What is The TRUE COST Of My Volkswagen GTI MK8 Build So Far?

[@Jor-ElKrypton007]

NICE MK8!!! One thing to note actually Audi did release an 18in Rotor Wheel from a 2012 A3, that's where I got mine for my MK7.5 GTI.

[@ShepsGarage]

Thank you! Interesting I didnt know that!

[@andresmattos7541]

i will never pay 3,000 or 4,000 for a wrap.

[@elgoogkcuf]

why? they have self healing wraps that last 10+ years. Easy to maintain and still cheaper than a great paintjob. I've had bad experiences with paint shops even when I paid alot of money.

[@andresmattos7541]

@@elgoogkcuf in a $500,000 car maybe.

[@elgoogkcuf]

@@andresmattos7541 i get what your puttin down

[@colejackson3968]

Loving the ruby star, good choice.

[@rjbaldwin_]

Good looking ride so far Shep! Any plans to throw a tune on this bad boy? I think you’d love the added power and personality!

[@ShepsGarage]

Thank you! Absolutely I’m just waiting for the warranty to go before I do any more power just because with all the electrical screen glitches, I want to have that warranty.

[@CBandTh3Jake]

Does the hood prop rub against the coolant hose? Ive read online there was an issue with it

[@ShepsGarage]

Nope, another anymore. Just have to adjust the hose down more then its all set!

[@CBandTh3Jake]

@@ShepsGarage good to know, thanks bro

[@ShepsGarage]

Ofc man anytime!

[@tomkinross7213]

You got a discount (yay!) & then did that wrap...dude...were you high?!?lol

[@dyllman98]

looks great so far. ive got a 22 moonstone se and waiting to install my downpipe, intercooler and pmax turbo so i can be stage 3. Def going to be getting those alzor wheels they look so good.

[@ShepsGarage]

Thank you! Oh very nice. Yes i highly recommend these.

[@raysye1213]

any reason you did not get the spoiler wrapped around the edges? it would look a lot cleaner, more like how its paint matched on golf Rs

[@ShepsGarage]

Good question, me personally I think it looks better top have the base color matched and the actual wing part black.

[@MichaelSwanson-j9l]

Yours is unique! Love that color! What color was it off the lot? I’ve got a 2023 40th Anniversary Edition in the color I wanted (pomelo yellow), so just PPF for me instead of a wrap. I’m just keeping mine stock. Had it for 1 1/2 years now, 6,800 miles, no issues, just pure fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@GTIclubdport9462]

Beautiful gti ..How many miles on it now?

[@ShepsGarage]

Thank you! 23,500mi on it currently

[@GTIclubdport9462]

@@ShepsGarage strong 💪 its reliable car..beautiful color i like it

[@tomkinross7213]

$750 installation & alignment!..dude

[@tomkinross7213]

Spoiler..big 👍 But just 1 thing research before you spend! (I also did similar at your age..but this was b4 google & wireless network access everywhere!lol And..compete with quotes, ask questions (lots) when paying for any mech services (knowledge!) they'll oblige for repeat business & Aliexpress is awesome (choose wisely. Avoid products that will experience constant load duties (only OEM or better) especially for prefab aesthetic stuff for 50-60% less than shop $ (that wing is sik, but is it worth 2 full lip kits+1 Spoiler?! Enjoy the ride 🤘

[@coreycopley4347]

My take away is... stupidity is expensive

[@andresmattos7541]

If the car is 300k.yes go ahead buy a 5,000 wrap but paying more than 4,000 for this car is just not justifiably correct. 😮😮

[@ShepsGarage]

I plan to keep this car forever so I have no problem spending all this money on it. I love it to much.

[@andresmattos7541]

​@@ShepsGarage i see that makes sense then