So good I bought one! | 2024 VW Golf R MANUAL (FULL REVIEW)

[@michaellourie4252]

2024 golf R is badass. I got a white one(more invisible) put some neuspeed 18 inch wheels with Pilot Sport 4s rubber along with neuspeed lowering springs and 2-piece 370mm rotors with 6 piston calipers and Ferodo pads. Now braking from 150 to 100 in a blip is no sweat with perfect handling. 60-0 braking is insanely good. The seats are extremely comfortable. A real driver's car. I recommend Liquimoly oil from Germany. They have great customer service.

[@Neutralreviews]

I bet that thing is fun to drive! I was so close to getting the white but I had a car in a similar blue years ago I missed it.

[@chrisbrook1234]

Congrats again on the new car buddy! It's a great addition to the channel and a super fun car to drive. Thanks again for bringing me along for the ride! 🤝

[@Neutralreviews]

It was a fun shoot and I apologize (not really lol) for seeing if your side could withstand a freight train impact 🤣

[@chrisbrook1234]

@@Neutralreviews it's all in the name of science and providing real life, honest reviews! 🤣

[@Neutralreviews]

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[@tommybobommy21]

A low torque Unitronic stage 1+ tune really improves improves this car. The slight hesitation you get in 1st gear when launching is gone, which makes the off the line acceleration a heck of a lot faster. Can't recommend the tune enough. Grats on the new whip. Also, a spare tire from the previous gen fits the MK8, and you can keep your woofer, it slips right over the top of the spare.

[@Neutralreviews]

AMAZING!! Good to know! And thank you as well

[@du3lcitiz3n]

I've had zero slippage on the APR 93 Octane full torque tune Stage I. There was a guy in the subreddit saying once he went E85 and it had 430 TQ it slipped right away. So it seems the stock break point is between 398TQ and 430TQ

[@du3lcitiz3n]

I've got over 8K miles on the full torque tune.

[@tommybobommy21]

@ that’s really good to know. Think I’m gonna say F it and load that bad boy up this coming week.

[@kineticU]

Welcome to the R! I just turned 50, and find it easier to drive in traffic but also to hoon around sometimes. It can keep up,with some fast cars. It’s very confidence inspiring and so damn comfortable and carries my golf clubs. As you said, I can take the wife to a restaurant and not look goofy coming out of a BRZ. I have a “rebuilt title” gen 1 BRZ for cheap for last 2 years, which I consider my weekend corner carver that I can beat on. I just couldn’t commute anymore in the BRZ.

[@Neutralreviews]

@@kineticU Totally get it lol. I stuffed my family in the BRZ for 4 years and they also welcome the creature comforts (like room to breathe lol. Thanks and glad you are enjoying yours!

[@henryi9738]

I own a Mark 7.5 Golf R in lapis blue , best choice I ever made ; oh btw congrats , and thanks for making this video !! 😄👍

[@Neutralreviews]

Thank you! I think your gen is the best looking. Such great cars and agree. I am so glad I get to drive one every day.

[@du3lcitiz3n]

It's my daily too... so sick man... once tuned these cars come alive. 8K plus miles on APR Stage I 93 Octane full torque tune and no clutch slippage, I think the stock clutches appear to handle up to 400 TQ with no slippage

[@Neutralreviews]

Interesting! Happy for you. I really am glad I got it!

[@ToedDILLYBAR]

Traded in for one in the GTA Friday, picked it up today. Loving it so far. Congrats

[@Neutralreviews]

You too! Enjoy

[@maxyu5662]

Sold my 2017 R, picked 24R up 2 days ago.

[@Neutralreviews]

@@maxyu5662 nice!!

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I’m a MK7 GTI owner. The Golf platform is practical, but up to a certain point. I’m 6’4” tall. I put my drivers seat one click away from all the way back. Most of my family and friends are also taller (6ft+). With any of us in the front, there is very little room in the back for passengers. My GTI is basically a 2 person car due to this. But, for the front, there is a lot of leg room and space! More than basically any other car I’ve owned or driven! So it’s very practical for the front in that sense, but the rear does suffer from rear seat space unless those in the front are under 6ft tall. I will say this though, most other rear seat are smaller in width than the Golf’s. The Golf seats are actually pretty long (thigh space). This does take up more space in the rear but it’s a lot more comfortable for rear passenger thighs.

[@Neutralreviews]

Great comments thanks! That is how me and my short family felt in the BRZ lol. The GR Corolla as much as I love to looks, is too small on the inside. It really wasn't much roomier than my BRZ. It just had a back door which made putting my child seat in easier. The Type R looks huge and it is for leg room but the rear slops so much I even hit my head at 5' 7".

[@Neutralreviews]

Great comments! Thanks!

[@terrancemoore496]

Congrats much congrats!

[@Neutralreviews]

Thanks!! Very grateful and really enjoying the car.

[@Neutralreviews]

Thank you!! Very grateful for it and really enjoying driving it!

[@darinevans7011]

Love the Golf R. I have a Pure White 20th Anniversary that I'm trading in as soon as I can get a hold of a 2025 Black Edition.

[@Neutralreviews]

I wish they still gave a manual option but I have to say I love the new more aggressive front facia on the 2025 mk 8.5! Good luck and enjoy

[@Makaroniveli]

Congrats! Im picking up mine today 😅 how is the rev hang when shifting from first to second gear?

[@Neutralreviews]

Thank you and to you as well! I love mine. I don't think so but I can check and let you know if I think so. Obviously nothing stands out, but I drive it like an old nan for the most part and came from a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder that was super responsive. The only car that sticks out in my experiences as having memorable rev hang was last gen WRX...

[@jfdoherty3448]

No rev hang. Have a ‘24 6 speed with 3500 miles

[@Neutralreviews]

@@jfdoherty3448 Thanks!

[@danny2607]

For me my daily enthusiast car has to be a manual, AWD, and made for the twisties. I'll pay any price for that combo. I do love the type R but its way to large a car for me. I have a 24 Golf R manual for my daily fun car, and a 24 BRZ tS for my full time fun car

[@Neutralreviews]

Well said. And good combo. I sold my BRZ to get the golf. I really, really miss my BRZ, but if I'm gonna have just one car, because of the torque vectoring rear end, which I tried out in the snow the other day wink wink. The golf is 3/4 the fun and a lot more useable on a daily basis since the BRZ was my daily driver.

[@danny2607]

It’s my first VW. Its fantastic. I’ll probably turn the BRZ in when the lease is up. Unless the “boss” approves me to keep it lol

[@Neutralreviews]

@@danny2607 🤣

[@jfdoherty3448]

Are those optional wheels? Haven’t seen those in the states

[@danny2607]

Yea. They are the gray pretorias. Mine came with them. But they are an add on if you configure one on their website. At least for 24 models they were. All the Golf Rs in my area North Alabama seem to have them added at the dealer

[@atiprocharger]

I am from Ontario also London...Just picked one up on Wednesday, did you have the dealership install the front liscence plate on the bumper? Still undecided what to do.

[@Neutralreviews]

I did but I prefer the look without. I just don't want the hassle. Congratulations

[@HeroesJourneyHub]

Having a really hard time deciding between this and the GR Corolla. I’ve been taking manual lessons specifically for one of those cars. I’m close to being confident enough for a test drive. In your opinion what car would be easier or more forgiving for a new manual driver? Thanks

[@Neutralreviews]

@@HeroesJourneyHub Great question and good for you ! I love driving manual. It is therapeutic for me. Both I think would be ok to be your first. The nice thing is they both have so much power it makes them harder to stall. Plus I know the Golf, and I would imagine the GR (but please check) have "hill hold". This feature helps new drivers remove the panic if they find themselves on a hill and are worried about stalling or rolling back. Again, double check, but the Golf and I assume the GR gives a helpful extra burst of torque when letting off the clutch so you don't have to race it. Basically what I am saying is that new manuals are user friendly compared to the cars I learned on. Just be patient and don't panic. I personally like the shifter better in the Toyota but after testing my R in the snow and seeing it can drift in even comfort mode with ESC fully on is a big selling point for me. The GR in some ways feels edgier but it is Toyota safe and likely more forgiving dynamically. Honestly you can't go wrong with either as far as having your cake and eating it too.

[@HeroesJourneyHub]

@ awesome reply thank you! I do see in the fb groups people complain about the hill start. Sounds like it could be really beneficial for me. Really pumped to go for a test drive soon

[@Neutralreviews]

@ Very welcome and best of luck:)

[@OutisNemo666]

Should try a DSG version, much more fun

[@Neutralreviews]

I have a mk 7 GTI with the DSG. Definitely where VW's money went and one of the best auto's around for any money but for me driving manual is so much more enjoyable. That said, the mk 8 can now get into the 3sec range for 0-60 which 10 years ago was super car numbers

[@OutisNemo666]

Definitely mate, I traded my mk7 golf GTD (manual) for a mk6 golf R (dsg) wish I made the change years ago

[@Neutralreviews]

@@OutisNemo666 Such great cars. People question why I spent so much on a hatchback but they don't realize all you get for the money in such a small package

[@hapjoy16]

I beg to differ, DSG will take all the fun away💯

[@Max_Thunder]

Old man question here. Did your insurance rate increase at all with this car?

[@Neutralreviews]

Surprisingly yes. I was coming from a 2 door, RWD 2020 Subaru BRZ which I would have thought would be in a different class. That said I know nothing about car insurance lol. Also, I am in my 40's with a clean record so that surprised me too with the increase. It wasn't crazy more but I honestly was expecting less. Maybe because it is more money than my BRZ...

[@Max_Thunder]

@Neutralreviews That is surprising for sure. I went from 2013 Accord to 2018 GTI my insurance went down quite a bit. That seemed strange. Hoping for the same when I can get into a R. However, that might not be the case.

[@Neutralreviews]

@@Max_Thunder Best of luck. I know for me it's worth the increase:)

[@terrancemoore496]

With that big guy in the front. You both looked stuffed.🤣

[@Neutralreviews]

Ha! It is actually pretty roomy for a small car. I have a 2015 GTI too and it is amazing how much you can cram in. It's no limo lol, but for a hot hatch not bad

[@terrancemoore496]

@@Neutralreviews Aww that's cool the last manual of the VW Golf R (for the time being).

[@Neutralreviews]

@@terrancemoore496 I hope that is true! The auto is amazing for an automatic (my GTI is DSG) but I'm a manual guy. Nothing like it in my opinion.

[@terrancemoore496]

@@Neutralreviews Ditto on the manual part.

[@Neutralreviews]

@@terrancemoore496 🤝