@@conormcgowan3018 Wow, you really are a dedicated VW Golf fan! Your vast experience with several generations of the Golf is impressive. Do you have a favorite among all these versions or are there specific aspects that you appreciated about each model? I'm also curious to hear about your driving experiences and how you feel the Golf has developed over time. Thank you for sharing this passion with us!
My favorite is the MK7 version. It is the best Golf ever because it is bigger, better, and faster than before. It was packed with the latest safety features and had the classiest cabins. The new generations are beautiful, but they are not a breakthrough compared to that one. I had one.
The Golf I was often compared to small cars like the Renault 5 and Fiat 127. The Golf II was built like a tank and weighed the same as a much smaller Suzuki Alto. The Golf III lacked in build quality since Lopez, who ruined Opel was costcutting with VW also. The IV was a lump and huge car, but it is suprisingly smaller than the latest Polo.
I have never owned a Golf, but really liked the stubby styling. In America it's hard to really find someone that can repair these babies without breaking the bank. It's sad to see a once "sensible" mode of transportation become a total video game with the interior. I thought the concept in the beginning was to build an affordable simple auto the masses wanted. Now it seems VW is following the same as other manufacturers. the VW Golf / Rabbit has strayed from it's roots.
Indeed, the Golf started as a simple, affordable car aimed at the masses and has undergone significant changes over the decades. The shift towards more high-tech interiors reflects broader industry trends where consumers are increasingly looking for technology and luxury features, even in compact cars. It’s a challenge finding specialists who can maintain and repair these newer models affordably, especially outside Europe. While it's true that the Golf has evolved from its original concept, it continues to be a popular choice for its performance and reliability.
And stupid, cost-cutting moves that undermine the reputation. The Touran having a shiny plastic oil dipstick where the shiny black oil makes it difficult to read! Or parts of my Golf's steering assembly made of plastic! But I still love my Mk4
I came here from your beetle video and how you mentioned that mexico produced the type 1 till 2003, you need to re make this video please and mention south africas rich history with the mk1 right up to around 2009-2010
I just replied to someone over on the official VW New Golf ad who said "Please bring this back to the USA. I've owned 3", and thought I'd repeat myself here 😀 "Actually, this ad made me realize that's never gonna happen. This style of car is pretty much dead. The MkI and MkII Golfs had a design that was loved on the outside AND super-roomy, plenty of light coming in, high-viz all around on the inside. But VW, in the name of efficiency most likely, turned the Golf into a Scirocco. And all best-selling cars copied that design... think 208s, Ibizas, Astras, Focus, Punto etc. And the interiors of all those cars slowly became too low, too dark, with a claustrophobic roof that slopes down to your face. Horrible cars to sit in if you just stop to think about. People never realized that consciously, but subconsciously I bet those are the most important reasons people slowly went for small SUVs. It's all about the Pumas and the T-Rocs now if you look at sales figures (especially in Europe). Take a look at the Honda-E's design. It's a modern-day design of the first two generations of Polos & Golfs. It flopped because of an insanely high price but reviewers went gaga for its design. It was gorgeous. THAT's the route VW should have gone down. Now compare the Honda-E to the Golf Mk8 and you'll see what I mean 😀 For context, I'm saying all this as someone whose parents had an Mk2 Golf-C for 30 years." So, to answer your question: Mk1 & Mk2 for me 😍
I drive a MK5 Golf which I love so much and has never disappointed me all these years I’ve owned it. A pure Gem that’s so fun to drive and good quality too.
