Volkswagen Golf GTI MK5 Review | Why are these so common?

In this video, I review a Volkswagen Golf GTI MK5 that is bone stock. That might not sound like an achievement to you, but I assure you it was very hard to find one. The question is, is there a reason why there's hardly any stock examples out there?
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Chapters:
00:00 - BTS
00:21 - Title sequence
00:30 - Introduction
00:58 - Importance of MK5
02:18 - Price
02:45 - Performance & setup
03:34 - Modifications
04:04 - Owner drive/thoughts
12:52 - Mizan drive/review
18:55 - Summary
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DISCLAIMER:
*Some footage from this video may be edited and or sped up for cinematic effects.
*Some footage was also filmed on private land

[@CarNitty]

Why do you think the MK5 GTI is the most common entry level hot hatchback for so many petrolheads? If you liked this video, make sure you like, comment, share and subscribe! Check out some of our other uploads too! 🖤 Please do checkout Az's Instagram if you want to see more of the GTI and his previous cars: instagram.com/az_teamrocket?

[@alookintoourlife2553]

Just found this channel and loving the content... keep up the good work 👏

[@CarNitty]

Glad you're liking the videos and in sure there's plenty of videos for you to watch! 👊

[@umerraja814]

Subscribed! Love watching these reviews of obtainable sports cars, please more reviews on hatchbacks bmw etc

[@CarNitty]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your support. That's the kind of cars I do enjoy bringing down;

[@raihanhussain4188]

Lovely spec gti, great video once again

[@CarNitty]

I have to agree. Apart from the interior parachute mod, it's an highly spec'd car. From sunroof to folding mirrors, it's a lot of car for 4k especially a 2008 model

[@carmadnab]

Really liked the rolling shots 👍

[@CarNitty]

All thanks to the great shoobzy

[@Az_TRL]

Pleasure to be on your channel, defo one of the best car review KZbinrs out there 🙌🏼

[@CarNitty]

Thank you for your kind comment and taking the time to appear 👊

[@ghostinthemachine76]

How does the lack of an LSD affect a Golf 5 GTI, especially when you start tuning it? I’d be interested in your view on that. I’m considering getting one, but I’m put off by the lack of an LSD.

[@CarNitty]

And LSD is supposed to get you out of tricky situations when the axle you're sending power to is struggling to put down the grip. Typically speaking, a FWD car doesn't really require one to be honest and the GTI definitely doesn't seem to need one at all

[@salehahmed8379]

Mashallah well done boys. Great video. I've just bought one and currently recommissioning it.

[@CarNitty]

Good luck with it! Budget car with lots of potential

[@thatguyjako8073]

Great video and a great explanation onto why the MK5 GTI is better than the R32 👍 The way he sunk into the seats 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CarNitty]

You'll change your mind soon enough! Mark (5) my words

[@thatguyjako8073]

@@CarNitty 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CarNitty]

If we're talking stock for stock, the GTI has a fair bit of turbo lag and it runs out of steam pretty quickly. The R32 is very linear and is consistent. The gap is reduced when the GTI is tuned and that's where it comes down to preference. Personally, I respect the GTI but I love the noise of the R32 and it's engineering marvel of having a large engine in a small car.

[@CarNitty]

The R32 unfortunately isn't a fast car by modern standards. It has pace but it's not what I'd call a fast car. The fact it's got 4WD means the power is put down effortlessly which means it doesn't even feel like it's struggling to put all that power down. I'd say one thing that's overlooked is driving the car in manual mode if it's a DSG. Because you are in control of the revs, you can really enjoy it

[@tomislavzivkovic7106]

Agree with ya , have the same car... Just one mistake.... YOU NEED A MANUAL GEARBOX TO EXPERIENCE GTI,S CORNERING HANDLING AND TRAFFIC ZIG-ZAG.... IM 48 BEEN THROUGH MANY CARS ITS MY FIRST VW and i like it

[@CarNitty]

Can't go wrong with either but the first general DSG box is not a bad shout at all

[@alookintoourlife2553]

The only thing I can disagree on is the gearbox issue ... I've just bought a red 3 door mk5 with tartan and manual just because to me it's iconic .... but of course we all different 😊

[@CarNitty]

I agree with the tartan seats. Very GTI and I love the Ed30 interior for that reason alone and a manual box is also true to its original form but the DSG is such a powerful tool for the TFSI block

[@CR15PY1]

Love my 06 gti manual trans

[@CarNitty]

With manual cars becoming a rare sight, I'm sure it's an absolute blast down a country lane

[@CR15PY1]

@@CarNitty yes bro. Manual all the way. Well tbh I made sure my gti was manual! Haha the hunt was real 4 years ago. I love my manual gti. My first vehicle was a 91 civic manual as well 5 speed pretty fun aha

[@shoobzye7]

thats some good OJ 😂

[@CarNitty]

For once, someone else making a Family Guy reference 🤣

[@user-zj2zs9jr1z]

Where did you get the r32 brakes from ?

[@CarNitty]

He bought the car with them but I assume they're bought off an online marketplace taken off a salvaged car or they buy brand new parts designed for the car they're replicating such as the R32 or 8P S3

[@user-zj2zs9jr1z]

@@CarNitty ohhhh okay thanks

[@greengrass9572]

Cheap to fix you say? 500 - £680 for a cambelt and water pump and it's every 4 years . It's around £240 on an Alfa Twinspark.

[@CarNitty]

When you look at the price you're paying for a performance car and the fact as you said it's every 4 years and most people own a car for 3 years?

[@kaleemhaque8558]

To be honest I was going to purchase an R32 as I love the rear end aswell but bro it’s not actually practical to own when you’re gonna be pissing off your neighbours and I work night shifts in residential areas so I can’t really drive the r32 it’s gonna be too loud so I opted for a GTI and I will also be doing the r32 rear end to me it’s not like upbadging it’s for the looks with the usability

[@CarNitty]

As an R32 owner, I can tell you right now that you won't annoy your neighbours if you buy one. I have a Scorpion exhaust and there's no loud cold start. If you're able to buy one, don't let the opportunity pass

[@kaleemhaque8558]

@@CarNitty unfortunately I say this with a heavy heart I did have to opt out of buying one, I opted for the GTI, I’m happy where I work and wouldn’t wanna lose my job due to noise although I know I will always regret not going and owning one. However I did purchase a very well kept sub 60k mk5 gti stock so that’s nice will have for many years if I don’t decide to sell up

[@CarNitty]

I think it's a shame you've missed that opportunity. I would have done my research before deciding against it but I guess it wasn't meant to be. The R32s are getting more and more expensive so it seems it's the last chance to buy before a good one is over 10k

[@kristijankopjar4629]

Gen1 DSG are WET clutch system!

[@noahthompson7559]

They are amazing cars and you can find some at great prices, but finding one that hasn't been modded by a chav and riced to hell is nearly impossible.

[@CarNitty]

They're extremely tunable cars so you can't be upset at the fact most of them have been so heavily modified and it's such a common car that naturally people want to stand out

[@noahthompson7559]

@@CarNitty Im not arguing against tuning Im arguing for taste lol, tuning affects nothing visually, and these cars where gorgeous in OEM but now you cant find one that hasn't at some point been upside down in a McDonalds carpark with a rear wiper delete and an eBay special carbon VW badge.

[@CarNitty]

It's just the crowds they attract. What else can be said? I do love OEM+ myself but if people choose to express themselves via their cars then I say fair game

[@ACIDGameReviews]

@@noahthompson7559 lol I found mine fully stock with 60k miles and spent only 5k. You just look at the wrong places.

[@CarNitty]

It's actually very hard to find a GTI with that mileage and the price you've said

[@RA32]

You buggin, the 6 is easily the best looking Golf to date lol. everything else you said is spot on 👍🏾

[@CarNitty]

No chance! The MK6 just lacks a good looking rear end even on an R. It isn't worth the extra money over the MK5 either. It just wasn't a big enough leap

[@MikelDog]

Mk6 engines are crap. That's why they resorted back to the tfsi on the ed35 and r

[@CarNitty]

The 1.4 engine they have in the MK6 really isn't the best

[@MikelDog]

@@CarNitty I'm talking about the 2 litre petrol. Gen 1 ea888 and they resorted back the ea113 byd and cdl engines for the ed35 and 6r

[@RA32]

That's why I said they're the best LOOKING Golf guys... Engine is not a factor in how the car looks

[@mattg768]

I had 2 of these before i got the mk 7.5 R one had the sunroof that leaked like a MF er.😂

[@CarNitty]

Sounds like old car chronicles!

[@feedingfiction]

Hot take: every golf since the mk5 has been a facelift

[@CarNitty]

Not quite. The MK7 was built on its own new platform. I'm quite sure the MK8 is also on a new platform also

[@feedingfiction]

@@CarNitty I know they aren’t literally facelifts. But the aesthetic differences between a mk6 & 7 are really minor, and the differences between a mk7.5 & 8 are even less so

[@CarNitty]

That's because interior wise, the MK7 wasn't as revolutionary as it should've compared to the MK6 so I understand your point but the MK8 is completely different and I'm definitely not a fan

[@officialshafi6077]

If stock power is what your after buy an edition 30 GTI not an ep3

[@CarNitty]

The Ed30 is even more tunable than a standard MK5 GTI and if you're spending R32 money on a GTI (Ed30) then you've got to tune it!

[@S24RYF]

@@CarNitty no you don’t have to tune it mate 😂 you can leave it as stock and sell it for what it’s worth. No one wants a crappy tampered nodded car to buy pal. Only nittys like yourself

[@CarNitty]

If you're not comfortable tuning a car then don't do it. You might be one of the few GTi's my R32 can leave behind for dust with those extra 50 horses

[@mujahidali8547]

Is there a MK5 that doesn't have the R32 rear end? 🤣 Having said that it's exactly the same with the BMW E9X and the 335 style dual tips that everyone does

[@CarNitty]

I get why they do it. The R32 looks amazing even in stock form but it doesn't get treated as harshly as putting quad exhausts on a non M car for some reason!

[@DabDabGoose]

the gti rear end looks like it's a base model.

[@CarNitty]

I agree. Due to the plastic bumpers. I think the Ed30 diffuser is the best upgrade for a GTI

[@faygo2679]

Best thing about the video that it has the PS3 intro

[@CarNitty]

I don't know whether to be happy that someone understood the regent of the chosen audio clip or be offended cos you said it's the best thing 🥹

[@faygo2679]

@@CarNitty lmao it’s nostalgic

[@CarNitty]

Literally why I used it 🙌

[@osman8531]

Could have had the car washed before getting it onto the channel

[@CarNitty]

Yes it could have but the owner of the car was adamant he won't wash the car until he's modified it. Now, j haven't seen the car with a spec if dirt on it now. Check out his Instagram to see how the car looks now

[@S24RYF]

4 grand for this is a con. I got one for 60k miles for that price and it’s stock😂 Mapping these cars just to make the engine get weaker over time 😂 no chance

[@CarNitty]

How long ago did you buy yours? These have gone up in even more value. Also, I found this GTI to be a bit dull out of the box. I've been in tuned ones and they're actually crazy cars

[@tamzino5680]

@15:31 😂😂😂

[@CarNitty]

Nothing like someone mocking their own car 🤣

[@Az_TRL]

The G force was too much to handle

[@stephenocansey4497]

Please i really wanna buy the GT5

[@CarNitty]

I hope you're able to buy one of these someday soon

[@amsingh3041]

Dsg is lazy. Get the manual, engages better spirited driving

[@CarNitty]

The DSG in this car is the first auto gearbox I can think of that's faster than a manual box. This gearbox was a huge thing back then and I can't blame anyone that wants lightning quick shifts

[@amsingh3041]

@@CarNitty completely missed the point I made, dsg is nothing more than a fast auto, you want a driver engagement car then Manual is the only way. I don't look at 0-60 figures, when you want control of your car, dsg is a complete let down. Nice for those comfort drives. Also you mentioned the car is laggy, mk5 GTi turbo comes in at 1750 rpm so I would guess the boost solenoid needs replacing, mine don't suffer with any lag issues.

[@ironfistscientist]

You just be shittin on ppl's cars huh. The videos I've seen you always drop some slick shit on the owner and you can see in their face that they have to play it off since they're being filmed.

[@CarNitty]

First of all thank you for your comment. I'd rather people like yourself would have the courage to say it out loud so genuinely thank you for commenting. For your information, Azadul is a close friend of mine and we also work together within TRL. You don't know our relationship and the way we go back and forth on topics and interests. It's what friends do or at least how British people do. I'm not sure if you're not from the UK or you just don't have any friends. Everyone that's featured on the channel was a friend pre-video or has become a good friend and stayed close after so it seems clear you're the only person that's "offended" on their behalf when there's no need. They see the final video before it's live on KZbin for any changes they might like so please don't assume things. I don't know what kind of YT channel or videos you're after where I talk about every car like it's the best thing on 4 wheels. It's my job to dissect a car but also point out it's good points. Lastly, if you don't like what you see, there's plenty of other content you can consume.

[@Az_TRL]

I’m the owner of the GTI and I can tell you that Mizan isn’t shitting on my car. We’re good friends and with friendship comes banter… me and Mizan always have funny arguments based on GTI vs R32 but it’s all love

[@CarNitty]

Thanks for clarifying even further Az 👊

[@yanfn2r207]

My man don’t even drive and just commenting 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CarNitty]

I really don't know why snowflakes take the time to even watch something that will knowingly offend them. The BBC is there to appease everyone 🥱