LAMBORGHINI SOUND for UNDER $5k? MK6 Golf review

Do you want a little Italian sizzle with your cheap grocery-getter? It might be time for a game of Golf.
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[@mauricio951]

The best part about the 2.5 5cyl is that it's one of if not the most reliable motor VW has built. I've seen plenty with 300k miles running fine.

[@michaelyounghx6457]

Absolutely I sale parts at a junk yard I got plenty of 2.5s in good running condition and zero 2.0T or 1.8T in running condition

[@TypeTuber]

Never get tired of that 5 cyl. sound

[@jamesk3565]

I definitely love the 2.5 5cyl. Pretty reliable with basic maintenance

[@brycemeng]

Glad to help, Jake! I had a lot of fun on this trip, and the supercut of exhaust sounds is peak

[@jdm_pixel]

Hey, by any chance did you buy this car from DriveTown in Houston? I think I was going to buy this exact one

[@brycemeng]

@@jdm_pixel I bought this car from a good friend, however, do recommend

[@ElliottAlvis]

You are correct, my 5 cylinder doesn’t sound nearly that good 😂 Also, now we all know Jake’s inseam size!

[@fuhri446]

well, your Volvo does have an exhaust 😂

[@Lasertrac]

But he doesn't reveal boxer, briefs or boxer briefs LOL

[@christopherkraft1327]

The things we learn on you tube, Jakes inseam measurement & the fact that you wear tighty whities!!! Good Night Nurse!!! 😮

[@ScottJ175]

I feel Jake's pain. I'm 5' 7" with a 30 inch inseam. Hence why I call my profile pic on here "when a Hobbit works on his truck."

[@hmayesh]

“Turn signal stalk doesn’t feel as good as a bmw” had to laugh at that one. Does anyone know how a bmw turn signal stalk even feel like?

[@brycemeng]

TURGID GERMAN SIGNALS

[@bosgaurus1]

Broken

[@alexp6016]

Honestly they’re quite excellent. Which is ironic because few of us use them.

[@ErosGalaxia]

big, clunky, and sometimes fussy

[@sezuawn3861]

@@alexp6016it’s a play on words because bmw’s don’t use turn signals

[@benrayes4231]

Jake, you have a knack for car reviews.

[@Enakaji]

As someone from germany, hearing the words Golf Basemodel and 2.5 in the same sentence is amazing, because over here we not only didn't even get the Fivecylinder anymore in the MK6 (only options over here where diferent variations of fourbangers) but the Base model MK6 over here either had a wheezy 1.4 N/A engine with a "mighty" 80 HP and a whooping 97 ft-lb of tourqe, or the not much better 1.6 N/A with 102 HP and 109 ft-lb. After 2010 these got replaced by a smaller 1.2 Turbo. I guess our Replacement for the 2.5 would be the 1.4 TSI twincharger that had both, a Turbo and a Supercharger and had a boatload of problems due to twincharging beeing something new for VW. Most of these didn't even reach 60k miles before having catastrophical engine failures.

[@ulverop]

I was about to say this wouldn't be the base model in Europe. I think we get mostly the same cars from VW here in Norway as you get in Germany, and as you say the base models have tiny engines. Even tiny diesels...

[@SunnynPhilly]

It would probably be a good business bringing Mk6 2.5 5s back to Deutschland. I have one and it’s amazing how low revving it is, I baby it and can drive all day and never go above 1800 rpm while cruising at 80 on the highway. Occasionally I’ll do an Italian tune up and it sounds amazing for an entry level daily driver. I’ve read in Europe it’s used in vans, it feels like it’s barely breaking a sweat pulling the base golf around. They also used the 2.5 in Jetta’s and Beatles in the USA. It’s easy to spot one because of the duel/twin exhaust pipes on the drivers side. My car has the 6 speed auto, my sister bought it new and when my brother in law was going to trade it in for his Ford F150 last year I bought it from them as a second car.

[@tl2bros258]

Seem real car guys are swinging back from the crazy HP over the top tec cars to the practical just the right amount of power and balance cars. You can have more fun in a car like that. Getting every bit out of the car and keeping it under 80mph. I have.

[@AmaniHrabowy]

I love my Mk6 Golf 2.5L!! I added an AFE cold air intake to go with the ECS catback and I love the sound 🔥 My enthusiast friends are always impressed with it haha. Also, coilovers made a huge difference in handling 👌🏼

[@colelandon1294]

how is the ecs catback i just did a afe CAI not too long ago but I'm looking for more noise did you get the ecs catback valves opened or closed by chance?

[@StevesWanderlust]

The '07 Rabbit got me into VW ownership. The 2.5 was always super reliable for me

[@joannaatkins822]

This was really very good, slow car fast makes a perfect daily and you summed that up excellently!

[@erik1tennant]

I just got one recently and the best part is that a basic tune gave that extra power that is missing and completely eliminated rev hang! So much fun to drive now plus that noise 🔊🔊

[@kevinbarry71]

My mother had a 2011 version of this brand new, with automatic. Very comfortable seats. Fantastic seat heaters. Engine was a little course but certainly quite enough power. Interior was very good. For some reason the driver information center kept randomly switching to German.

[@Lasertrac]

*Spits Mountain Dew all over his computer screens LOL at Jakes "head comment" Why we love you. No filter, no forethought. Great video

[@mystfire]

I have a Jetta Sportwagen with the same 2.5. Love the motor and the sound it makes, and it has given me no issues with 130k+ miles. Just wish mine was a manual

[@jboesz6569]

Same here but I chose it for the long commute & wasn’t going to be dancing on pedals in bumper to bumper traffic. I plan on doing a dsg swap & turbo. 😎

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

​@@jboesz6569 with dsg and boost you basically got a fwd VW badged group B Quattro. Don't forget to add a limited slip.

[@mikeduwe]

Nice simple but effective mod list, next thing it needs is a tune to fix the rev hang and wake up the top end

[@malt_2485]

I have a 2.5 With the 5 speed, muffler delete, and race land coils and I love it so much

[@gottawatch1932]

Add a link for your videos of your car bro on here

[@MaxisBallinonaBudget]

Muffler delete and Racelands lol.. poor car.

[@andrewkleiner4026]

I have a 2012 2.5 golf manual, favorite car i have owned. You have to get the ums tune, it gets rid of the rev lag and pushes the redline 6k to 7200, requires 91 octane and is around 400$. I also have a techtonics cat back stainless steel exhaust for 700$ both upgrades were worth ever penny. Great video

[@gottawatch1932]

Hello , it’s called the UMS tune? And where in the maps on the tune do I locate the rev hang? I have the Ingen CAI and the Awe Touring exhaust on my MK6 2.5 manual.

[@gottawatch1932]

Can you send a link of your sound bite of those mods. Have the same car 2.5 base, Ingen CAI, AWE Touring exhaust. Wanna do the tune and resonator delete.

[@Lowlifeme10]

Nah man IE TUNE. The way to go

[@andrewkleiner4026]

@@gottawatch1932 sorry i didn't see this until now, its called united motor sports, they only do tunes for naturally aspirated vw engines.

[@scotfenedick6618]

This so reminds me of my MK3 I drove in college. I loved that car. It’s like nothing has changed with the stock Golf in 24 years.

[@ZachariaZuehlke]

Thats a pretty good deal! I got my mk3 5spd focus for like 6k and I'm pretty happy with it for similar reasons. Fun to shift, makes all the right noises and not fast enough to get me in any serious trouble lmfao

[@dougsrosen]

I would love a Jake series where he just reviews cars and raves about all the legroom!

[@mooseknuckle8334]

I love my 2.5. It's a work in progress. I run a touring series magnaflow catback exhaust, and it sounds amazing.

[@littleAZN248]

I remember when many on the mk6 forums were debating whether the 2.5 was half a lambo v10. Lol

[@rail176]

I love the way you can drive the automatic like a Manuel and with the IE tune its a beast.

[@ajw828]

Excellent review, and highly entertaining.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Great review Jake!! 👍👍

[@benjaminrolland7031]

Great video, Jake!

[@iCANTfindmyselfR]

got a jetta 2.5 5cyl, same engine. I think it's pretty much the same although the longer body makes it not too good for cornering... but what the heck it's fun. Thanks for doing this video!

[@vspencer9764]

I don’t know if you get it in the USA but I’ve inherited a 1999 MkIV V5 Golf for free in 2.3 flavour which I guess is a similar engine (150 &170 bhp depending on year) and mechanically these things go on forever. My one hadn’t been serviced or washed in 7 years before I got my hands on it and apart from a service and bushes I’ve not had to spend a penny on it. Over here a V5 is one step up from the GTi and most come with lots of options so it’s basically one down from the R32. The 5 cylinder warble is very addictive and knocking it down a cog will see it going from 30mpg to 16mpg and I think it’s only Achilles heel is the timing chain guides but mine seem okay.

[@rickg7792]

Really enjoying your videos!

[@greathornedowl3644]

thanks Jake, love the R32 golf think v6 AWD

[@johna.4334]

Jake, you forgot to mention this two-door model MK6 Golf is ideal for tall people; the doors are longer which makes getting in and out a breeze! The new MK8 is only offered with the smaller four doors which are cumbersome for tall people.

[@yeeezy8078]

Downshifts in 1 or 3 are the best, they give you way more instant torque than 2 or 4. Also that first gear can go up to almost 70 which is y I downshift in 1 for small pulls on small streets.

[@zepmarq]

I've got a 2014 Mk6 as a daily driver... I love it. 👍

[@brndn3263]

I payed 3150 for one 3 weeks ago, I got lots of room in the budget for mods. I got a set of rotiforms and raceland coilovers on the way. I’m gonna stage 2 ie tune it, get exhaust and maybe 2 step and call it a day.

[@kevinm5177]

Love that hatch handle.

[@basslover352]

I have the 2010 model with some bolt ons and tune. Only mk6 year with shorter gearing. Fun car to wring out and listen to.

[@workingmanaudio2754]

The MK5 5 speed is much closer ratio than the early mk6 2.5 golf. Part of the reason why the Mk6 gets better fuel economy. I have a Mk5 Rabbit 2006 which has the most aggressively geared 2.5 cars. I have a Eurojet catback and can confirm that it sounds amazing and exotic. Baby Lambo.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Annnd the one I was watching on Atotempest...SOLD. dammit, Thanks a lot Jake.

[@Flexan_Dre]

Finally the I5 getting some love!

[@siytz.w]

Ive got a friend with one of these with over 400k kilometres on the dash. Still runs like a dream

[@PotatopancakesOMG]

Just bought an 08 rabbit 2 door five speed with 180000km and it’s like showroom quality and I’m so excited to get a proper cai and a catback

[@splatbubble]

Headliner does go after a few years... but if you get a replacement it is not THAT much of a pain to install... and really makes the car a lot nicer. :)

[@johnasbury7511]

Jake you make that Golf look like a limo 😆

[@swiftarrow9]

I love your humor!!!

[@swiftarrow9]

Also, thanks for the explanation of the exhaust. I would love to figure out how to get a nice harmony out of my T cam Volvo B230FT

[@slakr7555]

The 2.5 is a great engine, especially the later revision. It’s great right up till you have to do the timing set.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

You should never have to replace the timing chain unless you neglect oil changes.... It's for the life of the vehicle. I've seen 07ks over 300k miles with stock internals with 10k mile factory recommend oil changes. I've also seen 07ks with 10psi of boost added to stock internal 07k with over 200k miles. And that's even when the turbo was added at around 100k miles.

[@ditikoci1432]

I have a 2014 model 2.5 mk6 which is an auto and after some time in traffic it shakes the cabin when increasing its rpm slowly from 2to3 gear , and after sometime it shows the 🔧 at the section where writes PRND After i turn the car off and on again it removes the 🔧 I have checked it for tranmission issues with computer and it doesnt show any error on the tranmission It shows only this P0106 and P2096 Do you think this two are related to the transmission? And in your opinion what should i do?

[@deanjames6162]

You're a pretty good car reviewer . You deserve more subs

[@blaakrose]

With that hat, definitely got that Palos look going. 💯

[@lilbang0623]

I own one of these with the same model year and it's so good. I'm sorry to my Golfie for undervaluing it at times

[@CaliGirlJade]

I just had a muffler delete done on my 2.5 and added a dual pipe exhaust at the end and it definitely sounds like the 5.2L Lamborghini V10. I was surprised at first. Just gonna add a cold air intake last for power mods.

[@gottawatch1932]

Once you add the cold air intake on you can tune it at that point.

[@CaliGirlJade]

@@gottawatch1932 Honestly I gotta find more info on cold air intakes, this will be my first car I’m getting a custom air intake on. I heard you can tune them but now sure how or what should be “tuned”.

[@tofu_RS]

sounds brilliant

[@scottroberts5529]

I know alot of people swap out those base seats for the mk6 gti seats since they have more aggressive bolstering

[@sleepyhollow783]

Successful video! It makes me think that a 7-10 year old VW is a sensible idea & actually keep a sleepy eye out for one. 🙂

[@Bill_Hartnett]

"pre-pandemic pricing" yeah... it's nuts. Our Durango with the 4.7 just dropped a valve seat (common problem), so I went looking for something to replace it with. Couldn't find anything reasonable, so I'm just going to get a reman and drop it in the truck. Even those are all like 4 weeks out though due to supply chain problems getting the parts to get the reman done. Jasper is the only place with engines in stock but they just cost so much...

[@jacksomb1]

I think you've really hit your stride with reviewing cars, the commentary is classic TopGear . America's 'Clarkson' is born! Just not as tall... or as Yorkshire-sounding...

[@Rookiereece]

Sounds great, we don't get these in Europe you have to get a fire breathing RS3 Audi to get a 5 cylinder soundtrack here

[@NatoriousGamePlay]

Man that pre pandemic pricing is crazy. People are asking for 10k+ for a base model manual. I love this engine, but idk if I love it enough for that price over other things in it's price range

[@lickwidgoat3480]

I get 36 mpg and i got a 3in lift kit on my jetta, love my 3rd peddle.

[@mrpickle4143]

we mod my friends 2.5 rabbit and it’s so sick, we also hydro locked it and it survived

[@workingmanaudio2754]

The 2010,11 have a wide ratio 5 speed transmission. 2012, 13 got a closer (not close) ratio 5 speed transmission, actually it’s the same ratios in the mk5 Rabbit 2.5. They’re were more fun with those ratios.

[@RGNightHawwk]

What exhaust did you get? Sounds mint

[@troynutter8902]

Its good to see a Kansas KZbinr not holding the camera whilst driving.😉

[@dave11686]

I love three door GTIs!

[@johna.4334]

Yes, and it's sad to hear the new MK8 Golf is only offered with four doors and not two.

[@Shabadabadu]

This is one of the videos that convinced me to buy mine and I can't recommend one more, just make sure you find one that's been taken care of, unlike me.

[@RobbieMK5]

The head is similar! The passenger side v10 exhaust manifold bolts on

[@nitrox28]

Can you please tell me about the exhaust setup?

[@gmugrumbach]

Whats this about the radio upgrade again? Tell me more!

[@AntJoseph_]

7:27 have to tell you it is fast for regular European standards!

[@rooslanmudrik2385]

@2:28 I felt that lol

[@CPTFiXtion]

Is it an Eonon head unit? Or is it an OEM VW unit? I need to find one!

[@droid7627]

i blame the rev hang for the lack of life on my clutch, letting it out early in frustration is just the game with this car

[@brycemeng]

I'm up to 111k now, and this car has taught like half a dozen people to drive stick, and the original clutch is going strong

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

That’s so much better than my Mark I 1977 Rabbit 4 speed manual and 97 horsepower! We didn’t call them by any Marks of course, because who knew how successful the line would become, especially with it’s horrible quality. It was Volkswagen’s first liquid cooled car, except for an even worse 1976 Passat (name?)

[@xpga2rcaddy]

I worked at a VW dealership in 1977 and sold them new. I had a burgundy Champagne Edition as my demo. Loved it. We also sold VW Dashers but you never see those anymore. What up wit dat?

[@blacknigga119]

I just recently got a mk6 and idk I think I miss my mk4 1.8t 😒😂

[@DougsCars]

Had those wheels on my ‘12 Golf R!

[@brycemeng]

That's what they're off of!

[@kristitiko2333]

@@brycemeng what's these wheels size ? 17 or 18?

[@moron1182]

they aren't fast but they are not slow for their class with a couple bolt-ons, you can hit over 200 hp

[@rxtuninginc8444]

Here in Canada we have the Rabbit with that same 5 cylinder

[@workingmanaudio2754]

The US and Canada got a mk5 Rabbit 2.5 06-09 and they also got the mk6 Golf 2.5 10-14.

[@jdm_pixel]

Texas MK6? Gray? under $5k??? I think I was going to buy THIS EXACT GOLF in the video at one point, I didn't have the money for it yet though

[@ralphlongo1975]

Jake's version of Other People's Cars!

[@clifbradley]

I've never seen a manual Golf with any options. I don't know if it's that the people that buy them can't afford options, or that the people that buy them want to just be bland. I personally think that people that buy manuals always think they are going to race the car all the time. The only Golf's I've seen with options are automatics. Might be against your religion but VW has some nice ventilated seats, really good navigation and until they hit 100k, pretty reliable.

[@adobewanjerkobi]

Still waiting for my friend in Austin to sell me his 2.5L Golf...

[@workingmanaudio2754]

FYI. There are no 2.5 mk6 golf 4 door manuals in the US. Unless you swap it. There are no manual 2.5 mk6 golf for 2014.

[@brettbrettson69]

The last great engine that VW made, the 07K

[@RGNightHawwk]

wait what exhaust is that I need it for my mk6 lmao

[@UnWrecked]

I've been through a ton of cars and by far my favorite cheap commuter is a 2011 and up scion tc. The seat bolstering is perfect, it's a 6 speed, reliable, plenty of power for a 4 cylinder, has a great stock exhaust note, great handling, and decent gas mileage. The one con is it also has atrocious rev hang.

[@workingmanaudio2754]

I currently own a 2.5 VW and I don’t know if I can ever go back to an in-line 4cyl. The 4 pot just doesn’t sound all that great. I’ve had lots of them in the past with nice cat backs, but the 2.5 has ruined 4cyl’s for me. 😭

[@WaynePittenger]

I wonder what they serve at Spaghetti Works.

[@logand4687]

Where do I find that radio🤔

[@Thierrydsm]

Ive had my 2013 highline 2.5 for about 3 years now. Its FBO, dyno tuned, 6 speed swapped, stripped interior. I love it. I have a 2013 GLI as a daily which is bone stock (much faster then the golf) but the golf is still so much more fun to drive on the track

[@eddiepavlenko8654]

What catback exaust do you have?

[@workingmanaudio2754]

It doesn’t have a cat back exhaust. They removed the rear and mid muffler, but kept the stock resonator and catalytic converter.

[@user-ou8gv3bd4p]

Have one of them 2009 2.5 mk5 170 000 km. Use 8.5-9.5 city/ highway no traffic. I don’t think you can get 7 l anywhere.

[@justinb7039]

Forgive me if im wrong, but i do not believe this is the same as the audi ttrs or rs3. I mean i wish it was since i own a mk6 golf 2.5. Its not just the motor minus the turbo. The audi 2.5t in the ttrs is an Audi motor and is not shared with vw. I believe vw wanted to use the audi motor in the new Golf R but audi said 👎. Also if they were the same motor i believe there would be alot more aftermarket performance parts or even a turbo kit thats easily attainable. There was 1 company offering a turbo a while back but they discontinued it because it was too expensive like 6k and it didnt yeild the audi motor performance after....

[@brycemeng]

Block is all the same- biggest changes are differences if fuel delivery (pfi in the VW, gdi in the audi) and forged bits for the rotating assembly. Consider it a 6.0 truck motor vs an LS2.

[@davidcharest3645]

Can I get some details on the exhaust setup. Been searching for hours and can’t find a muffler and resonator delete system anywhere

[@2kgaming225]

Straight Pipe is what it is…I have mine

[@nitrox28]

@@2kgaming225 Did you keep the resonator?

[@2kgaming225]

@@nitrox28 take it off, chop everything off

[@JaredsGarage]

Shop around and you can find one of these as a wagon with a manual.

[@rumerobnamia]

Wonder whats the exhaust on that one

[@2kgaming225]

Cat back

[@hojnikb]

Were these ever sold in the EU as well or was this a US specific model?

[@brycemeng]

IIRC outside of the turbo versions, this engine is unique to North America

[@socalguy829]

yeah i never knew they put a 2.5 5 cyl in the mk6 Golf, never came to Europe. shame as it sounds epic

[@vwpassat444]

Dude I have a 2.5l Passat and need to know the exhaust setup on that thing sounds sick

[@brycemeng]

Removed the resonator and muffler and replaced with a 2.5"(?) straight pipe

[@brycemeng]

Also I feel like this mod would not be suited to an auto car, as it makes the entire world hear how slow the transmission is.

[@vwpassat444]

@@brycemeng Yeah... didnt even think about that

[@kolbybroussard5505]

Side to side throw will have you hitting first when you mean to hit 3rd 😵‍💫

[@dewdew34]

Twisties ? Hi Scotty !

[@chadful9684]

why is the license plate on the side?