USED Volkswagen Mk6 Golf R - Common problems and should you buy one?

[@dun8410]

Nothing anyone can say to change my mind about the 6 R. It's an absolute rocket and a beautiful car.

[@julianrossi8460]

Hi, ive had my 6R for 3 years. Its tracked 2x a month, its quite modified (no crackle tune!!!), still my daily (for some reason) and what i can say from this video is you guys really hit the nail on the head with your research. Respect earned! Very accurate in all regards, small deviations from my experience but that's cars. Keep it up

[@doomed.661]

Thinking of buying a mk6 r soon. Any tips on what to look (thats not mentioned in the video) out for when I go to check one out?

[@supaflask1275]

Even if you wanted one, it's hard finding one that hasn't been abused by P platers.

[@andychan4814]

I thought you couldn't get one as a P plater since it's turbocharged?

[@orion_033]

Get with the times you can drive anything it's power to weight ​@@andychan4814

[@owenhughes2653]

I think VW were offering really generous financing on this gen, which made it worse.

[@rotarpowered6665]

I don't think P platers really care about that​@andychan4814

[@tally5k339]

@@andychan4814 IIRC it's legal in VIC and maybe QLD? It slides just in under the 130kW/T power restriction, so yeah they're likely to get utterly flogged by the utter flogs that buy them

[@Alonsel3]

Mine has bluetooth from standard! Love my 6R - It's been stage 2 APR+ for 5 years and over 150k kms and never missed a beat!

[@Simon-sf7ng]

The Mk6 Golf R is by far the best looking and it's not even close. Own one for 10 years and it had a few issues but it was the best car I've ever owned. Regret selling it and going to buy another one when I can find the right one.

[@wakaflockaproject]

Better than the 7r?

[@WilsonFrench-u3i]

@@wakaflockaprojectHell yes, no speakers blasting the sound into the cabin it’s purely the sound of the engine, it may not be as fast but it’s not covered in stupid tech you don’t need. If you get one respect.

[@wakaflockaproject]

@@WilsonFrench-u3i I've got the audi a3 with the mk6 gti engine. Heard its better than the one in the 6r

[@charles-336]

Ive got a mk6 also. 2012. Im pretty sure that the 6 has the soundaktor or whatever its called as well. Theres a video on youtube for disconnecting it. ​@WilsonFrench-u3i

[@timj41]

Check under the drivers seat, at the front there should be a polystyrene box holding the Bluetooth module. If it doesn’t pickup your phone after previously picking it up, unplug the wiring plug, wait a minute and then plug it back in. Also, there are actually storage drawers under each front seat. At least in the GTI edition 35 there are anyway.

[@olly1oo6]

Pretty fair review! We have a Mk5 GTI in the family that has the same EA113 (smaller turbo) and DSG and it's a good summary. We did very well with ours - 250,000km before the water pump needed replacing, and the DSG is still flawless and on its original clutch pack, and the car is tuned. No other issues other than a new water pump at 250k. It does love consuming oil. I put 1L in every 2 months at least. But given its insane reliability over the last 10 years, it's not something that bothers me at all!

[@olijames7321]

Water pump should have been done when the timing belt was replaced

[@wakaflockaproject]

Use 5w-40 liqui moly, thicker oil will burn less

[@DG_427]

Without watching the video yet, this gen VAG products with TFSI suffered from same issues. I had a B7 2.0TFSI and it was consuming insane amounts of oil. Otherwise it was a pretty reliable thing.

[@bikeman123]

Audi rebuilt my A4 2.0 Tfsi under warranty. Never used a drop of oil afterwards.

[@MaleficRacing]

It was such a hit or miss issue too. My Mk6 never used a drop in more than 120,000km, a friend was adding a significant amount every thousand km.

[@milkymilkyisacat3154]

Interesting. I think the 2.0T in Passat B7 is actually the early version of 2.0t ea888, which is alloy head with timing chain. Mk6 Golf R has the cast iron head with timing belt ea113, which is related to the one in Passat B6. The 2.0T in MK6 GTI is ea888, same as B7 Passat. But anyway, they do all consume quite a lot oil😂

[@tubejorrit]

@@milkymilkyisacat3154 My mk6 GTI with 180.000km used 500ml every 10.000km, no problem for me since I change oil every 15.000km. It has been very reliable the last 50.000km I owned it.

[@bockerstar]

funny thing is no one mentions abut honda and toyota oil consumption. if vw has one engine that might consume oil everyone mentions it...

[@bradjmelb]

I have an MY11 and got it with factory BT. It was one of those “Week 37 and onwards builds in 2010” had it as an option. I swapped it and the head unit out for slightly later revisions of the same models so I could get track/album information coming through from my phone as the original would just say BT-AUDIO only on screen. I’d say that wouldn’t be the case on later model years though. You mentioned swapping out the RCD510 for something newer that’s OEM that has CarPlay/AA. The newer head unit doesn’t support the dynaudio amp so keep that in mind.

[@jacobbeattie650]

Hi Adam, the felt lined bottle holders in the door are actually felt lined to prevent rattles. Not to keep your cold drink warm!

[@lavine0823]

Great review once again Adam 👏 But I think you missed one alternative that's very closely packaged to the Golf R...It's the Scirocco R....It's the reason the Golf R was abit bland...The Scirocco R has the has the sleek 2 door look (from certain angles front on or on the 3 quarter angle looks great but I can't stand the rear view) It's almost a mix or the R (same engine also seen in the S3) and VI GTI performance (much the same running gear with XDS)...They do cost alot in servicing but you people need to place the importance on maintenance and servicing before performance and upgrades...Its hella fun to drive but some of the people that drive them do turn me off the VAG cars...I did a work contract in the same street as one of Sydney's top VAG specialists and by the end I was and still am over the DSG fart...I currently searching for 235i/240i,Q2 quatrro or an Alfa Giulietta Quadrifoglio / Veloce (Super cheap and loaded with options but also problem child)

[@TermGeeZe]

mk6 r is absolutely my favourite looking golf but i could be biased because i own a 2016 scirocco r lol

[@YippingFox]

You can switch out the buttons with a screen. Wait a minute... Does that mean You can swap the screen with the buttons?!

[@lokiiii1449]

I like the way ya think!😂

[@chad6876]

He's wrong about the haldex in this one. This gen of the haldex is the 1st one that was more proactive than reactive and is able to use various sensors to determine when to engage the rear before slip.

[@joespittle1]

6:24 It's always so funny seeing GTI/R owners driving around with their seat in the lowest position they look like hobbits who can barely see over the wheel lol

[@TheGospeedgo69]

I own a MK6 R and think the exact same thing. Looks absolutely ridiculous lol I enjoy being able to see the road 😅

[@moneyman1641]

listen, it looks stupid yes, but for some reason it’s so comfy(maybe i’m just a dickhead😂) something about being low, but the buckets tip slightly upwards almost like laying back in a lazy boy😂😂

[@topsynkladjarern3665]

Thanks so much for this video!!!! Been scouring for a comprehensive used review of the mk6r as I just placed a deposit on one recently!!! Great work on the channel mate!

[@Ryzza5]

I test drove these at the Philip island circuit. The were 2 wheel sizes (18 & 19"), the smaller were more comfortable and had a better turning circle.

[@tonylyons9772]

Iv got a MK6 R iv just fully forged mine & about to do the run in,running a G25-660 turbo as it suits my driving,iv got KW V3 coilovers fully Polly bushed “power flex” Wagner intercooler CFS rad new fans front & rear H&R ARBs iv literally done everything for handling even down to the drive shaft mount & dead set kit & everything underneath the car that can come off iv had powder coated glass black & iv put an ally bed on the rear with a brand new DQ500 DSG gear box with stage 3 TVS software to go on, paint work mint ceramic coated OZ rims BBK but soon to change to much better brakes & so much more,absolutely love them but getting an RS3 next year after iv had fun in the nearly built 6R

[@anicrow]

Ahh yes, would make note to mention that center support shafts like to wear and cause lots of vibrations, the heavy duty driveshaft mount is a must IMO!

[@Vikturus22]

I have a mk6 gti and I have 185,000 km on the clock. I have not heard a single rattle in the interior. Dunno what people are on about.

[@JustinStrife]

I have 154k miles on my 2012 GTI and there isn't a rattle in it either.

[@Vikturus22]

@@JustinStrife built properly. My old Lexus was same but if it was a cheaper car I guarantee it would rattle before 100,000km

[@ydinmuna4488]

@@Vikturus22Mine rattles so muchhh. i located it and it is the front seatbelt buckles. When the seatbelt is inside there is no rattle. Very frustrating when driving alone

[@ShadowXSniper1]

I’m on the process of buying a 82k miles one owner and I really needed this video

[@Bill-ki4zf]

Don't buy it. It'll cause you too much grief. It's a VW!.

[@ShadowXSniper1]

@@Bill-ki4zfI heard that if you keep up the maintenance it should be fine and of course don’t be an idiot and do pulls all the time

[@samuelsamano3777]

You better not live in Denver… haha

[@ShadowXSniper1]

@@samuelsamano3777 lol no I don’t why?

[@samuelsamano3777]

@@ShadowXSniper1 because a dealer out here had a one owner 82k mile blue mk6 that was listed for 18.5k. Missed out on last weekend :/. I thought I found the culprit haha jk man.

[@TTGamingTrinh]

Buying a used gti or R is like gambling. Most owners (myself included) usually done some mods. It is tough to find a clean, bone stock ones

[@richardatkin8526]

I used to have a mk6 103tdi, bottle opener is standard, it definitely had bluetooth too would be very surprised if the R didn't 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@anakinskywalker4113]

If you are not prepared to spend at least $2k-$3k in maintenance costs every year then don’t even bother. If you can afford the maintenance the they are an amazing thing. Just be prepared to hand over your hard earned $$

[@BittaThisBittaThat]

I would disagree with this. Every car has basic maintenance needs, VW are no different or exorbitantly higher comparatively. I personally own a 2012 R and its been nothing but joy and easy repairs.

[@Barrapotter]

@@BittaThisBittaThat+1

[@stuartkelly3106]

They were amazing 15 years ago ....they aren't special anymore compared to the dual power plant hybrids with 350 bhp as standard.

[@anakinskywalker4113]

@@BittaThisBittaThat I run a small mechanics shop in Melbourne. Yes every car has basic maintenance needs. However European high performance models such as the Golf R need extra attention. This is my professional experience from my own business. Which is if they are maintained to a high standard they are very reliable. If they are treated less well then there is the potential for more things to wrong.

[@BittaThisBittaThat]

@@anakinskywalker4113 care to explain what the "extra attention" is more specifically in comparison to a regular car? Also a break down of the 3k minimum annual costs you outlined would be good too.

[@razvanyke]

Man, you are so much on point about the design. The VII is the sweet spot and the VIII is simply hard to watch. Take care !

[@andrewderesendes4171]

Having worked at a vw dealer for 12 years the interior quality is far better in a mk6 than a 7. Soft door cards in the rear thicker carpet. More soft material overall. B pillars are actually covered in material. Always found it funny when the mk8 came out the aluminum subframe was a big deal when all mk5-6 came with it. Also to be mentioned gearing in the manual mk6 was much shorter. But despite owning one these cars are getting dated. What makes them special is that they’re rare and they sound better than most 2.0t out there. Also on another note way more reliable than a mk6 gti

[@mahmutgumus7489]

I thought it was reliable until I bought one. I just bought one 2 months ago and couldn’t even drive it normally. I’m having issues with my engine just shacking a lot. It started with stuttering and got worse and worse. Maybe you know what it could be or anyone else here. Besides that still loving the car :)

[@mahmutgumus7489]

It doesn’t shake when I start the car cuz it’s on high rpm at te beginning. But as soon as the rpm’s go down it starts shacking abnormally. Brought it to the garage told me they couldn’t find any fault codes.

[@Crypto_Chino]

@@mahmutgumus7489 You probably just need to do a carbon clean up walnut blast

[@acquapanda]

Bro has the best descriptions of car drivers

[@ReDriven]

I try. - AK

[@DardyM8]

My daily driver is an Mk6 Golf R "Rising Blue" DSG with 55k kms on it. So far, so good-the car condition is great, it has never been tracked, etc. I got an offer for $30k, but I find it hard to sell it for that price, even though it seems much!

[@sempaiE28]

I know you've done an R36 semi recently, but would love to see a video on a mk5 R32!

[@ReDriven]

Coming soon! - AK

[@Oetti]

10:08 carpet-lined door bins to “keep your cold drinks nice and warm” hahahahahahahahaha

[@s.-8406]

Almost bought one a year ago, it was ABT tuned from factory originally delivered to Switzerland. 310 HP. Engine light came on during test drive😂 and it had been repainted on the left, a sloppy paintjob. Obviously repaired crash damage, so I walked away. But these things are proper rockets and the best looking Golfs if you ask me.

[@miketrix581]

I had factory Bluetooth in mine. It's bit oldschool with a BT module box under the driver seat. Sometimes it wouldn't connect to the phone so you unplug/plug it in again to reset and it works lol. Update the headunit and you can throw that box away.

[@shaunmaxwell2745]

I went from mib1 to mib2 for apple car play and the glass screen. Amazing that it’s all factory

[@Landofsmiles999]

Slight digression, I have a 2011 mk6 Golfy TDI 2lt with 522,000km and still going (GC Qld). Mostly highway Ks, which kind of negates DPF issues. Serviced every 9-10,000km (10-weeks, GC to Brisbane daily- 1100km per tank). DSG is holding up, and I am hoping to hit 550,000km then I'm setting golfys sights on 600,000km.

[@wakaflockaproject]

Do one for the mk6 golf gti please

[@aaaaplay]

The Mk6 Golf can actually be retrofitted with Adaptive Cruise Control and some other active safety tech. The Mk6 Golf got some of these features right toward the end of the production run. In fact the Cabriolet production continued until 2016. So it got some technology upgrades from the Mk7 - which then enables you to retrofit those features to older Mk6 Golfs.

[@wizkid01]

Maybe not from the outset but it grows on you it is a beautiful car.

[@EricAdamsYT]

As an American, it makes me a little sad that we don't get any of these cars that you mentioned as competition for the Golf R. Some of them look really amazing.

[@russelljenkins69]

Would love to see you guys do a Mk6 GTI.

[@danielkelly7009]

i love that they are all missing the rear tow hook cover

[@plux-q9p]

Please do the review of m240i or m140

[@samartz]

yes agree! GO the B58!

[@borysszydowski9255]

Thank you for creating such informative videos on used cars. Can you please make a episode about the BMW 3 series e90?

[@hellothere4342]

If I had to choose. The Golf R 7.5 wagon would be the pick of the bunch.

[@kingjulian1549]

I'm not sure why everyone doesn't just buy the R wagon. I've got a 206 R-Line Passat Wagon. I just love it. They are both way better than any SUV.

[@jpk818]

Yeah we just got a 2018 206tsi Passat wagon for kids and dog. Absolutely love it! Plenty of power and fully spec’d (minus sunroof). Bought it on 90k km with full service history. fingers crossed we don’t get any issues!

[@kingjulian1549]

@@jpk818 - ours is a 2016 with 60k which we’ve had since new. Only issue was the inevitable water pump which was replaced last year. No rattles. We also have a Cupra Formentor and I actually reckon the Passat is more comfortable on a long drive. Great car.

[@ultimablackmage]

I'm honestly surprised you aren't sponsored by Car Vertical. Personally not a fan of Golfs because of the maintenance bills.

[@jaysonayson2523]

Great review... 😍 Car suggestion to review... Toyota Rav4 2016-2018😊

[@StuFletch68]

An accountant that does kickboxing to keep fit 😂😂😂 awesome

[@bigpower7777]

Having this many issues I know now why they are so cheap! Beauty of a car, but like most cars it’s has its cons and pros. Good job on pointing out these things. 👍🏼

[@lordgoofus2364]

Have one of these that's been running stage 2+ for the last 6 years, with a previous owner that thrashed the hell out of it. Aside from a few surprises during the major service caused by poor workmanship, it's been super reliable. 100% agree on the dead steering feel though. It might be specific to mine, but it is a bit of a petrol guzzler, and does burn through a bit of oil.

[@ihavealife002]

Maybe I just haven't driven enough sporty cars, but I don't really get the dead steering feel in mine. Can definitely feel the road through the tires and what the car is doing, but maybe it's just a lot less than what people are looking for? idk lol. It has an APR stage 1+ on it. Uses oil as well lol. Been a great car so far, had to do a timing belt/water pump and the chain, and a few other cheap wear parts at 100k miles.

[@xxzmk]

Hey Mate, I wanted to know did you guys ever did a review upon a Lexus GS (250 etc.) of MK4? I have only seen the one of GS F but not a normal one with either naturally aspirated or hybrid. Will there be a video about it?

[@Bobby-c8w]

Petition for AJ to wear his short shorts again. Make it happen ReDriven!

[@ReDriven]

They were in the wash this day. As soon as it warms up, I’ll put the shorts on again. - AK

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

I had a Passat of a similar vintage to this Golf and it rattled like crazy. My entire ownership of that car was just tracking down one rattle after another.

[@imdadkhan5655]

Clicked on this video and immediately got a DSG error on my Golf

[@bluedunn374]

I remember looking at one new and the dealers wouldn’t let me test drive it, so just walked away, at that time they were selling over $60K

[@engellyjones8683]

Bluetooth was standard feature from MY12 onwards. An option only prior to that.

[@danielkelly7009]

mine has blutooth, but im not certain its an oem deck since it has audio storage built in. im not sure how it works but previous owner lefft my car with about 600 songs ranging from linkin park to cypress hill on the head units hard drive lol

[@barron204]

I would not buy any VW with a DSG pre 2015. There is currently an active recall on the DSG trans in NZ vehicles. I would not buy any older VW product after being a service technician for 10 years working on mainly Euro vehicles.

[@38skippers]

True

[@georgepappas4628]

Totally agree, but I would go further, I wouldn't buy any VAG product or BMW or Merc or any other European car you care to mention 😉

[@tubejorrit]

2011 GTI owner here, DSG has been nothing but brilliant, 180.000km at the clock.

[@BittaThisBittaThat]

Its important to note that this only applies to the 7 speed DSG from the mid 2000s. The DQ250 which is in the 6R and many other VWs of that same generation is well tested to be a good unit. Yes it has its issues, but its streets better than the 7 speed.

[@barron204]

@@BittaThisBittaThat The current recall affects all 7 speed DSG vehicles (Vin dependent) built up to 2015. Previous recalls in USA, AU China etc included the 6 Speed DSG up to the 2013 recall but mostly affected 2009 vehicles. There is a large amount of information about the DSG problems and the many recalls and after driving VWs with DSGs I still would not recommend any of them.

[@samuelwolters9035]

Story time. I went to look at a mk6R and drove up in a manual accord euro. Brought the cash to buy. Drove the R, was underwhelming and i had driven a manual mk7 gti, dsg mk7 R and dsg mk7.5 R, all of which i liked. I was going to buy anyway and was figuring out which friend would drive the R back for me. Lightbulb moment, i didn't like it enough to even drive it back from Sunny coast to Brisbane. So i didn't end up buying it.

[@adzz6460]

Hey mate can you please do a review on the c43amg 6cyl turbo?

[@markvanramselaar4868]

The power and torque output listed is incorrect, they don’t have 199KW and 350 Nm. These produce 188KW and 330 Nm. Australia and other countries with hot climates, received the detuned version. A Stage 1+ ECU tune like mine has, jumped figures to 193Kw and 396 Nm ATW. Get a TCU tune as well. Swap out the head unit for an RCD330 AndroidAuto/AppleCarplay unit.

[@danielrobinson2974]

Could you do a vid on the mk7 golf tsi 1.4

[@mylesmwangi3544]

got a car through your link the same one in white👌🏻

[@julesmarwell8023]

WOULD love know how many plastic part are in the engine.

[@chroniccrypto75]

I love my Ed35 GTI and yes it has bt it’s just a fwd golf R. Same engine.

[@harrybalzac1979]

I would love to see a review of how the used Volvo XC60 2017+ models stack up compared to their competition

[@RadBunny2269]

+1.

[@ReDriven]

Guess what we’re filming this Friday ;) - AK

[@bondjamesbond9041]

I don't understand why Volkswagen is one of the biggest brands in the world when they are one of the most unreliable plus the way they treated their customers over diesel gate was shameful. Buy a Toyota, Suzuki, Honda or Mazda instead.

[@Imos99]

Agreed, that's exactly what I tell my clients when asked which brand they should buy next once they've had enough of the VW issues. Such POS.

[@kingjulian1549]

But they are dull and life's too short to buy and own a Toyota. Given the amount of abuse most Golfs cop and the amount of horsepower they can develop with some minor tuning mods, they are far more robust than they get credit for. I've owned 3 Golfs GTI's and R's and all have been excellent and reliable cars.

[@georgekem]

I will run my 2009 Kluger into the ground. It has 190k's , only spent $130 fixing drivers window that wouldn't go back up...all services done by me....have owned it for 13 years so far....if you need excitement from a car , sorry...

[@eponymous7910]

They're great if they're under warranty and plenty pf people turn their cars over every 5 years so VW's are perfect for that

[@mrx168]

Their bare basic models are pretty reliable, but we don’t get them here in Australia at all… pretty much every model we get have turbo and DSG… In markets like China, your base spec VW gets a basic 1.6-1.8 NA engine with normal auto gear box like a Corolla and they are pretty reliable.

[@ivanb3303]

Power and torque figures are for the European market.We are classified as hot climate so the Power is downgraded to 188Kw and 330 Nm . I have a 2011 6R 6 sp manual and while it isnt the fasted it gives t me pleasure and thats what I like. Noice review

[@MrMachineoperator]

Had one for more than a year, it drives beautifully and reliably. All i have done is regular oil change at the recommend interval and it has never given me any issue at all. The car is already 12 yrs old

[@anicrow]

Even in the US these seem like a steal (Only 500 2012s), I bought a low mileage one in August last year after owning a mk5 GTI, Completely agree that the GTI was more fun around town, but when it comes to driving fast the R is better in every scenario. Watch the cam follower, do the maitenance and enjoy. Sometimes I wonder if I should have looked outside the golf family, but then everytime I'm back in my R driving I can't help but marvel at what spectacular car it is.

[@anicrow]

and yes, mine has bluetooth

[@pasifikbwoy7278]

Please do a video on that beautiful red caddy

[@vsboy2577]

Having a mechanic speak was a genius idea for the video

[@Carguy101-b4q]

Interested to see a MK4 Golf R32 vs MK5 Golf R32 vs Audi TT MK1 3.2

[@meetmartha]

Great reviews on most of your cars. I was thinking, what about a review on the 2012-2015 kia rio. Haven't seen that on your reviews?

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Jim's nightmare is a review of a ' 380 ' he is out of a job that week.

[@sneakeypete]

He can still spend a minute talking about leaking valve cover seals

[@orion_033]

Just clicked, dsg and timing chain and water pump 😂

[@tally5k339]

6 R used the high-output variant of the EA113. Like the 1.8T it replaced, the main timing drive is from the belt driving the exhaust cam, and there's a small chain at the back of the engine linking and driving the intake

[@BittaThisBittaThat]

@@tally5k339 And the chain is far less prone to failure as the forums would have you believe.

[@julianrossi8460]

Its has a timing belt fyi. Also not the standard abortion of a waterpump but yeah they still go

[@orion_033]

@@BittaThisBittaThat the poor r36 motor though. That really cops abuse

[@BittaThisBittaThat]

@@orion_033 Yeah people just love to hate on VW

[@aiaj72]

EA113 oil consumption is a strange one. Theres gotta be a root cause for this excess oil burn. Anyone know? Pistons?

[@danielkelly7009]

i have an 034 solid dogbone mount, the whole car rattles quite bad haha

[@MARLEY330]

The golf 6R is the best💙🇧🇼

[@ikkilala6451]

Please do an Alfa Romeo 159 one.

[@Barrapotter]

Can you please do a 2016-2017 s3 sedan review?

[@ReDriven]

Coming very soon. - AK

[@UncleJoeLITE]

Where's my barge pole when I need it???

[@alfstewart22]

Do Scirocco next

[@Barrapotter]

Scirocco’s are fantastic cars had one for 6 years no issues at all

[@johnjoihnu3904]

Same same but different lol

[@deshanmk6]

MK6 is the best looking one

[@theHONEYBONE]

Do a review on Holden VE SV6

[@Tagomago12]

What about the scirocco r, basically the same car but with a leather interior and much better looking.

[@williammonde7043]

6R, looks aggressively among, I wish could come with seat like Mk4 GTI leather. Or Mk4 32 seat, best of all.

[@84jordie]

It's still an awesome car despite its reliability issues.

[@AvoKupelian]

do the 2.5 mk5!

[@dangerm3496]

Great channel

[@paulsz6194]

A ‘06 VE Omega Commodore had Bluetooth as standard, but he Top of the Range Golf-R from ‘09-‘13 still didn’t have Bluetooth connectivity…what a joke.

[@davidt3196]

12:10 Please review a ZL1 Camaro (HSV delivered/converted) if you ever end up filming in Melbourne you can use mine if you like. I'd love to see an unbiased review cos I'm not sure if the ones I've seen weren't basically just adds for them. P.S: Love the channel, I'm not surprised how well you guy's have done with it because I don't know of any other channels that are similar.

[@ReDriven]

Mate can you message us on insta or fb?? - AK

[@davidt3196]

No worries, I just sent a msg request on insta. I don't have FB and rarely get on insta so I hope you get the msg. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

[@tintran301]

I have a stock 2008 is350 JDM if you're interested in featuring it and if you ever happen to be in Melbourne.

[@splatman1150]

You need to work your way down now. Golf R32 Mk5 next!

[@ConstantBuild]

Just bought mk6 today 😍

[@ma77mc]

I have had a MK6 and a MK7 (not R) and the MK6 was, to me, a better car, I loved the MK7 but the 6 just felt a better car although I had a heap of problems with the Bluetooth in it.

[@zeroyon4562]

Please do a 435i/440i Gran Coupe.

[@dreamernawid]

I have a 3rd gen Lexus GS430 in Melbourne if you guys ever want to review one :D

[@Humannn8ss8]

Sv6 commodore needs a review

[@TP3119Alkimos]

Do a video on the Volkswagen Crafter 2018-current models

[@bartandaelus359]

The bottle opener IS a standard thing!

[@RBcymru]

If its the same as an Audi S3 2017 inlet manifold and water pump leaks are common. Inlet manifold is plastic and can break when it is removed. I had a 2017 S3 which was very quick but being DSG soul less and boring to drive, Steering feel not as good as I30N. Aircon radiators common failure as many owners do not have the aircon serviced or dryer cartridge replaced causing corrosion. If you do buy and VW group car and you want to save diagnostic costs get VCDS, it saved me thousands.

[@sunsetgarage755]

Different engine to 2017 S3. Different intake manifold. And if you’re breaking the intake manifold just by removing it, you’re doing something incredibly wrong.

[@RBcymru]

@@sunsetgarage755 I have heard the water pump leaks and the intake manifold becomes brittle as it ages. The 2 litre VW engine has many known faults.

[@sunsetgarage755]

@@RBcymru That’s a load of absolute nonsense. Yes the water pump on the EA888 was not great, but the latest revisions are a lot better. Many cars have plastic intake manifolds and they’re just fine. You don’t have much experience with these engines or these cars and it’s obvious in your comments. Are you even old enough to drive?

[@RBcymru]

@@sunsetgarage755 I am only going by what an Audi tec told me and he should know. Any plastic will age and degrade especially if heated and cooled. Inlet manifold flap and carbon build up a common issue.

[@sunsetgarage755]

@@RBcymru That’s a common issue for EVERY direct injection engine ever produced. How is that related to VW & Audi engines specifically? You really don’t know what you’re talking about. My Skoda VRS plastic intake manifold is in perfect condition, the car has done upwards of 280,000 kms & is 15 years old. When exactly should I expect it to go brittle and break? When exactly should carbon fouling create problems? Hasn’t happened yet buddy. You need to start listening to better mechanics because your info is shit.

[@PieterBreda]

20 years ago, VAG made decent cars with few problems. And then, they became a shit show.

[@simonf8490]

Exactly the comment I was going to post. They've become a disgrace to the brilliant engineers that work for them all in the interests of keeping shareholders and managers happy.