Tuned Mk7 GTI 120k Ownership Report: The Best Fun Daily Driver for 15k?

How well has this 2015 Volkswagen GTI held up after 120,000 miles? And why I think it's the best fun daily car for around $15,000.
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[@RickGTI2019]

In my 78 years of living, and driving about 62 of them, I gotta say my 2019 GTI S DSG is by far one of the best all around cars I have owned. It’s my daily driver, and my only vehicle at this time. Great performance, gas mileage, and fun. Out of all the cars I have owned, and there were many, my 1959 Peugeot 403 came close ! Thanks, RickGTI….. 🌴

[@JLJE54]

How the hell is a 78 year old commenting on KZbin videos.. my grandpa barely knows how to use his flip phone

[@RickGTI2019]

@@JLJE54 actually, just turned 79. I’m not really that good on any devices. However, during Covid I sharpened my skills ! But I don’t get into social media for obvious reasons.

[@thestoebz]

@@RickGTI2019 Well, i'm glad to have seen your comment! Hope you're doing well and hope your car is too.

[@loot_goose3176]

​@@RickGTI2019 love to see one of the best hot hatches ever made enjoyed by people of all ages! Love this community we have

[@lolz976]

Had a MK6 and I loved it but, the MK7 platform is superb. Been running an OTS stage 2 tune for about 23k miles and it’s been an absolute blast of a car to daily

[@Vikturus22]

I have a mk6 with a K04 turbo and other spicey mods. It makes 372hp to the wheels and is a insane weapon!

[@FarideLadak]

Love my 2017 GTI (MK7) Autobahn DSG - Clark seats ( by choice ) They tried to push for leather but I was adamant for the classic GTI VW dealer wanted to buy it back in 2021…lol They called and asked on a few occasions. I still have it as my daily.

[@jamesphilipson1289]

$15000!?! Crikey, in the UK that'd be 20k+. They just hold their value sooo well and cost so much more new than in The States :(

[@derekuhm]

Just got my mk7 GTI at 100k miles. Can't wait to log miles in this thing :)

[@tgj42495]

Any issues at all? Thinking about picking one up that’s at 103k.

[@derekuhm]

@@tgj42495 YMMV but I’ve had an oil leak issue, took about 1K usd to fix

[@thekingofkingsrp]

Just found a 2015 autobahn with 71k miles. Picking it up on Monday, can't wait!!!

[@luisarsuaga7637]

​@@tgj42495 almost everyone that I know that own a MK7 GTI are super happy with their car and say that it has been super reliable. The most annoying thing about this car (and frankly any VW) is the water pump. They leak coolant constantly and if the thermostat fails you need to replace the whole part because the thermostat is built-in inside the water pump and can't be replaced. A side from this, mantain it well and it will last a long time.

[@chrisdavis6853]

Found my 2014 with 130k miles for $9500..... Couldn't believe it! Only had it a month but I already know this is going to be a long relationship 😂

[@mrgovernment8155]

How is it going?

[@chrisdavis6853]

@@mrgovernment8155 It's going well, I replaced the clutch and will get the car back tonight after work!

[@mrgovernment8155]

@@chrisdavis6853 I'm looking at getting maybe a 2017 golf gti with 52k miles on it, it has a good service history, but most reviews of golf 7 gti give me stress😭

[@tachi7387]

bro how is your GTI going ? i have the opportunity to get a 130k miles for $7000, full service history. with your car in mind , do you think its worth buying ?@@chrisdavis6853

[@tgj42495]

Cause you wanted to? Or had to?

[@im.weasel]

The mk7.5 gtis plaid seats were an option even if you got a autobahn trim. My buddy has a fully loaded 2018 GTI with the plaid seats.

[@matias8201]

Just got a 2018 GTI Autobahn with 86000km, I love it so much. Great daily driver. I live in Alberta Canada tho and winter is just starting here so interested to see how it handles

[@Ticklethapicklealil]

Literally same. Car is great on these Alberta roads - wish it had less potholes though.

[@jdizzle312]

Love my 17 gti sport. Bought it brand new. I’m constantly looking for the next best fun car to drive but can’t bring myself to selling it.

[@Southkali]

Very good review i have 2015 mk7 bought it with 112k miles doing general Maintenance to last me A lifetime

[@AlsoAndrew]

Awesome! This one made it to 140k with just a water pump and normal services. Enjoy!

[@vexz0r789]

Good luck finding one for 15k in todays market

[@jaketripaldi9799]

There all actually at that price

[@lostsoul7793]

@@jaketripaldi9799 when he posted that comment he was correct ..

[@supermanlegend7]

Romania 14k 168k , 2015 230 Performance

[@partidaa98]

i bought my GTI in the US at the end of 2020. 2016 SE. I have thought about getting something new but I have a really hard time finding something of equal or around the same value. For $16k (with 40k miles on it) I don't know what else I would buy that would even come close! Sure, I can maybe get something better, but not for $16k! Sticking with it until I have enough money for a used Golf R some day :)

[@jacobdub619]

it’s insane what the car market has gone too ☹️ im in the market for a mk7 at the moment and it’s impossible to find anything above the sport trim with less than 50k on the odometer for less than 20 grand

[@partidaa98]

@@jacobdub619 yeah it does suck! But good luck!

[@RickGTI2019]

@@jacobdub619 unfortunately buying privately is no longer is an option. With companies like Carvana, who pay a decent amount, it’s impossible to find a reasonably priced car today.

[@bucknut2000]

Yeah, I got a 2015 SE manual, it's got 220k almost. The first 180 was pretty good.

[@roboticvenom1935]

What happened after 180

[@bucknut2000]

@@roboticvenom1935 I think it was carbon clean up( normal), water pump, oil leak( it was like 700 USD), timing chain( very expensive), AC replaced. So it started about 180 but all of it was done within like 6 months. The CArbon I think expecting, I remember I went to fix the AC for like 2400 or so and left with an oil leak fix and new timing chain 2 weeks later. I was upset at the time, but the car has been fine I think. I really like that after allt hese years, the car still feels solid, very little creaking.

[@RagnetulCarpatilor]

Besides the oil leak, if you didn't change any of the rest by 180k they are completely normal, mechanical things need replacing after so many km

[@kosta2177]

Thank you for sharing. Is that number 180k miles or kilometers?

[@bucknut2000]

@@kosta2177 miles, the car is now at 234K miles. it does now a check engine light on it. the obd11 says catalytic converter and it has a number of misfires now, so IDK what to do with it. But it does drive fine. Im getting it checked out this week, ive sense bought a 24 golf r , but I still do like my GTI.

[@adventureswelove943]

Nice one i like it! :) Hope you get ur 1.000 Subscribers!!

[@mk6_mark920]

Great video, I have 2015 vw gti 2 door reflex silver, I’m about to hit 60k and it runs and looks great

[@charliecleveland9747]

What headlights are those? They look good.

[@supermanlegend7]

In Romania, 2015 Mk7 Gti 230 HP Performace ,170k , 14k€.

[@ajcap]

I have a 2015 autobahn purchased in may of 2014. I love it my 4th gti and keeping this one until the EVs are ready

[@sergeantspeed5941]

Eww. EV? 😢

[@ajcap]

@@sergeantspeed5941 hell yes

[@ReviewedByAndy]

It’s pretty expensive to do, but you can do a factory retrofit of the newer infotainment system, and even the digital gauges, and from a difficulty perspective, it is very easy. Those parts are a lot of money though, but the price that you could get a 2015 for might leave room to do those as well.

[@AlsoAndrew]

Yep, I've seen that done. It may also be cheaper to swap in the larger screen from the e-Golf, not sure.

[@luisarsuaga7637]

My Golf has been nothing but trouble for me from the start. I kept reparing it hoping that one day it would stop and be as great as almost everyone else says it is, but sadly that never was the case. I'll be trade it soon, which I don't want to do, but I can't continue with uncertainty of this car.

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

What sort of work have you had to do?

[@luisarsuaga7637]

@carcrazyguysa4059 it's a long list, but here it goes: -AC compressor -Shocks absorbers (front and back) -front and back sway bars -2x Oil pan replacement do to oil leak -2x water pump -Coolant reservoir replacement -Engine mount (current one need replacement) -2x transmission mount (current one needs replacement) -Dogbone mount -3x of all oil sensors/switches -Oil filter housing -Some part below the oil filter housing that needed replacement due to improper oil pressure reading. -Control arm bushing (made old car noises) -transmission positioning sensor -transmission valve body -transmission axel seals -transmission torque converter seal - driver door lock -hatch door lock The car currently has just reached 100,000 miles, it has a random missfires at idle that no one knows how to fix. Dispite the attempts to fix the transmission issues with the replacement of the valve body and seals, the transmission is still slipping in the mornings and sometimes even goes into limp mode. There might be other things that I might be forgetting, but these are the ones I have in the top of my head.

[@georgefeliz7875]

​@@luisarsuaga7637 You probably need a new mechanic or mechanic shop! - there are some that fix one thing and brake another thing or two 😮

[@luisarsuaga7637]

@@georgefeliz7875 the car was clearly a lemon and I should have use the lemon law. But I was young at the time and I didn't know about these things. I'm still trying to find a replacement. My car has been through enough hands.

[@paulroche2265]

Would love to know if you've had an issue with the water pump/thermostat housing? Thanks man 🙏

[@David-vx5tk]

I just got a 2016 Volkswagen golf GTI Autobahn with DSG can you tell me the proper procedure for parking the car and using the parking brake

[@martinmcintyre7623]

How has the DSG been treating you, and have you had to replace clutch packs in this car? I know, 2 year old video but hopefully you still have this GTI and could shed some light on this?

[@erikeey_8675]

Really cool than in the US u guys have the manuell handbrake instead of the electric parkbrake in Germany/ EU. I would rather have the manuell one on my gti…

[@User_2051]

i have a 21 gti s dsg, im wonder if my arm rest extends towards the center console like that. gonna go see right now, id thats the case and ive owned this car for almost 2 years without knowing that im gonna be pissed lol

[@AlsoAndrew]

Haha it should! I think they still do it on the Mk8 too

[@User_2051]

@@AlsoAndrew lol it 100% does its a nice feature, also found out my gti has launch control, i dont think it has the boost guage in the infotainment settings tho

[@hslee0715]

@@User_2051 hahaha I am pretty sure it does. fellow mk7.5 owner here.

[@dylandunlop2644]

Chill! You’re about to make me tune my MK8 R as soon as my TCU is tuneable 😂 Do you have a TCU tune as well?

[@karlconnolly8351]

In the eu it’s electric handbrake

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

No valve cake? 🎂

[@rajamunir7627]

How did you turn on the other DRL Ring because on mine only one is working 😂

[@AlsoAndrew]

They are aftermarket, Golf R style lights. This car had halogens from factory

[@rajamunir7627]

@@AlsoAndrew ok thanks 😀

[@WavyCarlos]

So whats the most reliable gti model? I had a mk5 but i sold it i want a mk7 rn but whats a good year to go with without being a debt 😂

[@kevn99]

Mk 7.5 ‘18-‘21.

[@zdenkojevtic2403]

😊

[@jacobtruelove5332]

Very good review!!

[@samiginonacerdepaoli2413]

Hows the gti doing?

[@AlsoAndrew]

He just recently traded it in for an M340i, but it made it to 140k miles basically no issues! Had to replace the water pump but I think that was it.

[@FallsGaming]

so cheap wtf... in Norway, they're more like 35K to 50K Used...

[@infected_reaperz344]

What, I bought today mk7 gti,75000km for 17.5k€ In Croatia.

[@neptunefly36]

6:19

[@eklektikTechno]

I don’t get the farts on my 2020 DSG 🙂

[@AlsoAndrew]

Hmm are you in Europe or US?

[@mk6_mark920]

Yeah the 7 speed doesn’t fart as much, my 6 speed dsg has farts

[@AlsoAndrew]

@@mk6_mark920 Drove a 7spd GLI recently and I did notice how much less aggressive it was so that makes sense