexico) ahahahaha so I emailed her so your Mexican vw is not that bad lmao

[@Sargonarhes]

The MK7 started in 2012, I just got a MK7 last year in 2017. I would think by then any bugs in the model have been worked out, I have a rule to never buy a 1st generation or production run of anything. And I believe my current Golf was made in Mexico, so you just gave me some more relief about my decision about my purchase. But it's the rule, the best way to make the car last in maintenance. Before this I had a Suzuki Sidekick for 10 years, had about 120,000 miles on it before it's oil pan rusted out, then something in it's ignition system failed. Replaced with a RAV4, had that for 12 years and 140,000 miles. Had a water pump failure at 5 years and replaced all the brake calipers at least once, got rid of it for coolant leaks into the pistons, an AC compressor failing, the seal on the front windshield coming out, and rust around the right strut mount. All cars will have their issues, the key is to take care of them before they become the problem.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Never listen to JDPowers reviews on car reliability as they are not car experts and are consultant PR firm they only watch for major problems cars have within first 90 days after purchase

[@DCassidy42]

two people of different nationality with the same tools performing the same task make it no better or worse as a result of their nationality, gender, skin colour etc etc.

[@truespeed9392]

DCassidy42 all depends on the plant though. Germans are known for taking meticulous care, well Mexico not so much

[@JayTac1]

Germans are known for great engineering. That engineering doesn't go away because the car was built in Mexico. As far as care, that can be had anywhere. Look up their plant in Mexico it's pretty impressive.

[@truespeed9392]

JayTac1 im not saying it isn't but for some people its peace of mind to know it was built in Germany

[@sirgalahad1470]

Have you watched the factory videos? They are mostly built by robots. All the most important parts of the vehicle assembly, spot welding, painting, and such is done by robots. And they don't care if they are in Mexico or Germany. The guy is right in the video when he says it comes down to the quality of the components.

[@_multiverse_]

DCassidy42 disagree, it all depends on how relaxed or stressed the employees are, which conditions they're in and so on. this isn't about race or skin color. go back to your safe space.

[@hankwk]

Not really sure if its the location build that is the difference, but I had a German built Mk6 GTI with an endless amount of problems that was classified as a lemon. Now I have a MK7 Mexican Built GTI with 30,000 on the odo, with absolutely no issues at all so far...

[@mujjuman]

German vs Mexican vs AMERICAN built VWs?? I have owned 3 Mexican VWs and I've had NO problems outside of wear and tear

[@joebloggs7177]

Well Mexican is still technically American; Does/did VW have/had a factory in the USA?

[@mujjuman]

@@joebloggs7177 Yes there is VW factory in Tennessee

[@11BADV]

I'm on my 4th VW, 1 Super Bettle, 2 Passats and now a Golf R. All have been great, never really concerned as to where it was built. Talked with Paul at his shop, great guy. Keep up the good work on the videos.

[@aaron5222]

My Mexico built 2017 GLI leaked oil since day one it had a rough idle the sunroof had to be replaced and the fuel pump... All under 4k miles. I just picked up a mk7 GTI wish me luck

[@Backdraft851]

Sound's like you got a lemon...

[@aaron5222]

@@Backdraft851 it was. My 7.5 gti was totaled rip

[@Dimbochan]

I love this presenter, he is a great teacher and communicator, and his love for the marque comes through, even as he must deal with running a business around working on cars day-to-day. He and the Humble Mechanic have given me instruction and confidence to tackle these backyard jobs and to fix my Mk5 A3 on my own, even above the dealer or local mechanics because of attention to detail and knowing these cars, thank you!

[@georgevavoulis4758]

One thing I have noticed is you must have patience to work as a mechanic or trades person of any kind . You must deal with people who don't know how things work and want things perfect .

[@jakoveskibel859]

As an owner of 3 TDIs and previous owner of a couple VR6 all I can say is I’m very satisfied with the quality of all the VW I’ve had so far. Good job Mexico 🇲🇽

[@BFCINTL]

Interesting topic. Similar backlash when the current gen Mazda3 was shifting certain trims to their Mexico plant. I bought the manual transmission top trim, which was still being made in Japan at the time, so I can't comment on the build quality. If VW really cares about the US market, they need to start with their dealerships, because they are consistently awful. Helped me make up my mind when I got rid of my MK6.

[@samcurmudgeon]

Brian Bonilla Mazda sells so few cars in the US because of that awful dealer network. Last time I considered buying a Mazda 6, the local dealership did not impress me with cars covered thick with pollen, and one without any gas in the tank. And no dealership in East Tennessee would order me a manual Mazda 6 - they recommended I drive to Ohio instead :O

[@Jperea760]

My cousin worked there in Guanajuato he said they sick and are cheap cars (Mazda)

[@BravenTyler]

2013 MK6 GLI made in mexico, so far so good. Got it used with 48k miles, clean throughout though. If anyones heard of issues with the GLI 13' i would love to know. Be prepared for something just in case. thanks

[@sharkbait432]

It's really Mexican versus Turkish built.

[@mmante78]

I just purchased a brand new 2017 GTI MK7 S that is made in Mexico and I love it. German engineering for half the price of let's say an Audi S3. MSRP is $27,950 Dsg transmission. Got it for $23,900. Awesome deal don't need that extra options anyways just happy to own a brand new GTI. Peace!

[@NasALMualem]

Key word, assembly line, assembled. Fact: All go under quality inspection protocol in all plants.

[@soccercta100]

I've had 2 '16 GTIs--the first one had zero issues, but on the second one the moonroof visor doesn't stay closed all the way (it slides about an inch whenever I accelerate), and the plastic inside the back hatch above the window has detached slightly, causing a slight "dip" in the line around the rear window.

[@DEALZ7]

The German cars are well built but I think the Mexicans vw’s are more reliable and less maintenance I’ve had both and now I have a us built vw Passat and so far so good

[@lwwells]

I had an mkV Rabbit and an mkVI Golf. Both were base models. Both were reliable. The mk6 started to develop squeaks and windows seal noise after about a year. I don't know if these issues were inherent to mexico v. germany or design.

[@tredfxman]

My take on this is, if Germany is the NR1 distribution place for most of the VW cars getting out to other countries in the world, then it also have to be the NR1 place of manufacturing issues. That would be equally true to any car brand.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

My context was only for US models as that was where my data point came from. Most US models by volume sold in the US are made in mexico. Now and then. Thanks for watching and for the feedback. I appreciate it Paul

[@gshock3092]

I have a 2013 mk6 Golf R. Where is it built?

[@cyrusthegreat1370]

Mexican Built MK7. My bumpers were assembled in a way that made the paint at the end of bumpers peel off.

[@timothypineault]

Pedram M. They paint 600 cars a day. Statistically at least one will have problems. 1 anecdote doesn't prove their Mexico facility is worse.

[@winc06]

I had a friend with a New Beetle and she was plagued with problems that left her stranded on the road. It was always electronics or coils supplied by VW not the Mexican assembly. I am enjoying my Mexican assembled GTI.

[@yarikfreerunner1]

So, who to believe you or Scotty Kilmer?

[@matthagen9522]

Ok so here's my question - Where a car is built is reflected in the vin, First digit is country, 2nd digit is company. So 1 for US, J for japan, W for germany etc. So all 4 of my Audi's start with WA etc etc....So if a car is built in mexico then shouldn't it not be legally allowed to have a WXXXXX vin number?

[@Sold_a_dummy]

People should ask themselves why they believe German built is better than Mexican. There is a lot more to this

[@joebloggs7177]

I have a 2015 VW Golf TSI out of Wolfsburg; great car lovely to drive and holding up well 112,000kms

[@bruno-vicious]

Yeah I thought it was odd that you said the Golf line was made in Mexico. When I went to buy my GTI 2017 MK7 I was told by the dealer that it was build in Germany. I ended up doing more research to see who was right and I came across an article that said VW has relocated it's MK7 Golf line back to Germany again. So I guess I got lucky to get one of the few MK7 GTI made in Germany. www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/15056/volkswagen-golf-production-moves-back-to-europe

[@KingOGAV]

check you vin if it starts with a 3 ur mexican

[@foomanshooo]

I own a 2017 GTI. It was definitely built in Mexico. The dealer was lying to you, probably because of the perceived inferior quality of the Mexican built cars. But I can tell you that my Mexican built MK7 GTI has been the best car I've ever owned. I know that the MK8 Golf will be built in Germany, but that's because we're not getting that car here in the US. We will get the MK8 GTI and Golf R but not the standard Golf. I'm not sure where they're planning to build those cars, but I suspect they might build them either in Mexico or at the Chattanooga factory.

[@bruno-vicious]

@@foomanshooo um ok you are right. After doing further research into where my car was made it says that on the VIN if the first digit starts with a 1 - 5 then it is made in North America. Mine indeed starts with a 3. So yeah the dealer lied to me.

[@TOLDUSO4EVS7676]

Great video was really wonder on the build differences & quality so this helps to clear up any questions&concerns thanks will keep watching

[@VroomsWithAView]

Paul, as a huge VW fan for over 20 years, I take your videos, opinions and knowledge very seriously. With that being said, thanks for this informative video. Something I have always thought about and never got a straight, thorough answer (even as an opionion) Cheers man.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Like BMWs they were great reliable cars in70s and 80s but after 2005 they went downhill with "BIODEGRADABLE " PLASTIC , that must be replaced every 2 years as it melts when they shod use metal or good quality rubber . Seems like BMW is under the control of accountants who know nothing about cars ,instead of engineers who love driving reliable cars

[@thegoodguysteve]

Old vid, but what are your thoughts about the mk8 so far? And i believe i read a while back that VW announced they would build mk8 golfs/gtis/golf r in germany for us market?

[@davidmanning7052]

Thank you. Well done; articulate, to the point and no sugar coating! Wonderful.

[@emanuelmagda5855]

i have a 06 stock Gti i bought used at a ford dealership in 07 with 12thosand and change on it. i love it to this day. i would never sell it. i love it so much its treated my rite all these years. im about to buy a new gti or a golf R and im having the toughest time deciding. do i really need 292hp or am i content with 210?

[@artrax]

as a Mexican who owns 6 VW vehicles, (distributed within my family) one of them is my Golf Mk7 '17 1.4 T, I don't care if it's German, Mexican or USA built, I rely heavily in VW since we owned a mercury Mystique and was nothing but problems during 4 years we had it. My last car was a VR6 2000 Jetta and had for 16 years, no problems at all...

[@mujjuman]

i love my vr6 jetta!!

[@frankmagana1408]

Marco Garcia it was a ford, what were you expecting?

[@AaronAnonymous]

I have two mk4s. One from Mexico and the other from Germany. The one from Mexico is my daily but there are definitely some quality differences. The Mexico one has more squeaks and rattles and smells like crayons. The German built mk4 doesn't have a crayon smell surprisingly and is dead quiet on the interior, even on firmer suspension. As far as problems, the Mexico car has had a fair share of normal wear and tear issues such as the water pump. The car now has 300,000 miles. The German car needed a new brake light bulb but does have less miles.

[@yuripolkavich7469]

I own a 2015 Golf MK7 TDI assembled in Mexico but most of the"Made In" tags are European countries. I've had a few pretty serious issues with the car but it's all been failure of European parts including parts made in Germany, OH! and that pesky Emissions scandal. Turns out what ever Germans can't properly engineer they cheat on.

[@TheAsfv]

Had a mkv Jetta built in Mexico, kept it for 8 years and never had any problems. Just one issue when I first got it was that the trunk seal was defective and would leak water into the trunk.

[@shanemitchell735]

As long as the parts are no made in China.

[@velavanlaack9134]

Shane Mitchell made in the USA will be worse anyway

[@SG-wj2qj]

Doesn't matter where the parts are made. Even China. If it's made to drawing and specs. It could be made by anyone anywhere in the world. And it theoretically is the same. This is why China dominates the aerospace industry, everything is made to tight specs. Theirs no room for American made quality or Swiss precision when everything must be virtually identical.

[@auxmike]

My 2015 MKVI Jetta S has both independent rear AND discs! The 2.slow is a great engine

[@boogeymanb3748]

A huevo que están mejor hechos en México...por eso se instaló BMW, Audi, VW, Kia, Hyundai, y proveedores de autopartes.....viva México cabrones

[@kikyodeltoro3432]

Claro que si

[@2dollahollabeefcakesupreme814]

Ese laquarto??? 🤥🤗

[@ahuehuete4703]

Tambien es por la mano de obra barata.

[@hrodriguez8587]

Low wages more profit for car builders. However Mexican work ethic is under appreciated.

[@EstOptimusNobis]

I own a Mexican built 2017 Jetta Wolfsburg 5 speed. Excellent car! Not 1 problem in 6 years. I recently found out the manual transmissions are built in Ukraine! I feel patriotic every time I shift, and yell out a "Death to Putin!" occasionally. 😄

[@jeffbauer3425]

I have a 2016 manual 5 Jetta. Every time I shift , I yell....F you biden ! Stop sending your fellow corrupt grifter billions of our taxpayers dollars to support his corrupt government! I feel for the people of Ukraine , yet this would have never happened if our true President Trump did not have the election stolen from him, and We the People.

[@rentfok5836]

people suggest the vehicle will suck because it was made in Mexico, wtf?

[@adavila78]

because? yeah right... no reason

[@jocrp6]

Are the Chinese made Yugo's any good?

[@vick2423]

I love México

[@leegg2033]

As a owner of an 09 B6 VW Passat, I can tell you what my ownership experience is. This car was made in Germany at the same plant that they made the Phaeton. Not in Emden. Let's see $7000 in repairs, It's on it's 3rd steering rack, PCV,suspension bushings,heater fan, spark plug misfire

[@Terquilla]

You put up a video about Mexican vs German built VWs, but back it up with no facts. All we get is a quick line about how when you worked at a dealership that you heard from someone that the Mexican built one is better.

[@Nbolanos0624]

bought my GTi in 2015 it’s 2020 with 55k miles. I haven’t had really noticed significant quality issues.

[@shevagoal69]

Nilson Bolanos same it’s 2020 and I got 55k miles on my 15 GTI. I think I have old turbo hopefully it doesn’t fail soon

[@KYoss68]

I don't care where my VW is built, I just want it to have 5v/cylinder heads :D

[@eddiemichael4333]

In Europe we search for Mexic made parts for our Volkswagen and they are hard to find,to be more specific we try to find bumpers with sidemarkers,boot with short licence plate space,clusters and interior and I’m not talking about Mk V Jetta up in models.

[@imp9558]

trump's favorite video

[@TommyG11814]

IMP idiot

[@minnesotamillz]

Idiot

[@nnszelc44]

I am looking into buying a brand new 2017 MK7 GTI S. I plan on doing upgrades to it myself, so I don't feel like the other packages really get me anything that I am dying for right now. I was just wondering though if there is anything different internally with the engine between the S, the Sport, or the SE. I know the Sport and SE have the performance package with an extra 10 HP but I figured that was due to the tune that VW puts on it. Very curious if you could explain some of the differences between the 3 cars strictly based on the engine. Love the show!

[@mujjuman]

no real difference. an aftermarket tune will negate that

[@klavier285]

I guess I'm in the minority, but I like my German car having that "Made in Germany" sticker. I don't necessarily think it's built better, I just think it's cooler having been shipped from Germany.

[@jamesrichardson900]

Trust me man your not the only one. The made in Germany sticker to me is a guarantee of authenticity.

[@darylhill9400]

klavier285 yeah I know what you’re saying it’s hard to visualize a Porsche 911 made in Mexico!

[@MrCabinetsguy]

100% agree. I got woodworking machinery Made in Germany also... they don't make it any more.

[@rogeliotorres6002]

In Mexico they use to have a lot of VW Beatles. They were so many of this vehicle especially in the taxis area.

[@jetsfan1993]

from my personal experience i had two bugs and a jetta from mexico and they gave me nothing but problem after problem i now have a tiguan that was made in wolfsburg and i havent had a single issue

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+jetsfan1993 right but were the issues part failures or initial build issues?

[@jetsfan1993]

Deutsche Auto Parts mostly computer system problems

[@jetsfan1993]

J Aranda mommy and daddy didnt buy my volkswagens also this isnt a political video its a auto discussion video get your head out of your ass

[@jetsfan1993]

raphiology i dont live in the us number one number two chances are your only a butt hurt university student that cant handle when things dont go your way and three im a oncologist i have way more education than you could ever dream of and last like i told the last moron this isnt a political video its an auto discussion video what if i had said i never had a vw built in mexico what if i had one built in portugal or russia and had problems still then what cause the vw company has plants all over the world they were the first company to sell internationally in most of the world so maybe you should get your facts straight

[@raphiology]

First, learn how to use your and you are. Second, learn how to use punctuation in your sentences so i can understand what you are trying to say. and last, every damn youtube keyboard warriors say they're doctors, astronaut, etc. so i dont give a damn what you are (not that i dont believe you but having a trump DP with that 5th grade quote.. its just hard not to). Cheers bro.. dont get so butthurt and save your "intellectual" reply to yourself.

[@mrigetsbuckets-5902]

My transmission was built in germany, but the engine in mexico, according to my sticker

[@deviouslaw]

Honestly I think sometimes this type of talk comes from a pretty dark racially tinged place.

[@djkenny1202]

I have owned my 92 GTI 16v since 99. Its Solid. I have heard some negatives about the Westmoreland Plant prior to Mexico manufacturing. However, I recall a Friend with a 91 model having a lot of build quality issues with his. He said that was corrected in my 92. Not sure this is True?

[@mikem5475]

video said nothing about reliability

[@kedmond]

And that's not going to change with where it was built. And they all have the same warranty.

[@xveemon1]

IamTROLLIFIC depends on the model.. Ive seen Jettas, Golfs and Beatles beeing abused so baaad and they are still running good, also Passats are a kind of common for uber. They are pretty much reliable, i think they have the same quality and reliability

[@frankhoward7645]

6:02. I don't know about the rest of the Jettas, but the Mark IV had a solid beam rear axle as well.

[@gabrielvillicana252]

I love my Mexican built mk7 gti Idc.

[@2dollahollabeefcakesupreme814]

German engineering at it's best. They even built the robots with the buttons for Mexicans to push.

[@2dollahollabeefcakesupreme814]

I love German engineering!

[@Xyzz-tt7qs]

Can you provide insight about 2017 vw reliablilty in separate video? Why Camry , Accord outperform Passat in reliablilty?

[@Jona_ML]

Id prefer The Mexican Power!!!

[@gurbeerathwal9406]

Jona ML no difference

[@phiksit]

Frijole power!

[@iLikeTigerz101]

Dora the Explorer would make things more fun and adventurers! No need for that talking map if she’s got a r-line vw golf with navigation.

[@magnusqwerty]

Jona ML Mexican what! Power!? You are joking! Mexico sucks!

[@harrysachs2646]

Every engineer knows that engine blocks made of refried beans do not last.

[@WSBach]

I had several Mexican built Beetles and they all performed very well. The built quality also was excellent. Muchas Gracias!

[@super_slav91]

Build Quality for VAG Czech < Germany < Spain < SA < Mexico.

[@bosco0991]

I am an american. I love all things american. Second in line is mexican made product. I drink delicious, refreshing mexican beer (pacifico) and drive a mexican MK7 that has been flawless for 50k miles. I have an incredibly beautifully constructed all solid wood mexican Martin acoustic guitar and a mexican Fender telecaster, both of which may sound better than their american versions. There isnt a rough edge or misplaced drop of glue any where on either of them. I eat delicious produce that comes from mexico, like organic avocados, romaine, coffee and limes. My favorite restaurant is a mexican restaurant. I enjoy visiting mexico, particularly Oaxaca, its an incredibly beautiful place filled with friendly people, rich culture, textiles etc. Whenever I see what might be a mexican immigrant in this country, he or she is working their ass off and doing a great job. I have never met a mexican person whom I didn’t like. I don’t think I own any thing that has been made or grown in Germany. However, I don’t feel the need to seek it out. Mexican made = great imo.

[@wojtekspc]

Had 2008 VW R32 build in Germany, most unreliable car I've ever had in my life

[@Githrog]

I own a 2006 GTI which has a production stamp from Germany and I've noticed a lot of inconsistencies with a friends 2006 GTI which has a Brazilian production stamp. My body lines are inconsistent and crooked where his are not. My driver's side door rides on the bottom trim piece which over time removed paint and caused a low spot for water to accumulate and cause rust where his did not. My interior headliner is sagging from being trimmed to short which over time caused it to pull from under the trim pieces causing sagging where his did not happen, and many other things I've noticed. Now these could all be a fluke with my car, I have seen many of the same problems on other gti's of the same era on other videos. But this is just my experience. I did get the headlight washers from being made in Germany where his car does not. I guess that's a plus lol

[@tomdoe1234]

I have a mk7 Gti and it is a pile of crap the build quality is horrendous

[@jeorgelowpez2069]

Mexico makes better Volkswagens than what is offered to the U.S. market. You can find a more broad level of models and trim levels that are either very luxurious or very economical. Volkswagen in Mexico is by far a more popular brand that it is the USA. If it was junk, they wouldn't be as successful and popular. I have owned GM, Honda, Nissan and Volkswagen vehicles(GM and VW manufactured in Mexico). The Nissan I owned was manufactured in the USA and not to hate, but very basic. It definitely got the job done! Of these three auto manufacturers, Volkswagen has been of very good quality compared to the others. They can be a little more complex with the finer details and commodities they put into their cars. There is a reason why you can see a trend of people going south or north of the border for options not offered in the U.S. Sure there are plenty of cheaply made things you can get south of the border, just like a Chanel purse on the streets of NYC, but Volkswagen from Mexico is a good deal. Quality labor, quality parts at a tenth of the cost for labor. Make Volkswagen in the USA and watch the quality depreciate or the cost increase! 1995 Honda Civic 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 1994 GMC Sierra K1500 2006 GMC Sierra K1500 2014 VW Jetta SE (1.8T) 2012 VW Touareg TDI 2005 VW Jetta TDI

[@cyrusthegreat1370]

Oh.. and tons of small rattles in the cabin.

[@HeatFilter]

Stop throwing your empty beer cans and bottles on the carpet then!

[@ahmedsyed3436]

I have Tiguan 2018 (Made in Mexico), absolutely no issues (mechanically or esthetically). It came with a 6 year warranty also. It’s only one year old, so time will tell how good or bad it is. Stay tuned.

[@coopsnz1]

Cheaper labor , better value to your consumers . it's built the same in any country . Just business costs a lot more in Germany Because of corrupt unions

[@sszhao11]

My Mexico built gti had a over torqued down pipe that broke, leaking exhaust, and leaking oil camshaft cover. Probably just got unlucky. Other than those 2 issues, car is built pretty well