One Serious 2017 VW Golf R Hatchback in the CAR WIZARD's shop. Featuring Jared from Wrench Everyday

[@SultanOfAwesome]

The best part about the car is that the reverse camera is hidden under the emblem as well. Basically never gets dirty.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I love it. It’s something that is very unique about VW that basically no other manufacturer does. No dirt and it doesn’t fog up when it’s cold, rainy, or snowy outside. Perfect visibility every time 🤙

[@LethalH080]

I get into any other car and get surprised when I can’t see Bc their camera is dirty.

[@davidm.1934]

Same in the VW CC

[@shueibdahir]

It can be easily retrofitted to the older vw models aswell

[@krishnapatel2863]

The real trick is the trap door it hides in when it's need for a hatch handle

[@turboshottho]

friendly FYI: Those aren’t the injectors those are the variable-valve-lift camshaft actuators; 8 of them. 2 for each cylinder; they shift the cam left and right to select between 2 different cam profiles: LLLD, HLHD. Injectors are underneath the intake manifold.

[@schloemoe21]

Was just about to comment on that..haha

[@robinghosh2109]

Is that just on the Golf R motor or does the GTI have those also?

[@schloemoe21]

@@robinghosh2109 not sure about the motors. Might be an EA888 gen3 thing. Also the gen3 motors outside of the states also have dual injectors.

[@turboshottho]

@@robinghosh2109 GTI and Golf 1.8tsi also

[@carswnova]

@@schloemoe21 only on the newer 7.5 Models to combat the carbon fouling that comes with direct instead of port injection

[@jools182]

Jared is such a likeable guy

[@carswnova]

Always. I got excited seeing him in the video

[@yunus_aros]

Jared is fantastic. I love it how closely knit the automotive KZbin in the USA seems to be. They follow one another. They comment on one another’s material and they help each other out. Especially the “crew” in Kansas is very nice!

[@taelorwatson9822]

He is a friend I need

[@JimmyBuck]

I own a '17 Golf R! It's so cool to see my car on one of my favorite channels! I have also previously owned a GTI. They're both really fun cars but the R is definitely the ultimate experience.

[@4drturbo85]

Ideal to get one with the automatic or the manual?

[@JimmyBuck]

@@4drturbo85 I prefer the DSG because it is my daily commuter car. The 0-60 is actually faster with the DSG, too. But if you're the type that thinks automatics are for wimps, then get the manual.

[@levaris77]

@@4drturbo85 I have a 2017 manual R. While the manusl is slower I love the tactile driving experience so much. Also, as manuals are offered on fewer and fewer cars might as well enjoy them while you can and save the automatic for later in your life when it's the only choice. That said the DSG handles power better if you're going to tune it.

[@ur2slob724]

@@4drturbo85 Dave quicker and no crank walk to worry about

[@himynameisbrianw]

Shoulda got a Type R

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Car Wizard: "Tiny little shaft" Mrs Wizard: "That's adorable" VW Golf R: "How embarassing..." 😳

[@KarmaticEvolution]

Sexual jokes associated to a car? Funny stuff!

[@cullenmiller8170]

Embarrassing for the Golf or the Wizard? 😬🤣🤣

[@68camaro86]

That’s what she said...

[@tomsommer8372]

Not sure they were speaking about the car...

[@einfelder8262]

Especially since the shaft is pretty thick......

[@JaredEveryDay]

Thank you again for hosting us! Was fun to join in with you on the video.

[@unclemudfrogsgarage6590]

I own a 2017 also. All black, all options with a 6 speed manual. Love it! Great daily driver and fun in the twisties. Just turned over 25,000 miles. I will never sell it.

[@renanluz3941]

I love the golf but whatever you do you can't escape those plastic engine parts breaking that's the only bad thing about it. But other then that.. I think my next car will be a golf gti or R

[@brandonfriesen5389]

My 2016 R is at 100,000 miles. Problematic driving experience. I love it

[@resnonverba137]

@@brandonfriesen5389 You love a problematic driving experience? Why?

[@digitalsmithy]

@@brandonfriesen5389 wait, what?

[@brandonfriesen5389]

@@digitalsmithy Definitely didn't mean problematic, my phone must've autocorrected it but I don't remember what I meant to say since it was over a year ago I commented that. Nevertheless, its a 10/10 vehicle

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

"In this episode of Mighty Car M..." Honestly, with the amount of love and attention this Golf is getting, I'm surprised Moog just didn't instantly teleport into the Wizards garage.

[@szczerzo]

Nah, his "broken nugget" sense wasn't tingling.

[@PatrickEVRAable]

ELECTRIC SPACE WIZARD

[@joseacuna3239]

Yeah, but now we have the RS3 nugget to see them play

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

@@joseacuna3239 Honda Civic I think is their current project.

[@joshriles84]

Mcm=the best off road KZbin channel

[@ethannicosia979]

211k miles on my 2017 GTI. Still original clutch/turbo and burns no oil despite getting plenty of sauce through the mountains.

[@GTAVince]

Thats like 337600 km, thats a LOT in 4 years 😱

[@petrosaguilar8916]

Where do you drive to rack that kind of mileage in three years?? Courier work?

[@ethannicosia979]

@@petrosaguilar8916 I road trip as much as I can. Spending half your time as a hobo is kind of amazing.

[@JoJoJoker]

The Mk7 Golf R is the ultimate sleeper. To most people it looks like an economy car. With a simple ECU tune & stock hardware it’s as quick as a 2008 911 Turbo. Plus it has all of the luxury amenities anyone needs.

[@Lex-Rex]

Yep. I have a 2018 setup like this one except my wheels are stock and not lowered. I mess with Challengers and Camaros all the time and they are like damn LOL. Messed with a new M3, but got spanked pretty good, but its all good. That is why I also have a 1290 Super Duke R LOL.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

I own one of these newer Golf R's. They're my favourite car on the planet right now. They do everything. The all wheel drive lets me be a winter warrior, still amazing on fuel, its fast, highly tuneable, and beautiful interior, comfortable ride with lots of features, and its reliable. I love these cars

[@digitalsmithy]

how's yours running?

[@brandonfriesen5389]

@@digitalsmithy Perfectly, couldn't be happier

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Kudos for the Owner,and builder.That is a very clean looking set-up.

[@debbienye6002]

Truth!

[@Bizija123]

I don't like lowered cars at all, other than that, looks great.

[@statementleaver8095]

4:10 My only concern!!

[@Hi__itsHassan]

I have a 2015 GTI with 145k miles and the all the plastic has been good so far.

[@abrahamlopez1388]

That’s good want a golf r but don’t know if they last

[@JonBlondell]

Jared is one of the best natural mechanics I've ever seen. Also, one of the very best. Knows about Everything, every car, every engine, etc. He's still teaching Tavarish, whether Freddie admits it or not.

[@chriswoods4704]

I helped a friend select one when they where new here in Canada. I drove one with 25kms new off the dealer lot. That car is the most amount of fun I have ever had with my pants on!

[@jean-francoisaubry]

2 week ago purchased a Passat CC 2015 (2.0T, automatic), amazing piece of interior and exterior design...for a ridiculous price (9.5K), engine bay very clean not a drop of oil, no dry plastic, look like new after 100K miles

[@tazbig]

as a vw owner he should get pcv bypass catch can. it really helps with carbon build up on the valves.

[@YasmanyHernandez]

That APR downpipe suggests it is tuned at least at stage 2, so more powerrrr

[@shannonmcatee9610]

I saw that

[@climbingcue]

I also saw that right away, get some UnitedMotorsport software and it will be much faster. APR is terrible software. They do ok with hardware

[@JohnnyAmerique]

I hate it when idiot 20-somethings ruin a good car with a bunch of stupid aftermarket modifications.

[@recipioct]

@@JohnnyAmerique Lol I'm 46 and I love my stage 2 gti. It's not like it changes the look or makes it loud. It just boosts acceleration and response time. It will have the same life as stock. Nobody even knows it has been modded.

[@tjnucnuc]

Lol at the “stages.” Some tuners and their stages are just funny and then people ask “what stage are you?” There is no governing tune “stage” body. But yeah that is the same Intake I have on my Abarth and I love the downpipe. Just those two mods and a tune really open those cars up.

[@Akecherfd8424]

Great distraction seeing Tavarish and Jared wrenching away.

[@johntarver5684]

I need a video explaining what happened with their truck. 😂

[@lucaschilvers6664]

i work at vw here in the uk, we love them things, absolutley brilliant

[@bEEBO178]

Do we?

[@tomsommer8372]

@@bEEBO178 These or Austin Allegros.

[@Richard_AKL]

Did you also laugh when he said the DSG is a really good transmission? (I guess if you work on them then you like them breaking so you can repair them? - I broke one just trying to drive a customer car onto a hoist... car was written off because it was going to be NZ$3500 to replace with a 2nd hand mechatronic unit).

[@lucaschilvers6664]

@@Richard_AKL yea i do like the dsg and haldex system, it is a very efficient and reliable system. As mechanics/technicians we only see the worst of them, however if they have the dsg and haldex oil changed they are very good

[@lucaschilvers6664]

@@bEEBO178 yes, many other technicians like these golfs, including the R and GTI, they are simple to service, and rarley go wrong, perfomance wise they are very adaptable and capable for uk roads

[@spaulagain]

As a MK7R owner, I approve of this message 😁

[@armeniabonito]

Let me share something. Normally I don’t write comments at all on KZbin channels, I am not a mechanic and I would never be one, I am really bad with tools, I can’t even fix a leaking faucet in my house but I enjoy watching your videos, u are very professional and probably I am not the right judge but your videos are so educational and comes very naturally everytime ur doing something. Great great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justinbrooks1928]

What was pointed out as being the fuel injectors for the direct injection is actually the solenoid valves for the variable valve lift for the exhaust valves. The fuel rail and the fuel injectors are located under the intake manifold.

[@samstye]

I was wondering if he was joking or he really didn't know lol.

[@TheCaoimhin2]

This is my car except that mine is a manual. I love it. It really is quick and planted. I live in the frozen north and take full advantage of the AWD. No complaints really. Must look into tuning it up! Love the channel.

[@michaelday6987]

Ha! I called it. I saw Freddie's dirty hands on Tyler's video and I knew he was working in the Wizard's shop

[@bazwillrun]

He mentioned in the vid he was borrowing Wizards shop !...

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

Really dig that car but as a younger lad I dabbled in the VW world and both loved them and despised them. Now my son bought a Dieselgate Golf and I remember why I loved them

[@mromatic17]

I have a 14 Jetta SE 1.8 TSi with a tune and I have 260bhp in a 5speed it’s really fun and 40mpg!

[@im2913]

The platform really is underrated, my 2016 Golf 1.8 tsi Stage 2 with downpipe and full exhaust makes around 275 hp with the stock turbo and conservative unitronic tune

[@im2913]

5 speed manual as well!

[@mromatic17]

Very nice! It really is an underrated platform! On the stock tune, just by putting in 91 or 93 in it it gives you an extra 25ish horsepower! APR did a dyno test on a stock one with 91 in it and it made 167whp! 167X 1.2-=200.4 so it’s making around 200 to the crank with premium gas. Plus it’s been praised as one of the most reliable engines vw has made in years!

[@revinot]

VW Golf GTi and Golf R been the best hot hatchbacks for 4 decades

[@dhrc86]

Carwizard, the shiny cylinders are the exhaust valve lift actuators ;) The DI injectors are below the intake manifold. Euro engines also have MPI fitted ;)

[@ioansimionescu1010]

True

[@mromatic17]

These are port and DI right?

[@dhrc86]

@@mromatic17 yes euro are port and DI, when, until GPF was introduced. With GPF they are only DI.

[@TheMOTP]

@@dhrc86 So that means in EU you don't have to worry about carbon buildup? I heard a lot of bad things, especially in golf r.

[@dhrc86]

@@TheMOTP at least carbon build up should be greatly reduced on EU engines (only ea888 gen3 before face lift)

[@calpsych6474]

I had a turbo-S too. 6 spd manual, sunroof, black-n-white leather buckets in gun metal grey and a WHOLE LOT OF FUN to carve through the Lake Mead Recreation area from the North Vegas entrance all the way up to Overton through some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet!

[@andrewlorenz3139]

Here in the UK I had the Seat Cupra. Basically the same under the skin without the VW Golf R price. Peel the Seat badge on the engine back and a VW one is underneath. Very quick 300 bhp. Not 4 wheel drive like the R but I enjoyed it!

[@TheDJFra1]

Loved my Cupra 280. Took it to stage 3 and it's a great car, specially with the manual box and a decent clutch

[@Unaether]

Just traded in for a similar model year Golf R, have dreamed of one for a long time. Went from a Mk 5 Jetta, then got another. then had a B7 Passat and a Mk 5 Rabbit. Then traded that toward a 2013 GLI and then traded that toward a 2018 Golf R. Absolutely awesome cars. \m/

[@derekridley3792]

Thanks Car Wizard - great video. I have a 2008 R32 golf with 3.2 motor and 95.000 miles from new..Derek UK

[@andrewlorenz3139]

Very nice!

[@md2k8]

I like the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R with the 2 L four-cylinder turbocharged engine. The 2008 model had the 3.2 L V6 engine prior to that. Anyway, I am hoping for the next buy this, not that video the next week or two, for Mitsubishi, Subaru (if the Bug Ninja shows up) or crossovers (if The Car Mom (Kelly Stumpe) is introduced to the Car Wizard, but it will be a month or two later, even three before summer). My father is planning to get a new to him, used vehicle later this year or I may plan to get my first, used vehicle in the years to come. I hope you have a great night and I will see you on the next Car Wizard on Saturday.

[@Adamhc75]

I had 2003 GTI that was a absolutely great car until I started having Electronics issues at 87000 miles.. after that I ended up selling it as I just couldn't get rid of the EPC faults.. I sure really miss it though.

[@markd3891]

Lot has changed. Mk7s are well into 250k mile ranges already. Many gti guys are running stage 2 with over 100k miles. Mk5 & mk6 are problematics & are turds including the gen1 tsi. VAG stepped up their game with mk7.

[@bucknut2000]

@@markd3891 I got a 2015 GTI with 196k, it’s been ok . The first 180 or 180 or so. Was ok but the last year hasn’t been good . I spent so much Fixing it I feel I got to keep it now and I’m unsure about the new interior in mk8

[@markd3891]

@@bucknut2000 Yup their gen3 have improved remarkably since the mk6 gen 1&2. No way would they of lasted this long without some timing chain, carbon, leaks occurring. I bet the gen4 in the mk8+ are going to be even more reliable then our gen3. However I do want to mention that the Miller cycle gen3Bs are junk, found in the Passat, Tiguan, A3 fwd & so on

[@1FastLPTVolvo]

It's great to see the creators of these channels all collaborating and supporting each other.

[@zen-Tii]

I’m sure glad the wizard approves of Golf Rs since I own one😁

[@scottroberts5529]

I have one as well great cars ultimate sleeper

[@robertdavis5714]

Since I own a 2016 SE GTI (IS38 TURBO) I appreciate this video and no bad comments. This replaced my old M3, and much prefer the GTI. 300 HP in a car less than 3000 lb.

[@decayofalberta1520]

I have a 16 Jetta with a 1.4. It’s a great car and pretty quick off the line too.

[@stratonarrow]

2017 GTI owner here. Everything is easy to get to except the water pump and thermostat housing... the intake comes off. Fun stuff. Otherwise awesome car!!

[@watchamovie1000]

Woot! Finally, some VW love! 🙌🏼

[@unscripted7553]

That is a good looking golf. Not overly modified.. good looking wheels and only required mods.. and the colour just makes it look understated.. sounds good too

[@stuwemhoener5937]

Thanks for showing us a VW Car Wizard! That was cool!

[@bmuns6445]

I love my 2014 VW GLI. Same sedan with EA8888 GTI/R engine just detuned a little further due to age. Unitronic stage 1 tune boosts hp 50 and tq almost 100 for $900 ECU & TCU. Learned all about cars and car systems on this car. Replaced motor mounts and heater core as my first at home mechanic experience. VW pads lasted me 120k last time so got new stock OEM Pagid rotors and ATE pads. Upgraded 034 Motorsport aluminum insert dogbone mount for CVT transmission. Upgraded to Bilstein shocks. New General GMAx tires.Looking to add 034 Motorsport rear sway bar. But at 185k am getting OBDELEVEN info on chain stretch which will cost $1500-$2000. But hoping since 3/4 of this cars engine life is highway miles it’s worth the investment. Also use a P3Cars digital display in vent for $400. Best car I have ever enjoyed and first learned to work on. I enjoy watching your show. And because of Scotty Kilmer I replace my Liqui Moly oil every 5k miles - so last 135k miles since new. I baby my car.

[@OliverOats]

This makes me miss my 2012 GTI. They are such fun cars to drive.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Yeah, I miss mine EXCEPT the bent rims from potholes. I miss my TDI as well- thanks Dieselgate.

[@averagecarguy420]

Still got my 01 TDI, with a 5-speed manual. 312,000 miles and still going strong.

[@4drturbo85]

Had a built 20th anniversary GTI in the imola yellow. Was a very fun car, but I couldn't get over the color. Stuck out way too much. I need to get into another GTI or golf r....

[@mmllmmll22]

@@4drturbo85 ABF 2.0 16v can do over 200 while still N/A, it was mounted in mk3 gti and all 2.0 150bhp vw's of that era - gr8 engine tbh

[@jakehunter3434]

I had a mk 4 gti, very fun car to drive. Had close to 150,000k on it when I traded it in.

[@pedromatajr8725]

Great to see two Titans together the Wizard and Jared!

[@ckm-mkc]

I have a 2010 GTI with over 110k and the plastics in the engine are holding up just fine...

[@ur2slob724]

For now ...😂 how’s your timing belt it’s holding up for now..?

[@JChurchua]

2001 VW Golf TDI with 325K Miles on the Original Turbo and C.V.'s Been Stage 3 Tuned for 180K miles and NEVER had a problem at all!!!!

[@jordancapps9521]

I would so love having a Golf R, but doubt I could stomach German part prices.

[@zen-Tii]

Get one, you will not be sorry.

[@ABoringTool]

Fair, but it is the cheapest of all german prices. Also there are OE-like parts that are cheaper

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

I've never had a cheaper car in terms of spare parts than a golf. Because of the sheer mass of produced golfs, there is a giant market of aftermarket part suppliers. Brakes for my golf 3 are 60€ for all wheels together.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

Golf R is like a Euro version of a Subaru WRX or Mitsu Evo. Can't go wrong with a Golf. Infact Golf R is a hot seller here in the middle east.

[@matthewplatt93]

Just bought a GTI autobahn with the DSG trans last week and I’m absolutely LOVING IT! So glad the wizard approves!

[@Gozar111]

I had one of these. Great fun. Replaced it with a newer GTI and also fun but the all wheel drive makes a massive difference,

[@TacoBellCustomerService]

I had a 2012 Golf R. Had AWD issues within 10k miles. Dealership could never figure it out. Ended up trading for a Matrix. Which sucks because I loved everything about the Golf

[@garyleibitzke4166]

I have a 2015 VW Golf R with 70,400 miles on it and it just needed 2 front struts and rear wheel bearings. Other that that it's just been standard maintenance. I can't complain as I "drive it like I stole it". Very fun car. One more thing, the backup camera is behind the "VW" emblem on the rear hatch. Shift it into reverse and the emblem pops up like you're opening the hatch and exposes the backup camera.

[@vee4410]

Jared makes the wizard look small😅great stuff!

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

We have seen the video of Wizard standing next to an Econoline. From that I conclude The Wizard is not short. Therefore, Jared is the sasquatch.

[@gregrn779]

Need to throw the Car Ninja 🥷 is for a size comparison...

[@2F4R4W4Y]

1:52 those are not the injectors car wizard, they are bellow the intake manifold... 3:51 that little bit of seepage is no oil nor transmission fluid is the VAQ the fancy amazing electronic limited slip front differential.

[@gorylatko]

One of the best cars for the money! VWs are hard to beat in this price category. Their association with Porsche brings unexpected results sometimes.

[@nickdebone6744]

I had a 2016 in the same color except manual. Such a blast to drive. Lost control doing 120+ and smashed it into a tree backwards. Walked away from it too, might have to get the mk8 R sooner than later

[@petrosaguilar8916]

What is the top speed on these? Both electronically limited and unblocked?

[@brianlego98gaming]

My favorite sleeper car is a modern VW GTI

[@Beer_Dad1975]

They aren't very fast though so not really much of a sleeper - I mean my Sister has one and it's nice to drive and all and doesn't feel slow, but my turbo falcon leaves it for dead like it was a golf cart, mostly due to RWD - FWD cars are just never that fast off the line on the street. The R is a true sleeper with its 4wd.

[@vaklaf700]

@@Beer_Dad1975 you know that vw 4wd :D not really 4wd :D

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@vaklaf700 Oh yeah I know the Haldex system is trash compared to a real system, but it still gets power down much better than FWD.

[@JohnnyAmerique]

I have a 2017, it is as good as the car magazines say. Handles like a go-cart, zero understeer despite FWD, plenty of power for the size, great fuel economy (as long as you drive conservatively) interior quality on par with a lower end luxury car like an Acura, and as practical as a small SUV. My only concern is reliability and cost of repairs, as VW isn’t known to be great in either department.

[@JohnnyAmerique]

@@Beer_Dad1975 The Europeans tend to build cars for handling more than straight line performance. More power/torque is pretty much maxed out for FWD in the GTI; 258 ft-lbs of torque from the factory is more than enough to rapidly turn the fronts into smoke if you turn the traction control off.

[@EM-ru3eh]

Thanks for showing us the VW! I love my 2014 Eos, which is a blast to drive.

[@GeneraalAmsel]

These EBC redstuff pads are amazing, my rims stay clean for a very long time. Only they get hot real real fast. So if you are a race driver its a problem, even dangerous in some cases. 4 time hard braking from 90 mph to 20 and they are cooking.

[@TechViewOpinions]

Just s quick thought, the intro video sequence is genius! Great timing with the music and the diversity of the channel.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

The great thing about Nissans is you usually get two trim levels basic and all bells and whistles where as VW charge ridiculous amounts for basic add ons, by the time you've got leather seats, decent stereo with sat nav, alloys and cruise control it's another 5-10 grand!

[@aaryeshg.6526]

That's VAG for ya. 😅 But atleast you can choose the _exact_ spec you want with the options.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@@aaryeshg.6526 Golf R-Line basic price £26,215, price after above mentioned options plus paint excluding Leather Seats! £33,015, point proven!

[@phillipgardner5836]

I love seeing my other favorite youtubers working together

[@allenminer6244]

The welds on the left front rim are indicative of the impracticality of the low-profile tires. I'm not even sure that they LOOK that good. But, I would want larger profile tires and I always buy a full spare tire and I carry a small hydraulic jack (no donuts or repair kits). Reduces trunk space, but it is SO convenient when you get a flat (when and if).

[@MrDuncl]

Agreed. My Golf MK7 came with 16" wheels and a space saver spare, but I swapped it for a full size spare which fits in the wheel well. I've been in the situation where my Father in laws Hyundai (which didn't have a spare) had to be taken to the tyre centre on the back of a recovery truck after a large bolt went through a sidewall. No amount of tyre sealant gunk would have fixed that.

[@nunoteixeira271]

I have a vw MK5 from 2005 and still going strong without any noises ! Runs like new

[@zeitgeist2720]

Got a 17 Gti sport these vw’s are definitely great cars.

[@deanmarr785]

Same. Mine is an is38 car. Love my lil sleeper

[@rolloverrob902]

I have 110,000 miles on my MKVI Golf R. I don’t recall having an actual repair yet, just maintenance. These cars are pretty bulletproof and act like tanks in snow.

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

Carbon will build up on the intake valves, it later needs to be taken apart and clean

[@rigo62982]

No shit.. tell is something we dont know

[@komentierer]

Yes and No. The newer versions of the 2.0L TSI engine are available with a combination of direct- AND port-injection, addressing that problem. Also, carbon deposits aren't a huge issue to begin with. Accessing and cleaning the valves really is a piece of cake.

[@xNewNickx]

The Golf VII R has dual injection. So no significant carbon build-up. In normal driving it only uses indirect injection. Direct injection only comes into play when pushing the car really hard.

[@markd3891]

@@xNewNickx North America didn’t get mpi like the Europeans but then again we also didn’t get hit by the price lol

[@coses4957]

@@komentierer They still have that issue, just maybe not in the same extend. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCnf4xrab2tptU Thats with 42000 miles.

[@tomg6333]

I own a standard vw golf, only a 1.4 litre which puts out 120hp but it's a very capable engine that punches above its weight. Pulls well from low speeds/overtaking and nice smooth and quiet at highways speeds. I can very much believe this Golf R is a real blast to drive. The GTI' s although not as fast as the R's are also supposed to be a great drive.

[@shekharmoona544]

Jared is starting to sound like Scotty." less is more."

[@blvckskull7954]

lol

[@MrAudi220]

Best suspension mod on a haldex car like this is aluminium front control arms with anti lift solid bushings giving more positive caster, transforms the cars handeling, also save 2.5 kg of unsprung weight, turn in and cornering stablity is 10x better with this simple mod, just did it to my a3 8p 2.0tfsi quattro(haldex) from 2005. Best investment i did on the cars supsension.👍

[@ro63rto]

Surely that welding on the alloy puts the wheel way out of balance needing a lot of counterweight. Is that legal in USA?

[@edman79]

We don't worry about legality in the US

[@Oo-IIII-oO]

Everything is legal here

[@klubstompers]

That is aluminum, so no that wouldn't be too much of a counter weight. They use lead as counter weight.

[@KenMrKLC]

That little hatch is tastefully modified, nicely done not too much not too little. Thats how I would want mine

[@31dknight]

I do enjoy the Car Wizard.

[@seandebottis3276]

Great video, I’m in the market for a rabbit GTI 2019 or a used golf R come summer. Very quick, usable, and FUN car for a guy with kids and limited budget

[@Muserschmitt]

I can't imagine letting this thing loose on an Autobahn with a wheel that has been welded back into shape. It looks like an accident waiting to happen.

[@lk7144]

All that money for mods but then a welded rim. Here in Germany that is an absolute no-no!

[@Psych0technic]

Looks like it's even both wheels on left side. Guess he catched a really nice pothole at high speed, probably cracked his front bumper skirt there, also. Anyway, these wheels look very iffy, I couldn't drive a car in good conscience with ones like that.

[@heaposan]

One of the downsides of low profile rims. I switched from 19 to 18 wheels after hitting a pothole and busting a sidewall. Luckily no rim damage.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Did they move the Autobahn to Kansas? Cool.

[@joshuafuller9898]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Why not? Nothing out here to hit!

[@Remedey49]

I put 160,000 miles on my stage 2 MK5 GTI and it's still being driven around town by the guy who bought it.

[@paulgunter1538]

The Golf is sweet, when are you going to start on the Chevelle ??

[@alistairthorn1122]

European hot hatches are great fun. Probably don't make sense on American roads, but on twisty European roads they're great fun. If you're not careful then you can find yourself in a ditch or a hedge. If you know your limits then it's like driving a little pro kart. So much fun. My lotto winning dream car is still a fully rebuilt from the ground up Peugeot 205 gti.

[@GibsonBuck]

Favorite sleeper: Mercury Marauder or Taurus SHO

[@JohnnyAmerique]

I used to have a SHO; unfortunately, the Americans either can’t or won’t build a car to last. Mine started falling apart with only 60k on the clock. All the American brands are poorly made from cheap materials in my experience. Ford is probably the least bad of the Big 3 and FCA is definitely the worst, but none of them are good. Their trucks do seem to be better made though. Oh, and SHOs depreciate like a lead balloon. Mine (fully optioned) was over $50k new, I only got $8k as a trade in just six years later. That’s a huge dick punch.

[@kevinzebroski]

Marauder - Cleetus style!

[@calvincooley1074]

Buick GN.

[@Onewheelordeal]

Nowadays that AWD twin turbo Taurus would embarrass a Marauder performance wise, but that still doesn't mean I would rather have it

[@Deathdealer4L]

SHO

[@davidminor6663]

I have a 08 GTI modded up around 370 hp love it so fun. Best bang for buck, parts are generally cheap as well

[@shannonmcatee9610]

Laughs in 'for racing' use 😂😂

[@Lexolo999]

Mk 7 Golfs are awesome. I own a Mk7.5 GTI and love it.

[@mtn9752]

To this welded rim. In germany we say to this Schrott and i think its beautiful

[@samuelwirstrom8103]

I use to have a white TDI and it was a blast to drive. I got as high as 72 MPG.

[@QuiverWS6]

Why did you get rid of it?

[@thiago4santos]

2 friends break in and make a mess on the wizard shop. That could be a good thumbnail.

[@mpmike1972]

I have 2016 VW Jetta Sport with the 1.8 TSI engine with a stage 1 APR tune. The color is same as the Golf R, love that color.

[@rxtuninginc8444]

Should hope its in good shape being a 2017.

[@thehutt2]

That was a nice Rabbit. Great to see them in the USA and all over the world. 👍🏼

[@petejilka968]

Replacing the plastic water pump on the 2.0 TSI engine is a real pain in the ass as you have to remove the whole intake to get to it. Oh, and no cam cover gasket on this engine as there is no cam cover. . Instead, the cam bridge is adhered with the special VW green colored Anaerobic Flange Sealant (which gets old and then leaks oil down to the water pump swelling the rubber gaskets of the water pump flanges, cracking the plastic water pump, and causing it to leak.)

[@MrCarGuy]

The plastic water pumps are an inexcusable decision by VW.

[@petejilka968]

​ Yes. Any kind of oil leak that drips down to the water pump swells the rubber gaskets and blows out the plastic flanges causing it to leak. I went with the all aluminum one the last time I replaced the water pump on my CC. Hopefully, that is the last water pump I will have to replace.

[@komentierer]

@@MrCarGuy You clearly never work on modern cars. Every manufacturer I know of EXCLUSIVELY uses plastic water pumps in their current cars. You'll have to look to the aftermarket to find other options made of metal, because the aftermarket monetizes that fear of plastic. The truth is that the bearing in your water pump will wear out long, long, long before the plastic housing can cause any problems. Metal water pumps are noisier, more susceptible to vibration, more expensive and (if the rotor element is made of metal) even prown to higher rates of failure.

[@rigo62982]

That's why you replace and clean with upgraded parts..

[@mustdriveslower]

I run an R as a daily driver. They are a great fun car but they can sure drink the fuel. If I am late for work, (and the journey is across some wonderful English rural roads), it can get as low as 16 mpg on that run, (and that's to a UK gallon so 14 US). I think they enrich fuel to cool the intake, but in "normal" use with light throttle low 30's are easily possible. They sound good too, even if some of it is artificially broadcast through the speakers. Overall a great performance vehicle all the better for its "wolf in sheep's clothing" everyday car looks.

[@felixbaum48]

PLEASE MAKE A TEST DRIVE VIDEO NEXT!

[@illfreeze]

Jared really knows about cars tavarish lucky to have him on his channel

[@Nickkkk838]

Wizard vs. Jared: Who has more car knowledge?

[@mankind8088]

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[@bongofury3176]

It gives me a warm glow to know the Wizard likes the Mk7 Golf R

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

That wheel welding is just low level. That wheel should have been replaced.

[@BakedTofuMaster]

Yeah I know, it's only temporary as I had already planned on downsizing to 19" and replacing two wheels wasn't really an option at the time.

[@dubgli]

What's wrong with that weld? What should a wheel weld look like? Getting my wheel welded soon

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

@@dubgli I wouldn't use a wheel like that. Replace them.

[@BakedTofuMaster]

@@dubgli some wheel repair shops will grind down the weld beads to look flush, but I've been told to leave the beads as is as it could affect the welds integrity. Welded wheels shouldn't be a long term solution, also depends on the severity of the damage on the wheel.

[@tigercat0924]

Awesome video! I love my mk7 gti. Super important to complete the DSG trans service every 40k miles

[@Psych0technic]

15:00 VWs and golfs in particular are known for their shitty thin paint. So it's no surprise the hood looks heavily chipped here.

[@stuffhappens5681]

Not sure where you got your information but our 2006 Passat had Glasurit paint that was very thick. My 2013 GTI has nary a nick and neither does my wife’s 2015 Sportwagon. All purchased new. My Japanese car’s paint on the other hand looked sandblasted after a year old. I always said I wished my Honda’s and Mitsubishi had VW paint.

[@Psych0technic]

@@stuffhappens5681 well, mileage and specific color may play a role here, assembly region too. I live in russia, and vws and skodas have pretty bad rep when it comes to painting here. I've personally been turned off buying mk7 golf because it had sizable chunks of it's paint missing on the hood. And it's mileage wasn't even that high.

[@Yawbus1976]

Chipped paint on the bonnet is caused by practically driving up other peoples arses on the motorway. Keep some distance and it doesn't happen. So, sign of a bad driver rather than bad paint job.

[@stuffhappens5681]

@@Psych0technic - Not sure what to think because my black pearl Mk6 GTI purchased new has over 50,000 miles and looks great. Daily driver. Highway driven in all weather. I live in NE USA where we get snow and use road salt which totally wrecks my Japanese cars paint but my VWs (I’ve owned 5) always stayed looking great.

[@sleepyhollow783]

Jared is such a gem. Always a gain & a wealth of knowledge. (Pun not originally intended but since it's there... 💎)

[@kowalski5599]

A nice car, 20 inch wheels are overkill on this car. I wasn't surprised it had repaired wheels. Still, a nice car.

[@r2kool4u]

19", and they're stock.

[@tim3172]

​@@r2kool4u 14:24... it literally says 20"... on the wheel. The wheel also says "Legerra" which is a category of O.Z. Racing wheels. They look to be 20" OZ Racing Legerra HLT's. The 2017 R came stock with either 18" or 19"... decided not-20" and definitely not-OZ racing wheels.

[@r2kool4u]

@@tim3172 dang, I stand corrected. I didn't have enough time to watch the whole video while I was on break, and they look close enough to the OEM 19's......oops

[@DanielE-oq1dt]

I like my 19 Golf R. With a stage 1 tune it makes 400hp at the crank while looking stock. 3.5s 0-60 is fun.