Why Was This Golf R $2,500?

As the years go on, MK7 Golf R's are becoming more obtainable to own. What use to cost 30-40K can now be found for under 15K. So when we saw this Golf R being sold for $2,500, we couldn't pass it up!
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[@1552.fred0]

7:26 “So this one only lasted 246k miles, that’s it…Piece a sh*t” Classic Paul

[@jeremyd826]

I was laughing so hard when he said that! 😂

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@jeremyd826 That's great that it made 246k miles! But crank thrust washers falling out (as a common fault) is really bad. That shouldn't happen, right? I've never heard of thrust washers falling out on Honda K engines. Going by the hone marks that don't look factory, it looks like this EA888 has already been rebuilt at least once, which makes the 400k km less impressive.

[@johnm7249]

it just isn't an ALH engine ...

[@Vikturus22]

Someone send this to Scotty Kilmer so he can melt down! Only 246,000!? His Celica has less and is worse! Lol

[@wangshuokevin]

IE tuned obviously

[@dieseldes6578]

Yes. Yes you should.

[@kennorcott7074]

Either that or a 3.6 VR6 swap golf R

[@sdmalpas]

​@@kennorcott7074Most definitely this. My dream build

[@TH3L3G3ND]

i agree with this statement

[@chrisellis1207]

Yeah. Build a big turbo Golf R. Yes. Do it. We decided. Do it.

[@autodrivennam]

​@@kennorcott7074would really help in showing the support for the aftermarket parts, I really really really want to do a 3.6 FSI BFS or something similar without repinning a single fkn plug, I would hate to drive something I wired long distances.

[@puttguy]

"Should I build a big turbo Golf R?" & the award for most stupid question goes to Paul. lol

[@richardford5794]

Yes build it 😊

[@jimboh.2654]

It's rhetorical question 💆

[@spencerd2156]

Absolutely you should. Please make poor financial decisions with us!

[@lordgoofus2364]

I got a bit confused about that part of the video, weird how he phrased a statement like it was a question.

[@nickpappas4133]

As a retired VW/Audi I would like to see the tear down.

[@lptomtom]

Didn't know cars could write

[@nickpappas4133]

@@lptomtom must have been still asleep and forgot to put in “tech” or could be side effects of 47 years of breathing fumes

[@kilovwdude6457]

Probably all the crayon fumes from the mk4s ​@@nickpappas4133

[@Manoah.]

@@nickpappas4133 Probably used a bit much brake clean, that stuff is good 😂

[@fwdsucks]

this

[@rambow70]

That guy defiantly got his money worth out of that car. 240k miles is crazy!

[@RandyMUNSOn-fe2tb]

307K on my mk4

[@oldkid6]

@@RandyMUNSOn-fe2tb how many times have you done the timing chain

[@hopingforthebest1.9]

​@@oldkid6not if its a 1.9 or a 2.0, then just belts

[@wrestleshute]

real crap cars... i put 240k on my 2001 mk4, and after 18 years a turbo vacuum leak made my decision to replace it for me.

[@aygwm]

480k on my mk3.

[@Spitfir304]

That's a big Hell Yeah on the final question 🐌

[@MrBeefy15]

Paul, that's not even a question! Build it!

[@HappySlappyFace]

I damn love the editing and lack of music, just straight to the point, no unnecessary build up. Just living the moment

[@raduvisser]

Build that big turbo Golf R!

[@sussyimpostergriddyhitter]

I dont think you should build a big turbo golf r... I KNOW you should build a big turbo golf r 😎

[@CPTSaveAHoe247]

the HPA 2.5 VR6 should fit in there nicely 😏

[@RoninBeaver]

@8:30 Yes, yes you should

[@JackS425]

That engine has been "rebuilt" before. You can see some of the hone marks in the cylinders have loops on them, like someone used honing stones on a cordless drill

[@aaronbryan5095]

So the “246k miles” mileage is not that impressive after all 😂

[@fredjones5327]

“ I’m spoiled I’m from the south, I don’t like rust” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Paul I swear LOL

[@user-ro1uw6sh2b]

Low key this is one of the best automotive KZbin channels. Thanks for your hard work and looking forward to the big turbo R 🙌🏻

[@autodrivennam]

Yes, and make Charles build it😅

[@Deutscheautoparts]

I like that

[@ScottOrd]

I hear Charles really likes air suspension as well, might as well bag it while you're at it 😂

[@cyclistman6358]

As an owner of a nicely modded 17 GTI SE, I wanted to thank you for these videos. I always learn a lot when you do builds like this. Looking forward to see what you do with this one. Hope you’re going to get Charles involved too, because you two are a good team and can troubleshoot and figure out how to bring these worn out, beat down machines back to life again. Kudos!! 🖖🏾

[@lightningslow2341]

Absolutely! For $2500 it's a must.

[@SpookyGrim]

I got my first GTI about a year ago pre owned and I was kinda worried how long it’d would last, but seeing these pretty routinely hit 150-200k miles “modded”has been really comforting lmao, I don’t plan to go passed stage one on mine, but still really cool to see them be pretty reliable!

[@lucianticoiu1258]

Love your videos, love your vibe! I can’t wait to see what’s wrong with that engine.

[@eppyz]

Hit up Charles for his Golf R motor after putting in the RS3 motor, then build that 2.0 and make yourself a freaking super fast R. Hit the thumbs up button if you agree with me😎👍

[@Lifescout1094]

I thought @humblemechanic sold the engine already. The rear differential/Haldex is definitely gone because he used it in a repair job in a recent video. 🤔

[@eppyz]

@@Lifescout1094 maybe he sold it to shopdap they are buds who knows? 🤔

[@richsalemme6590]

@eppyz Engine was sold quite a while ago. It went into another 2019 R that had an engine failure.

[@firedustman]

Another REAL MONEY PIT ! lessss go !

[@Eli07K]

You should do a 07K 5cyl swap. That should be a fun unique swap.

[@aroundomaha]

On this week’s episode of “This Old Golf” :) seriously though these are fun projects. So bring Charles on down and let us all enjoy the cheap car rebuild follies!

[@rjack151]

I’m all about carnage when failure is at hand. I’d love to see the teardown. Did not know about the thrust washers until now. Always love the mechanical insight and common failure points/issues highlighted in these videos. Helps me know what to look out for when trying to scoop a deal.

[@samgriff648]

Yes please do the internal! And the turbo and fuel pump so I can copy! Come fly over UK and do mine! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jeriwollmann7366]

Awesome next build series. Big turbo Big power Big exhaust 🔧🔩👍👊💪👍cheers Paul

[@RSXengineering]

Yes, you should build a big turbo Golf R

[@themachine8009]

Perfect assignment for the dynamic duo... pauly and THM

[@jettaglsvr6]

YES! Absolutely. Get Charles to help too, you guys are fun to watch on camera together.

[@willtheaceman]

240k miles is insane never thought these cars can make it up to that mileage

[@rasklaat2]

For a new-ish car it is indeed a lot of mileage. They aren't built to survive that long.

[@no.nomoreidontcare]

@@rasklaat2 how do they survive it then? its not just this one car theres more of them with high mileage

[@willtheaceman]

@@rasklaat2 that’s still very impressive

[@willtheaceman]

@@no.nomoreidontcare I’m assuming just keeping up with the proper maintenance and not thrashing it helps

[@kennorcott7074]

A friend of mine has a passat with over 560 thousand miles on it with the original engine, if you take care of it it’s doable

[@adamg3911]

Funny sense of humor. Great content BTW.

[@thomasfx3190]

I love this channel. It gives me hope.

[@hankrearden5460]

I love this kind of content. Please make these videos much longer people will easily watch 45-60 mins of this. Cleetus has learned on his channel that gear heads love long car videos.

[@ludesup]

Yes, please do. Also start uploading more videos either other things that come into shop or obviously many of the future build you are going to do with this Golf R

[@john_dee1431]

Really good choice of content. There are so many MKVII owners that are very interested in seeing fixes for worst case scenario stuff.

[@rossbowman202]

Big turbo stage 2 TDI swap for power and fuel efficiency. Everyone has the regular old big turbo version. How many do the TDI swap? Buck the trend and be orginal. You can do it Paul and click the Charles install button at check out.

[@MoMo-zo1jw]

Whatever you do - and the big turbo sounds like a good idea (along with accompanying relevant upgrades) - please be sure to include a detailed breakdown of the engine. Really curious to see what the failure point(s) is/are. Btw - Whatever happened to that Jetta GLI you bought? Kinda curious to see how that project car turned out.

[@rayzza88]

Good lord that first start up was spicy 😅😅

[@BoondyIsOn]

I have a Golf R my self so I can't wait to watch these👍

[@philipmacrae7435]

The Tow bar is a red light, maybe it did a bit of towing increases wear.

[@K03sport]

...could be a bike carrier only type of tow hitch

[@Aceblackjack101]

That start up had a nasty breakdown someone should use it as a sample on a track 😂 also always love to hear the Scottykilmer bashing 😂

[@WolfnWool]

My R model is identical to this one and my GOD.. Ive never been so glad to live in a dry ass desert.. still havent reached 70k yet either. Good to kno itll hit 300k with proper upkeep too!

[@GabrielBoehm]

I am going to be following closly, I have a Mk7 R with glitter in the oil, that made a very similar sound to yours

[@peterrauch5292]

DAPRepair installed an EQT Vortex and some of the supporting pre-requisites on my 2016 Golf R. This was just before WITW '19. In fact while at WITW '19 I chatted with Paul in line for the RBQ on how awesome the car was after 7 logs and flashes with EQT. Been quite reliable since. So I'd recommend EQT and whatever their latest is, the Vortex XL? I think. Maybe even multi-port fueling for a cherry on top.

[@stathi13]

@HumbleMechanic can't be the only one having Golf R fun

[@bonniekelly2250]

I m looking forward to the teardown video.

[@fredjones5327]

Yesssssss!!! 3.6L since humble did the 2.5 👀👀👀👀

[@autodrivennam]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYuuo6luiK6Foassi=N_YQGNoDV0wz9DvF They had a 3.6 on the channel before, would be sick if they did a 3.8 Panamera swap just to be petty😂 Would be a mf to make a longitudinal 6 fit transversely, they don't come with the bolt holes for the mount on the front(for obvious reasons) BUT 3 mounting points don't sound half bad😂

[@fredjones5327]

@@autodrivennam no it don’t!!!!

[@joshua4859]

I see DAP, I watch, I like, I subscribe. Paul you are hilarious bro 😂❤️

[@extrememike]

The big turbo should give you enough power to knock out all that rust underneath the car. Let’s do it!

[@johnsandow2751]

Is that even a question? $2500 car getting a new motor. Absolutely build a big turbo car!

[@youareinflames]

i love these kind of videos. Wish you guys were near to Toronto since it is next to impossible to find someone who knows german cars and when you do the waiting time is next season.

[@spencer1320]

Hell yeah!!! Please build it and video EVERYTHING!

[@ambrosettisimone7104]

Build the engine with forged internals and go side mounted full frame turbo. That'd be proper sick

[@edgiraldo3268]

Paul, use Charles’ old engine from the yellow Golf R. Then modify it. Would love to see a side by side comparison between both upgraded R’s

[@fox88nick]

you shoulda seen all the glitter and metal bits in a 2021 tiguan i replaced an engine,turbo and oil lines on. just over 30k miles. had 10k,20k&30k services done. the chunks in the oil pick up screen were much larger than this engine

[@dorkultra]

looking forward to a teardown, seems like the ea888 has another bearing casualty

[@-Jakob489-]

The Rod Bearing on Zylinder 3 propably spun and took the crank with it

[@bradpiovesan8550]

The honeycomb oil pan reminds me of the mk5 monster mats

[@ryangeorge7062]

Can't wait for episode 2

[@modernlooks7041]

Cant wait for the big turbo golf r build!!!

[@andrewduncan9210]

Love your videos Paul, shame I'm in Europe and can't really buy anything from your shop. But I love your light hearted comedy delivery. If I made a car repair video I think it would be a bit like yours love it. Don't go too OTT with big turbo keep it real I think!! 😊

[@YogisGarage]

It's been a minute since I've visited your channel. Glad I'm back. Missed you guys! Can't wait to see the fail points.

[@donmynack]

Maybe you stumbled upon the Golf R Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Edition, which was released only in Vermont and New Hampshire.

[@Photosbydrew]

Throw the biggest turbo you can fit on it. That would be a series everyone would watch.

[@jonasseger5736]

Yes. Yes. Yes of course you should. I have a Audi A3 with CCZA wich i am contemplating on building big turbo.

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

Pickup sludge seems to kill most of the 2.0TFSI engines, that and timing chain guides… build it big! LOL I had to replace an engine recently because the previous owner decided it didn’t need servicing… for maybe 30,000km…. Starved the top end, seized the cams, snapped the cam chain at rear and Grenadad….

[@hellaflushhonda]

Time to get a Chinese motor on standby, Che aliexpress motors are about 3k for a full block and I’ve seen quite a bit of people throwing them in the Rs

[@djtribo8925]

Yes, and have Charles build it, lol! Probably someone has mentioned this already, but it was the first thought in my head, lol!!! Cheers!

[@basedemt6608]

Build the big turbo Golf R, then race Charles/HumbleMechanic and his Daza swapped Golf R.

[@rabbitenjoyer6320]

As someone from the northeast the rust on the subframe and suspension components is absolutely heinous for a 10 year old car. Was really surprised when I saw it was THAT bad tbh

[@blue32nu]

What a cliffhanger!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@BigBearBjorna]

And Vw is one of the best at protecting their cars from rust in the undercarriage, yet still it looks like that!

[@themachine8009]

Love the shootout to Scotty 😂

[@Rockport1911]

5:06 Doesnt the R- engine have dual injection method? Direct injection AND port injection which keeps the Valves nicely clean... Needs an engine?, that demonstrator engine still has to give more parts :)

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Not in the US

[@RichardJuice-w4h]

Yes!!!!! Build that big turbo golf R!!!! Staring PAUL, in the adventures of THE WORLDS BIGGEST TURBO IN A GOLF R”

[@DieBaas01]

No man Paul, you should do an entire tear down and fix that bad boy, that's what I did to my MK1

[@justinbeamon6624]

The fact that it's $2500 and even moves under its own power is crazy, despite the noises haha.

[@randycarolsmith1437]

The answer is always yes!

[@Sgt0311]

Yes. Rebuild it! I have the same car at just over 36k miles, 240k is nuts.

[@bighurt3527]

Tear down videos interest me more. Long time, Honda guy with a GTI about to run out of warranty. This gives me some hope for some form of longevity out of these cars.

[@davidbias2509]

Paul matches my abilities in the questionable life choices department. Should you do it? Absolutely! When I screw up I always double down and so should you 😂

[@HarryTwatter]

omg I just bought a 17 R in Limestone Grey last weekend lol

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Congrats

[@user-ct4mq1dc9w]

Build it and they will come

[@Saavvvv]

The man from Del Monte, he say yes.

[@josephmuniz9959]

What a way to close it off. I think you should build a big turbo R

[@rayjedi]

definitely a big turbo R! maybe use a tiguan DGUA block for the extra crank-walk mitigation and the original 7R head. My vote for the turbo size is a 6062!

[@Theurgicnick]

“Should I do that?” YEEAHHH! Yes you should!

[@Memes_a_million]

4:50 Chat, "Silly" is short for cylinder. I'm just usin slang.

[@markjordan4250]

Do it!! Please! I crave more MK7 content!!

[@jerryjsv9135]

Big turbo with a Chinese market cylinder head with individual exhaust ports 🔥

[@supernotnatural]

My XC90 2003 is on 600.000 kilometres. MK1. 165 hp, not even 7 seat (it was optional in 2003). My '09 passat lasted 4 years tho. TSI power. I had Mitsubishi Carisma '99 GDI, first GDI in europe lasted 300.000 kilometres then sold it for passat. Worst decision of my life.

[@zzoinks]

Is the bearing failure related to the low compression? Could the low compression be related to any of the parts that were recently replaced? (I assume the fuel injectors have to do their part to maintain cylinder compression) They say online Right Neal, you would be getting cross contamination of fluids and not to mention one hell of a racket! I was told with my truck having a low comp cylinder as well to add a lil oil in that cylinder and if the pressure jumped up it was rings and if it stayed the same it could be a bad valve or a hole/crack in the piston. Good luck and keep us posted

[@IainB]

240k, wow! That thing is clean inside! Meanwhile, my wife's '16 R only has 27k miles. Also, what is "European" about that cup holder cover? Our R came with it.

[@davidorosco7962]

Stage three build with mild suspension upgrades would be mint

[@supernotnatural]

Put 1.0 eTSI engine in that. Make slowest Golf R possible. For fun.

[@supton1532]

As a New Hampster resident… I feel a Paul Hogan moment coming on. “That’s not rust. This is rust.” My Mkiv Jetta Wagon was worse at 300k… but ran just fine. PD100 might have had its problems, but running at high miles wasn’t one one of them. Turbo diesel for the win… even if they are dead now. Blew a turbo at 255k… so I had a VNT17 put in with RC2 tune put in. Miss that car. At 300k I could hit 4,000rpm… and it would still pull. Stupid I was, selling it.

[@JxH]

What is it with VWs and Cylinder #3 ? Once upon an air-cooled time, it was the oil cooler blocking airflow to #3. Since then it's just a brand tradition.

[@jordancespedes15]

If i was planning on building a big turbo mk7 r this is the car i would buy

[@zjohnson0503]

the correct answer is yes with the biggest turbo you can come up with good find tbh even with an engine its a steal