I got behind the wheel of a 2012 VW Golf R fully loaded and equipped with a 6MT and I love the thing! I don't know what is about AWD, manual, turbo cars but they rock! IG: Ljs_Garage_
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@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
My mouth glitched, it is a 2.0L Inline 4cyl. Back to your scheduled program!
@julianalgarin97334 жыл бұрын
The “R” indeed stands for Volkswagen “Racing” ask any well versed Volkswagen enthusiast or even VW corporate themselves, originally dubbed the R20 hence the engine displacement size, 2.0 litre, as did its counterpart predecessor the R32, with a 3.2 litre engine displacement, thus originated the VWR brands and other brands but in the end it 💯 % stands for racing.
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian! This was good added info. I've heard a couple different arguments, but I thought i'd still ask the VW fans and got my answer lol
@abdarsmk6r2 жыл бұрын
The R doesnt stand for Racing lol
@shathomorapedi25822 жыл бұрын
@@abdarsmk6r it does!!!
@AB-uu1bm8 ай бұрын
Yes it does, actually stands for Rennen which is german for Racing. @@abdarsmk6r
@MN_Diecast4 жыл бұрын
The MK(Mark)6 only came in a manual in the US. Last year was 2013. I agree with you 100%, I love my 2013 R 4dr!
@julianwilch51925 жыл бұрын
The mk6 was ( 2008-2013 Europe) 2009-2014 US. I love mine to death. Also have the new golf rabbit. And the R stands for racing
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian! Got my years flip flopped. I blame the Texas heat lol.
@crowthebpmain7975 жыл бұрын
You know, I really like the way you format your vids, I mean really this is nice, I'm with you as we push forward to the 1000, the 5000, and past the 10000
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
Comments like these always help me recharge and keep going. I truly appreciate the support ✊🏾
@dec-vt1005 жыл бұрын
it's a 2 litre engine, and the german spec one has 270 hp, idk about the states. 2 more notes: - with dynamic chassis control you can get stiff or comfy suspension and it also affects the amount of power steering you get (and fewer blank buttons) - you can replace the head unit with a 2015 beetle/jetta one, and get carplay/android auto, and still have a stock looking unit (i have done so to my r and i love it)
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I misspoke and pinned that comment. Meant to say 2L 4cyl. Thanks for checking out the vid though ✌🏾
@dec-vt1005 жыл бұрын
@@LJsGarage yeah, sorry man, only noticed your pinned comment afterwards. Cheers!
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
@@dec-vt100 all good my friend! Very good added points on your comment that'll help others! That's why we have a comment section. You had me at fewer blank buttons 😂
@mimonita7105 жыл бұрын
This was my car before Andrew bought it. I’m not going to blow up his spot but this thing I fully worked over. Autocross monster. And it has a better interior then any other car you mentioned. I miss her but my Porsche is a little more fun.
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is a beast! Thanks for some feedback about what a great car it is and you're right about the interior I was pleased 👏🏾 ... Glad to hear you found another German car to love, can't go wrong with em.
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
What's the exhaust setup?
@Klayblayt5 жыл бұрын
Love the drone shot of you getting in the car! PS. Are the air ducts real? (;
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Trying new things constantly :) and haha yes!
@scottb54204 жыл бұрын
Launch control is not standard btw, that's an APR feature.
@KuzkayDev4 жыл бұрын
I believe that EU version comes stock with the LC
@Jay_Silvia Жыл бұрын
It was called the rabbit(logo is a Jack rabbit) Because it's fast and nibble.
@LJsGarage Жыл бұрын
I gotcha thanks!
@Miromf3 жыл бұрын
Im buying one of these. Hopefully this year. This car has so much potencial with that engine. And 270hp stock is also not bad. My fastest car was 210 hp in limousine.
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Lol I've always wanted a limo. But you're right there's plenty of potential 👌🏿
@Miromf3 жыл бұрын
I had Bmw e39 with 3.0 v6 Diesel. That was pretty much cruisin car. Now i kinda felt in love with Hot Hatches and Mk6 R is best option for that money. I also like manual and 4WD.
@marinadrian5512 Жыл бұрын
@@Miromf v6 bmw? 😂
@Miromf Жыл бұрын
@@marinadrian5512 My bad… R6 i have a lot to learn about cars.
@digitalsmithy Жыл бұрын
lol the westwood clip...
@LJsGarage Жыл бұрын
😎😎
@Diabolotherium4 жыл бұрын
I have 2013 a mk 6 MT R, and love it, bought it used with 4k miles 5 years ago and have no interest in changing the car. I have swapped the full exhaust and software both APR and intake by Evolution Motorsports, the car is so much fun with those few upgrades. The other thing is the reliability, apart from regular maintenance, every 6 months, and the occasional other service such as haldex oil change, it has been a champ. But unlike what he said I do not get great gas mileage... maybe in the low 20s... oops
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding some good info Patrick! 🤙🏿
@Diabolotherium4 жыл бұрын
@@LJsGarage Thanks for the great video dude!
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
@@Diabolotherium appreciate the positive vibes my! ✊🏿
@samc.93282 жыл бұрын
@@Diabolotherium Hi! Have you ever changed your clutch? I’ve heard once you get a tune the clutch has a good chance to start slipping.
@justinbeamon66244 жыл бұрын
LOVE this review!
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
appreciate ya bud!
@scooter4life774 жыл бұрын
Why are you defending the R's title the whole vid? Bro you're in the gold standard hot hatch and the crown jewel vw.
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
I might have a little just because of the price for the size and power that you get a lot of car. You're right though its the VW crown jewel ✊🏾
@JT-nk8gv4 жыл бұрын
VW'S matter
@markgoudsblom3 жыл бұрын
Very good presentation and a very nice voice to listen to. You earned a sub my friend.
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out and you are much appreciated! 🙏🏿
@richtherider36205 жыл бұрын
They're 2 litre engines not 4 litre ;) and they're 263hp stock some have been known to produce 278hp from factory however, my UK Mk6 R will be sitting at 580hp in 3-4 weeks :)
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks G. I went spaz for a minute. And damn 580! That's madness but in the best way! Appreciate ya checking out the vid. ✌🏾
@destruxandexploze25522 жыл бұрын
Did you blow up your MK6 yet
@richtherider36202 жыл бұрын
@@destruxandexploze2552 Nope, still running strong,n serviced every 5k and now running 640hp
@destruxandexploze25522 жыл бұрын
@@richtherider3620 I’m surprised, didn’t think it would make that much power reliably. I was going to get a 2013 Golf R and get a Unitronic Stage 2 HPFP 345hp 350tq tune but I was afraid the Stage 3 (up to 500hp) would be too much for it to handle for daily driving.
@richtherider36202 жыл бұрын
@@destruxandexploze2552 If its built right with quality parts it'll last a long time, maintenance is a key factor as well
@YocelinCastilloCruz3 жыл бұрын
I fit 6 people once. In my MK6 haha. GREAT VIDEO! Thanks!
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Haha you know how to live!
@YocelinCastilloCruz3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@thomasortmann414 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car💖
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Its certainly a nice ride!
@adrian154194 жыл бұрын
Good review video!
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@sipsimies15883 жыл бұрын
You cant really compare this to a subie i mean you can but they are very different
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean for sure
@rockybriggs40484 жыл бұрын
I have a 4 door stage 2 blue golf mk6 R if you wanna review it
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
That's what's up! what part of the world are you in?
@ghostface12258 Жыл бұрын
So when you got it floored, it sounds like rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. So the Germans were like R.
@LJsGarage Жыл бұрын
I can hear that now lol 😏
@Rareoddz4 жыл бұрын
really hoping to get one
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
It'll treat ya well!
@Anon_Fox4 жыл бұрын
great gas mileage? lmao i get 23 mpg on premium
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
I guess to me with that HP I call it good 🤷🏿♂️
@Anon_Fox4 жыл бұрын
@@LJsGarage aye man to each their own. Im just jelly my mom got her lexus es350 with about the same hp and weighs like 500 more pounds and that behemoth still gets 27 mpg on 87
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
@@Anon_Fox haha I can see where you're coming from there. My Corvette was bad in the city (15ish), but could get 26/27 hwy and that was the LS1(345hp) so that's basically my reference. I appreciate ya checking out the vid and dropping some thoughts 👌🏿
@sebbytrial3 жыл бұрын
Does it have the rev hang such as Golf mk7?
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
That im not sure about. I don't want to steer you wrong bud!
@whartonmadkins44743 жыл бұрын
Can ANYONE ANSWER.... WHY these MODELS still COST a LOT on the USED CAR market 🤔
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Cars are worth what people are willing to pay for em so there are many who think they are valuable still and the price holds!
@orbytl27993 жыл бұрын
dont know about any were else but in the uk they are really holding their money, i know because i have been after one gotta be a black 3 door dsg with decent mileage, not seen one in that spec come up in last 12 months or more with low mileage they are going for more than a lot of the early mk7s over here there is one for sale now with the wing back recaros but its got 4 doors and they are asking just under £18 k for it future classic in the making over here by the look of it
@MyzteryMedia4 жыл бұрын
R is for Rigatoni
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Cite your sauce!
@juanruiz88314 жыл бұрын
2008-2012?
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Got my American and European dates jumbled
@Ls1muzza4 жыл бұрын
2013 was last one mk6 mine plated 2013
@Gunflame4 жыл бұрын
Mk6 is 2008-2013 . I have a 2013 R.
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👌🏿👌🏿
@jefflovesjets81164 жыл бұрын
In North America they only had the Mk6 here from 2012 to 2013, I have a 2012. That is another thing I love about this car is that there aren't many of them in North America, there are only about 1600 of the 2013, you can find the actual numbers including color and 3 or 5 door out there somewhere.
@RareYogurtMale3 жыл бұрын
did bro just diss the rabbit?
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
😅
@alj70943 жыл бұрын
We are talking about a nice car ruined by ugly looking wheels and this car is dirty, just doesn’t look clean at all.
@drouxbag943 жыл бұрын
My names Andrew and I have a Mk7 R lol random the owner of that is also Andrew
@drouxbag943 жыл бұрын
And it’s black
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Haha that's great! Andrews are good people
@cp76484 жыл бұрын
The "R" is for Rabbit LOL.....
@LJsGarage4 жыл бұрын
😂
@gretschludwigdrummer2093 жыл бұрын
That background music is really annoying !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@LJsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Noted thanks for the feedback 🙂
@stuntdrvr7 ай бұрын
"Rennen"
@LJsGarage7 ай бұрын
mhm mhm
@andymorton61535 жыл бұрын
My Hyundai Accent is almost as fun and sounds almost as good lol
@LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын
Haha I'll accept it
@jedediahsmart5695 жыл бұрын
Have you driven one? Especially modded one? These little cars are capable in almost every way.
@andymorton61535 жыл бұрын
You talking about an Accent or this R? I have an Accent with a muffler delete. That and a wider tire and it’s a lot of fun lol