Just bought a 2013 version of this exact trim car - so happy I found this review in the archives. Your reviews have come a long way! 900k subs congratulations guys.
@@JoelOuelletteGuitar IMO, you did well, not cheap nor expensive, fair price value. Is very very rare to find them w such low miles, whoever owns tends to keep em until close to 80k miles.
I loved my 2011 GTI 5-door with DSG, had it longer than any other car. Moved to RS3 and then Tesla Model 3 but this will always hold a special place for me.
I have a 2012 autobahn gti and I couldn't be happier. I love the fact the car can be real comfortable when you just want to drive and when you feel like carving the backroads you can really get on it.
I watched a lot of Mk6 GTI videos before buying one, but I figured I should tell you that yours turned out to be the final one I needed to watch; bought one the following morning. a black 2012 4 door with the DSG and it's brilliant.
In the market for a new car I caught your review with Jackson's white one and the 4-door caught my attention when looking them up. Getting one this weekend, you're reviews are extremely informative and top notch keep it up!
I own a 2013 Mk.6 GTI (same one as here essentially) and it's nice to hear the noise from outside....cause I always hear it from within. Love this car. So much feel, so responsive, and enough torque.
Just got my son a 2011 GTI, it is the 2 door, automatic. Shifts are VERY quick! Certainly shifts much quicker than I could do manually. Loving the car so far. Fantastic bit of German engineering.
Perhaps they were in the past, VW has really improved their quality and reliability. Plus, when you buy a new one, you get free maintenance for 3 years or 36k
If you can wait for the new model to come out next year than wait. Just keep in mind you will pay a premium for the early models. While today, you get pick up the mk6 for a steal.
DSG doesn't work when you are travelling at a very low speed, especially moving slowly in the traffic. You can feel the transmission and engine hesitates and jerks when you are pulling off from a standstill. Audi/ Volkswagen's turbocharged four cylinder engine is slow off the line but it shoots like a rocket after 3000rpm!
Was looking forward to this! It's a shame that you guys don't get LED tail lights because of your lame DOT regulations or whatever. Odd that I don't have to press the brakes to start my car... Shadow Blue is definitely the best color, I love looking at my car in direct sunlight, it's just gorgeous. And in NA for the 2013 MY I believe they've discontinued SB so it's quite rare too! Around town the DSG is super jerky though which really annoys me.
This is a nice car! I just have trouble choosing between 4-door and 2-door. I want the practically of a 4-door but I serisouly don't want anybody in the back seat lol I hate people telling me to slow down. Great video
Dude why do I see your Avatar, or intact you every where I go? Why? Oh ya those taillights were made for GTI and GTD. I have no clue why the heck they're not on the American GTI... Here in UK we have them both on GTI and GTD models.
Thats exactly it. Its recommended. If your going to buy a car like this, you want to treat it right. I would recommend premium. Personally I run my GTI on MID.
I’m a total manual girl but I went with the dsg on this car. You absolutely cannot heal toe and rev match in the manual version due to the type of throttle pedal used and it’s position is set a lot further back than the brake
I love this car and review! I love the sound of that exhaust!! I see it has a K&N air filter. I am definitely going to put one on my GTI.... when I get it.... :)
Agreed! It's just more fun. The GTI isn't really that "fast" anyway. My 05 automatic Altima was faster than my 2012 GTI, but I'd still much rather be shifting my own gears. It definitely feels faster
awesome. how long (time/miles) have you had it? any issues? and does the maitanence plan pay for everything even oil changes/tires rotations? considering buying a lightly-used '12 with at least the sunroof/conv package myself
Twin clutch so the car is always under power or engine braking...so predictable with paddle shifter called DSG so much better than the Ford ST design he says...andf that's the competitiion.
if you cruise for long distances at 70mph, you can get upwards of 34mpg highway. if you like to accelerate hard, be prepared to get closer to the EPA estimated mileage of 26 mpg mixed.
you bet! Ford is planning to start building them next month and they should start hitting dealer a month after that so they are telling us in the Fall :)
Well different strokes for different folks lol I actually hate how the shifting in automatics is smooth because I like little "pause" in the engine sound when shifting gears in a manual lol
hmm, OK dated was the wrong word, I don't want to say cheap either as its too harsh, there is nothing wrong with it as I'm sure it works fine but I just think this head unit should be saved for a Golf, this fabulous car deserve the touch screen at least ;)
Couldnt agree more! it's the same way with the Lancer Evolution, amazing car, but the dual clutch trim costs 10K more, hell no, ill take the stick shift!
Just got a 2013 autobahn and I love it. I love the way it looks and I have it in the space metallic gray. My friends think it looks like a chick car or a Prius. I don't see it especially since one of them drives a Land Rover lr4. Just wanted to know your thoughts, I don't really care what they think but just as a study in car design I guess. BTW: Manual FTW
Never drove a DSG before but I think I'd still get the manual no matter what. I know it's quicker to 60 but what's the point of going faster unless you're on the track, and a manual helps with my short attention span so I never get tired of it.
Vw really shortchange you Americans. Euro 2011 has steering wheel controls and rear LED lights, base model. That radio is from a Euro 09 plate too. Your 'Detroit' wheels are actually bbs monza shadows. As for those stick on side refectors, lol.
Ford does not need to sit in a vw to find out how to program there transmissions they can figure it out on there own... there big kids now so figure it out yourself
I hear a lot of bad stories and experiences about the DSG's, is that just bad luck or are these DSG transmissions actually as bad as people say they are?
Exactly! I just think ANY kind of automatic gear shifting takes away from the fun of driving. Sure, a DSG is better than a normal torque converter auto, but i would still prefer to shift my own gears.
I'd but the 2013 because I'd know that all the bugs were worked out of it. Then, in two/three years, I'd trade up for the gen7 allowing a few years for the bugs to be worked out of the all-new model. It's inevitable that there will be growing pains with the new platform and cross-diff.
you sure about that? just aking you since you have pretty good knowledge on vw, becuase every single reliability page I find on the internet it gives them poor ratings or bad
