Why I DIDN’T Buy A Golf R vs Golf GTI mk 7.5

Why I didn’t buy a VW Golf R vs Golf GTI mk 7.5. I do apologise for the drunk introduction 😂
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[@TGE]

What do you think? Golf R or GTI? Let the arguments begin

[@aaa84gt]

Let me be a typical KZbin commentator. "Neither, buy a Civic Type R!"

[@nathanmorton8095]

I just picked up a GTI mk7.5 in Atlantic blue with the Brescia wheels and it’s a cracking car! Much nicer looking than the R but the R drives better! More about the icon for me though!

[@megaollie98]

R

[@HamiltonBen257]

TGE TV no adverts unfortunately squire

[@mhdziq9028]

gti is front wheels but the golf r is 4 wheels and more grip

[@stealthsuit5989]

The front of the GTI is indeed very pretty. I see them often in my R's rear view mirror!!!!!

[@johncajson]

Savage

[@bencooper1151]

that additional 50hp getting you real far ahead haha

[@jayonefive234]

monster

[@AdventureeX]

How’s grip in bad conditions?

[@genkki4776]

I own a GTI and I found this joke hilarious

[@callmeehnova]

The #1 reason the majority of people bought a gti instead of the R .... is the price

[@HudMan4U]

Exactly. It there was only a couple thousand dollar difference, everyone would choose the Golf R.

[@numbereightyseven]

@@HudMan4U Well DUH, if a Bentley was only a couple of grand more than a Skoda, everyone would choose the Bentley. No shit Sherlock.

[@KING0SISQO]

I do prefer the look of the gti than the R. I don’t buy new I buy used. So if I have seen R’s the same price as gti’s. I’d only buy the r if it was cheaper or same price than the spec I wanted in the gti. Because I can stage 1 the gti and have same power and better looking car minus 4motion. And I’m not that fussed because did get either in manual only.

[@fm9205]

That Guy I won’t choose the R over the GTI 😂 bro you make me feel as if I’m poor, I could’ve bought a m550i if I wanted lol

[@jmw8403]

No, the GTI has heritage and style. The R is cool but more for people who don't know better than that the R is the most powerful golf. I could afford the R if I wanted to but I would much more like a GTI because of the fact that it is a GTI. The name GTI is a classic name that has been around for decades. It has style, rust, heritage and history. The Golf R is for people who want to blast rap music while revving their engines outside night clubs. There is no style nor respect in that. Basically the Golf R is for kids.

[@TRHamza]

Lol Golf R any day. Doesn’t matter if the GTI is an icon, the R is just better. The only reason why you’d get the GTI now is if you got a better deal (as mentioned) or need more boot space (because of the lack of AWD)

[@mrwick7961]

GTI is a better daily tho. softer spring rate,more comfy

[@rdkoopmans1]

Yeah and if u stage 1 the gti theyre more or less the same. so ill prob take GTI

[@OBELISK3210]

TR Hamza yh agreed the awd system extra power alone is worth the extra £100 a month lol + R looks better but i do prefer the interior on the gti & lights

[@ericc.4292]

ShaDoWhUnTeR ellis golf r can b specced with DCC?

[@iGSL22]

The Real Rodger not really, stage 1 on the r brings it to 350+bhp with a 3.* 0-60

[@rosskennedy5489]

still confused why a guy who has had multiple supercars is worried about a few quid a month. Golf R wins hands down.

[@Smithy250]

Wouldn't bother filming with the iPhone again. The video quality is nice but the audio is shit

[@TGE]

Noted and agreed

[@hamzy68]

TGE TV get an external mic my lamb

[@DelrioUK]

he must of been covering the mic, my x doesn't sound like that

[@JB-yn6cc]

He has his finger over the mic just needs to hold phone differently

[@joecooper3073]

Archie’s A45 wrap looks great, why couldn’t he do that to the r8?😂

[@megaollie98]

cus hes a pigeon

[@joecooper3073]

megaollie98 oh yeah, I forgot😂🐦

[@ieuanbartley]

looked like such a promising video, then archie came on and i had to turn it off. never mind, can try again next week.

[@ojosazules8828]

IB why is it that every vlog now features that annoying Hamilton? Used to love watching here, oh well...

[@ieuanbartley]

Bike Life is that why 40+ people liked my comment, you now look silly trying to call out someone who’s being sarcastic. Congrats you fucked up 😂

[@kendrickgoat]

IB because I'm wrong and I'm sorry. Should have read it properly. Comments taken back. Still do your homework😂

[@ieuanbartley]

Bike Life I’m 22 chap, homework was finished a long time ago. However congrats for being the bigger man. Good day sir!

[@kendrickgoat]

IB good day to you too

[@OnlineHousehusband]

I do agree with you to an extent..... the GTI is an icon but VW screwed them self when they released the R32 which led on to the R. I think my point being the R should be the GTI and sack off the R nameplate. Back in the day the 205GTI and the MK2 GTI 16v Golf were two of the quickest hot hatches around now the GTI has been to watered down. That said the GTI details are nicer than the R. 👍🏼

[@ludovichowison3844]

"want a car to blend in so no one will break into my house" drives an aventador s

[@misterC4P]

ludovic howison 😂😂😂😂

[@thebremner]

GTI with DSG is a great daily car choice, I couldn’t see enough advantages to spend the extra on an R

[@Random63R400]

Try one and you'll see the difference, the IS38 turbo is completely on a higher level.

[@Dcc357]

Mine is brand new and the only problem I have is the lower engine mount moves too much. I can release the clutch pedal slow and sometimes the car still clunks. I'm not even gonna warranty the part, I'm adding a mount insert to forget it altogether. Other than that it's a ridiculously fun car for the price.

[@chrisdodd9121]

From a guy who’s had mk 4 and 5 R32s and now in a mk7 R Im honestly blown away with the R … but have lots of love for the GTI . What a iconic car , both great motors .

[@kjoetie2]

I owned a GTI mk 7 (347 hp). Now i own a R 7.5 (400 hp). The R is the better one. The traction is amazing. With the GTI always spinning wheels. With the R none. And it is a lot quicker. I love it.

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

“The morning after”

[@tonythorne8319]

Love the look of the GTI. Been looking at alternatives to the Focus ST3 and this is right up there. Can I ask what leasing company you used and rough payments. Tia

[@wilsonlong6860]

I love the GTI. Personally, I have a MK7 GTI sport. If I had the money I would have gone for the Golf R, but I completely understand your reasoning for choosing a GTI over the R, especially since you already have supercars to get your ridiculous speed fix when you need it. I love the fact that you kept the car really low key spec wise, but if there is one thing I think you have to do, it would be aftermarket wheels.

[@snapshow1989]

Thanks for your input! I will consider this when looking at cars. Also what is the song at the start?

[@ontrend9623]

Mic Quality seems off on the iPhone 10?

[@upload9595]

It records mono.. like every other iphone.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Nice.... Love the facelift cars!

[@MakaKV95]

What do you think about some winter trip with your daily cars? You with GTI, Archi with A45, Sam with CaymanS, Paul with M3, MrJWW RS6 or S1? Go on road trip to maybe Spain or some crazy destination for a week? I think that would be some mad content!!! Hope something like that we would see very soon!

[@AnonABC123]

9:55??? So near, yet, so far 😂 need to step up the youtubemoney game mate 😏

[@benjibatch]

Have you EQ’d the audio from the iPhone, cos the bass is missing and hence it sounds quite treble heavy, however when you were filming the dog and the golf, the warmth came back?

[@socalsupercars420]

TGE & Archie vs JWW & STG. Who yah got ?

[@Holdeenio]

Hey Teeje, that GTI deal sound mental, my clam. Although they look similar, they're basically different cars. Haven't been in the mk7.5 GTI yet but looks sick. When is the beard coming off?

[@mountie789]

The R looks a lot better!! Interesting how people’s opinions are split so much! ☺️

[@RB12377]

I have stage1 2019 pp golf r looks better I like both cars stage1 r would be better

[@jackobrien4089]

Hope you get to 100k subscribers the content is great, love the car great spec would love to own it

[@pas7272]

Red stitching is the vibe, my new car is in two weeks and thats got the Red added #TickedSomeBoxes

[@jaidevmittra2057]

The mic is horrible 🎤

[@xKingzenity]

Sounds fine to me

[@jameshounslow7013]

Loving the double act, you two work well together

[@Sooka_Phatwon]

Golf R, stuck a maxton splitter on the front of mine yesterday, makes a massive difference to the looks!

[@newton2105]

I test drove both. In normal traffic (which is an absolute pain here in Tampa, FL), the GTI was more entertaining due to the lighter weight and torque coming on a bit lower in the range. Golf R was very impressive, don’t get me wrong, and very fast, but in normal daily driving it felt a bit boring to be honest. All depends on use and preference, but I found the GTI the more entertaining daily driver

[@stevewebster7745]

Audio was a shiite but quality was good. Another great blog, you guys crack me up. Hope the 100k arrives soon

[@IULENZA]

So can we call official the bromance with the pigeon? Do another watch video please (patek preferably)

[@Smithy250]

Andre Tennis Theyve been shipped and now they're both in the sea with the 720s etc.

[@trevscofield]

Bromance is great. They have great chemistry together!

[@alonso2005x]

Andre Tennis they're both character, absolute characters

[@khuramhussain3368]

Is it best to lease cars like golf gti,r, rs3 , a45, range rovers etc..., is lease any good what do you think ??

[@simmot5213]

What's the score with modifying a leased car, I know you have done just you have to revert back to stock when 2 years up ?

[@thehelperofthepeopledems2525]

Not many people will notice, but he purposely got the video below the 10 minute marker type thing

[@kathman6952]

the helper of the peopledems why. >10 min = £££

[@carlmaissan4340]

All about the mid-video ad! :)

[@Mani00786]

Who did you lease from pal? Thinking of selling my e46 M3 and getting one of these. Although the M3 is awesome, I miss the creature comforts (like cup holders) of a modern car!

[@andy2200a]

You got exactly same as me. Same paint extra and I wish I had got the bigger wheels too

[@Birmingham_racing]

This is the second video I’ve seen of yours (first being the e63) so I have to ask why would you care about mpg if you drive a Lamborghini?

[@darrenmetson423]

I had a gti performance pack then I brought an R the R is more fun and sounds better 😁

[@EAD_0]

Bought.

[@darrenmetson423]

3 years late lol 😂

[@LostInFunk]

Each to his own, it's all personal opinion. Golf R, more power, better handling, leather upholstery as standard, more aggressive stance and I prefer the styling on the R. Mine arrives in 5 weeks.

[@harley3634]

TGE, If I head to London in my W12 Golf ‘04, will you do a feature?

[@saltire546]

I just subbed because you pair are funny.

[@johnamydaniel]

GTi performance pack for me. All the GTi heritage plus much improved handling and R brakes. Agree on the interior, I'm loving the tartan!

[@bobmagicman]

The GTI front end looks good but have you seen the R tail lights? Oh wait, of course you have...

[@georgel3657]

3 years later, but I've just bought my '16 plate PP with every extra, 50k miles under 15k GBP, just incredible bargains these cars.

[@simonorr594]

I have Unitronic tuned Gti Mk VII, non PP. 280+ whp and an open diff (they are cheap used in the US). It's chaos when you floor it, especially if driving one-handed. How about a challenge for you and Archie trying this in central London traffic?

[@marcuszarafonetis6544]

im about to get my second gti. love the gti

[@alldaytony2751]

How well is the car holding up a year later?

[@watfordman]

Have delivered to those flats many a time. Pain in the ass security always tell me to move my van when I park there. Jobsworths eh!

[@eval7952]

No golf R 2 door manual ! I just traded my r32 mk4 for a base gti 2015, I’m surprised how much I don’t miss my old r32! I do miss my leather ! Those seats were amazing.

[@Olivergoodchild2]

Tbh, whilst everyone gives Archie shit, you two are clearly friends and it would be a bit boring with just one person in the video...

[@cemsengul16]

but the Golf R has all wheel drive, you can actually plant the power down when you get it tuned

[@2Skills4u]

See if you pay monthly for a car, can you still mod it in terms of getting new wheels, new exhausts and things like that?

[@izhaarjamil8110]

How's the gti like on fuel? Can you achieve +350 miles on a full tank by driving sensible.

[@FoundByPolice]

So when’s it getting wrapped? And about a month later an exhaust?

[@merc7paul]

The camera sucks for sure, more importantly I think it's the audio

[@carlspychala3408]

Hi, does anyone have experience with the break-in period? I am getting my new GTI next week and I am not sure if I can drive 1500km like a granny^^

[@cephasmakuzva]

The quality is really good on the iPhone X. I love golf as a brand so all the models I'm a huge fan

[@stephenhughes740]

Lovin the banter between you pair.

[@kkt391]

literally was thinking this morning ' I thought he said he is going to explain why he bought gti instead'

[@terrylee2518]

Love it I got the gtd same interior except silver instead of red Interior magical

[@VinderGroup3]

The GTi is a 50 year classic, the R a good car none the less will come and go and won’t have the history the GTi has. The R is a good car however.

[@lifenz1]

Fuck history bro, r is way faster especially from a dig its superr

[@eklektikTechno]

I like the tint choice it’s tasteful and that color we never got in the US

[@krissimon2502]

There is no need to argue. They're both great cars just get the one that fits your need and budget

[@jakebower2515]

I like the old r32s with the Vr6 but now I think I would go for the GTI with the plaid seats and red accents

[@aquanick2001]

Where did you get such a good lease deal........coz I can’t find one that cheap....

[@NorthernGaming]

Video quality is good but it’s like the sound from the front camera was recorded on a potato.

[@Clio172Dolan]

It’s good to go back to your old videos 😂. Would you get another GTi?

[@jackquantick6572]

What is the brand of Archie’s hoodie ?

[@mr.ezback3232]

What's the beat in the beggining?? I Love it❤

[@adamsaint2890]

You know, I had a look at one of these, it's such a nice car BUT the seats are just way too soft. Softer than the standard Golf SE seats which are pretty good.

[@miniman2645]

Watching in 2021 tell you what carnt wait to pick up a gti just need to find the right one

[@chrisantoniou4574]

its like saying TT or TTS or 235i or M2Guess it's down to budget as always with cars but as for which is best it's usually the top of the range

[@liambarrow9416]

With you on this one Tom. Rather have the GTI as the design is better. And those seats 💯

[@kennytc6]

I thought the GTI didn't come with a Digital cockpit or is that only available in the European market

[@orangeblossom2488]

I prefer 2 exhaust tips than 4 on the R which i think it is overkill for a hatchback

[@hotrodda]

Who did you get your leasing plan from please?.

[@QuranFinder]

How comfortable are those seats? I would prefer the Art Velours.

[@NickG24]

I can see where you’re coming from re. Icon etc, manual would have been better though! I got one of the original amazing Golf R deals (was cheaper than a gti at the time) £1340 down and £192 a month for 2 years. Couldn’t not have one at that price! Had an M140 after that but preferred the golf to be honest. Now got a 17 year old MG ZS 180, and it’s more fun than both (had one new when I came out of uni), remember why I loved it so much - can use the performance, proper handling, feel, NA engine and noise, no gimmicks. If manufacturers could recreate that they’d be onto a winner.

[@waveylp4722]

That is an insane lease deal. I am in the market for a dsg golf gti, r or even if I am really pushing it a GTD. But I don't want to spend over 200/250 a month. Everyone seems to get great deals but I can't find any. Is it about knowing the right people? Could you point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance!

[@NickG24]

waveyLP I don’t think deals exist anymore like that one. I’ve not seen anything like it since unfortunately but I got it through www.leasing.com . It largely depends what cars are coming out I think, think dealers had huge allocations of them so were able to offer cheap deals, if residual values are high maybe the lease is cheap. Not quite sure how it works to be honest.

[@waveylp4722]

@@NickG24 cheers mate, will keep hunting, keep my crappy car for now after selling my VW Amarok. Wait till hear of an amazing deal then I will snatch it up :D thanks

[@naz.tanzeem5982]

I borrowed a golf r stage 3 pushing 480bhp off a mate for 2 days in love with it,golf r all the way.boost bugs lol.I like the mark 6 twin exhaust in the middle 4 exhaust is a over kill.

[@amg4616]

I go for the GTI. Competent Racers in R have been outrun by drivers in GTI here in my country.🤣🤣

[@chriswood7803]

Valid re;icon but more so, as a daily with a Lambo back at the forte. R is my one and only so for me, it was getting the max performance, drive and spec for any occasion/weather. I went from a Gti Ed30 so appreciate the Tartan 👍

[@penguin350]

Is there any option you would have put on in hindsight?

[@jessefioretti2872]

Obviously I'm outnumbered here. Most of you prefer the GTI over the golf r. I have owned an MK5 and MK6 GTi. They we're both great cars! It was fun to romp around as well as daily Drive in those gti's. That being said, I purchased an MK 7.5 Golf R and I can say without a doubt it is a massive Improvement! I live in the mountains so even our highways are twisty and you can feel the rear end push you around the turns when you're pushing it a little bit. Among many other reasons I would prefer a golf are one hundred percent of the time. But that's just one person's opinion🤷🏻

[@tabelltb]

How about a video explaining how the tge/Archie bromance came about? Great dynamic!

[@iliutaovidiu9815]

change exhaust and do a new software for it , and it will be like a rocket.

[@MatteBlack172]

Why is the audio from front face recording so terribad?

[@TGE]

My hand was over mic

[@MatteBlack172]

You're a TERRIBLE KZbinr ! (with an Aventador) Keep it up.

[@kathman6952]

Daniel Warren there's no such thing as a front face mic. It's just a mic

[@MatteBlack172]

Kathmandu I’m so sorry

[@rentonball13]

I own an "R" and everything about them is better than the GTI. Big reason is those seats are like my grandmothers blanket.

[@MikeM-xl9dg]

Following your comment on twitter I now know why you got a GTI :). I'd be interested to know if you got it through your local VW dealership? The lease sounds like a good deal and my Mrs is due a new car.

[@STSupercars]

R is the better car but GTI is the one if you get a good deal. But I would still take the 1/240i over an R

[@RB-hz2bf]

Quick question what’s the difference with the golf tsi??

[@mattmart7023]

Gti or JCW what’s the better daily?

[@Frameshaft]

As this was going to be my 1st ever new car I was ready to go the extra mile for the R but here in Canada you can’t get a sunroof in the R and I found that to be a deal breaker. It’s my 7th VW, 2018 GTI Autobahn, I absolutely love it, the front lights are crazy powerful, only beef is the SD card management of the Fender Audio, it sorts the media by alphabetical album name, not artist, totally stupid.

[@ItsRyan.]

Off topic, What's your views on tattoo's/sleeves?

[@tomnunn2104]

Hey mate, what leasing firm did you use?

[@davidjack3]

Golf r is better for scotland as we get snow in the summer and fwd poor going up the cairn gorms

[@BrotherMoses72]

Hi mate, What lease company did you use?

[@Patr1ck2332]

Much love for the lack of tacking on 5 seconds for a mid roll ad my quail egg

[@drunkpaddykane3619]

you sound ready for the sea with the hangover my hamster