Is the Mk5 VW Golf GTI THE BEST GTI EVER?

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In this video which is the 6th of 8 celebrating 45 years of the Golf GTI, I share with you my 17+ years of experience of the Mk5 Golf GTI and ask the question, is it the best GTI of all time?
(When I say *best* I don't mean fastest in a straight line or even around the Nurburgring or which has the biggest diffuser or most pops from the exhaust. What do I mean is which one gives us the best combination of classy low key looks, useability (aka bandwidth), and of course plenty of performance)
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[@JoJo-en7bn]

I had a mk7.5 Gti pp but changed it for a TCR and I much prefer it to the GTI performance . I also prefer the look of the TCR it looks more aggressive and purposeful , but what do I know ?

[@volkswizard]

I'd have a GTI TCR over a Performance, subjective opinion/preference is not the point however. The point is which GTI sticks best to the original GTI remit of classy, discrete, comfortable performance and the TCR's "aggressive and purposeful" looks (which as I said I love) work against it as does the Mk8's ride (and in the case of the 8 Clubsport (again a car I love), the decals). To put it in perspective, Mk7 CSS with no back seats and track tyres that are useless in the wet/cold is a total fail in this case! TCR/8/8 CS/7 CSS are great cars and I love them but they aren't really GTIs in the original sense, they've evolved beyond that which is great for us but a GTI should be a lot more low key

[@JM00-v9c]

Are you another tacky boy racer like me? 👍👍👍

[@Maody66TV]

@@JM00-v9c Must be

[@JM00-v9c]

@@Maody66TV we know you’re a proper boy racer 😆😆👍not a wanna be!

[@JM00-v9c]

@@volkswizard I think you are correct though well half correct… imo having had 9 of them - the one that really retains the original gti feel is the 7.5 gti pp in manual (obv) 😆

[@gbc7344]

Can’t believe it was 17 years ago when a bought a mk5 (new)which I loved and put 70k miles on it in 3 years..today I have the 7.5 which is a great all rounder too..exactly what a gti should be imho.

[@shannongovender1652]

That’s me brother! Did 225000km the mk5 Now got 60000km on the 7.5.

[@JimboJammy]

7.5 pp is the right choice in my book, but what gti do you put in 2nd place? For me the mk5 is in 2nd but I do admit I haven't driven a mk8 gti yet.

[@marklaroche7981]

I have owned a mk5 gti for 7 years and am thinking of a newer gti but really struggling with being able to sell and let go. I really love this car

[@kentowers2802]

Mk7.5 best GTI. Really takes some beating, it just does everything. Mk5 got the GTI back on track that’s for sure. I’d maybe say the mk5 was the best looking GTI though

[@paulaus]

High Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower is a big issue on these. Premature wear destroys the cam.

[@paulmichael3844]

I have had 4 mk5 gti’s all manual. Definitely one of my favourite cars of all time

[@neilritson7445]

No cruise control? Fog light? Tool kit?

[@huwd2292]

I loved that video. I really like my TCR but, having bought a Mk5 to keep it company, the older car has really grown on me. It reminds me of the Mk2, not shouty but just sharp and fluid on the road. Such a lovely thing. Plus to my eyes it is the only GTi that quite clearly looks better as a 3 door than a 5 door (and I much prefer 5 doors as a rule).

[@solethumvuleni3896]

Cars for me that are for Collection are the mk3 jetta vr6 and the mk5 r32 ...my opinion 😊

[@mikuelable]

I always thought the mk5 gti was peak golf until they did the mk7 clubsport s .....

[@alexmcconaghy402]

Interesting your comment at the end re: what you consider to be the best GTI. Just purchased a very late (70 plate) mk7.5 GTI Performance, picking it up on Tuesday. Cannot wait!

[@mustafakulucan3660]

I had a edition 30 for a few years. What a car. I’d still go for an edition 30 now!

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

I had a 2006 Mk 5 GTI in Red, have to say it was one of the best cars I have owned. I still have the Brochure for it too.

[@DoiPunctZero]

I have a 1983 Mk1 Golf and I still have the Brochure for it. So whats your point?

[@karlbristow1223]

I sold my mk5 gti in 2013. Since then I've had the Scirocco, an A5, John Cooper Works mini, and spent time in mk7 gti. None of those cars made me love them like the mk5 gti. For me modern cars have lost all the feel and character. The mk7 in particular felt completely soulless to me. Didn't get me going at all. Too refined, lack of steering feel, nothing naughty about it. I specifically remember asking the salesman how to make the steering heavier, he told me I couldn't. Felt like a video game! So overall yes, I'd say the mk5 is the best if all, it treads sensibility and devilment perfectly.

[@JaredGti07]

They went back to 16v because they couldn't fit the direct injection hole with 5v per cylinder unfortunately

[@Seoulite-cq5bf]

Had mine since new ‘07. Just getting to 100k miles. I love the way the BPY engine and the DSG are so well matched. Always in the right gear to make me smile…and when that turbo gets on the boil…hoo-wee! Perfect for traffic or the open highway. Thinking about the mk8 but, this one just keeps running so well. Maybe the mk9 will get me…

[@JulitoPapitoo]

Me and my 06 coupe sure think so 😄 155k miles on it and running great!

[@michaelglisson8240]

I really love the look of the Mk5 GTI. It has lots of character and it really looks good in Red. Great video, as always! Be safe and have fun driving always!

[@leefoster8015]

Aww Andy just made me miss my 7.5 now. I agree with you 100% for me that car was such a sweet spot of useable power with fun dynamics and not bogged down by 4wd. Currently in an F40 m135i.

[@sasanbehjat5821]

thoughts on the pirelli version?

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

Just a different interior and some trim difference if I remember correctly quite rare though like the addidas version

[@paulaus]

@@deeeeeeeench1209 The Pirelli has some engine updates I think particularly the High Pressure Fuel pump cam drive is a later version.

[@imprezaworks]

I have one. So yes. Timing belt 5 years or 80k? Always thought 5 years and 60k?

[@Stclairm1]

I owed a 06 GTI 6 speed. It was the best I've ever driven other than all the unreal interior squeaks and rattles that started almost immediately and the dealer couldn't fix. I wish I had bought the 06 GLI 6 speed. I just drove the MK8 6 speed S model yesterday and must say it was the first to impress me since the MKV. The two big negatives for me were the lack of power in 1st and 2nd gears, it felt held back by the computer. As soon as I hit 3rd or 4th, it had power immediately. The other is the quite complicated infotainment system, even with two knobs on the S model. I suppose you would get used to it after a short while though. The MK8 was truly an enjoyable driving experience for the 20 minutes or so I had it. The previous gen's interiors were definitely better feeling and better looking, but what are ya gonna do?

[@ca9968]

My dad had a Mk2 8v GTi when I was a kid in South Africa, fast forward to 2005 and I bought myself a Mk5 DSG and absolutely loved it, sadly that car was taken from me at gun point (One of the most stolen and hi-jacked cars in South Africa) I now live in the UK and have a Mk6 and I absolutely adore it!

[@peterhope74]

Mk5 were fantastic. I had one of the first Edition 30 models, ordered in November 2006 and took delivery on 1st March 2007. Candy White, 3 door manual and bi-xenon option. SV07SXG....The car I should never have sold!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks for sharing Peter, you've just reminded about something I wished I'd mentioned in the video, that white was reserved only for the GTI and the last model year for Mk5 when other models like GT Sport could be ordered in it. Symbolic of the effort that went into Mk5 GTI. Also just realised I've not seen a white one for ages for some reason, looks so good as a 3 door with the red trim so visible 😎

[@ap6584]

Is the Carwow drag race vid still on KZbin, I can't find it?

[@volkswizard]

The video I made or the actual CarWow one with the drag race in it?

[@ap6584]

@@volkswizard Either one would be great, just wanted to see the race as I have a 7.5PP!

[@resnonverba137]

They were lovely cars the Mk 5s but I ended up buying a Seat Leon TFSI. It had a debatably worse interior but I preferred the looks. It was superb to drive too, underrated. For some reason it always felt quicker and more responsive than the later FR.

[@Buster-the-Bear]

Had a brand new 05 place Mk 5 and loved it, but my TCR is frankly light years ahead.

[@Rotciv1929]

Will sadly be having to sell my Mk5 GTI in a few months. Black, 3door, manual, tartan cloth seats on 120k. Have owned it since 2018 when it was on 90k and have looked after it meticulously since. Really don’t want to sell but the lack of rear doors is forcing it.

[@ronaldmoses48]

How much is your golf going for😊

[@Rotciv1929]

@@ronaldmoses48 I’m not sure yet. It’s difficult to gauge what it’s worth going off what’s on autotrader. I know there’s ones out there with lower miles but I also know mine is in decent condition and been well looked after so won’t be letting it go cheap

[@jermainerobinson7098]

I own a mk5 gti dsg l am thinking of selling it to buy a golf R is that a good move? Is the golf R a lot better then the mk5 golf GTI l know it’s a lot more expensive lol any advice would be good. Great video keep them coming love the mk5 gti ones the most thanks 🥂

[@JM00-v9c]

beautiful cars ! I should have kept my 🖤 Ed30 and not sold to you hahah 😆😆

[@atgv89048]

Hello Andrew 4:25 I think that tartan bucket seats is not VW original seats from factory. it’s a mk5 R32 bucket seat rewrap with mk5 GTI tartan, because I’ve collected original golf german brochure, I didn’t see this kind of bucket seat available to mk5 GTI (including edition 30). Greetings from Taiwan！ Lu

[@volkswizard]

I did research that and it does appear they were factory option www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=111857.0

[@lbottrill9097]

They were an option in the UK. A friend of ours also had them fitted with the tartan. At the time he didn't realise how rare they were.

[@ShawaebTee]

pls do the mk6 again so i feel better about my purchase

[@badboysergio]

Prices will go up after this

[@petelaycock2842]

What a beautiful car. My favourite. Cheers 🇩🇪

[@ossiebalboa5617]

I chose a mk5 R32 instead as the price difference between them in OZ is negligible now. Many smiles per gallon so far...

[@nicosanca]

Andrew, apart from the R32, another MK4 got the DSG?

[@rubenTR309]

After all that he said no lol

[@volkswizard]

It's good but 7.5 Performance is just better without being different, better traction, faster, I'd say better looking, more comfortable, better infotainment (which is important for a daily road car). It hasn't deviated from the Mk5's course, it's just refined and enhanced the package.

[@NoName-st6zc]

Man, it's so funny how a lot of people (especially british people for whatever reason) still call the Singnature MK5 GTI wheels Monzas. The Signature MK5 GTI Wheels are called Denver (that's 17inch) and Detroit (18inch). Not trying to be a smartass here, i'm just saying. As i've said : quite funny to me.

[@volkswizard]

www.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/brochures/old-brochure/Golf/Golf-February-2005.pdf (Page 24/32)

[@MrRyuken555]

The names are different depending on where they are bought. 17 "" Monza also known as Denvers and 18"" Monza II also known as Detroits.

[@NoName-st6zc]

@@MrRyuken555 Yep, exactly this seems to be the case. I responded pretty much that to him (highlighting the Denver and Detroit Names in reputable links) but the message never got through. It probably landed in his spam folder due to the links.

[@jameslove888]

It was indeed over £2k for the leather buckets, £2300 iirc if I can remember the build sheet I had for my car.

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

Recaro CS good ones are doing 2.5k today.

[@rotlobster74]

Fantastic cars, had an early Laser Blue model that I used every day for a few years, absolutely loved it, changed jobs and had much further to commute and decided to change it for a mk7.5 gtd, really wish I kept it now, great car.

[@andym1908]

Great stuff Andrew 👍 👏

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

Thats such a clean example, every Mk5 GTI in South Africa looks terrible, people just don't maintain their GTI's at all here. It would be impossible to find a Mk5 this clean here.

[@johnstannard8366]

Great car however.... considering an awful corsa vxr will keep with this puts it in the dated mark.....

[@CherylCold]

For the money it doesnt get any better, we have a mk5 GTI completely standard in lovely condition. Fast, comfortable and reliable. We bought it because it was a huge step up from the mk4 and the improvements over costs for a mk6 not worth it.

[@mrporsche4236]

Never ever turbo charge a hot hatch

[@RobertDavisAdman]

Ugliest GTI ever.

[@slakka6495]

Best GTI was the Mk5 limited edition 240 no question!

[@justinevans1894]

Eh? Edition 30? Not 240bhp

[@slakka6495]

@@justinevans1894 tell em Andrew im in hot water!

[@justinevans1894]

@@slakka6495 Pirelli?

[@volkswizard]

There was no 240 but whatever, any Mk5 is a good car

[@visionsinblue7093]

Mk7.5 GTI Performance DSG wins! Yay 🤣

[@JoelinoPT]

Happy owner of a GTI mk5 30 Edition. 260k km and the only problems i had with it was 1 thermostat and 1 injector. VERY fun car to drive and relatively easy car to work on repairs/maintenance (which is rare nowadays).

[@Golfgtiguy]

Had an injector go on my gti after 14 years , cost was 750 euro here in Ireland

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

The wife had a mk2 16v gti for about 10 years. Looking back that was an excellent car. Totally reliable and well built. We sold it with about 110 k miles on it. She then got a mk 5 r32 for the next 12 years. Another cracking car. Probably not much faster than a gti really but very satisfying to drive and listen to. I don't think it was as agile as her old mk 2 though . We loved the f32 so much I tracked down a low miles r36, which I've still got, about 8 years later. She's now got an up....not the gti unfortunately, but I still enjoy driving it for all the short journeys we do. So I suppose we are vw fans...weve never broken down and they've provided brisk safe and fun motoring....without spending a fortune. Can't ask for much more than that. Excellent video, as usual, Andrew.

[@mitchconner4057]

Great video Miss my MK5 GTI, always a fun drive Sold for a more family friendly MK7 TSI when the children appeared

[@bikersparky]

Mines a Mk7.5 GTi Performance, manual, 3 door. End of discussion 😁

[@JM00-v9c]

Lovely!!!! Best car

[@bikersparky]

@@JM00-v9c thanks! Lovely Atlantic blue metallic too

[@JM00-v9c]

@@bikersparky 💙💙

[@MikelDog]

Great car easily the best looking but super detached from the road imo they're just too refined. Mk5 edition 30 is leagues ahead if you're looking for a proper hot hatch imo raw, with plenty of feedback the sense of speed is unmatched. Calm and collected when it needs to be.

[@bikersparky]

@@MikelDog yeah know where you’re coming from there, I came from VR6 Corrados and mk2 gti’s to the 7.5 but love that refined feel as I never hoon it round to hard!

[@jakew6862]

100% the best gti ever made, in my opinion anyway! Although I am biased, I've owned 2 regular gtis and 1 ed30. Best hot hatch for the money no doubt about it 👌

[@mikeyap4159]

The MK5 has an electric Steering rack and it was VWs 1st and worked brilliantly with briliant feedback which was sadly missing in steering feel of the mk6 to mk8

[@alexkay7823]

Yeah, that brilliant feedback from a single wheel polishing the road...

[@vladmihai306]

mk5 has electric power steering, not hydraulic.

[@tomasl8111]

Don't forget the bottle opener that was a centre piece in the cup holder

[@isaacshively6705]

They're ugly and had timing belt tensioner and water pump issues and they didn't get fixed till the 7.5 but who knows if they actually fixed them but if they did that'd make the 7.5 the best GTI... Big 07K guy here though so take my opinion on GTI' with a grain of salt

[@vr6280]

Looks really good in tornado red - my favourite GTI colour :)

[@LankyLee]

Owned a mk5 gti, 3 different impreza STI's, gen 1 and gen 2 MPS and a turbod mx5. Even though the mps and imprezas may have been faster, there was something about the mk5 that stood out. the qaulity felt so much better, the car felt more "hot hatch" rather than just a small car thats fast. Looking at buying another in the next few months and i cant wait to get back into the vw scene

[@olnaj]

Great video. The suspension looks in good order for the age. I just had to replace my Mk6 rear suspension as the arms had holes in and looked like a rusty shipwreck from the bottom of the ocean.

[@andrewmcivor42]

Great video - I always liked the Mk5 & it's one I'd seriously consider now. I've always fancied a Mk5 R33, but the GTi is probably a better car in some ways. Suprised you didn't got for your Mk 8 Clubsport as the best GTi - I love the Mk 7.5 too, (over the 8) , although it's a 7.5 R Estate I run (mainly because I wanted the estate - I'd have probably had a Mk 7.5 GTi pp myself otherwise).

[@M_S-pf3bt]

Mk4 fantastic car much better build than the 5, gti turbo yes under powered but a good car non the less, pick for me v6 4mo, mark 5 only one to have gti/32, diesels are shite!

[@_marcus_does_]

Certainly not! Mk2 16v gti was the best

[@ravenmaster6364]

correct

[@escos0410]

Agree

[@neilritson7445]

Oh ESC???? "Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a crash prevention system that intervenes if it detects that a vehicle is about to skid or lose traction. It independently controls the braking of each wheel to correct the vehicle and pull it back into line if it is skidding out of control"

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Hi Andrew, love your videos on all the vw you look at and review. Mk5 golf I have a real soft spot for especially Gti & R32 :) Vdub Do you or anyone you know would like to buy a mk2 golf 1989 Gti 8v in great condition restored back to its best and keeping the original purity. Thank you

[@judderzm2252]

I love all of them would never have anything different than a golf I love them.

[@Vikturus22]

I recently got my first golf gti (mk5) and its awesome daily.

[@lickwidgoat3480]

Best gen, vw peaked here for quality, they got cheaper made, after much more plastic. Love my jetta enough to make it my profile pic, mk 5 btw.

[@gavinowen4093]

Cheers Andrew 👍 Thank you for the Mk5 GTI content. You are the reason I bought my Mk5 GTI in the first place. Loving the ownership so far and considering it's 15 years old, it still gets lots of respect and admiring looks on the road.

[@ronanmorgan426]

The most comprehensive and thorough channel I’ve found for a car I’m looking into right now😊

[@adamo80nine]

Very MK4 I've been in GTi , Jetta , Golf whatever.... they all smelled like crayons

[@dundeedye]

i had an 81 gti , the best little beast. you will not change my mind

[@dundeedye]

i now have a late mk5, with a chain drive tsi dsg....superfun torquey little 2door

[@thomasknapp7236]

Why does my mk5 have projector style xenon type headlights? They look nothing like the one in the video

[@johnmoser2689]

I bought my mk5 GTI in 07 I waited for the 5 door because my young boys at that time We loved that car so much Only thing I didn't like was the ice build up at the front corner of the front door bent the door panel on the passenger side... very disappointing

[@mohdarifarifhafizi9874]

Hello wolswizard my name arif Hafizie of Malaysia

[@volkswizard]

Hey Hafizie and welcome 🤗

[@mohdarifarifhafizi9874]

@@volkswizard okay Wolkswagen golf GTI red

[@MrMbb911]

Don’t agree with your opinion that the MK5 brought the GTI back to life to be honest. But all GTI’s are very nice cars in my opinion. I have a MK4 gti it’s a quailty car even for it’s age now. All the GTI’s had there common faults if I’m honest.

[@volkswizard]

The Mk5 reviving the GTI brand is fact, it’s all over the wider media. Maybe as a Mk4 owner you might not fully appreciate the changes but a 115 bhp 2.0 GTI Mk4 was slow and thirsty and an embarrassment to the badge . Yes there were better models and GTI 180 is reasonable but I drove one last year from VW’s heritage fleet and it’s miles behind a Mk5 in the chassis department (again this is widely echoed throughout the automotive media has been for 18 years now, it’s not news)

[@MrMbb911]

@@volkswizard it’s like all cars they get better with the different model years of the same car that come out and they make things better on the car as it goes through the years as they learn more and think maybe it’s better if we make it like this or do things this way instead a learning curve so to speak it’s the same with all cars. But at the time of the MK4 there was no MK5 so of course when the Mk5 came out it would be improved. But it still doesn’t mean that the Mk5 brought the GTI back to life it just an improved model in my opinion. And yes I do own an MK4 GTI but just because I own one doesn’t make any difference really. And the MK4 2.0 GTI wasn’t great I agree with that that.

[@Rotciv1929]

Watching this has made me not want to sell my Mk5

[@RobertDavisAdman]

The GTI should NEVER, EVER be a five door. They had the Jetta for a passenger car.

[@volkswizard]

GTI is all about practical performance so I'm OK with 5 door (which is just as well...). Plus TCR racing cars are all 5 door

[@spainter1985]

11:55 I preferred the cambelt era TFSI engines, although the belt had to be changed at 80k - at least they didn't fail prematurely

[@Georgespicedaddy]

The mk 5 is probably second worst tbh it ain’t better than the 1 2 6 7 7.5 or the 8

[@volkswizard]

Depends on your subjective definition of better

[@samcourt6228]

The Edition 30 is my favourite version of the Mk5. It has nicer wheels without the stupid diamond cut Monza wheels and more importantly got rid of the awful black lower part of the rear bumper which I’ve always hated. It’s a shame crusty wings affect so many of these now.

[@djowen9459]

Another brilliant review - your knowledge and passion for Golf MkV shines through. Am thinking of adding a Mk V GTI car for fun at weekends . Watching this 15 mths after you filmed the video when you were below 40k subs, now up over 50k - well done!

[@AaronKundi]

Absolutely timeless motor, way ahead of its time, no other comparison. Mines on 130k 2007 DSG stage 2, its had 3 dsg services, many many oil changes as half way on its 2nd service booklet, walnut blased injector refurbed at r tech, oil sump cleaned and every common part changed in one go, peace of mind and not expensive. Been offered about £4k but i wont sell her because its hard to come across a well looked after example that performs exceptionally well like mine, she will be used as a daily. Only thing is that the cam follower wears faster when tuned so got to change it every 10k miles religiously, other than that, phenomenal cars for the money

[@xavierpeisson2739]

YES YES YES YES YES Best GTI ever This chariot is pure love

[@robertbrathwaite4191]

The 5th deadly Venom!

[@Mirror1973]

In all honesty, I don’t think one generation is better than another, I think nostalgia plays a lot when we remember a specific year. I’ve had 4 iterations; the golf, rabbit, and two gti,s and of all I remember the 2007 rabbit most fondly

[@MrObiwan1]

I miss my mk5 everyday :(

[@LatestHour]

I knew there would be a lot of MK7 owners in the comments section 🤣

[@alexverdigris9939]

Golf mk5 was the best looking car that VW ever made, in my op.

[@intunewithcars9484]

55 reg axx engine?

[@RobertDavisAdman]

Ugliest wheels. Ugh!

[@GIXXERUKX]

Certainly a milestone but not the best and it shouldn’t be, I’d be disappointed to learn the gti hadn’t progressed 👍

[@raiNofchAosFPS]

you ever owned a mk5 gti?

[@GIXXERUKX]

@@raiNofchAosFPS Mk1, x2 mk2 ‘s, mk3 and a mk5 all gti’s, mk5 is mapped by r tech, still have it 👍

[@raiNofchAosFPS]

@@GIXXERUKX sweet have a mk5 gti myself and love it!

[@volkswizard]

Exactly Paul, 7.5 GTI Performance is basically a better Mk5. TCR/Mk8/Mk7 CSS all deviate a bit too far from the original brief even if they are faster or look better etc

[@Musti.1973]

I loved watching this Andrew, thanks again for sharing this with us, I'm still loving my mk7 GTI PP 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@elliotmeek3375]

Love my Mk5 Edition 30. Although new golf GTIs are faster, I personally don’t think they are as much fun!

[@volkswizard]

Agreed!

[@davidjohnston9870]

Thanks for another enjoyable video. Love the GTI reviews on the channel. For me, I love my 7.5 GTI performance. Has everything you need. Love the interior which is just the right combination of switches and digital features. The red ambient lighting strips on doors and sills are great at night. Good balance between traditional GTI features and technology. When you wind it up on the twisties, a real fun car. Keep up the good work.

[@philipguacci6452]

My 2008.5 looks exactly like the one shown. It does have GTI on the door sills. And hill hold assist in the DSG. The Bi Xenon lights were not cheap. Neither was the Vienna leather. Sat Nav I don't have was $4k in Oz. It's done just under 86,000 kms. Not trouble free. But it is still with me. Cheers Andrew.

[@markjordan6318]

My wife & I have owned 6 GTI’s between us across the years. She drives a 7.5 & me a Mk 5. Both offer so much & to me the best 2 GTI’s we have owned. Great video as always Andrew thank you👏👏

[@rickybaskerville4489]

“Save the world get one of these”

[@tonyjazz4073]

Great video as always Andrew. Engine cover befits a GTI, unlike the unsightly one on the Mk8.

[@volkswizard]

Totally agree Tony