MK7 GTI high mileage | Part II

Here it is! you guys asked for a second video on the GTI, and here is the finished product. The 2015 GTI has undergone some changes good and bad. The biggest difference an engine swap from a 2017 model after almost 160k miles. Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments, and hopefully I'll a very special video coming soon!
music:
"Tech House Vibes" by Alenjandro Magana
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[@sonny1redvw]

Stage 2 is the sweet spot for a daily GTI. Plenty of power and reliability. Best road trip car ever!

[@riddickshultz6877]

One of the sweetest GTIs I’ve seen. Between the color scheme, the modifications, rims, cabin accessories and just plain clean. LOVE this car….

[@downshiftauto326]

Thank you so much!

[@vr6gls]

As another owner of a high mileage MK7 GTI. I agree with most of the things you said in this video. My GTI is big turbo and makes over 500whp on E85. It has just over 141K miles and has been solid. Completely stock motor as well. If you maintain these cars and don’t cheap out mods and maintenance, they will last a long time. One thing I did disagree on is the manual transmission being a “well designed” transmission. Anyone who thinks VW makes a good manual, hasn’t driven an a car with an actually good manual (Honda S2000, Civic Type R, BMW M3, Porsche 911). The VW manual has zero feel and is too assisted. I also wouldn’t call a manual that has a clutch so weak, it can barely hold stock power as “well designed”. It’s one of the main reasons I went for the DSG. VW makes a mediocre manual but a phenomenal DSG. As previously stated, my car makes over 500whp and the DSG handles it just fine. A manual GTI would need significant upgrades to handle that power lever. Also as a previous manual transmission owner. I find the DSG just as engaging, albeit in different way.

[@downshiftauto326]

I appreciate the feedback! If I could go back I would tweak what I said to one of the good manual transmissions available today. I now own a 1998 Mitsubishi Evo and the car has a 5-speed manual thats completely different then most other cars and completely un-assisted. Gearing is short, knotchy, but very precise. One thing I always loved about the VW is its buttery-smooth. May need supporting upgrades as you reach 400+, but out of the box its pretty solid. 1000% agree on the stock clutch being weak. It does slip as soon as you mention the word "tune"

[@SarcasticComments23]

I sold my DSG for a manual cause I wanted more driver engagement I was stage two with the DSG but I’m stage one with a manual and I just bit the bullet and paid the $1,200 for an upgraded clutch and it’s done me great. I’m at 155,000 miles right now and no problems. Glad I made the change to a manual transmission and would never go back.

[@sepse7en2]

Great video, and your car looks awesome, that intercooler looks so nice!

[@downshiftauto326]

Thanks! The gold intercooler was one of my favorite upgrades

[@JacesOwnWorld]

The intake manifold looks like a pain in the butt to remove, but once you do it, you realize it not that bad. I've removed it at least even times no to do waterpump installs and carbon cleanings. I can remove it in less than an hour easily.

[@jonathantrujillo4722]

Did you swap the motor because of problems or just because ?