5 Things You Should Know When Buying A Golf R

[@hampshirephoto]

Hey guys! My apologies for the lack of videos over this past week, I planned to film more videos when I was in Paris but that, obviously, didn’t go to plan! Either way, welcome back to another video where I talk through some tips & tricks on buying a Golf R. [NOTE: As I mentioned in the video, some of these points are a personal opinion so I accept this may differ for some of you watching]

[@nichovdh2409]

Thanks again for the amazing video Luke!

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks Nicho and Edwin!

[@HughS47]

cracking vid, where did you get those DSG paddle extensions from??

[@rotshiludzulu5034]

nice review im South Africa n wanted to know if theres other security features u cn get for mk7.5 golf r to help protect car from being stolen

[@jocelyndominguez2581]

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[@TheScrufE]

I bought a used mk7 recently from a used car lot, only to find out the previous over put a 3 inch down pipe, after market exhaust and cold air intake. Absolutely loving it. He even left in the book with the dates of all the fluid changes and what brand he used. Very nice guy.

[@jameshersee169]

That’s awesome, someone really wanted their car to live a good life. Hopefully you have a good time with it too!

[@Lonely_Goat]

Get a vodaphone cobra tracker. Mine cost 100 a year in subscription but well worth it. They call me when it's being serviced asking if I know if the car is 10 ft in the air?

[@hamzabashir1133]

😂😂😂

[@agreylekaba9635]

Lol thats a badass tracker

[@Lonely_Goat]

@iNSTAGiB it also does it on the ferry to isle of white.

[@Lonely_Goat]

@iNSTAGiB I don't know as it came already installed and I don't even know where it was. It was £120 a.year. Peanuts for piece of mind.

[@2iBMX]

Don't want you car stolen because of the push button ignition? Buy a manual. Nobody knows how to drive them anymore.

[@inspirice9844]

lmaooo *stalls after 2 metres*

[@itry_mash8261]

2iBMX lmao he’s in Europe and everyone in Europe knows how to drive manual as long they’ve went for driving lessons

[@chickenricesteak541]

PQTH I am from America I know how to drive stick lol. Our traffic sucks and not worth it tbh. You get sick of it.

[@kr36820]

Your wrong.

[@hybridyd1305]

@@itry_mash8261 it's mandatory they learn for their road tests. America has evolved to where we refuse to do anything for ourselves. Hence the upgraded automatic trans, so nobody has to do their own shifting. It's really sad.

[@justinosman652]

I agree with some of your points Luke. Bought my R 18 months ago - brand new and paid quite a bit less that yourself. Admittedly it's a manual, 7.5, 3 door, but that's what I wanted. I don't do a lot of town driving and the manual box is a more engaging driving experience - it's a pretty "slick" shift too (like loading a rifle). I wouldn't give you "tuppence halfpenny" for leather seats. They're freezing in the winter and burn your arse in the summer. Good video bud - keep em coming.

[@manjbains1977]

Where I live near Birmingham, don't matter if you have Keyless entry or not. If they want the car, thieves will do anything to get it. Best car security is Pandora Car Alarms tho. The West Midlands is one the hot spots at the moment for car crime.

[@hampshirephoto]

Valid point!

[@hb1949]

lee van cleef no, Bradford

[@jamboSAFC]

@@hb1949 either way its a shit hole lol

[@Anti-squeak]

Nothing has changed . Scum bags still out here stealing. I’m more scared of having keys now because they will just kick the door down instead. I’m from Birmingham also

[@ajmark2031]

You can temporarily deactivate keyless access. Useful when your car is parked on the drive at night. - Lock the vehicle with the lock button on the vehicle key. - Touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle once within five seconds. Unlock the car by pressing the unlock button. I used to deactivate keyless on my old Merc C63s all the time (that needed a double press of the lock button on the fob).

[@kirt121]

Film start... BMW tears off.... Poshest voice ever " what an arrrrrsbo" 😂

[@jackass118999]

proper tory

[@Mmyytt95]

I have a 3L V6 Audi A5 and would love to upgrade to a Golf R or Audi S3 etc, but literally the only thing putting me off is the risk of it getting stolen! Your first point is seriously a great point that everyone should be aware of.

[@SPTSuperSprinter156]

Can’t beat a bit of old school big engine grunt, though. Must be nice having that V6. Won’t be long before anything with power is a 1L 3 cylinder with fifteen turbos (before we’re all forced electric)

[@visje66]

Agree with all your points mate! You can get keyless go though, but you have to make sure you put your key in a special box/bag if you put it away. Then signals can't be picked up and your car can't be broken into that easily! :) I now have a Clubsport but I would love to trade it in for a 7.5R!

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks buddy! Ahh interesting

[@kokekan75]

Get a tracker and remote immobilizer

[@kanervatie]

It's called a "RFID box." You should also get a RFID wallet so no one can use your credit card(s) with a skimmer.

[@nisheel]

Interested to know why you’d trade in the clubsport for a golf r?? I’ve been looking into the possibility of both for a period of time and whilst you have 4wd and more power with the R, the saving in weight of the clubsport and desirability/holding-value is what sways me...

[@visje66]

@@nisheel I really want to change over to the facelift model. The new front and interior infotainment are way nicer than my current MK7. Also the 7 speed DQ381 gearbox is miles better than the current 6 speed DQ250 in my CS. And the 4WD system is something I really want. The front wheel chassis of the GTI/CS really can not cope with extra HP. It spins and bounces like crazy. I would love to go 4WD and 400hp+ :) Here in the Netherlands the CS doesn't hold value. They drop very hard in price. Only the Clubsport S stays very expensive.

[@mikerogers7983]

I'm on the cusp of buying a 7.5 Golf R. I'll be getting keyless entry and go! In fact, 2020MY Golf R's no longer come with turn key ignition! My current car has keyless entry and start and there's no way i'll be going back to turn key. If you're worried about security buy a steering wheel lock and also Autowatch Ghost which runs completely separately from the cars factory immobiliser. All it takes is a bit of research and a few additional £££.

[@PixelBlack]

Hot hatch need a DSG ? Can you please elaborate on that sentence ? I doubt most people prefer the DSG transmission sorely for the resale value. Personally, for me there nothing more fun than driving a manual hot hatch.

[@cheesesteakjimmy2076]

I had a manual focus rs and now have dsg golf r estate and the dsg gearbox makes it a dream and tbh i wouldnt touch a manual again

[@SamAustin]

@jo-ashley Robert - Worth viewing my channel around my Golf R in a manual. I've had the car for over year and a half and love the manual gear box 👍

[@cheesesteakjimmy2076]

@@SamAustin fair play mate my brother has a gti in manual and wouldnt touch a dsg its each to there own i love my dsg but am lazy.

[@SamAustin]

@@cheesesteakjimmy2076 Yeah both are great really and it is all personal preference ! Have enjoyed building a bit of a Golf R community on my channel so far and most people are split down the middle on DSG or manual versions.

[@cheesesteakjimmy2076]

@@SamAustin both have there pros and cons i do understand peoples arguement about auto boxes ect but i cant fault it

[@Loopsrainforest]

If you have children buy the leather. If your worried about your car being stolen buy the manual transmission because in North America millennial car thieves don't know how to drive stick.

[@gilang27]

Is this a joke that people don't know how to drive stick?

[@Loopsrainforest]

Gilang Pratama No its reality in North America. It’s almost impossible to sell a car now with a manual & recent stats showed they where the least likely to be stolen.

[@rutter1ify]

Manual is standard here in UK👍

[@FTFLCY]

Ignored all this and collected my 3 week old R today. Manager's car - he waited 9 months for it and only had it for 20 days LOL! Was not mad to sell it. Slate Grey (special) and he ticked every option on the list (save electric adjustment on the driver's seat for some odd reason). Akrapovic (LOVE it), performance pack, leather, 19" black wheels, sunroof, upgraded info and sound, DCC (an essential for me) - it's got the lot. £14.9K of options. And I love it. Paid 50% more than you did, but it's a bit special. I certainly won't be putting a smaller numberplate on it. Tish.

[@giemel5053]

5:05 you're welcome.

[@reginaldhuckstable9797]

Just got my second mk7, I went back to it because I had the dsg first but wanted a 6 speed ultimately. Finally found one and I really like it. Very nimble, I know there are better cars and everyone has their own opinion but I love the 6 speed R.

[@XxcalprofenxX]

JUST because you have a DBS does not mean that you can park like an absolute ham and cheese melt. Good video btw. 😂

[@hampshirephoto]

Haha true! Thanks for the kind words - glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@NA-mm5nb]

#1 best designer hot hatch in the last 30 years. No further points requires

[@Rhyd]

Just for records sake the keyless golf isn't "hackable" the technology thats out there simply bounces or duplicates the signal from the wireless devices(keys) to the car. As most of us in Britain have our cars in the drive close to the rooms the keys are in it means it can be an easy job for thrives, simply places the keys further away such as the 1st story rear facing rooms in the house would solve the issue.

[@contriteprinciple]

Just throwing my hat in this. You voiced a lot of opinions, and most of them I agree with somewhat. However, I think your opinion on the theft of a Golf R is a bit of a mute point. From more of a factual basis, as someone that has worked on underlying keyless ignition technology. All keyless go technology has the same basic problem which is the wireless side. Thieves use a signal relay device to capture the key signal and re-transmit it to your car. The relay is two way, so that your key can communicate with the car and visa versa. This is a problem with ALL keyless ignition cars, not just the Golf R. The VW system is no less, or more secure than (for example) the Maserati keyless system or the Kia Keyless system. They don't "hack" into the system like you see from CSI or star trek or whatever. They just trick the car into thinking the key is there. Statistically, the Golf R is no as desirable to thieves as the Audi RS 3 or the Mercedes AMG A65. If you look up theft statistics in London, The Golf R is something like 9th 0r 10th. Where as the Audi, Mercedes and BMW equivalents are all in the top 5. What all in the top 10 have in common is the keyless ignition. Strictly speaking, you're more at risk if you own a Chelsea Tractor with keyless ignition. As someone else pointed out, a lot of the thefts actually focus on the keyed ignition models. The relay technology is still fairly expensive, hard to prepare for and you don't need to be too clever to break a window and steal a key from someone's front door. The relay technology isn't so simple or easy. Just some food for thought on the keyless ignition and car crime statistics.

[@njames6002]

I owned a 2017 Golf R from new, had to get rid of it after a year because of the number of attempted thefts! (I live in the back corner of a cul de sac in a quiet area) They are targeted by thieves, ask any police officer what cars organised crime gangs go for and they'll tell you Golf Rs are the flavour of the month! Nothing to do with the keyless entry system, you've got 5 guys wearing ski masks welding knives/crowbars breaking in to your home in the early hours! When buying something like this, factor in composite doors for the front and back of your house, a bollard for the end of your drive and perhaps a CCTV system! The composite doors at my house are what saved my car! Shame I had to return it to the dealer, awesome car otherwise!

[@contriteprinciple]

Niall I’ve had the opposite experience and heard the opposite from Police. I owned a 2014 Golf for 3 years and I lived in 3 different cities in that time. Including London. I’ve hear from police that the Audi RS series are more desirable. The golf R is also in a lower insurance band than the Audi’s, BMW’s, fords and Honda which suggests that they’re less prone to insurance claims (for a multitude of reasons) over their competitors.

[@STRmw2]

So what can you do to combat this, aftermarket security devices?

[@contriteprinciple]

SKRMZ put all your contactless keys in a aluminium tin

[@STRmw2]

Kiran Payne see I’ve always had a little small engine polos and was thinking of upgrading to a golf R in the summer. Thanks though I’ll look into it

[@np4694]

Join the UK VWROC forum, all thefts reported on there are via a house break in, not keyless. Also ask yourself this....if low life want your car do you want them breaking in, searching your house or would you prefer they just took it with no fuss? For me with kids in the house I'd prefer the latter.

[@hampshirephoto]

This is very true!

[@mk1rabbithole]

NP 46 as an american it boggles my mind you guys have to deal with and worry about this sorta thing happening. i can’t say i’ve ever heard of a car being stolen that way ever over here. not to say it never happens at all but still.

[@MrHidinho]

@@martindonohue900 then u obviously dont have kids lol

[@MrHidinho]

NP 46 agreed lot of people think having keys hidden with them upstairs is better but that just results in a confrontation with the thieves. if they want it they will try their upmost to get it. keep your family safe,fuck the car

[@MrHidinho]

@@martindonohue900 nah u wont have that same energy when they have a knife

[@IntenseVLT]

I miss my 7R! While it's being repaired I get my R fix from watching your channel. Plus, we've had our R's for around the same time so that makes it more relatable for me, somehow.

[@Danny_Transition_Patrol]

I have a Mk7 Gti and got one without keyless entry/go for the exact same reason! Terrible that they can be stole so easy!

[@hampshirephoto]

It's horrible! Would hate to be in that situation

[@TenPester]

Keep the key in an RFID signal blocking pouch.

[@LukeBeasto]

Doesn’t always work!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Or a simple metal box. Or keep it away from the front door.

[@michaelbsquire]

Ive got a 7.5R Wolfsburg edition with Keyless entry and dsg now apr tuned, after owning and driving A45, C63, RS3, R32 & M3 6cyl its by far the best all round car i have owned unbelievable performance especially now with apr tuning but keeps its drivability and kills 95% of cars and bikes on the road. FUN!

[@hampshirephoto]

Interesting to hear that you've driven pretty much all competitors and think the R is the best! :D

[@michaelbsquire]

@@hampshirephoto All have their great points but personally i found the RS3 to jerky even new and one with 20,000 ks exactly the same my mother owns the C63 now great car love the noise but rear wheel drive it gets killed by my R off the line and chews 5k of tyres every 4 months, my A45 look likes your 14yo ...Just find the R gives you the best of everything unless your in the very small % that want a track car

[@realtalk7571]

Apr stage 1 or 2 tune?

[@michaelbsquire]

@@realtalk7571 2 but prefered it at stage 1 with res delete and apr cold air was fast enough and still quiet

[@summerfieldpaul]

Got a 15 plate Mk7 R manual. Drove a 12 plate GT TDI DSG before. The manual is a far better drive than the DSG. But, once out of das welt warranty, getting an APR Stage 1 remap plus upgraded induction kit. Hopefully will push 370bhp plus a lot more torque. Golf R is the best car I have ever bought and extremely fun to drive.

[@garethdyos8018]

I know I shouldn't have ordered a new R but I couldn't help it! Only a few more weeks to go..! Great video as always.

[@jacksonyu9344]

i like your shift paddle shifter extensions. Can you tell me what brand and where you get it from?

[@chrisgoldsmith4397]

Nice video. Totally agree with keyless entry and full leather being unnecessary. I bought a 2.5 year old Mk7 DSG to replace a M135. Running costs are higher, don't forget Haldex and DSG service and with fuel economy if u drive very efficiently 380 miles on 98RON. The only thing I miss is 7th gear on the motorway compared to 7.5

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks Chris!

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

Lol you downgraded to a 4 pot

[@chrisgoldsmith4397]

@@BalkanBoyBiH fraid so!. Put on 60k miles with m135i (new at time) and then bought a mk 7 golf R 2015 second hand (20k miles). The BMW is more of an event to drive, nicer sound, sit lower, handling can be livelier. I found the R better handling especially in UK conditions. I'll probably buy an Akrapovic exhaust.

[@reginaldhuckstable9797]

@@BalkanBoyBiH I wouldn’t say it’s a downgrade. It’s just different. I’ve owned both. Loved both. They are both great whips just different.

[@rockclimbingskills]

I bought a 7,5 Golf R. I literally ticked every option box. When I’d finished it cost 40k. If I did it again I’d defo not go so mad. The things I hate is that they charge you for leather int. rev cam. Good stereo. These should be included. It’s shocking.

[@nickyjohn9108]

Love the videos. Bought my golf r 7.5 three weeks ago. Five months old love the car. I was planning on buying a new one but the waiting time is ridiculous. The dsg is fab lapis blue stunning colour with upgraded alloys sunroof and rear view camera. Interesting discussion on the keyless entry avoid on any make models like the plague in my opinion thieves love them. Even my wife drives the car so versatile. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@joshuamatheron1]

Love the look of the golf R. Feel the seats whether they’re leather or cloth really let the car down. Not sure why they don’t have buckets like the previous r32?!

[@tredfxman]

I have the Keyless Access on the GTI Clubsport you see on my channel! - If you have Keyless Acess just put the keys in a box with Metal Housing when u go to sleep at nights! It will bounce of the signals and make hacking alot more troublesome! ;)

[@marveysingh8157]

Or park your performance car in the garage??

[@fostermajor9591]

A good video and all points raised I followed in buying my Golf GTE. Yes I know it's only a available DSG and it's a GTE not an R but all other options are available on the GTE. Also bought mine used with 3.5k on the clock and better than list price when you could get them. Anyone wanting a fun and interesting experience try a Plug In Hybrid 🤔

[@darkpill]

You ramble on a hell of a lot.

[@360FAMOUZ360]

Nice car! Shame there are too many on the road so you see so many every day. Weird how with the Mk6 nobody bought the R and now with the MK7 theres more of them than GTi’s😂

[@djungelvral9020]

Where do you live?😅

[@360FAMOUZ360]

@@djungelvral9020 North east scotland. Everybody and their mum has a S3 or Golf R here

[@djungelvral9020]

@@360FAMOUZ360 okay im from Germany .. everyone is driving a GTI but rarely a R

[@edwardblackburn5649]

Which security system would you recommend fitting for the golf R for a tracker and/or immobilizer?

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Ghost.

[@av1332]

@@jixuscrixus1967 yess ghost alarms are amazing!! U can do so much stuff

[@kanervatie]

Needed to watch this. I'm going for a 7.5 R before summer. Thanks for the video!

[@mohammedakbarhussain5622]

Did u get it in the end

[@kanervatie]

@@mohammedakbarhussain5622 Yes, I still have it.

[@QuestNarratives007]

Turn subtitles on. First sentence it says: " join me here today in my gold fart" lol

[@Rassilon72]

I had to check after I read his. How funny!

[@blower1]

I always thought the same with buying new, that you loose a load of money the moment you drive it off the forecourt - compared to buying something a few months old. However with the deals out there to be had, and if you are savvy its no longer really the case. On the Golf R you can get 12% off with drive the deal, if you also take out the PCP and then just pay it off straight away (assuming you can financially do so) then you also get another £1500 off via dealer contribution. When you add all that up you do find its pretty close to what you can buy 2nd hand but near new for. I originally did this, but cancelled my order once i learnt about the WLTP spec changes, and paid a premium to get a car to my spec (well better than it) and also be pre-WLTP and not have the particulate filterm along with dual injection - which has been dropped on the 2019 models, leading to carbon build up problems down the road.

[@hampshirephoto]

You raise a good point!

[@kevinjoffe1721]

Please don't relax about theft just because you didn't get keyless start. These theives use transmitters to get in the car, not to start it and drive it away. Once they are in, they break the steering lock and wire the car. That will work on any car - even your car - if you have a key button that unlocks the car (instead of putting the key into the door lock). With the keyless start cars, the key must remain "in proximity" for the car to be successfully driven. That's why they again break the steering lock and wire those cars also.

[@psychobread1252]

If you want a hot hatch you get the M140i if insurance is a problem and you want AWD then you get the S3 or focus RS

[@Arcticbeast1993]

Keyless Access - You can turn off this function by using close button on key and then fast locking car again by touching door handle again. Go away from the range of sensor for 10 seconds and you shouldnt be able to unlock the car with Keyless Access but just with the unlock button on key. That works at least for european cars.

[@Brimzal]

Lmao I got an R with leather seats push start and manual. Probably the best combo. Can’t steal a push start if it’s manual 😂 most people can’t drive it

[@Smartsparky]

I have the smart ForTwo at the moment. No joke! And I’m thinking of buying 1. Will I notice the speed difference? 😂😂😂

[@MrMatt_Gray]

I will be buying a golf R soon and didn't know about the key issue. I will be getting the actual key instead thank you.

[@hampshirephoto]

No worries!

[@mj13471]

Great comment about the very vulnerable golf R keyless entry as I never knew this! Can anyone comment if the GTI suffers with the same problem?

[@23RMJenkins]

Any chance of a head to head with the Honda Civic type R or the Audi RS3 ??

[@Crespusk8]

TYPE R!

[@hampshirephoto]

In the process of organising both!

[@mcwendel8066]

RS3? Or S3? I’d like to see both but RS3 is a little beyond golf R territory

[@JustinAbroad]

Rs3 would smoke a golf R. Maybe a S3 would be the choice. I saw a type r and golf r in a half mile race and they tied.

[@23RMJenkins]

Obmot58 P completely agree S3 on paper very similar but would love to see the stats in a video like this to compare ? Again the difference between the Golf and the RS3 I would hope would be huge as the price difference is massive but be interesting to see if the RS3 is really worth all those extra pennies? The one I’m more interested in is the civic type R because very very similar prices .....

[@LSjitsu]

I have been reading that if you shut off your car in race that when you turn it back on that the mode will say race but the engine exhaust and throttle response reverts back to comfort. You then have to cycle through the drive select and re select race to get the entire car back functioning as the true race . Is this something you have heard before ?

[@Way2fast4u82]

Lee S yes to protect the engine from wet leg idiots who treat throttle as on/off switch from cold

[@laceylouloulou]

Thanks. I just bought a 2019 Golf r last week.

[@lucasbrown6894]

Where are u from

[@nickpal76]

Ah mate this is nuts: I aint got keyless entry. You don't want that it'll get nicked. I've got dsg. You'll defo need that. I've got a 7.5. Yeah much better tach... Much better. Where's the pros and cons? You're just justifying the spec that Daddy bought you. Sorry to be harsh but just the way it is

[@TheSomeoone]

Some jealous guy right here ahah

[@nickpal76]

@@TheSomeoone such a creative comment. Did it take you a long time to come up with that?

[@nickpal76]

@@Danny_Transition_Patrol me, jealous? No! don't even like cars. I wouldn't need anyone to buy me one mind you, I work hard so can afford to buy things for myself.

[@TheSomeoone]

Nick Palmer actually no, I instantly recognised the hate in your comment because your dad didn’t buy you a 35k car. Sorry to be harsch but some people can afford it like you can afford a coffee in the morning. That’s the way it is for some ! And I am not jealous

[@nickpal76]

@@TheSomeoone well Daddy doesn't have to buy me a 35k car as I can afford to buy myself one. So why in the hell would I be jealous. Just simply pointing out fact. Now run along and get back to your video games like a good boy

[@hatehaters494]

Keyless go argument is BS. Have it and no issue. Live in North America, I recommend others do their research before taking this guys opinion. Full leather/vinyl interior is much easier to maintain and clean. How is it not fitting for VW’s flagship premium hot hatch? DSG is faster and can handle more power if you ever want to tune. Def go for 7.5. Bigger infotainment screen and a virtual cockpit. Agree on buying used car. Bought new and regret it.

[@SungLunChen]

May I ask, who makes the carbon shift paddles? It is very nice!

[@Jokero_YT]

I'd like to know this also!

[@JT-oz7yn]

TheJoker ECS Tuning, theyre about $200 USD

[@Jokero_YT]

@@JT-oz7yn I'm in the US so shipping would be cheap, was it expensive to have it sent to the UK?

[@simonfearing4907]

Great video mate first time checking your content I’m looking at buying my first golf having always owned fords in the past so hopefully will have saved enough cash for next summer and then a golf R will be mine defo subscribed

[@Islandboy-u6f]

What year is the 7.5 ? Great video

[@nathanogrady6201]

I've just put a deposit on an S3. Any chance you could maybe do a comparison video between the golf r and s3? A kind of is it worth the extra money type of thing.

[@hampshirephoto]

I'm working on it! :)

[@realtalk7571]

nathan ogrady I have driven and lived with both. Can easily say the s3 is not worth the extra money, if anything it should be cheaper lol. The suspension, steering, handling and even launch control in the Golf R is much better then the Audi!

[@DanielRene]

Bro. Love the videos.i plan on getting a Golf R in the near future. Might even wait till next year for the MK8. Anyways, your videos are amazingly informative and have been exactly what I'm looking for so thank you for being here.

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks mate! You don’t regret it!! Really appreciate the kind words

[@hamzabashir1133]

U don't want the Mk8 it looks ugly

[@tolgahassan1509]

Just got myself a golf r and watching this video i just realised that i used to drive that bus route at the start of the video once upon a time lol

[@wolvoman1]

Debadge the car, fit lower model badging, or fit a hidden switch from the fuel pump relay.

[@michaelnorman4054]

You obviously have different options there in the UK with the R. Here in the US, we get two options to pick - paint color and manual or automatic.

[@xLordSpicy]

May i ask what you pay for insurance on one of these?

[@mrlionrocks]

Manual clutches are known to go before 30k miles... The thermostat/water pump go at similar mileage Both very expensive flaws, vw skimping on parts

[@davidatkinson3050]

How do you afford a 30 grand car when your about 12

[@petertheodosiou1360]

David atkinson here in Australia, a brand new one costs $60,000 AU. Thats a house deposit

[@LosKrauses]

Mom and Dad.

[@anthony51450]

Peter Theodosiou lmao we’re u buying your house ? In a farm 🤣

[@MartinPearson-df8xf]

Have you had any issues with it loosing power or bogging down??. When approaching a roundabout slowing down I then put my foot down to pull off quickly to beat traffic and it just looses power like its going into limp mode for few secs then goes again once I taken my foot of the gas and put down again. Very disappointed. But love my car too . 7.5 golf r

[@istevieee]

That comment about buying new is wrong. I had a well specced Mini JCW from new, six months later I made £56 on it. Doesn't sound like much, but with the right options, you can keep depreciation low.

[@zakeywak]

Stephen Menet that is a rather rare scenario, can you tell us more about how you did that? Generally cars lose a hefty percentage of value as soon as it rolls off the forecourt!

[@realtalk7571]

Because you got the cheaper optioned car with no leather you also miss out of heated seats, which are super handy in WINTER!

[@hampshirephoto]

Not true, my car has heated seats

[@stevelongmore7836]

The new golf r now has keyless entry as standard so does Volkswagen want you to get it stolen but good video like as always

[@hampshirephoto]

Haha! Thanks Steve

[@nash3001]

No it doesn't have it as standard

[@stevelongmore7836]

Nas h the new golf r 300hp has keyless as standard now and lane assist check the specs mate you order one now it has it on

[@spawnandbatman6975]

Does these come manual or all all golf r and gti now automatic. I owned a 99 golf gti vr6 and enjoyed it alot

[@kieronbeard]

I prefer the standard interior cloth and alcantara over the leather. Nothing to do with the price. I am looking to get a ghost immobiliser for mine the day i buy it.

[@AdrenalineTheory]

It always amazes me how much of a problem auto theft is in europe. Leather is the only option here in the states. DSG in the R is really uncommon here as well which is annoying since its the better option.

[@lucabon1858]

I would like to know where you bought the extension for the shift paddles on the steering wheel Nice video Thank you :)

[@lukasbauer586]

Having a Golf R MK7/7.5 already beats half of the population in the streets❤️

[@lukem2260]

What year and model do u consider the best

[@B921-z4s]

Great video! I love the Golf R but I would prefer a manual... but I understand that you chose the dsg which is practical when you’re living in the city. There is a “new” golf R engine with only 306 hp and I don’t understand why same is which Audi s3 and tts at least in Germany?

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks Benedikt!

[@LewisRamsden]

Performance golfs are a massive target. My MK7 GTI was stolen last week via a burglary demanding the keys!

[@dahuseventy]

Next time, give this lecture in a class room behind a podium so I won't fall asleep.

[@garyjinks7482]

Here in the US we do not have interior or non keyless options only options DSG or manual; standard or spoked wheels. that's it.

[@nimess5197]

I will never forgive VW for ditching the vr6 😩

[@bosst6013]

Awesome 👏 video once again bro keep up the good work 👌🏻🔥

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks so much dude!

[@leo_amaral]

I have a Golf R manual as a performance car. The manual is 1500 us dollars cheaper them the DSG In USA. Why to buy a performance DSG car? I'm just in love with my manual golf. My driving school is different comparing to your... Enjoy your nice car

[@Dots_dc]

Does this car have a drug or something? I'm asking because thieves in South Africa targets this car so badly😭 If you by this car you can't post it on social media. They will look for you and they will find you.

[@mlungisinonkonyana1091]

T's a vrrrrrrrrrrpa broe cops catch me if u can😁

[@ShadowR1ding]

to prevent those keyless theft just buy one of the faraday bags for your key i tested it and it has worked for me

[@eezeegeezaa]

You can steal key ignition cars just as easy. A bit of a pointless rant

[@CageyJ0nnY]

Just as easy, not really.

[@eezeegeezaa]

@@CageyJ0nnY I am not about to incriminate myself online 🙄

[@user-xh3wr1do7k]

No you can’t.

[@battlingphoenix3847]

Did u do a muffle delete it sound better than it normally does

[@ronb8302]

Lots of words little substance

[@guillaumetsogbe-hamel2145]

Buying a car for resale value is like not driving it for low milleage. If you truly like to drive, if your truly passionate you wont buy your car for the next one, you'll buy your car for you. I'm sorry but nothing beats a manual for pure passionante rewarding fun.

[@Knoxvillemoto]

With the exception to the point about the mk 7.5 vs the mk7 point I would personally do the exact opposite of everything you suggested. Even as far as that goes I think I'm just going to wait for the mk 8.

[@carlholmstrom2738]

I am in the market for a Golf R and I am not set on new or used yet. I have had a price of £30,700 at 3.6% for new and around £26/27,000 used. Any tips & tricks on price or buying?

[@kylem3489]

At least here in Canada, automatic sports cars are actually less desirable. DSG Golf Rs are not more expensive because they are more desirable, they are more expensive because auto gearboxes cost more.

[@antop4597]

It does not matter if your golf r is keyless or not, they still get robbed. only way to really prevent them from being robbed is to block them in hard with raisable bollards on a drive way, or park it up at a cop shop lol.

[@danbilek7532]

Yo bro your videos are so good! Very informative! I’m planning on buying my own mk 7.5 golf r next month! Can’t wait and these videos are making it even harder to wait ahah

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks so much Daniel!

[@levipiber2121]

@@hampshirephoto Furthermore you can "double lock" the keyless car. If you exit the vehicle you lock your car with the remote. You will hear the lock activates. Then keep your thump for a second on the recess on your door handle. You will hear the lock activates again. In this mode you - or anyone else - can only unlock the car by pushing the unlock button on the remote. The car won't open - as in simple keyless locked mode - if you have the remote in your pocket and you stand close to the car. This process eliminates the threat of keyless signal relaying.

[@ryanmcgibbon9050]

Great video my friend, I’ve been interested lately in the golf R’s currently drive an Audi A3 1.4 s line but gonna be looking into these and do some research. I’ve hit the subscribe button too 😁👍🏻

[@user-xh3wr1do7k]

Disagree with the part about not buying new. I couldn’t find the spec I wanted second hand so I bought brand new and haggled. I got all my extras for virtually nothing. Dealerships had demonstrators that had 19” Pretorias but no DCC - DCC is virtually a must have with the 19s.

[@adamdar5121]

Hi. Understand you have sold your golf, but in regards to mpg, how many miles were you getting from a full tank with mixed driving ?

[@blower1]

Good video!. Agree with your points, although i do have keyless and leather (came on my nearly new dealer car) With the keyless i am just putting my keys in a tin for now (stop the repeater theft when i'm home), most common form of theft. WIll be building a custom transponder so i don't have to do that. I agree the Alcantara/cloth is more durable and better wearing. Arguably more comfortable too - but i wanted leather as never had leather before and it does make the cabin look and feel more premium. DSG of course is a must - but i will be getting a TVS tune soon. I find it races to 7th gear far too quickly and you tend to lug the engine a bit in non motorway driving. Can be a bit lurchy at low speeds and off the line as the 1st-2nd/2nd-3rd gear transitions can occasionally be a bit abrupt - especially when cold. TVS tune really improves driveability and smooths out the gear transitions (along with much better shift points and gear selection)

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@numbereightyseven]

Agreed

[@philiprodney7884]

Great advice as ever.

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks Philip!

[@Nate_mc]

they look rlly nice, it’s just a shame most of the newer ones are automatic

[@wulliebhoy5015]

Just about to buy one on a 65 plate 62,000 on the ckock. Hope i dont regret it

[@VWR7.5]

How did it go ?

[@wulliebhoy5015]

@philipt12345 its been brilliant mate over the moon with it, ive went from a 1.6tdi golf to that thing 🤣. The car runs spot on so definitely delighted with it. Have a slight issue with water getting in my boot the bugger but ive noticed the water pipe at the badge is missing so im just waiting on it coming so im hoping that helps

[@VWR7.5]

@@wulliebhoy5015nice

[@4GuitarTrance]

Also, on the "risk of theft" issue (your issue #1), the OBDeleven Pro has a [software] mod that will fix that... problem solved! obdeleven.com/en/supported-vehicles Give it a look! There are TONS of mods available for your Golf R. Even really nice gauge mods that will give you almost countless modding options via their app.

[@woncho1]

Yes the keyless start has a bad point. As today I was thinking about this feature & I thought I’m missing this feature, this video confirm I’m kind of happy I didn’t get get the keyless start. I know that laugh at 5:10 for the M4!😂 now what’s the best word to describe this laugh?

[@pappyodanial]

Can you get the dynaudio system in the states? The Fender is shit compared to dynaudio.