I Bought My Childhood Dream Car For $3,500!

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[@TurtleBackBomb]

Owned the MK6 gti for a while, please check your timing chain tensioner. Seen way too many people have the engines crap out and skip timing. Save yourself the headache and engine rebuild.

[@Christian_042]

Happend to my friend to didn’t do the timing and the chain on time

[@scottroberts5529]

Other common issues when I had my mk6 Gti pcv,water pump,diverter valve, timing chain. Other than that great car as long as u keep up on the maintenance.

[@juniormeyer27]

Yep it’s the, great motor and still able to whip up on a lot of current vehicles on the road. I just did the timing and it’s not cheap, but only needs done about every 100,000

[@mwomble8452]

Man you’re doing it right as a car enthusiast you do want to experience different vehicles, you’re building them up and when it’s time sending them out the door. There are other automotive KZbinrs that buy cars and don’t finish them or leave them in the back ground, so at least you’re getting your kicks and not letting them just sit around. I want to see more manual transmission cars though!

[@jtkent28]

Nice! I bought a ‘10 GTI brand new. Had it 6 yrs / 60K with almost zero issues (only a faulty intake manifold covered under warranty). So much fun to drive. After that I had a ‘16, ‘18 and last July I bought a brand new ‘23 GTI 40th anniversary edition. Absolutely loving it so far. GTI’s are great cars just have to make sure you stay on top of regular maintenance and you’ll be fine 😁

[@marquecapone]

Figure you bought the gti... but that focus was what I WANTED you to buy. Congrats... now to finish the vid. 😊

[@SmplBuilds]

I wanted it too haha but Rebuilt title. It just wasn't the one.

[@carterdanford176]

Congrats bro! I have a MK6 GTI as well and it is so much fun to drive! Just stay on top of maintenance and you're chillin.🤙🤙

[@tC_Simplistical_]

I was shocked that a Ford Focus ST was in the run up. I don’t know I never had a good experience with mine. And right at 143K I started having issue’s with mine. And it was just being a sour lemon on me (it was yellow). However I will say that though over the years I actually never paid any attention to VW’s. This one may have just changed my mind just a tad bit, not even gonna lie. I mean I could feel your excitement and the thrill through the video, which made me start shouting and chanting also lol. This is a dream car for one of my buddies, and right now he’s driving a beat up Honda Accord. It’s an automatic, but it’s been like a true stone for him in solidness. And man I have to truly say, this impressed me 100000x’s more than I thought when you revealed it was the car. I was like hoping a Toyota or Acura and maybe even a Lexus would’ve been in the run ups. But when I seen the VW’s I held on to some hope and decided not to be a debbie downer on it. And again it impressed me. Of course video may not do it true justice on the fun it looks to drive it. But I’ll honestly say for the small little things you mentioned with it. I’d say you came out with a good buy. Seems like it only needs some minor things and fixes that you and the guy’s are well capable of. Seth man you’re truly a cool and rad dude, and have taught me so much about cars. Love the content and the videos genuinely. I always get existed and stoked when I see a new vid up.

[@Alltrack_Assassin]

Bring it out to Cars and coffee at Princeton VW this sunday! And invest in an OBDeleven if you dont have one already. Local marketplace is filled with people parting out mk6s all day long.

[@RonyViz]

I had a black mk6 with full bolt ons, and a mk5, and a mk4 beetle equipped turbo S beetle. Loved them all! Congrats man. Put some good suspension on it with sticky rubber and good wheels and have a blast!

[@jv6miata]

I've had 3 GTI's, a mk5, a mk6, and a mk8 40th. Cliffnotes of each: Mk5: K04 car, majorly fun but had a lot of small and major issues like The radio didn't work, cloth peeled off the doors, had a rusting A pillar, and for majors it smoked really bad and I'm pretty sure it had a hole in the the piston after I revved it up one day. But it was fast AF and an awesome way to enter into the VW space MK6: Cleanest used car I've ever bought. Florida it's entire life, but not near the beach so no rust at all. Stock, 10 year old car (at the time) with 20k original miles. I only went up to stage 2 but I wish I never sold it. MK8 40th: My third brand new car, beautiful tornado red thing that I bought from the show room floor. Lots of amazing memories and I took my kids around with it a lot. 2 weeks after I bought the car however I found out we were going to have a third and was already 20 weeks along so I had to unfortunately trade it for a Mini van. But it was amazing while it lasted

[@jtkent28]

Man you didn’t get to enjoy that 40th long! I bought a 40th as well last July. Loving it so far!

[@mrsouthcentral42021]

Minivan 😢😢. Bagg the minivan. Or get a suv

[@jv6miata]

@@jtkent28 I got to enjoy it from May - November, I actually created the private 40th group and found out why some people weren't getting their gift. I think my actual car is going to dealer auction now.

[@jv6miata]

@@mrsouthcentral42021 The Minivan fucks tbh, I love this thing. It's a Pacifica and it's comfy af with ventilated seats

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Damn man, those seats look mint! I've not seen the chequered pattern that didn't have a worn driver bolster. Congrats. 👏

[@drewk1116]

Dude just finished the video. Love the new gti! Looks awesome and honestly glad u got that over the focus just cuz it’s something different

[@callersvoice9512]

Oddly enough, I'm also in process of shopping for a golf, most likely going with MK7 or MK8 Golf R.

[@williamhoitink3658]

I own a mk7.5 gti and have driven mk7.5 golf Rs, they are great cars

[@mannyg1578]

I had a mk7 GTI super fun car

[@scottroberts5529]

I just picked up a mk8 R great handling car right out of the box one of the things it does take some time to adapt everything in the car is touch sensitive

[@Stolas1777]

Man I will buy mine soon. 91 da integra with a turbo kswap and awd

[@MichaelMassie]

Great project car! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@geogmz8277]

TSI 2.0 make sure you do the timing service, replace the water pump, and load a 034 tune and you'll have a 300+whp hatch! Edited: Never mind! 😂 I see it was already tuned.

[@MyJason444]

Nice GTI ! and you got it for cheap to ! Awesome job!

[@DADM0DE]

Bro keep it and come to wookies next year! One time to wookies in the woods and you’ll be a lifelong vw/audi fan.

[@sblake731]

Early..... you got the Ford.... should have known the Golf wudda won....

[@christomlin8966]

I had a mk5 for years and absolutely adored that car, faster forward a few years later and I have a 7.5 now but I’ll never forget how amazing the FSI was

[@achillless3439]

Yes look for more mk6 gtis especially 2 door I think best hatchback so far easy power to make on it especially on Manuel

[@miles.a1.9]

Stay dub buddy 🔥......and congratulations on your detailing products 👌🏼

[@KeithThrasher]

Bro, I have a 2012 GTI 3 door autobahn, also tornado red, with a stage 1 apr upgrade and dsg sneaky tune. I absolutely love it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine, bro.

[@hawkriseautomotive]

3:27 (the moment you realize why he got such a good deal)

[@manaphyonfire]

Is there something wrong audibly? Potentially a misfire? I can’t exactly tell.

[@CgE_AA]

So sick bro keep it up man

[@devonlindsay5784]

Ha I was right! I knew it. I once rode in my buddies GTI and we put it into that launch mode and it blew my hairs back WOOOOO!!!!

[@RGNightHawwk]

I got a tuned mk6 2.5l 07k, I love it! might get a mk6 gti or mk7 gti!

[@Giio_TV]

bruhhhh in my area theres a Toyota Avalon thats looks literally ment condition and someone selling for 1k, i was like bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh literally my fav car ever, so need a car havent found a good cheap one yet

[@Lbundy]

Rip chefelijiah🙏🏼 guy had one of the cleanest r32s I’ve seen in person. Cool to see his car still circulate around

[@SmplBuilds]

Crazy you remember that car too. Ugh, I almost forgot he passed a few years ago 😔 his R32 was definitely one of my favorites...

[@Lbundy]

@@SmplBuilds yessir he seemed like a cool guy. I was rocking some mtechnica wheels as well on my mk3 gti at the time so he was psyched when we cruised up the strip at h20i years ago.

[@SmplBuilds]

@@Lbundy sounds so fun. I was about 16 at that time and all I wanted was a vw to go to h20i with lol

[@Lbundy]

@@SmplBuilds I caught that tail end years of h20i before it got too wild. Some of the best times of my life cruising the strip with some amazing cars. Hopefully there can be such a thing again 🤞🏼

[@TWOPRISM]

Might need some help on websites to find decent parts. I’m starting to get into cars and don’t know where to start but I am purchasing a GTI soon as well.

[@jellymanjones]

Love these cars but I fear ever dealing with a German engine

[@FourCeez]

Owned my mk5 gti for 2 years now. Been such a blast fr

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Love that GTI, I've always wanted one!

[@JESUSLUIScarranza]

great sucha big inspiration for us as car entisiast this year i will get my dream car also!!! congrats

[@WojySmokes]

i didnt know that gti's came automatic. I thought they were all manual

[@gageshipley9762]

as someone with a mk6. super hyped for this haha

[@Slo_Rocco]

Anti-lift kit, will help with the spinning

[@theonlydriver]

lets go bro! Inspiration to us all!

[@Bearnaiseeee]

i got my childhood dream car a year ago, It hasn’t been drivable but it’s so close, i’m hoping i can drive it to my graduation

[@CrossFa]

Homie said k04 turbo and I just remember my speed3 turbo going out bro get a cst 4 lol

[@imperialtekk9443]

I've owned 2 vw. 99 1.8t jetta Wolfsburg edition and a 03 vr6 jetta. Both had massive electrical issues and both were low mileage sold the 1.8t with 60k mi. And the vr6 I loved but was dog shit slow.

[@DennisFrechette-et6gg]

The 2 door is badass

[@GIOTEC2005]

Congrats

[@Watchdog99]

*sells Beamer* *buys Volkswagen* *gets pumped by a Beamer* “Alright so I’m done with this car now” 😂

[@SmplBuilds]

Hahahaha

[@cheycade2626]

That thing is clean

[@absentstars474]

Do you still have the lexus?

[@671autoworx]

Yessssss

[@devonlindsay5784]

The GTI my boi

[@pablodiaz7748]

Yes do a giveaway on the vw👍

[@tonyjfit]

You out in AP?

[@marceloalvarez5815]

Why do you get an evo, sti, supra, skyline or if you really want to stay German an Audi?

[@tC_Simplistical_]

Subaru’s are no good, and neither is Audi. All cars have their issues, but no one wants to just toss their money in shredders like that.

[@Yellow_Flannel]

Always wanted an ST. A dream would be an RS but they're all expensive and no longer manufactured.

[@SmplBuilds]

I miss my RS but simply not worth the $35k price tag

[@momohirooka3864]

You have a new car now it’s a Volkswagen GiT Oh you’re proud of it do you like it

[@TAGTriviaTrove]

I have an St but good pick bro

[@justin6604]

Sweet deal!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TWOPRISM]

Keep the car you deserve it.

[@maxcichon2557]

Nice choice for the $$. Well done.

[@devonlindsay5784]

Wish I could enter as I'm located in Canada.

[@ChinoxBoi]

Ik ur insurance company getting tired hahaha

[@SmplBuilds]

Me and Progressive are on a first name basis haha

[@siamiam]

good car :)

[@user-lt2ru8yf1g]

i know its your dream but you should work on getting a tow rig ( a truck and a trailer) for the channel to start moving disabled cars faster trust me im a fan you got skills and vision

[@SmplBuilds]

I have one lol

[@ChinitFxt]

I love surf taco

[@timothylowe2073]

They are a cool car

[@csis44c]

how tf u get a mk6 for 3.5

[@ChinitFxt]

As you casually pass my area lol

[@NitroSpeedz]

Dont give it away! I love this car and i would love to see a lot more of it on this channel

[@jessetimm4809]

The Volkswagen GTI

[@nickkeyser7901]

I’m a lil jealous always wanted one of these

[@dat_bouy]

Rip, I bought a 335i because of this channel haha

[@Blackbird75]

Gimgium had one for hes girlfriend and he get kinda scam on it, had some problems that make the car get to the crusher machine, check that out asap!!!, pd: i had a crush on a MK4 Golf GTI SO BAD!!!

[@gringalifebr6938]

Give away 🤩🤩

[@mrsouthcentral42021]

I thought you had a ford focus at before?

[@mrsouthcentral42021]

Correction I went down and saw it was a fiesta st

[@gusplymale1797]

I assume you don't realize that dream is a nightmare yet... 🤣🤣🤣

[@devonlindsay5784]

Also, be careful filming yourself when speeding. It gives police evidence showing that you were speeding.

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

My dream car is a 05 Toyota Avalon, if you know you know. 😅

[@user-iw3ih6ji1d]

I made the mistake of buying a Volkswagen once…. Lol

[@KennethDachollomLoman]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@eatwithjrof]

GTI gang

[@edwardlyon7750]

2012 gti

[@jessetimm4809]

And if you want to build a channel a little bit more I put out a little bit more content that's about it I have been a member for probably about 6 months keep up the good work and keep it simple

[@agealpha]

VW really had their engineers design the ugliest wheels ever made for this car

[@kevinsuarez1748]

Focus fs

[@buzzkill278]

Bought a jeep liberty I need help with 😂

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Why would something that clean that runs and drives be that inexpensive

[@tC_Simplistical_]

High maintenanced car most German cars are known for that. And when mods are done to a vehicle, it actually devalue’s the car. Although I’m assuming that’s a no brainer, some people don’t think that it makes sense. But it does.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

@@tC_Simplistical_ but look how clean it is…

[@tC_Simplistical_]

@@chocolatewheelchair oh indeed it is clean, other than the paint mishap. Which is a pretty easy fix ya know? But it’s just because VW’s decrease in value, especially in the mid to high miles radius. Because like with every car, the maintenance can double or have to be babied more on maintenance. I don’t know all to well about VW’s precisely. I just started taking a liking to em. I like the Arteon and the CC’s a lot. But the GOLF’s are catching my interest as well, especially the Type R’s. German cars may have their issues and price cost. But man they’re pretty sweet rides in the right hands and owners. Even a bigger plus if you know about em all around mechanically.

[@SmplBuilds]

Gotta look for deals and be ready to buy with cash. Again he listed it for $5,500. I went out same day, he responded to my message and I negotiated, picked out all its flaws and made my offer and he accepted. If you find a motivated seller and know how to negotiate, you can get really good deals.

[@Drkrod96]

Toyota or Honda ❤

[@Boostedis300]

Bro best 3500 bucks you can spend haha

[@SmplBuilds]

Honestly the cheapest fun I've ever had hahah

[@juniormateo4949]

You NEED anti lag my guy

[@joewontwice]

Should have got an R

[@gooniegarage]

Hear me out… bag it out

[@beatslaughter7095]

Ford st

[@wangautomotive]

My dream car is a 1980 Pinto. Help.

[@kaliko808boyz8]

Focus

[@anthonyespinoza5340]

k swap all the way

[@Echo42882]

I wouldn’t mind winning this car

[@Anywho22]

A little cringe with the “hey KZbin lol 😂

[@chriss1227]

Ugly, but I get the appeal. Probably tons of fun to drive. Congrats.

[@B3rGade]

should have got a mk.7 and did simple bolt ons and shown actual results. this was a rare smpl builds L :(

[@asmrnightdrives]

Why do Americans not call it a golf? Surely you have different vw’s over there how do you know which one you’re talking about?

[@damcleandetailing]

I’m not super knowledgeable on VW so I may be wrong, but the Golf is 2.5 liter non turbo and GTI is 2 liter turbo. I think it’s also to designate that it’s a higher level model? Used to be golf GTI and then maybe with mkv or mkvi became golf and GTI.

[@asmrnightdrives]

@@damcleandetailing there’s different ranges of golfs. In the uk a golf can be standard ranging if different engine sizes to the golf gti and golf r. We also have vw polo’s which come in a gti aswell as standard and other vw’s

[@JSmith-gg4yh]

2.0 direct injection sucks. Never own one.

[@dennis_nguyen]

👎 for reckless driving

[@drewk1116]

First