Honest Long Term Review Of My 2024 VW GTI 380 Edition !

I made this video because of a subscriber that commented on a previous video wanting to know what my long term ownership experience has been like with this car, so here you go, here's the truth on how I feel about my 2024 VW GTI 380 edition. #VWGTI #GTI #MK8GTI #Racecarfriends
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[@MMSWon]

The downsides aren't that bad I'm surprised it comes with so many features at that price point.

[@RaceCarFriends]

Yup I agree and same here.

[@kazm4g]

The big aluminum dead pedals on the VWs, or at least on the GTIs, are such an underrated feature.

[@RaceCarFriends]

Facts! I don't even have that on the Civic Type R!

[@cdevenney84]

True, I love that feature

[@bjjbrawler1]

My left foot appreciates this on my '21 GTI manual!

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@bjjbrawler1 😆

[@QueTheChaotic]

Glad you're enjoying the GTI. It fits you with the subtleties

[@RaceCarFriends]

Thanks brother and yup it does.

[@fastlife35]

Kinda bummed about about the top mph and traction control but the spare tire and tunability won me over I also prefer the look of the GTI over the Golf R, great video bro.

[@RaceCarFriends]

Lol yup I felt the same way initially but I know all of that will get solved once it's tuned so it's not a big deal, and yup I think the GTI is a bit more aggressive looking, and thanks brother I appreciate you.

[@rjbaldwin_]

If you’re dead set on using a Cobb Accessport, EQT is the popular tuner you’d want to go with. Definitely avoid Cobb’s included OTS maps. Personally running 034 and flashing via the phone was very easy, but any stage 1 flash definitely wakes these cars up!

[@RaceCarFriends]

Thanks I appreciate the info, does EQT have a stage 1 tune available for the 2024 model year GTI?

[@asdpoi121]

It's a totally personal preference on short vs. long gear ratios, and I respect it, though I know others preferring to row more frequently. 60 in 2nd gear, in the real world and street, hwy speeds wouldn't we actually miss the shifting?!

[@RaceCarFriends]

Yup I agree, I definitely prefer the long gearing of the GTI.

[@LindseyRuane]

I'll be setting my ambient lights to purple! Very nice!!!

[@RaceCarFriends]

Nice! It really gives the car a good vibe!

[@ronaldmcdonald8433]

Did your ambient lights stay on even during the day? With the headlights off and on Auto? Dealer just had to replace my headlight and did a re learn and now mine dosent let me have the ambient lights on during the day. Thank you,

[@RaceCarFriends]

Oh wow crazy yeah mine stayed on all the time.

[@thefactor6909]

Im sold just on the golf ball light😆 👍🏻👊🏻 I may be just a little bias but for some reason I can’t stop looking at the Boost blue Type R in the Distance 😊

[@fastlife35]

Same 😁

[@RaceCarFriends]

Lol man I genuinely enjoy this car it's a great balance to the Type R.

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@fastlife35 😆😆😆

[@thefactor6909]

@@RaceCarFriends It really is a nice car brother. Years ago I had a new 2016 Gti slightly lowered newspeed sport springs if I remember correctly , Apr stage 2 tune and exhaust . It was a lot of fun and really enjoyed that car .

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@thefactor6909 Nice! How reliable was it with those mods done? 👀

[@Ryan-ez4op]

Would be 10/10 if it wasn’t for those gloss black all over. I owned a 2022 MK8. It was just the right blend of plastic and glossiness in the interior. I miss it.

[@RaceCarFriends]

I agree and yeah I think I would miss it too if I were to trade out of it.

[@doubleoyimmy1572]

Thank you for the info. I want a hatch so bad but can't figure which.

[@RaceCarFriends]

You're welcome, these GTI's are amazing if you don't need a whole lot of space, if you need more space I'd recommend an Integra or Civic over them.

[@doubleoyimmy1572]

@@RaceCarFriends for me it’s between a GTI or a GR Corolla. I’d love the Impreza but no manual only cvt makes me say no.

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@doubleoyimmy1572 Oh okay if that's the case then definitely GTI the GTI is the better vehicle and has more space, I did a full review on both of them so you can check out that review and see for yourself, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6m9kGSfo86boZI

[@johnathanscott8009]

What percent tint is on the gti?

[@RaceCarFriends]

Legal all the way around.

[@chriskuva]

@@RaceCarFriends”legal” is different in all states

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@chriskuva Very true, LEGAL for Florida.

[@karmahunden]

You need a GR Corolla Circuit or Morizo. You will enjoy the ying yang between that car and the CTR.

[@RaceCarFriends]

I test drove one and didn't really enjoy the experience but I'm willing to give it another shot.

[@QueTheChaotic]

Why are the wipers going so hard?

[@RaceCarFriends]

It hates rain? 😆

[@trackeagle6013]

I have black 380 SE. Highly recommend 3 mods game changer: 1- Oem Golf R wing, 2-Maxton Design v4 front splitter 3-BFI shift knob (I went w dark gray suede 👌 These 3 mods transforms the car to next level

[@RaceCarFriends]

Thanks a lot do you know if VW has an OEM front lip splitter?

[@trackeagle6013]

@@RaceCarFriends not to my knowledge, but the splitter I mention looks so clean, I’m 46 yrs old I searched all options, this is the cleanest look maxton v4 if you want an OEM + look… they have more aggressive splitters but not my taste..

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@trackeagle6013 Okay that sounds right up my alley then I prefer something the looks OEM.

[@mrjkstark]

Nah man, go for the Cobb delrin knob. It's incredibly comfortable, nice weight, and best of all it won't brand your palm in the summer.

[@BrzBoyz831]

Gti looks way smaller next to fl5 for some reason 😂 fl5 gain a lot of weight perhaps 🤭💙

[@RaceCarFriends]

Lol yup it feels bigger too.

[@PauloCesar-mo7mx]

An important question in regards to maintenance is what state you drive in.

[@RaceCarFriends]

FL

[@KBOY1]

I have the same vehicle and I noticed your window tinter wasn't able to tint the small front triangle glasses either. Poor OEM design...

[@RaceCarFriends]

Yup it was the same way with my 2019 Golf R as well.

[@madskater5]

I think it would take a child to get their hand in there. that’s a tiny spot.

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@madskater5 💯💯💯

[@scottanson7520]

Thanks great info

[@RaceCarFriends]

Thank you, I'm happy to know that it was helpful to you.

[@RushroyaleAddicts]

Wait a minute, you got rid of the wrx?

[@RaceCarFriends]

Lol yup some guy damaged the paint on it and I decided to trade out of it.

[@sergedurand6519]

Where I’m from they haven’t offered a manual golf for about 15 years.

[@RaceCarFriends]

Wow crazy! Where is that?

[@sergedurand6519]

@@RaceCarFriends México. Actually, the gti is offered only in its higher trim. You can’t get anything in between like no sunroof, or non leather seats, is either you get the gti with the full equipment or you get a regular golf, but none of them are available with a stick

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@sergedurand6519 Wow I'm surprised I would think that Mexico would get the manual because it's so close to the US.

[@bicicaptura]

Man im also now considering this GTI i have to check how much they asking for in PR but.. its looking good.

[@RaceCarFriends]

It's a great choice.

[@bicicaptura]

@@RaceCarFriends putting aside the rte issue with gr 86. who of the two is more fun ? 86 or gti ?

[@RaceCarFriends]

The GR86 is absolutely the more fun car by far! Lol

[@bicicaptura]

@@RaceCarFriends here a link for the AWE Exhaust for GTI. Man the track edition catback wow the best!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqjdmYmGmpWaraM

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@bicicaptura Bet thanks I appreciate it.

[@marvinmurcia1142]

Can someone tell me what the difference is between the 2024 Volkswagen GOLF GTI 380 Autobahn and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 SE they look the same, but the Autobahn is a bit more expensive

[@RaceCarFriends]

There's really slight differences.

[@marvinmurcia1142]

@@RaceCarFriends I was going to go to the dealership today and get one 2024 VW GTI SE 380, but then I saw the Autobahn version that looks identical but more expensive; I was comparing them one by one but haven't found the specific differences. The car is $40-$43K a bit pricey. Do you still like yours?

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@marvinmurcia1142 I actually got the S trim because I wanted to get the volume knobs and plaid seats, and then was pleasantly surprised with the much lower price compared to the Autobahn.

[@marvinmurcia1142]

@@RaceCarFriends Thank you for your input sir, I'll go to the dealership and take a look, hopefully I pick one

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@marvinmurcia1142 You're welcome good luck, let me know how it goes.

[@100GRANDNATE]

Yes

[@RaceCarFriends]

You was outside and still got third!

[@RaceCarFriends]

🥉🟣🟣

[@kirk8359]

No disrespect, but 3000 miles is not long term ownership. Good review though.

[@RaceCarFriends]

Thanks and yeah I had it for over 6 months so for me that was a long time lol.

[@RaceCar21]

🏁

[@RaceCarFriends]

All you do is win win win no matter what!

[@RaceCarFriends]

🥇🏆🔵🔵🟣🟣🔴🔴🏁FORD!

[@bicicaptura]

Trade it trade it 😂

[@RaceCarFriends]

LMAO Why?

[@bicicaptura]

@@RaceCarFriends toyota gr86 engine is better.. it runs with rtv in its veins and still keeps running!! 🤣that to me is a strong engine 🤣

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@bicicaptura 😆😆😆 LMAO You are hilarious!

[@QueTheChaotic]

Quey

[@RaceCarFriends]

Oh snap and first to comment off of the podium it's the gooey one!

[@BLUPRINT1LE]

GTI

[@RaceCarFriends]

Oh snap I actually thought you were first today!

[@RaceCarFriends]

🥈🟣🟣🔴🔴

[@RaceCar21]

@@RaceCarFriends 👀

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@RaceCar21 😆😆😆

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@RaceCar21 I knew you was gonna pop up on this one like whatchu said? 🤣

[@fastlife35]

8th 🥲

[@RaceCarFriends]

3 spots away from your regular spot lol.