Why I Returned My 2021 Golf 7.5 GTi TCR | Cost Of Ownership |

[@mrhowmuch]

Hey there 🙂 For an insurance quote from Hippo visit : bit.ly/MrHowMuch

[@babyboycansing3141]

first it was. Muzi, now it's Mr how much.. VW hates you tubers😂😂

[@mrhowmuch]

@@babyboycansing3141lol but this wasn’t a VW issue , it was more about what the previous owner did to the car…

[@Lutenzena]

Proper stuff

[@LeBuffff]

The only reason the dealership didn't give him stress is because they knew who he is. If it was a normal person like me then aiy aiy,

[@tumelosojane7719]

That’s true

[@thabsmashego676]

Definitely 😂. Same thing with a big reviewer in Australia, Ford sort him out fast.

[@mthimunyeluckyvusi2503]

Very true.

[@sellorasebotsa327]

@@LeBuffff nah as long as it's within 6 months you can easily return a car

[@desmondmasikhwa1700]

I thought the exact same thing

[@tikorakakhosa2554]

Finally, the story the whole country has been waiting for😂🇿🇦 Let me get my popcorn

[@mrhowmuch]

Enjoy 😅

[@blessingmalinga2201]

😂😂😂

[@mondemthethwa2249]

Eyy kunini 😂😂😂

[@likwazisilembo9248]

Bro!! We have been waiting

[@likwazisilembo9248]

​@@mrhowmuchthank you for making it 20 mins long

[@boitumelomotsweneng7028]

Mumbo is always in a good mood😂, you gotta like that guy.

[@djy_kelsiumrsa]

Str8 😂

[@ennocentsbusiso5292]

It is because he is laughing at the problems we come across 😂😂😂

[@MODECAI_11]

🤣🙌🏾Eish punch line: "Let's call it Sfiso because that's all it was, a wish."

[@amphousee]

My guy has proper story telling skills this vid deserves some popcorn 😂

[@Dolukhulu]

I saw the notification and i paused podcast and chill to watch proper stuff. 😹

[@Rachi255]

😂

[@mrhowmuch]

😂😂😂 you’re a real one , thank you 🙏🏾

[@tsholonosi7191]

Same here🤣🤣 the rest will follow

[@tebzamoyaga6823]

Lying unprovoked

[@mondemthethwa2249]

Real content! 😂😂

[@bonga_ndabs]

The fact that they sold you a lemon knowing you're a car influencer and thought they can get away with it!? Imagine how many other people have been screwed over...

[@joy_r]

A lemon 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tpch3ckyourt3ch75]

Used car sales can be shady. You have to know the history of the car or you need to have deep pockets just incase issues like this pop up or BOTH!

[@tshiamomotshabi9862]

One thing I’ve learnt is that when you’ve decided you have decided, whether the red flags are there you’ll try to convince yourself otherwise that it’ll be fine.

[@nkosinathimasango4688]

Everything was wrong with this car. The technician's rudeness or anger was your uncestors speaking to you, they were angry with you for buying a lemon tree

[@Randomly_selected212]

😂😂😂

[@dimphothabana3022]

Yeah, he was angry for him

[@hervekalundu2978]

😂🤣😂 Not only a lemon, but the entire tree

[@parisnmothlele1334]

This is why we need things like Car Vertical.

[@lethabomokoma2439]

Its already available in South Africa

[@parisnmothlele1334]

@@lethabomokoma2439 I didn't know

[@pfuxamutirikhotso4094]

That dealer did you dirty man. I trust they did not give you trouble because of your popularity. Well done on taking it back. It was gonna still give you trouble. 🎉

[@thobilemditshwa8799]

Yho, I remember reading a story about a lady who bought a range rover for about 800K, only to find a ton of problems, the dealership took her for a tango dance (back and forth), I could hear her frustration from the article as her words were quoted there. hope she came alright. Thanks MrHowMuch, this was proper stuff

[@sanelebuthelezi589]

Bro! I command you for not being stubborn and sticking it out. You accepted defeat and quickly cut ties cause it was probably going to get worse.

[@thobilemditshwa8799]

Also, at least the dealership was willing to get the whole thing resolved, maybe it's because he is a youtuber, some dealerships you have to take them to the auto Ombud for them to accept their nonsense

[@gillianmachidi7769]

Watch Muzi. He knows scary stories about VW

[@wisie7462]

This is a sad story bro...I was extremely happy for you...we should have an app that shows the history of the car just by scanning the license disc like they do overseas....but don't give up bro

[@Nova8_1982]

i think mat armstrong uses an app like that

[@gamersquadlifestyle]

We actually do but unfortunately it's not an app sadly anyway it's called Dekra although don't be afraid to ask for a Dekra report if you buying a second hand car especially if you don't know what you are looking for in terms of the condition of the car and what's missing

[@Nova8_1982]

@@gamersquadlifestyle thanks for the info

[@SMP47356]

Or you can check the car with vinwiki. It'll report any work done by a registered workshop. It saved from a few lemons over the years. Dealerships will argue and say the car is clean, the vinwiki report is wrong. Don't listen to them. Delete their number and look for another car with a clean report

[@ThabisoFuze]

It wouldn’t work either way cause you have instances where people crash cars then they don’t go through insurance, they just take the cars to panel beaters to avoid the cars being written off. After the car is fixed they will mess with the mileage then come back & sell it to unsuspecting people on marketplace & those shady dealerships in Jozi & Durban with funny names🚩🚩

[@NKMoloi]

This is a lesson that whenever you're planning to purchase a used car especially a high performance vehicle DON'T RUSH and never trust everything the sales executive tell you because that person will say anything to sell you the vehicle also if the vehicle has some sort of overspraying or different shades of the paint just run. Furthermore the signs will always be there, you can't get a warning light within a couple of days after purchasing the vehicle and think "that's just normal"

[@letlhogonolomakuapane325]

As entertaining and great as the story of the TCR is😅, this was scary, they didn't give you a lemon.. they gave you lemonade. Seems like the first VW technician knew what would happen if you had continued using that car. Much respect and thanks for the story. This was a definite eye opener for when buying a used car🤜🤛

[@justaguywithayoutubepagebruuu]

The power VW has over us 😫 its crazy that even as a car guy you can end up buying a lemon.. I have now replaced the gti with an i30N on my vision board 😂

[@dzuni_]

imagine how us none car guys will do its stressing me this thing yoh

[@thabangphenya9178]

I think many people are going through alot with second hand cars they're scared to take em back to the dealers... Great job 👏

[@khomotjokekana9152]

Sales people are the biggest scammers. They probably knew the history of the car and it’s problems but decided to keep quiet. But i am glad you returned the lemon.

[@lwazimagagula6986]

Sales people don’t buy the cars, they sell… sales managers buy these cars so sales okes can sell. I can safely say 90% of the time the salesman doesn’t know the history of the car.

[@molebogengchiloane3280]

ovias they know

[@ndumisokennethkhumalo1824]

"From Now On I'm Buying A Brand New Car" I felt that😅

[@muzomuhlemncwabe6411]

Nice buying new .All 3 cars I have I bought them new. Lately car prices are mad. Bakkie for a million rand. Really.

[@Fezz016]

The problem here is not with used cars per se.... the problem is buying a used performance car. Never ever do that.

[@Atc_gamz]

10:59 “ I lost 5000 aura points”😂😂 you made my day

[@malibongwemsomi2230]

10:57

[@SizweNgobeni-v8j]

The story of TCR is finally here 🎉🎉 God bless🙏

[@mrhowmuch]

Enjoy…

[@MoosaCoomalaw]

My brother…. You’re very good at what you do. Nothing makes me smile like seeing your videos notifications on KZbin. Ai man you’re so talented

[@HenryMcChanj]

Mumbo Repairs once said, "GTI in a used VW stands for Got Too-much Inkinga's." 😂

[@matthewblack986]

lmfao!

[@holisticmarius]

Truth right there😂😂😂

[@TbT-DALA]

Said goodbye to my golf 7 gti earlier this year. Still miss it. But will not bye another one again. The prices vs condition are just nuts.

[@itsmrwavy]

The Storytelling, Editing, Narrating & Quality Of This Video Were A 10/10. 😂 You’ve Earned Me As A New Subscriber ❤️

[@thabangmazibu1612]

You dodged a whole rocket here chief… could’ve gone seriously bad… light and love, but most importantly importantly all the best with Bhubezi 2.0 🦁

[@todanikhaphathe9836]

This lemon TCR is currently being sold for R679,900 by Audi Vereeniging. You can easily spot it on Auto Trader by its exhaust, mileage, and year model. Someone will definitely buy this lemon 🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@Assface909]

Dealers are the problem, they know exactly what happened, they sell this cars every day.

[@tshepi92]

I can confirm that. 😂 I once took my VW Scirocco there and it was never the same afterwards

[@reelmediaminds]

And we are just brushing through this like its okay for dealers to keep perpetuating scams. 🤬

[@todanikhaphathe9836]

@@tshepi92 😂😂😂 it’s festive season someone will buy it for Dec vibes not knowing 😂😂

[@todanikhaphathe9836]

@@reelmediaminds after fixing it they added some figures from R650,000😂 A lemon will always be a lemon, especially when it's a vehicle with accident damage.

[@Bigi_Cartmen]

Lol, you're not a great Car KZbinr unless you've Owned a VW Lemon... if you know, you know!! Muzi warned us 😅

[@bongabongumusa2921]

😂 😂 🤣

[@sifisobrianmakhubo1108]

The issue is naming the car S'fiso, there's no S'fiso that is working fine, I am living proof.

[@ntsakolight801]

😂😂😂

[@XITSONGABombaMugaza]

😂😂😂hai!

[@ephafrus_mathabatha]

This chief 😂

[@simonejones1008]

😂😂😂

[@esenambesttsewu7859]

Hilarious 😂😂😅

[@kaumohlamonyane272]

I think the 30n price will also sky rocket because of you and Bhubesi😭

[@thendoronnyramashia749]

It’s definitely going to skyrocket! They giving it proper marketing

[@reabetswethipe2190]

Yoh this is giving me flashbacks of Muzi's Polo GTI🙇🏽‍♂️ Sorry that this is what the TCR put you through but your positive attitude really helped you👑. Big ups to you MrHowMuch. But it's fine cause now the I30N is with us and that was a wise choice🔥😭

[@katerpilla_sa4152]

Support local KZbin is the right thing to do ❤

[@mrhowmuch]

Thanks for letting them know 👊🏾

[@King_kizzy07]

“ from now on I’m buying a brand new car “ I stopped watching right there and than Like wtf….. “ you don’t buy a second hand high performance car “ - Muzi

[@megameno.234]

I think i just lost my interest in used cars as well.. lately they put more emphasis on the car being clean..like it means something

[@Reagandikima]

MrHowMuch, great to hear you got your refund amicably. To be honest these dealerships need to be held accountable for shady practices. I am currently going through my own journey with an RS5 I bought…but that’s a story for another day. Great video!!

[@sandiswashange7070]

that mechanic was just a disappointed father wena Mr. H. Don't take it personally 😂😂

[@luckynkwe4167]

😂😂😂

[@Mensstandards]

Can’t wait to see Muzi’s next video MrHow Much you in trouble 😅😅

[@mochox]

Hi Bru. So sorry to hear about the lemon tree😂. I bought a Pure Grey one brand new in 2020 for 669k. Love it! Has 29000km. I'm glad to hear the dealership sorted u out without any hassles. We need to honourable dealerships like them.

[@kaktusking6185]

That man who was rude to you is a G fr fr , he came thru for you.

[@celanigabuza6126]

“And… they took me to the back!” 😭🤣

[@TKSouthAfrica]

Finally the video i was waiting for, am saddened by this video i really loved the car but well done for doing the sensible thing an letting go, an shoutout to the garage for even offering to fix the car cos ive heard many horror stories when a deal goes south

[@sbonzama7013]

So what is the lesson here? Should we do VIN checks even when buying from "reputable" dealerships coz clearly they cannot be trusted! This was messed up! Glad you got out!

[@leratoramothwalas]

VIN checks sometimes dont come in handy, some of the accident are not reported by the owners

[@jus_danny]

It really hurts buying a car you love so much just to have constant issues, I faced the sams, super glad you managed to take it back🙌

[@itueye2879]

We need that cars VIN posted somewhere, coz i can guarantee you, they're going to fix all that stuff, probably change it's colour and try sell it through a different dealership at probably the same price if not higher. it would be good public service to make sure some poor guy doesn't get swindled the way you almost were

[@Phako-i9r]

I had a similar experience with my Cerato koup 1.6, which I bought second-hand from KIA Randburg. I adored the car😢, nicknamed Lerato, only to discover that Lerato had been written off. I also found some drywall screws on the bumpers one day 😅 Kia Randburg is full of surprises!

[@OwzaB]

I made some popcorn and coincidentally when i open KZbin this finally pops up 😂 Yooh been waiting for this one!

[@felixsebata1820]

This is a flipping sad story, bra, but a testament to the benefit of buying from a reputable dealer. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@zachwithcad]

Lucky you bro ...For us went bad ..bought a ford focus 2016 model for R150k ..we saw later by the strut tower being different by position and also the bonnet starting to crack(body filler) down 6 months the engine fails and repair cost R25k and fails again it costs another R25k =R50k ...never went back to normal condition or drivable condition ....Avoid accident damaged vehicles at all cost

[@hemiahjrkhumalo3610]

YESUS !!!! Ya no , buying used is a bit miss - I’m just glad the dealership didn’t give issues. I’d rather I know a car was rebuilt than it be sold to me as an accident free . You were right to return it Cz vele there may be more issues to come

[@undergroundkid8337]

This is so sad man... imagine goin through all this after getting your dream car.. imagine im tryna get an 7R from 2018 i have stress now it would be very nice if they were honest because im sure they knew about this cars problems

[@Assface909]

He’s way to buy second hand car is to test drive most of the same car, thee aww t way you will tell if anything is missing or fishy in the car.

[@lvdeluxe1]

I empathize with you and had similar experience with a Pre owned BMW 3 Series I bought. - Bent suspension - Aircon compressor shot - Engine pulleys shot and rattling - Fuel Pump shot - Battery prematurely shot - Car vibrated from shot fly wheel. - Water dripped inside cabin from drivers door. ABSA wanted their installment nevertheless Traded it in for a new Isuzu Dmax 🤷‍♂️ I really mean it when I say I empathize with you.

[@vellymagagula6490]

You must have lost so much money if it was financed when you had to trade it in then.

[@mosesngobeni4740]

First mistake, the dealership where you bought the car. It may sound insignificant, but if that car was brought from a VW dealership, most of those issues would've either been disclosed or resolved.

[@njabulonkosi784]

I am glad you went through that on our behalf. people be going through this with house bro, its wild. I really appreciated this fire episode!

[@trustmub1]

You did the right thing, the repairs where never going to end, it was just going to be a money pit

[@khayelihlemngoma2393]

That guy was your saving grace. I learnt the hard way as well, bought a Polo 9N lemon from those dealerships. Never again.

[@PaulusTobiasPelema]

Am now also contemplating on buying a used 2022 Amarok 3.0 v6 Extreme with low milage 35,000 km on the clock to be specific. After watching this am no longer sure 😂😂😂

[@LostPathfinder01]

@mrhowmuch Your ex Tcr is for sale at Audi Centre Vereeninging for R 680 000 and mileage is 31 389km. I feel sorry for whoever buys it 😢

[@kabelomachebeni7616]

Sad part is that someone will buy it 😢

[@koketsomakwena4110]

@@RandomAccessMemoryloss definitely

[@ontisitsemanyeneng3154]

LOL. Oh shit. Can't you make people aware or something?

[@mzamosokhela8876]

Whoever buys it doesn't watch this channel!

[@AndyKhozas-SA]

Buying a used GTI is always a gamble either way, not to mention a modified one at that😢

[@Fezz016]

A wiseman once said... "Never ever buy a used performance vehicle" I do understand that, this particular car had its own unique challenges... But never ever buy a used performance vehicle. If you cannot afford a brand new BMW M140i, tswa dilong ngwaneso.

[@Blackcat6969ful]

I live across the road from that Toyota dealership and have used them to buy and sell my vehicles. After watching this, I will not be stepping foot into this dealership again!. Thanks for alerting us.

[@LeRoux2451]

Let's like and share this channel, it deserve 1million subscribers.

[@mrhowmuch]

Yes please 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@VanMalebsAammy-x3g]

thank you my brother. i wll share this video 100 times. once went though this

[@sanelebuthelezi589]

It was definitely in an accident. Low mileage is always an indication. Had a 2017 Polo tsi with 78k on the clock. Drove like a dream but found out it had been in 2 accidents in 2017 and in 2019. Took it back whilst I was still in the buy now pay after 3 months period😂

[@ntethemachobane6752]

Amazing story line. Amazing production!

[@mphoncube]

This frightened me… I was about to buy a Hyundai CRDi Sport N that has low mileage. That deal looks so good to be true. Test drove the car and I am uneasy…

[@zethembebrilliantngema471]

Baleka

[@Atc_gamz]

Wow , finally the long awaited video, thanks mrhowmuch❤❤❤

[@majinsbo]

Bro sorry about that man, watching your video I can literally see the front fenders not lining up, I also have a machine I use to test for paint inconsistencies next time you decide to buy another car I can pull in for an inspection

[@lesedimpomane_sa929]

Ahhhh damn! This is a very sad story. Now I understand why I took you so long to put it out. It actually came with a heavy heart...😢😢 The way I was so happy for you with the TCR. This is sad to hear🥺 But then, on the bright side, the underrated king came to save the day! Many Happy Kilometres with I30N.✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@hlatsir3155]

Hai xem VW does not disappoint when it comes to durability.

[@joshuagxekwa]

Crazy how many dealerships do this to customers, and often it doesn't get resolved. The dealership only resolved this because they know how big your platform is, but for someone who's not on social media and KZbin, they don't care. These guys should be taught a lesson and must be held accountable. Well done for returning the car! Please let us know which dealership it is so we can avoid it.

[@Neo-Mamps]

You saved me future money, I must pay you One day, thanks much Mr

[@thobab2795]

Thank you Mr HM for the story, This was a definite eye opener when buying a used car

[@calvindison7612]

not the video am waiting forke tla reng thou am a fan of your content but a drop of the RS4 and RS6 road trip will be the best video for this channel

[@tshilidzimolea4678]

An RS6 would do 😊

[@olemolapisi7236]

Honestly I love the gti 8…. Even with the low notes I love how it looks. I’m in the process of getting one 😊

[@gawdfather_rsa]

I love a GTI neh marr It always has stories shem. Got Too much Inkingasss😂😂😂😂

[@jacksonm.6549]

Slimey dealership sells KZbinr a dream ride. You could have bought the accident damaged car yourself at SMD or other auction, then repaired it as a project car. That would make for an interesting series of videos. Great that they did not give you a hard time because of your social media power. If it was us regular people we'd be talking to the consumer ombudsman at the moment.

[@tsholonosi7191]

This is sad,taking it back to the dealership was worth it🤞 don't regret it

[@HloniT03]

Yoh,one of the most anticipated videos on this channel and you delivered. It’s a shame on what happened to the TCR,second hand cars are a risk ,but at least you got Sfiso so replaced by a newer car with lower mileage and not second hand,more peace of mind 🔥.

[@kwanelesbonokuhle6111]

Finally the TCR story ❤🙏

[@mrhowmuch]

At long last 😅

[@tshegosethosa6359]

I nearly fell into that trap of buying a used performance car. It was a used Golf 7.5 GTI and it was priced more or less as a brand new Polo GTI. lol luckily someone beat me to the purchase and bought the 7.5, I then opted to take the Polo GTi and I’ve been happy ever since

[@Miss_Greatness]

This made think of Muzi’s video about cars involved in accidents🤞🏽😂😂😂

[@GregKandundu]

This is very enlightening when purchasing.. The level of honesty is 💯

[@luxolotuswa4670]

Mat Armstrong usually use CarVetical to check if the car was involved in an accident, mileage fraud and any other information before buying a car. Hardy bro, glad you walked away when it started to give you problems.

[@rnburley]

The dealership knew about this and as you are KZbin famous took it back with a smile. I think you are in a better place with the i30n. If all you want is a panty dropper then sure the GTI is great but the i30n is the real deal.

[@Bulelwa-c1c]

Yoooh , what a sad story kodwa at least you got your money back. 😢

[@lebomathatho6633]

Dealerships can be hell on earth am shocks they were so kind to you like this am sure they know how famous you are am glad you took back that lemon bro

[@lyf6626]

They probably got this car across the road for a good deal 🤷‍♂ I can't blame you for not checking the car out properly too, you were excited and wanted the car for the 100k subscribers, but this also highlights the fact that one should always check a car properly before buying it. Kudos to the dealership that was accommodating and gave you a full refund. I actually literally finished my popcorn in 20:16🤣

[@FairDay80]

idk if anyone’s ever told you this, but your content is fantastic

[@lllduanelll]

Big ups to the dealership for handling the situation like they did. However, they're just gonna sell this lemon to the next person that doesn't really know much about cars.

[@ntshembomashaba2937]

i can see the sadness in your face. i am happy they refunded you. some would give you the run arounds til you give up

[@mthokotalent4317]

I’m not even finished watching the video of you explaining why you decided to return the TCR, but my loyalty to VW made me comment after just 3 minutes of watching😂🤣. You made the wrong decision🥲😂, my brother-TCR is the best! Let me continue watching.

[@kopanomojapelo1938]

come back baba!!😂😭

[@njabulomabuza5875]

ehh joe come defend it now 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JacobMathejane-ql2rr]

Come back sir😂

[@kago.s]

Bro has not come back to defend his comment 😂😂

[@SAG3__]

We are waiting.

[@evandrogroeneveldt7953]

Great video, and some great educational points as well as steps to take when buying a used vehicle. Many of us would’ve probably given in, allowed for the R70k + repair and been tied down to a “problem child”. Great video, may the channel keep growing!

[@mulalobusinge]

Vw and lemons....muzi had a brand new one but a polo...and the tale continues

[@Busogirl17]

Eish man, so sorry for what happened with your dream car but at least you got to own it for a bit. I'm happy that you found happiness with the i30N I'll be waiting for a long-term owner review on it. 😁

[@KutolloMokalapa]

the gear is broken because of manual shift up up up down down up down up up down down

[@edwinshimmy6123]

your videos are always interesting, well narrated🙌. your car reviews are super 🙌🤝, you don't just review, but you tell a story. Mr Kruger National Park!

[@giftysambo4238]

To be honest buying a second gti is one of the worst decisions a car guy without a mechanic can make

[@psiturbo]

Great job, well documented and editing!

[@brendankwanaite4886]

Ahhh man, this is proper sad stuff😂I knew that face at the start of the video wasn't a happy face😂

[@Just_Leebow]

Great story. This is the content that brings us to this channel. Real life experiences. Life isn’t always sunny with brand new cars we can’t afford. Am glad u shared this video and hade for ur terrible experience with the TCR. We loved that car too. But I think this is a great lesson to all of us who are constantly on AutoTrader searching for Gem 💎 cars at an affordable price. Moral of the story Buy ur car at reputable dealerships. So that even if u have a problem they can assist you.