My Golf R 6 Year Ownership Costs

[@davidthomas7424]

Love the golf r it's definitely the best cars I've owned possibly the fastest especially with dsg

[@SamAustin]

It really hits all the boxes 👍

[@johnstonlee]

Should try bmw 240i next level

[@johnstonlee]

Took our Tiguan in for a service and I checked filters etc and they were actually replaced which gave me good confidence. Only thing I’m not sure is if they actually changed the dsg filter as that’s a ball ache of a job.

[@SamAustin]

Thank you for sharing your experience with your Tiguan service 👍

[@sleepwalker31]

Cool video as always. They're very decent machines. I've had mine over 5 years and really don't know what to replace it with 😂

[@SamAustin]

Thanks! I think the only thing I could replace it with would be another Golf R as they tick all the boxes for me 👍

[@CraigRegan1]

I’m exactly the same, had mine 3 years now and it’s had a new engine and clutch all under VW warrenty so it’s like a new car. Mines a 2014 mk7 manual

[@CrazzieGamer]

Been thinking about buying a golf r or a gti performance pack from a fiesta st. Been edging towards the gti because I think it does more mpg? I do about 40 miles a day now and want something bigger

[@SamAustin]

Fiesta ST will get you better MPG with the GTI around 40mpg depending how you drive. And the R will be down on the GTI a little. There all pretty solid overall as daily drivers so you can't go wrong 👌

[@CrazzieGamer]

@@SamAustin Brilliant it’s too hard to choose which one I’m sure I won’t be disappointed either one I buy, probably opt for the dsg this time round.

[@jonathanphang]

Thanks for the heads up video - hope I get as good luck with problems as you - I've put a deposit down on a 2018 7.5 R from a VW dealer so just waiting on them check it over for the 2 year warranty, do last bits and then all things being well I will have one finally as well! I think you live in the same region as me - based on seeing you driving in St Albans (Could be wrong) - just wondering what independents you tried. I'm in Watford and way back when I had a Mk1 Seat Leon Cupra R I used Total VAG in Leighton Buzzard. Good but bit of a trek. Have been told about a place called VW Doctor that seems to have great reviews, but I'll probably go to VW Watford like I have with the GTD I'm trading in. Appreciate all the vids youve done over the years for just normal real world owner things. All useful information.

[@SamAustin]

No worries at all and I am glad you are enjoying them. Many congrats on your potential MK7.5 R! Personally I would service it at VW ans I've used SCC Performance in St Albans to do the thermostat housing and VAG Tech in Milton Keynes to do the clutch. Both companies I can recommend for sure from my past experience 👍

[@jonathanphang]

@@SamAustin thanks for the recommendations, will have to check them out. Trying not to get too excited hopefully there's not too long now. Im going to be doing a 350 mile round trip to get it but combination of colour, wheels, leather, DCC and 30k miles max is a relatively rare combo. Fingers crossed it gets over the line!

[@maddisonwhitfield6157]

Nice video Sam. Have you ever looked at Scirocco Rs? Currently got a facelift model, love it to bits.

[@SamAustin]

Thank you! Funnily enough I was at an event yesterday and had a good chat about the Scirocco. Very suprised VW stopped making it as its a great car and the R version seems very special to me. Many congrats on yours👍

[@matthewprice9266]

I’ve still got my Golf R manual 3 door in tornado red coming up to 5 years now. Great cars!

[@SamAustin]

Such a great car and its fantastic as a long term car for many years as you say. I love tornado red also 😁👍

[@ninesix8]

Thanks for the video. I got my R (with DSG) new in 2017. Over 6 years and 60,000 miles: total cost of maintenance (including MOT and tyres) £4,345. All servicing at VW.

[@SamAustin]

Thank you for sharing your experience with your R! Such a fantastic car and well worth keeping for a fair while longer. Costs wise I think that's pretty great and shows how long term ownership can really be a great affordable option 🎉

[@johnstonlee]

What about fuel

[@ninesix8]

@@johnstonlee 40mpg is possible on a long run but 30 is a typical average. However, I don’t drive hard.

[@richardsolley4897]

We’re did you get your tee shirt from thanks

[@leepearce3148]

Your young to own some great cars. Got to love a golf

[@SamAustin]

Early 30's so not that young but have loved all the cars I've owned for sure 👍

[@leepearce3148]

@@SamAustin you look in your early 20's that's a good thing though. Love your videos keep them coming