The Mk8 GTI is the Last “Mature” 6-Speed Hot Hatch that isn’t $50k.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

There was no way I was going to let my only Mk8 GTI experience be with paddle shifters ;) Just a quick drive. My full GTI review is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imS9pplunsaSnKc

[@wakeboarder993]

I hate power sliding seats. My wife is 5' and I'm 6'2". Anytime we switch vehicles, I have to stand outside the door and wait for the power sliding seat to move all the way back. Hopefully the function never fails. Takes half a second with the manual pull lever.

[@bgsblazer]

My base model mk8 doesn’t have that stupid stuff, I will say base model mk8s are probably the best of the lines just cause it’s so simple

[@limitededition3278]

I love my powers seats 💺

[@christopherbrewington1813]

GET THE S MODEL ITS GOT THE HANDLE UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT BUT THE BACK REST IS AUTO.. I TYPE IN CAPS FOR MY WORK TOO LAZY TO GO BACK NOW

[@JaredR1996]

U had me at 6 speed

[@EpilepticNinja24]

Dude he lost me the second he talked about the Half electric seats, and Slider being old school....

[@BenTroxell]

I'm rocking the 034 Motorsports stage 1 E85 file. Man it's INSANE the amount of power it adds. Over 100whp. Also adds a more aggressive overrun pop/crackle, without sounding like a shitbox.

[@Christophershredz]

Stock clutch ?

[@andyr101]

how’s your clutch holding?

[@BenTroxell]

@@andyr101 still perfect

[@sirgalahad1470]

This car is absolutely beautiful with these wheels

[@eddiericks6554]

Mk7.5 with 6speed and maybe getting the mk8 but have not test driven new one yet I hope 🤞 they put some buttons in lol 😂

[@romariosmith422]

Awd in the mk8 r is completely different from previous generations

[@MrWolf2212]

car looks clean.... Can't wait to get mine

[@ronburgundy4375]

They're going to have a hard time selling cars if they keep raising priced unjust

[@mattvalentine7476]

Marcus review my 2014 focus st cause why not

[@hondaftw1234]

My 2022 has been quite troublesome for only 7,000 miles. Wouldn’t buy again. Drives fantastic though my goodness!

[@Bobo-qf9oq]

how so?

[@KodieJames13]

Care to share your problems?

[@hondaftw1234]

@@KodieJames13 steering rack, radiator, and constant electronic faults. I traded it in.

[@stevelamby7658]

Sooo do you prefer the manual or the auto? Does the auto FEEL quicker?

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Auto felt quicker but it also had a tune on it... which is the main reason I didn't bring it up in the video. That, and there was about a 20C temperature difference between the days. 2nd gear was barely hooking up in this 6-speed car. Made for some great and scary moments though haha

[@Mk8__Dan]

How much is the GTI lowered I need to make mine the same ? And are you on coils?

[@G69Design]

Mtl / qc 💯 , my dad had luck and we got our R mk8

[@marccoletta8193]

What size are the Rotiform wheels?

[@GrozEdits]

Honestly, R>GTI but the R is soo overpriced considering the mark up that the dealers do, really kills it. I dont know why people still pay that much for them.

[@Plupx]

Is the owner french canadian? random question but I heard a similar accent. nonetheless cool car and great review

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

I think he is from QC

[@Plupx]

@@skippylegrandgourou2069 dats it

[@IllIIllllIlIlIll]

You got no right wearing hat backwards at 36.

[@asial4204]

Haha PG Performance car 🤣

[@blakeog2034]

There isn’t ever gonna be an iconic sports model more infamous than type r and si… lmao all manuals

[@ThatsitWeregoinfishin]

They sound so bad and cost too much

[@petermad7476]

Veloster N better tho

[@BRAINFxck10]

Mature? IDk about that, to me the GTI still has that boy racer vibe, the owner looks like he keeps an extra vape cartridge under his hat and you guys completely forgot about the Mazda3 Hatchback with a manual, I'd take the Mazda over the VW.

[@Redditor6079]

All hatchbacks give off that boy racer vibe, real men drive lifted trucks with steel bullbars so they can shove hatchbacks out of the way during rush hour.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

To me as soon as the Veloster N came around, the GTI lost any of the "boy racer" vibes it had left, if any. As far as the Mazda 3 hatch with a manual, I would not consider it a "hot" hatch. The turbo model is automatic only, and the N/A + manual only makes 186hp. Far from "hot." Great car but..

[@tdawg719]

the new Mazda is probably the ugliest car on the market right now.

[@Online_ToughGuy]

@@tdawg719 Mazda has got to have the most impressive interiors among all “non-luxury” brands. However their exterior design language on everything , with the exception of the ND Miata, is absolutely horrendous.

[@tdawg719]

@@Online_ToughGuy I agree. On paper I want one. I look at one and completely walk away.

[@chriskuva]

too bad the UI is garbage

[@johnbagnato3896]

I love my mk8 gti (6 speed) very happy with it, can’t wait for my milltek exhaust to arrive!

[@closg9309]

Race is the way to go, it’s LOUD!

[@spousaltomb5137]

@@closg9309 I was looking at the milltek and wondering how much louder it is than stock, stock still has crackles and pops and I don’t want to spend 1k for the milltek if it’s not that much louder

[@JFinns]

​@@closg9309 A loud GTI is NOT the way to go. This isn't a Honda, and 4 cyl engines don't sound good anyway, it's not the VR6. Loud just cheapens the experience. Just a bit more sound is this needs.

[@KingChadKennedy]

I love manual but I can't ever buy a car that's better in DSG then it is a manual also i love the DSG farts and vrrrphaa sounds that the DSG gives via it's ignition cut between gears no hate on manual owners , but the only manual GTI's i would buy is the MK1 to MK4 GTI the DSG gearboxes just elevated the car in so many ways , if i want a manual i would go for older cars that only came in manual like Honda Type R's and Ford Focus ST and RS cars they chose to stay manual so i would go for them instead of buying a new car that's manual

[@j.a.g.8689]

Imagine buying an auto over a manual in your performance car

[@KingChadKennedy]

@@j.a.g.8689 the fact of the matter is if you want more performance more often then not if the car is offered with a DSG or PDK or DCT or whatever it's better then the manual option , the only reason people like manuals is because of the cult following behind it and the fact that it was there before automatics , also it's fine to get manuals when it's a car brand that specialises with engagement like for instance , a manual Porsche GT3 or GT3RS or 911 that's manual , like Honda Civic Type R's , the Ford Focus ST and RS , the Ford Mustang , every BMW up untill the E46 M3 , all these cars that are better in manual is better in manual because more often then not the only auto for it was a garbage automatic or cvt or smg that was clunky or it didn't have a auto option at all , i would buy myself every Manual Golf up untill the MK4 , but MK5 up when the DSG was introduced you better recognise I'm going to get the DSG , don't get me wrong manuals is cool especially when you manual swap a car that never got a manual option not if it had a factory manual option and the auto was more popular and was better , like for instance a Manual Lamborghini Aventador would be crazy in gated manual form , the new Audi RS3's would be cool a Lamborghini Hurucan in manual new Audi R8 in manual that would be cool

[@KingChadKennedy]

@@j.a.g.8689 the cardinal sin for me is buying a fully fledged M or AmG car as a convertible that's disgusting

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@j.a.g.8689 more like in their economy/grocery car, because the GTI is an economy/grocery car first, and then sporty second.

[@freecanadaplease]

What did he pay for it? They are $50,000 at the dealer in Alberta, $65,000 for golf r.

[@Tigerex966]

Si new wrx not teally hatches mazda3 sport civic hatch sport New type r is mature Integra integra type s is 2k over. Like audi a3 s3 rs3

[@richieduck67]

I approve

[@maureeheller2387]

Car looks amazing! I went from 2017 sport to 2022 S (silver was the only available, but growing on me with all the black trim). It’s the poor man’s Porsche. Those wheels tho 👍👍

[@bgsblazer]

I love my S it’s really fun and simple and I don’t have haptic climate control that doesn’t light up🤮

[@leechavarie4675]

Looks and sounds great ! Nicely done .

[@donnieottway6025]

Just went to the dealership. They want 60k for this car. After interest the car is 98k

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Yeah no... I'd buy a used Corvette, 996 Carrera S, Turbo, or a couple of Focus RSs for $60-98k. Or another 20 cars I could list in that price range.

[@donnieottway6025]

@@RoadsUntraveled Exactly my thought.

[@jouhajohnny]

Big red flag with this car is the infontainment and capacitive touch buttons…

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

Yep i had to drive one for a month in Europe, what an unreliable shit box with a poor chassis. The infontainment system was doing random things, froze a few times.

[@BenTroxell]

Literally takes a week to get used to. The only thing I want is backlighting behind the volume slider.

[@jopetti]

Its just that you're a boomer. They are fine. Regards, MK8 owner for 1,5 years.

[@t.k.morris]

Anyone know how the VW GTI compares in shifting with the manual vs a 2023 Acura Integra , Honda SI, Honda Sport Touring, Hyundai Elantra-N, Mazda3 Hatchback or a Subaru BRZ? Manual Trans only....

[@patrickleducwinter8209]

I just got my car last week same model same color gti autobahn 2022 manual I love it too much 🤩

[@tjbgtv8]

sorry but the interior of the mk8 ruined it for me, mk7+ has nicer materials and actual buttons

[@quicktoreason2722]

DAMN WHAT A STANCE. cant wait for my MK8R to look like this

[@eftbfl]

Well it isnt 50k, but its about 45k after dealer markups...

[@UIOP336]

Beautiful country, Quebec!

[@Christophershredz]

Are you tuned on the stock clutch ??

[@RZAtomic]

Quebeker lol !!! lets'go

[@JacesOwnWorld]

9:24-9:30 Get with the times dude. Unitronic is old news with VW. You’re going to be waiting a loooooong time to just go Stage 1. I recommend you start researching tuners, unless you like being disappointed…

[@DavidToback]

Not sure why you say that, Unitronic already has Stage 1, 1+ and 2 is on the way. Meanwhile, APR is 🦗

[@asial4204]

He works at a vw performance shop lol unitronic is good. APR stage 2 already is gone .

[@TechnicaX]

Clean ride. That grey is sweet

[@nastynate9529]

is38 turbo is what you want here. Got the exact same car, clutch and is38 turbo will be some of my first upgrades besides the wheels and exhaust.

[@mrjkstark]

IS38 is for the MK7. The 8R uses a Garrett turbo.

[@jessevasquez2774]

Very nice ride

[@Andrew-on5do]

Ughhhhh I hateeee screens

[@markomarin3414]

The best FWD drive will always be the Type R. I really wanted to MK8 Gti but end up with MK7.5R

[@j.a.g.8689]

Matter of opinion tbh but the type r is def towards the top of the list

[@JacesOwnWorld]

The MK7.5 generation is way better than the MK8

[@j.a.g.8689]

@@JacesOwnWorld in terms of what, cockpit or drive?

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

Nope still prefer the Renault Megane RS, still the fastest FWD and best chassis.

[@jopetti]

@@j.a.g.8689 In terms of nothing, I suppose.

[@scotts6596]

Expensive Dyson vacuum cleaner. Where are the carpet attachments located ?

[@matt-mk7qx]

u probably drive a clapped out altima

[@t.k.morris]

How do you feel about reliability and long term ownership of the 2023 GTI?

[@fatapollo1557]

None of these reviewers drive a GTI for their daily haha. My 2009 lasted me 13 years. I’m gonna get a mk8 soon and pray it’s as good

[@dougmaverick3287]

Manual Golf R or GR Corolla is a much better option. With any FWD hot hatch you get horrible wheel hop, I know because I personally own a Veloster N, great car but with fwd it can't put the power down. AWD cars don't have this problem. I currently have deposits down for both the GR Corolla and 2023 Golf R. Will buy whichever car becomes available to me first. If your in the market for a sporty manual transmission car get either awd or rwd. fwd cars suck at getting the power down and generally have pretty bad understeer.

[@therues7071]

My buddy has a Veloster N and I had never experianced wheel hop until i drove his car. It felt like the front wheels were going to rip out of the car, scared the crap out of me lol. Weirdly enough I have not experienced this issue in my MK8 GTI. Don't get me wrong I still spin but not nearly as much wheel hop as the N tho. Your going to love the Golf R (if you can ever get one that is)

[@dougmaverick3287]

@@therues7071 The problem with the GTI is the same with all fwd cars, the front wheels are being asked to do too much, drive and steer. I owned a MK7 GTI so I know what I'm talking about. It didn't have the violent wheel hop of my Veloster N, but it did have bad understeer which really sucked when I was driving spiritedly. AWD is best for putting power down, and the many Golf R's I test drove were amazing. No wheel spin, no wheel hop on heavy acceleration, just strong forward momentum with no understeer in the corners as well. I'm really looking forward to getting either the golf r or gr Corolla.

[@Mistadontplay89]

Love these cars, but I don't think I'd want to own one. At least not as a primary every day car. I just don't trust VW reliability.

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

But new and its not a problem. Buy a high mileage 10yr old VW and you’ll be spending more on maintenance than a monthly payment

[@isaiahmontalvo7324]

I have two gti’s, one mk4 and a mk7. The mk4 has over 200k miles on it and runs beautifully! The mk7 has 50k and I NEVER had an issue. You’ll be completely fine buying a VW

[@Mistadontplay89]

@@isaiahmontalvo7324 dope, I'm glad your rides turned out dependable. I'd probably still just lease one though.

[@scottroberts5529]

As long as you keep up on the basic Maintenance you will be good

[@brandonsanchez5306]

My mk7 had 225k miles and lasted me 8 in a half year's. Only thing that ever failed was a leaking oil pan that warranty covered and a radiator/coolant leak at 175k miles. These car's are amazing!!

[@mrmcgraw3706]

Close enough to 50k

[@RoadsUntraveled]

I'm confused. You can get into a GTI for $31,625 USD. Very far from 50k

[@bigerch85]

Shame it looks as boring as a fridge 😴

[@MrWolf2212]

opinions are like an asshole, everybody has one

[@bigerch85]

@@MrWolf2212 golf people are weird .

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

@@bigerch85 but here you both are watching the video. If you can’t afford it just say so.

[@bigerch85]

@@thedarkgreenvanman I watched 30 seconds and fell asleep 🤷‍♂️ ...anyone can afford finance.

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

@@bigerch85 thats why you have a new Z06 C8 right?

[@cyclistman6358]

Love everything about your MK8 except the color. With due respect that has to be the worst color I’ve seen on a GTI. Looks like clear coat over primer. I have a MK7 SE that’s has similar silver wheels but is Black Pearl metallic. Looks so good. Black, red and silver so classy on a GTI. ☮️