What Was Volkswagen Thinking?

[@FitmentIndustries]

If you saw one of these Harlequin's on a for sale lot would you buy it? Also, our giveaway shirt with Konig is LIVE check it out here to win a free set of wheels! bit.ly/2Jhn1Lx

[@PACKERMAN2077]

2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 GTI, and I had fond memories of that in mc3 & Gran Turismo 4. Although I'm partial to the Mark 1 jetta's just on the body style.

[@murgyj6198]

Seen allot of these here in the UK. I like them

[@murgyj6198]

Btw..”wheels see you later”. Love it

[@littletickedoff2640]

This guy said snakes and ladders 😂😂😂 im DEEAD 😂😂😂

[@davidsanchez4413]

If I was around back then I’d buy it just for laughs lol

[@Donut]

Its a big week for VW on youtube! We love it! Great video, guys! We're fans!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Great minds think alike, maybe we should collab soon 😉 Thank you for the support! Jetta video was a banger! 🙌

[@JockinJsee]

The happening is starting!

[@nickmccloud8878]

I just got my first car and it’s a mk4 Jetta and seeing all these videos makes me so happy I made a great choice!

[@thatscrapguy306]

Yes collar I would love to see this

[@mc1996]

Almost makes me want to go up to speed on my MK3 Jetta Harlequin from bumper to bumper. Thats some 90 wild hrprs!

[@komamn09]

Mighty Car Mods, Donut, and Fitment industries are all in Cahoots and i love it !

[@502C.r.H]

Just needa get hoonigan on he team now

[@user-tl9ry1pj1j]

I've seen one. Didn't know it was a factory paintjob

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

Same here.

[@geoffmooregm]

Same. I have only seen one around here and thought the guy got in a few accidents and replaced the doors, trunk and hood with junkyard parts and took a pass on the paint and blend work 🤣

[@johnwang5740]

Loses car* Calls the police* Me: hi officer my car got stolen Officer: what color is it? Me: uhhhhhh

[@felixf5211]

First time seeing one, I thought it was a factory color display, not an actual production model.

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

I own #7 of the second production run. (#71 overall). It’s a base Ginster Yellow with only 73k miles.

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

@Broken Patriot www.flickr.com/photos/foxxwoof/albums/72157604964998775

[@grandCurator]

I saw one of these in the parking lot of the local mall like every week for YEARS.

[@IbeGcoin]

That intro 100% nostalgic with the AGS drop reference and recon helmet for winning against MLG player. I never got a recon helmet but did get an AGS one happy winter day as a youngin'

[@DCtropical]

VW Designer: What color do you wamt it in? VW Exec: YES!

[@igorblyat7839]

Wow what a funny and original meme

[@DCtropical]

@@igorblyat7839 thank you :)

[@igorblyat7839]

@@DCtropical I sincerely hope you spotted my heavy sarcasm

[@DCtropical]

@@igorblyat7839 i did, but who cares it was funny

[@vizzzla]

@@DCtropical it really wasn't

[@PACKERMAN2077]

*_"Remember that moment in?..."_* No, because I only played Halo by myself because my dial-up couldn't connect. Back in 2004,

[@FitmentIndustries]

Fair enough, 😂

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

The recon helmet thing is from halo 3... From 07

[@patriciomunoz2830]

Presenter is too millenial, he doesn't understand the struggle

[@skylin3974]

A guy down the road has one and it’s honestly pretty cool how unique it is and I never knew till just a couple years ago

[@alexandrutereify]

My Neighbour has a Harlequin VW Polo. I genuinely thought they were trashed cars made from another bunch of destroyed cars. Thank you for this knowledge

[@boostedelijah]

I actually really like the multicolored, makes it super unique and would be sick to mod and lower

[@yepyep87]

I heard they made the harlequin polo for a car show to exhibit the available colours for the car. It then got so popular, so they started to manufacture them.

[@dallasgibson7578]

They did it back in the day when production of the original beetle stopped, the last of them were made with left over and overstock panels resulting in multicolor cars sold as a special edition

[@juanzingarello4005]

There was a paint & body shop in my hometown in upstate NY that had one of these Golf Harlequins on display. It had to carry a sign that said "Yes, this is a real production car." Couple years later, it had a for sale sign on it. It had the for sale sign for about 3 years. Nobody was buying it. People thought someone had a Golf and went around to junk yards to replace each body panel on it. Its a shame. I would have loved to have bought it. Such a quirky car.

[@patricksmith6253]

Didn't sell well when it came out but it's a loved car at VW meets now 😂

[@boostaddict_]

How did I miss this lol MK3 gang Edit: they were limited production not sales flop, only 264 were produced and I want one

[@Drifter3110]

Volkswagen manufacturing centre (painter): what color should we make them? Volkswagen: Yes 🚗

[@tomhutchison4909]

A person had one of these in Monroe MI as a kid and I fell in love with it rumor was it had 245k plus on it! Haven’t saw it in 5 plus years but it’s the only one I’ve ever saw

[@jaxjohnson4694]

I’d still love one.. still thinking of painting my rabbit like this.

[@spyingbigfoot1181]

Great video. But when will you do the Chaser JZX90/JZX100

[@JockinJsee]

Fitment industries and Donut Media Co lab? Alex and James, name a better duo. ill be waiting :)

[@FitmentIndustries]

FOR REAL brother lol that's all we are talking about today 😂

[@JockinJsee]

Fitment Industries do it brother!! The internet would EXPLODE!! *🌩 lightning 🌩 lightning 🌩*

[@502C.r.H]

1:12. Didn't know vin diesel was a VW executive. Could have swore he was into muscle cars

[@matthewpoganski7017]

There's one of these things running around Lancaster, PA. Not sure who owns it, but it's around the city a lot in the summer months...

[@terasmusic2518]

I live in Lancaster. I've seen it around as well, wondering who's it is. I'm huge into VW so hoping to run into them at some point

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

One was here in reading Pennsylvania. Just over 10 years ago (okay Technically WestLawn Pennsylvania) I haven't seen it in a wile. But I haven't been over there in a wile either. I always loved it. I wonder it it was the same one? I never knew it was a factory paint option. But I thought it was very fitting for a VW.

[@papaya4222]

i was watching the jetta video from donut and this popped up. coincidence? maybe wheels tires suspension? fitment industries hotel? trivago

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Did somebody say pop up? POP-UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS

[@noluckmatt]

Same haha I was just watching Donut’s video

[@Kev27RS]

@@noluckmatt We all came straight from Donut Media's Jetta video to this video here by F.I. 😉👍

[@NeAlexRo]

So you're telling me that beat up multicolored golf my neighbour uses to carry his cement packs to work is a super rare limited edition car??

[@FitmentIndustries]

Alright see idk I gotta see pics! 😂

[@Igotthepermit]

Hey if you go to unitec in Auckland, NZ and you have fifteen52 wheels, props for you dude. I see your car everyday.

[@faithnomore616]

Seen one at a dealership back in the early 2000's and another at Euro Hanger.

[@frfr6890]

i saw one of these at a show and thought it was just someone havin some fun with the car but now i wish i would of took a pic of it

[@sim708]

Hey dude there is a big mistake at 1:12 because a German would prefer a German Beer like, Krombacher, Veltins, Paderborner, AStA but Heiniken is not a German beer

[@FitmentIndustries]

We have been notified a couple of times now lol we are learning 😂

[@jamesk3565]

I think one good thing is if you need to paint a panel you dont need to blend it with another. Saving time and money👍

[@flakey7832]

i miss those things, there were a bunch in my town when i was a kid

[@smbmxdirt3427]

I just thought the owner was nuts. Always more the the story I guess. Another sweet vid 👍

[@JulzOGLoc]

Worked on one of these at my shop about a year ago & everyone thought it was just a bunch of car pieces thrown together. No one believed me that it came like that 😂

[@georgezoitakis]

I own a polo 6n gti the early beautiful version amazing car just the dash trim cracks...i have replaced it about 4 times in 4 years

[@MDDeGrande1994]

I have an idea. How about a more powerful edition of the current Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) (which is, by hot hatch standards, generally deemed boring by petrolheads/gearheads/car enthusiasts/automotive enthusiasts), called Volkswagen Golf GTI Signature, with the power output as close as possible to the Golf R (at least 10 PS less) and traditional manual transmission (6-speed, to be exact), but without any driving assists whatsoever (to make the driving experience as pure and engaging as possible)? Of course, it'd remain safe and practical, just like all VW Golfs. It's just that it's envisioned to be on "middle grounds" between the standard Golf GTI (which would remain in production and on market) and Golf R (but way closer to it, for less boredom and more driving excitement). Originally, it was inspired by those red letters in emblems of diesel versions (which usually offer more power), but as I've seen that there are GTI emblems with same offer, it was ultimately decided to just offer more power. With a traditional 6-speed manual and complete lack of nannies, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Signature would bring in that old-school, all-analogue thrill, which would most likely make it the most fun-to-drive hot hatch on the market, in the world of computerized performance cars in the segment. Plus, it'd be developed by Volkswagen Motorsport - a performance division and factory racing team already known for numerous insane VWs. It'd be converted to RWD and without any shameful and disgraceful marketing gimmicks (fake recorded engine sounds, fake exhaust tips, or fake vents/scoops that are unfortunately available on standard Golf GTI and Golf R), to make it even more fun to drive. Plus, it'd draw in so much more driving enthusiasts and purists who'd most likely turn away from other, more powerful hot hatches like the Audi RS3 Sportback and Mercedes-AMG A45. And the best part? No hilarious DSG "farts". Also, while enhanced with only few tenths horsepower more, the engine would be naturally aspirated, instead of turbocharged. Can't get better than that. A masterpiece of a modern hot hatch (a "mid-range" one) which would still be less expensive than the Golf R. A bargain with so much win, IMHO. And with RWD, it'd also be unique and one-off on the market, compared to many other hot hatches, which are mostly FWD, but also AWD (like the RS3 Sportback and A45). And you know what the enthusiasts would generally opt for (when it comes to driving enjoyment) between the three options, despite the AWD advantage (more traction and better acceleration). All in all, truly a potential masterpiece of a car. Sad that it isn't actually realized by VW, since it would attract tonnes upon tonnes of enthusiasts (on top of it all, it'd be mass-produced, just like the standard Golf GTI and Golf R, but more special due to unique position in the lineup and on the market), despite the niche. Volkswagen Golf GTI Signature (Mk8)... I love how sophisticated it sounds. It should be available in Gran Turismo 7. Imagine stumbling upon it in the game. Due to sophisticated name, It'd most likely intrigue the players, who would most likely be blown away by how fun-to-drive it actually is for a VW Golf GTI (usually deemed a boring car, especially the standard Mk8 GTI), plus performance-oriented VWs are usually known to be beasts. Anyway, when it comes to the aesthetics, the Golf GTI Signature would pump up the appeal from bland to exciting with some distinctive, subtle and classy styling cues used to enhance the performance (due to the increase in power output), but also to differentiate it from the standard GTI and Golf R. Plus, it'd be as close as possible to the VW Golf R, but more accessible and won't overshadow it (or tarnish its legacy), except maybe in pure driving enjoyment, which would mostly likely dramatically boost the Golf GTI Mk8 sales with this new addition. Naturally aspirated, 305 PS (60 PS more than the standard GTI which makes 245 PS), RWD, all-analogue, manual, zero marketing gimmicks, more exciting to look at, mass-produced (despite all the uniqueness) - all that in a Golf GTI (especially the "boring" Mk8), while still less expensive and more accessible than the Golf R of the same generation. Sounds like a perfect bargain and definitive "hit" to me, which would up the Golf GTI's reputation. Plus, it'd probably put up a good fight with traditional hot hatches (both in market sales and performance, but mostly the former) below the Audi RS3 Sportback and Mercedes-AMG A45 (both of which are in the 400 PS territory, but are way less engaging to drive and have lots of fake marketing bullshit in them, so the GTI Signature could surpass them in that aspect, driving away their consumers towards this Golf). Sounds like a perfect strategy, IMHO. Like Homelander would say, "It was perfect. Perfect. Everything down to the last minute details." AND it isn't exaggerated either, power output-wise (305 PS is powerful, but not too much), making it more reliable (and is naturally aspirated and has a traditional manual, too) than the Golf R, which is even a bigger plus. I love how the concept and idea for this edition is unique and special, yet not much (price and production numbers-wise, plus it's envisioned to stay in the lineup for generations for accessibility reasons, just like the standard GTI), but would still pack a considerable punch above its standard cousin, including the Golf R (driving purity-wise and ASMR appeal due authenticity and real engine sound heard through real exhaust tips, instead of recorded one heard through speakers with fake tips) and a multitude of rivals (even the faster and more powerful ones with AWD) from other brands. I can see it as a total disruptor in the hot hatch market when it comes to all that. All-around a genius idea in my eyes. Now, if only VW realized it... And among the hot hatch lineup (and broader), it'd amp up the excitement and generate hype in video games like Gran Turismo 7 (in which Polyphony Digital could replicate it nearly perfectly, as car models in Gran Turismo are known to be as authentic as possible), due to its raw and "alive" feel and nature. An old-school hero that'd prove its "boring" cousin's potential in a modern era. In the hot hatch world, I believe it could be in the same realm as the Renault Sport Clio V6 (Phase 2), when it comes to greatness and uniqueness. I bet Volkswagen would make a killing with such Golf if done right.

[@Homer2591]

7:05 " *Wheel* see you later" _click_ noice 😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

We try 😁😂

[@crozzing12]

That burnout at 4:09 is me in my r32 swapped one back in like 2015 😄🤘🤘

[@jordanstovall4978]

How did you get this wrong? The harlequin started with the Volkswagen Beetle to show that parts could be interchanged, even from different years.

[@aldinmehinovic9678]

I had a pistacio green (montana green) golf 2 madison back in Europe

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

Montana Green and Pistachio Green are different colors.

[@aldinmehinovic9678]

@@Foxtrot_Woof true but Pistachio green did not come on mk2.

[@AboodyMoursel]

I know of 1 here in Edmonton,Alberta,Canada. Been sitting on buddies driveway for years

[@bensheetz3649]

Someone had one of these in my hometown growing up. I always thought it was a custom paint job. I think it's still around but it's been a long time since I've seen it.

[@ReaperRamsy]

Was that a Runescape reference??? Armadyl god sword???

[@FitmentIndustries]

God sword was OP! Sadly tho I was only able to get Dragon Daggers and a Dragon Scimmy for a little at the end of my time on the game 😂

[@ReaperRamsy]

Fitment Industries they’ve got old school now and it’s on mobile too check it out!

[@IplayAspy]

Thought I heard that right!

[@richardalan5064]

Are you and donut in kahootz?.. I paused the Jetta vid to comment this..

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Funnily enough I don't remember seeing any mention of a harlequin golf in the donut video. Almost as if they were saving it for fit

[@FitmentIndustries]

😁

[@FitmentIndustries]

They have paved the way and are legends we are just doing our own thing 🤘

[@Stojce_]

I just saw this golf on the newest MCM video

[@jeffreymorrow5489]

I knew a guy who owned one in lemoyne pa. It was a European car specialist by the name of Oliver Enterprises. It was the us Golf version.

[@vinnycent007]

We actually seen that golf in my neighbour for almost 15 years in Canada. I always thought the owner was too cheap to repaint the parts.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Surprise! 😂

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

Halo 3 recon. Oh boy thats nostalgia

[@bluntsbythelake]

There also was an all wheel drive vr6 harlequin corrado which is just insane but sadly a 1o1

[@PACKERMAN2077]

The same truth that everyone's known for years that Harley Quinn is the sexiest thing in the world.

[@blazebutt505]

I remember seeing one of these cars in Houston at Wekfest I literally thought it was a custom crayola paint job.

[@michaelniemela6566]

i doing my jetta ute in the harlequin scheme with the green base

[@qcbud]

mixing masterchief and God war is godly, Alex you a king.

[@deez6894]

VW factory manager: Hey boss we have a bunch of old VW golf panels lying around what should we do with them? VW Boss: Eh lets make a car out of the peices and call them special editions

[@hellarice5672]

I wish my mk3 was a harlequin

[@Triple259772]

Whenever I saw one of these at waterwerks i always thought they were custom

[@dallas4616]

Wait, wait, wait! What? I’m gonna be honest, I legit thought it was something ppl just painted their cars like. I legit thought this. I thought it was a custom paint job.

[@rizerstake]

Someone in my neighbourhood has one of these. I always thought that they had done that to their golf to try to be funny or something. The more you know.

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

Right...

[@austinlockett8002]

Actually watched one get run in a derby in my hometown like 4 or 5 years ago

[@zacharyjohnson5569]

I’ve thought about doing a harlequin wrap on my GLI. For shits and giggles. But I’m indecisive.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Lol I mean it would make you stand out?! 🤔😂

[@Mpiantine]

RUNESCAPE REFERENCE! WOOOOOO

[@jakeenders7]

Still have never got an AGS drop.

[@patricksmith6253]

Honestly the fact that that dealership put the colors back makes me sick 😂

[@bakerredrum]

I've seen one of these. A hippy owned it. I thought he took to much lsd and had it painted. I didn't realize vw did it.

[@FitmentIndustries]

😂

[@brunolaselva6]

There was also a Latin version of the harlequin made in the VW Gol platform in the late 90s it was called GOL TOP

[@green41011]

I saw one with the plate "color blind", I thought it was a custom job.

[@jessebudelman]

So that was a thing? I remember seeing one in the dells...figured it was just a junkyard grab and pull special golf slapped together. Interesting.

[@FitmentIndustries]

It is a real thing yes 😂

[@jessebudelman]

The more you know.... lmao 😅

[@oneoffnate]

I’ve seen the harlequin with the teddy bear wheels on it

[@FitmentIndustries]

Now thats🔥 SAUCE

[@oneoffnate]

Fitment Industries Thanks guys

[@blue39503]

I haven't seen one but there's an original Subaru Brat that cruises about town here .

[@antoombom9584]

I hope that you didn’t ad Heineken to the picture at 1:16 because you thought that it’s an german company. Because it’s a Dutch brand and not german.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Maxwell is a little confused sometimes when he is making these banger videos I think we are burning him out 😂

[@antoombom9584]

Fitment Industries haha

[@mrjodicow]

Saw one at Gridlife this year. Had no clue it was a factory paint :/ Liscense plate said Uno so I though it was themed after that lmao

[@earlchambers7614]

the pick n pull shot was at my local pick n pull

[@Chiefgamerzero]

Paint job reminds me of the play pens at McDonalds 😂

[@dinerolavado3525]

I’d put Mercedes blue tint on one of those and air ride it on some 18” 1997 Boxer Turbo twist wheels ,everything else would be unnecessary haha just a VW that would increase in value lover time without touching it .

[@tylersparks5451]

They also came in the lowest trim level and a 3 spd automatic

[@joelgastmeier6153]

Snakes and ladders is a game too

[@twiggypancake3902]

At least they own Lamborghini and they made the murci and the Aventador and other ironic limbos

[@kingstyle7314]

So you can make your golf look like a ghetto fabulous Oldsmobile?...cool

[@alc_media]

You sound just like Linus from LTT!

[@maskoffjack]

Thanks to Fitment Industries and Donut Media Im able speak about cars history and people worship me for that! Thanks guys!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Aye lol 😂

[@nide2201]

A Gramdma that leaves like 5 Housea away from me drives one of these lol 😅

[@0hjaa3.06]

Have seen one of those. Just thought that the owner was a bit off..

[@colehabeeb4207]

Seen one around Mansfield CT 👀

[@Noahh_jp]

The harlequin was a zany character of VW (rick and morty reference)

[@braptechfun6036]

Check your facts, because there allready is a Harlequin page database for years online and there it's stated that the first 4 golfs (because they needed 4 colours/cars to swap out parts between) were in the US just for marketing purpose that showed you, you could have your golf with any options u wanted. People started ringing, they made 60 golfs to sell, people rang more, they made another 200 car run and the last few were sold in one colour, all having specific VIN layout for it beeing a Harlequin. It's one of the lowest production run car of the manufacturer and should have a nice value someday. Bla Bla, it's still a mk3, I hear your keyboard mashing, but if u don't like it, buy a Ferrari, or a Supra.

[@albertoxp03]

Donut and Fitment Industries made a Volkswagen video 😮

[@Agent-vj3ns]

There's an 02 beetle with that color scheme for sale on Craigslist

[@criznitty]

There’s one in Vallejo, CA

[@MK6Preston]

Dang I saw one and thought why’d they do that?😂

[@maxmaldonado0075]

When are y’all gonna talk about the Camaro zl1?

[@muslimtommyshelby2624]

THAT 80s BEAT Tho !?!?!

[@FitmentIndustries]

OOOO YEAHHHH!

[@Mattspacks]

Tell me one time you seen a 5dr mk5 rabbit on the road? I'll answer that for you, you haven't. I own one and have yet to see another on the road and I would like to know how rare it is. I checked wikipedia ad got no answers. Can anyone help me out? I've only seen 2dr mk5 rabbits on the road, I feel like my car is rare

[@SMD-si7fm]

Matt Parker they were Avalon’s in 3 door and 5 door

[@SMD-si7fm]

They consider the hatch a door.

[@Mattspacks]

@@SMD-si7fm Yeah my bad I worded it weird

[@johngorgis]

Someone owned one in the last city I lived in Loma Linda california

[@excello1976]

Germans having fun, drinking Heineken.... wait what????

[@ownagemods]

bruh if you play oldschool rs you gotta give me your name

[@kaloyanpetrov2982]

I think there is a special edition fiat punto with the same colors. Can someone tell how it's called?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Harlequin

[@kaloyanpetrov2982]

@@FitmentIndustries but I can't find it on Google as Fiat Punto harlequin there is only photos of Polos and Golfs harlequin

[@shariefmitchell9863]

Thought this is just something a car guy came up with lol

[@tedtedness184]

I WANT80'S HAIR BANDS MUSIC in vogue AGAIN!!!!