Ownership Review MK7 Volkswagen Golf R

[@SamAustin]

I also have a video here sharing an ownership review from a subscribers MK7.5 GTI TCR which you may also enjoy and find useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6KYkpKkasyHZtk

[@mgavin01]

Just got a mk7 R, found this channel as a result, loving it so far, quite a step up from my mk5 GTI :-)

[@SamAustin]

Many congrats on your MK7 R and am happy you have found my channel. I've had my MK7 R for 7 years now and still loving it 👍

[@mgavin01]

@@SamAustin thanks so much for your reply and for your long term opinions/reviews, it's very reassuring for long time ownership. I think if I need to replace the clutch I'll probably do my usual and just go with Sachs :-)

[@lagerace227]

Original owner from Sept 2017 DSG DCC w/ 19inch Cadiz in Canada 😁 I test drove both, Even though I love manuals, DSG sold me. Only thing I didn't like, no LED tail lights in North America, no spare, no folding mirrors, no sunroof and no option for the Akrapovič exhaust. I upgraded the mirrors , 7.5 tail lights and spare/ tool kit. Now Stage 1 flash, PS4S tires and H&R sway bars = OEM +

[@SamAustin]

I would love to experience the Golf R in North America where your climate experiences a lot more snow than we have in the UK. Love the sound of your spec and for sure the sunroof and akrapovic exhaust are a real added bonus to the car. Very suprised you do not have folding mirrors considering it is the top of the range model. Enjoy your awesome car with the added touches 🇨🇦 🇬🇧

[@lagerace227]

Wnter driving in the R is amazing.

[@vIMONST3RIv]

I’ve got a white manual r, the golf r will be talked about for years to come, amazing car, been drifting about in the snow doesn’t struggle one bit in winter either, best car I’ve ever had, only way I’d get rid of her is for a dsg but the manual is more than good enough

[@Pete7.5R]

Excellent long term review, clearly still loving it Sam after all these years. . why would you sell it👌. . . all the best for the future mate, the channel keeps going from strength to strength 👍😎

[@SamAustin]

Thank you Pete! Yes still loving the car and thank you for the positive feedback towards the channel 👍🙂

[@robtallentire1051]

Good video mate! I’ve owned a 7.5 r since March and absolutely love it!! 👍🏻

[@SamAustin]

Thank you! Really happy you are enjoying your MK7.5 R and many congratulations 🎉

[@TheJohny589]

Just won 🏆 A mrk 7 golf R from LLF GAMES 😂 lowered stance and cat back Exhaust! Stage 1 tuned! 19inch Alloys! You got yourself a new Sub! ❤ Can I DM you?

[@SamAustin]

Wow many congrats on the win! The MK7 Golf R is a great car so you will enjoy it for sure 🎉

[@TheJohny589]

@@SamAustin 🤗

[@honestreview1043]

You wouldn't get 20k for your car. Dealerships are selling ones for about 20k with less miles same year.

[@SamAustin]

Perhaps you are right. High teens maybe more realistic now as the car market is changing drastically day by day 👍

[@islamicreminders3090]

Excellent stuff!

[@SamAustin]

Thank you 🙂

[@islamicreminders3090]

@@SamAustin keep up the good work

[@jeremysafford]

Nice review. I'm looking at a 2016 mk7 r atm. These videos are very reassuring! Subbed

[@SamAustin]

Thank you! Best of luck with your search and I will keep the videos coming! Appreciate the support 👍

[@jeremysafford]

@@SamAustin Do you have a platform for which I can DM you on? Would love to hear your take on some of the vehicles I've been looking at.

[@SamAustin]

I plan to restart my series called "Sam Talks Cars" in January 2023 where I go through my subscribers comments in a video to share. Last years playlist is here to give you a bit of an example: kzbin.info/aero/PLApEm-9raRRp_vma-rrFhd6eCIw1rXC_N - If you comment with the vehicles you have been looking at, or any other comments you have, I will share my thoughts in the video and subsequent comments each week. Ill use yours to kick off the series along with others I find from other videos I have. I am on Instagram but best to comment on KZbin particularly in future videos called "Sam Talks Cars"👍

[@jeremysafford]

@@SamAustin Oh that's wonderful. I'll definitely be watching your past series. I'll comment one of your older videos with the one I've been looking at

[@mikedavies4561]

I had a mk7 GTi. facelift conversion with a clubsport backbox on it. sadly they the finance company took it back as I lost my income while out of work for a bit. I miss it. great video.

[@SamAustin]

Love the MK7 GTI also! Onwards and upwards is what I say....all about the positives in terms of new adventures in the future with life and cars as well 💪

[@pauljames3514]

you cannot turn traction control fully off

[@SamAustin]

I believe you are right there is always something slightly holding the car back but it is 90% of the way there which is nice to have 😊

[@vIMONST3RIv]

Basically can dude I’ve been drifting about in the snow and the traction didn’t kick in once?

[@TenPester]

I bought a DSG 2017 a couple of weeks ago. I love the thing. Don't bother looking at the MPG, as it's way better than the Jag XE it replaced. The biggest pain in the rear end is the back window dirt. Forgot how much of a pain it is in a hatchback. It's just constantly boggin. Obviously getting a bit fed up with dafties trying to race me too.

[@gaurav23186]

Has anyone suffered from the clutch clicking upon pressing it down each time? Clutch itself works perfectly just the noise is annoying, been a few months now

[@SamAustin]

I do vaguely remember experiencing this over the years with my R. I would however recommend having it checked over by a mechanic to be safe 👍

[@vIMONST3RIv]

Yes my mums mk6 tdi suffered from this, mechanic told her to just leave it, annoying but over a year later it’s still fine

[@gaurav23186]

@@vIMONST3RIv thing is I want to sell the car and get a auto

[@ajace1554]

Hello sam i have a question would you reccomend me this car i have a salary from lets say around 2000€ or pound +/- do you think i can handle with this kind of salary the monthly payments for this car i want your point of view and opinion it would help me a lot since you know hoe this car breath’s you have owned it for quite some time so i think you can give me the best answer and another one i almost forgot what is the most expensive part that can break down or cause a problem “often” on this car ??

[@SamAustin]

Hello and thank you for your question! So do you mean €2000 per month before tax? Financially speaking I only purchase my cars in full and I have never financed a car. This is my opinion on car ownership but this is not to say you should not go down the monthly route. As I do not know your outgoings financially I cannot advise if the car is affordable specifically for yourself. What I can say is the car is the car is fantastic and costs no more to run really than any other VW Golf. The Thermostat housing / Water pump + Clutch for the manual are the biggest bills I have had. Other than that it has all been normal and cost effective. This video I did may help you the most - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovGnYZ3j7CVj7M - 👍

[@ajace1554]

@@SamAustin yes 2000€neto and yes i want to finance the car monthly around 450€ without route tax and insurance

[@ajace1554]

I also want to thankyou for your fast response top lad 💯

[@SamAustin]

No worries at all and I wish you all the best in your decision 🙂

[@paralyth5757]

How much are cheapest tyres?

[@SamAustin]

Wrong car for cheap tyres. I would go premium tyres with the lowest price being about £90 a tyre.

[@mothercromby]

Some Mk7.5 vehicles have under seat storage trays.

[@SamAustin]

I did not know this! I know it is a small thing but it is a very handy feature 👍

[@mothercromby]

@@SamAustin a bit like how some Mk7.5 vehicles have the SOS red button mounted to the roof lining, and some don’t.

[@Pete7.5R]

Under seat storage trays 👍 an extra 10 BHP, unique body styling, LED dynamic cornering lights, digital dash, upgraded infotainment, physical buttons, no OPF, retuned haldex, sweet manual gearbox, 3 doors. . . . . 67 plate 7.5R FTW! 😎