Mk6 GTI, the most beautiful looking GTI, and still drives awesome! And it is tunable and can be very fast. It has great engine with some fixable issues, nice looking interior...I enjoy every time when I sit to drive it.
Well, I have a mk6 too. But mine is the base model with the 2.5 , 5 cyl motor. It’s like a little rocket. And it is smooth as silk. The car makes me feel good when I drive it ! 🚙
Been driving my manual 2013 2dr GTI since the day I bought it new. I love my GTI! Very reliable and after 92k miles it still drives like new. I will never get rid of my car. It's beyond fun and so very, very pretty.
@@nebadapeba2712 nope! I love the car but tbh I don’t love how it feels stock like most things I have. I should be getting all the parts for complete stage 2 in a week or so
Reason 6! - Honest to goodness, REAL gauges, not some LED screen representation. With over 100 years of automotive technology behind them, gauges just work. They don't fade in direct sunlight. They don't have pixels that go dead or get stuck. They never need a firmware update. The controls - buttons, switches, and knobs are well placed, and provide good feel / feedback. You aren't pressing them by accident. You aren't taking your eyes off the road, and you know when you've activated them, unlike the touch, buttonless controls in the Mk8. Unfortunately, the Mk8 has gone to an all glass cockpit. That's great for a 747 passenger jet, but I want to DRIVE.
I have a modified 05 tsx , a 2022 crv, and just picked up a 2013 gti 2 weeks ago. Not gonna lie... out of all 3 cars I REALLY enjoy driving the Gti the most 🙌🙏😅
I bought a 2012 Autobahn Edition 4dr GTI with the DSG 2 years ago. Last September, I added a k04 turbo, fmic, downpipe, coilovers, swaybars, light weight wheels, and had the dsg tuned. It's a completely different animal now. I still get 22mpg daily, and over 30 on the freeway. I've since added a 2013 Golf R as a weekend toy in January. My favorite generation Golf. I've had Corvettes, mustangs, twin turbo Rx7's, 240sx's, and S2000's. The mk6 Golf is a great car for people who love to drive.
I agree with your Mk6 assessment and I would still be driving my 2013 black 6-speed if an idiot towing company which had no right to tow my car hadn't damaged it and basically destroyed the engine internals.This less than a month ago. Insurance company totaled it. It had a hundred and seven thousand miles on it (41000 when I bought it late 2016). Loved it!
Sorry to hear about that. Stuff happens I suppose but at least these are relatively cheap to get into again. Only real challenge is finding one that isn’t abused and has been maintained. That’s the key, the maintenance. The mileage matters less if the car has been properly maintained and loved.
@@MattStrike Stock, except for muffler delete and installed a vibrant resonator, which really improved the sound. Planning on changing downpipe and going stage 2 but I'll save that for after I get new tires.
Ive been driving my 2014 GTI Wolfsburg for 10years now and i put 123,000 miles so far. I love it like the day it rolled outta the showroom floor. In 10 years the only problems were the water pump and the turbo which were both replaced under warranty. K ock on wood i haven't had any problems with the timing chain, PCV or manifold. Still going 💪. And looks great too. Do you think i should change the pcv even though its still good, its only $100
awesome review! and great advice on those wanting to buy a GTI for a fair price with great upside! very good points in all, I could not have agreed more. you can get one at an even better price if you look at the 09 Gti. very fixable parts and components at this point with the gen 1 tsi engine and DSG transmission is solid! win win
Great Vid. I Just pulled the trigger on a 2011 GTI. waiting for delivery like I’m 5 again and it’s Christmas morning 😅 Can’t wait to get behind the wheel!
I ended up just getting a new 7.5 because due to the fact it’s a GTI it’s tougher to find one 100% Stock especially the Mk6 I’m older so I’m fine with it no mods of any sort
Nothing wrong with that! In my opinion, it doesnt matter if you drive a 911 or a golf. As long as you like it, thats all that matters. And I agree 100% that its super hard to find completely stock GTIs. Probably future classic collectables
Appreciated the talking about the door opening for access, need to get two child seats in there 👍 Pickibuying a stage 2 APR tuned in the coming days ☺️
I am really considering a Mk6. I've currently got a 2007 Lexus RX 350 but was just told the repairs would cost 3k. I was planning on driving it into the ground and getting a mk6 but hopefully I can get some cash for the Lexus before it does bite the dust. Some of the issues and DIYness of the mk6 is a little scary for someone who just now seems to be getting into cars. I need help deciding what to do! Thank you for the vid
happy to help! I would look for the cleanest MK6 I could find. the best car will have maintenance records. You should also do a PPI before you buy if possible. that way you can feel good about your purchase. or even consider an aftermarket warranty if you really want more peace of mind. Good luck! and thanks for watching :)
@@PointShiftDrive Thank you! I'll be checking daily to see if anything pops up! In the meantime ill look up some DIY videos on all of the potential fixes for the GTI! I appreciate your help!
The unitronic stage 2+ tune is insanely good. How the car should have come. I've had mine on the car for years and years. No issues. Also the unitronic shit tune if you have a dsg for better shift points. No hardware required for any of it.
I started to notice the mk6 around last year (pretty new in the car game). At first I thought the mk6 stood out, but not in a good way. Today I think it looks better than the 7&8
@@Sammie551 The work's the fun part. (Except the money lol) but finding a problem yourself really feels like an accomplishment. Clutch feels soft? Check the fluid level. If it's low, check the lines and connections for any leaks in the master and slave cylinders If those are good, perhaps the part itself is going bad. Cylinder misfire? Check the sparkplugs. If that's ok, check the timing. If it's off make sure you check the belt to see if it's a recall belt or not. The whole process of test, diagnose and fix is very satisfying to do.
The best(and potentially worst) part about buying a used mk6 is that it may already be modded. You can get a modded GTI for the resale of a stock. Just be careful and do your research so you don't buy a problem. I got lucky with a stage 2+ APR, southbend clutch, light wheels, and rotors. If you're getting a manual make sure the clutch has been upgraded. That's a big expense that is a ticking time bomb if it's stock.
That’s solid advice. My clutch feels fine so far but I could see that needing to be changed at some point and it isn’t cheap. Thanks for watching btw. I appreciate it
nice car, i prefer the plaid seats though to the leather, you got the seats we have in the uk cars, the best ones out of any generation golf imo (except for the wingbacks) i notice a lot of american mk6 gtis have different seats? i always thought they had the different seats over there to accommodate the larger american frame sitting in them :P
Good review man i really think you nailed it. The 8 don't appeal that much to me. I have a 6 and I have a150 k on it. If it breaks. Ill either get another one or put another motor in it. It'll be hard for me to find another car for the price feel.and looks. Good job bro. Either you know or you dont. For all the naysayers go drive one. Peace
You ever though of getting the upgraded led break lights (like on golf r)? They look soo good at night on my candy white mk6 gti and look even better on black.
I had them for a while but felt the car looked a bit bit racer or too much like it’s trying to be something it’s not. So I swapped back. I will agree it looked good though.
I'm currently considering a MK6 in 2022, because I love the look of them. I've never done any modding, but want to give it a go. Also want something quicker than what I have, which these definitely are. For my price range I think I can get a 2009-2011 2.0L GTI, Auto, with 90-120k miles on. From what I've seen these can be super reliable cars, would this be a good choice for todays age?
I had 2 MK6 GTIs. Both were rock solid. But some people had some issues. I think it comes down to scheduled maintenance and also good condition. If someone cared about enough to take care of it, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it. I would for sure stick to the TSI motors and look for one with records if possible.
Im tied up between getting a mk6 gti or a e90 335i with the n54. Both vehicles have real low mileage however the golf will cost less in maintenance and much less on gas. The 335i is obviously faster but if the gti is fun to drive then it doesnt need to be as fast(yet). Whats your opinion?
It’s a pretty subjective answer but I’d go with with the GTI. It’s super practical and fun. Maintenance won’t scare you. And I really like how tunable it is. The BMW is great but will require more to run. Example: walnut induction service
You should! The GTI is special. I do like the GLI but the golf is a VW classic ideal. Its meant to be daily driven and to deliver fun! Not to mention its heritage. Check out used prices...
Absolutely! Just make sure all the maintenance has been done. Or plan to do it. I had one of my GTIs hit 285k miles. Be aware some people do report lots issues but I think most of those Cases are tuned cars or abused. Also even if there are some issues just fix and enjoy. I think these cars are super joyful and worth keeping on the road
The DSG is surprisingly good actually... however I’d want to make sure it’s been well maintained. Other than that, they are relatively sharp and quick shifting
@@eclisefortnite4364 maybe not 300. But high 200s for sure. Full turbo back exhaust with a tune and intake. That’s very significant. Wasn’t sure if your question was real or just trolling because it’s kind of obvious.
Mk6 is definitely the most beautiful of them all. Mk7 too robotic, looks like a damn transformer. Mk8 plain ugly, they didn’t know what to do after making the 7 too futuristic
Top reason to not buy a GTI MK6...It will break often and be expensive to fix. I owned one for 7 years and stuff relentlessly broke. It lived in the shop more than my garage, it was stock and not abused. Don't buy one unless you have very deep pockets.
Sorry to hear that. I do think a percentage of GTIs are more prone to issues but that is a German car thing not a GTI thing. But most of us I think have cars that are reliable. I have had 3 and all have had zero issues and gone many miles. This includes an MK5 I had with 285k miles on the original motor and trans.
@@PointShiftDrive You would be the first that has had zero issues. VAG are infamous for reliability issues not just the GTI. In general German cars have shit reliability. I don't know whether it's deliberate or just really bad engineering, didn't used to be like this.
My 2013 has been bulletproof , owned it for 2 years. No issues, very,very reliable. It helps if you buy 2013, 2014. They worked out a few of the known issues.
@@Frybrainzr1 How many miles has it done? How much oil does it use? Mine was a 2012 GTI with EA888 engine. Had work colleagues and friends who owned Audi and VW, different models/years, all had many problems. They never bought a VAG product again.
Reason #1: you love fixing a problem every month and not being able to drive it reliably even though you kept it stock and un modded for better reliability
@@Im8oh8 not sure why you felt the need to point out something that has already been discussed in the comments for months. However you are correct. I will say “mark” from now on. Btw I think you are the reason people are scared to learn about cars. It must give you pleasure to make someone else feel bad. Like you are superior. And that’s too bad. There is always someone who wants to make someone else feel bad when they don’t know something or say something perfectly. I think as car enthusiasts we all need to take a chill pill and encourage more people to partake in car culture and not feel penalized for not knowing everything. Otherwise our group of car people continues to segregate and exclude people learning. Which I don’t think is the appropriate attitude to have. So next time you feel the need to pipe up and make a comment, bear in mind you might be creating a divide and intimidating others from wanting to be part of this. That is a huge reason there aren’t more women in car culture and motorsports. My ask is that you keep your negativity to yourself or find a way to be more encouraging in the future to others so that we can keep car culture alive. Thanks for watching and take care.
@@Im8oh8 it’s not you specifically that I am commenting on. Just another example of a trend I see. Every cars and coffee I go to I hear and see someone “set someone straight” on their facts. It really alienates people from wanting to be part of our passion for cars. So my comment is more about being aware.
Unless you like your weekends consumed with mechanical repairs or deep pockets, don't buy a GTI. They extremely problematic and badly engineered, especially the MK6. Run away from them!
@andy bosik I hope you're right. I have owned an MK6 from new and was very problematic. Constant breaking parts and manufacturing/engineering flaws. My suggestion to you is "Run away from it" To think the MK6 is reliable is a fools paradise. I'm not the only one that has had issues with VAG products.
