I own a golf mk7 gti dsg 2017 model when I purchased it, it had 58 000km on the clock however It had a waterpump replacement done on warranty Im owning it since 2018 today it has 138 000km on the clock and using it as my daily and not costing my a single penny besides services and brake repairs, I have no modifications done to my vehicle other than k&n air filter Im forever grateful owning it till many more years to come 🎉🎉
Have a G7 2015 in manual. What a great daily. There were many occasions I got under 7l/100km. I once even fitted a wingback chair I bought at the back. Taking gaps is easy. My newborn came home in that car. This thing does EVERYTHING and does it with style👌🏽. If you can, buy one. Just get lowish kilos in your price range
Got my 2015 Mk7 DSG GTI back in late 2020 on 109000km for R310K. Sitting on 165000km now. Had the major service done at 120000km and followed all services since. Have had to change the water pump, pre cat O2 sensor, new xenon bulbs. Changed all the brake pads myself to save money. Overall the car has been a dream and a ton of fun. No regrets. I can say that as long as the service intervals have been followed, your GTI should have a long healthy life.
I completely agree, I think 7 and 7.5 were peak GTI, the 8 is just not as nice looking, attainable and according to a friend who owns one the interior switch gear is nothing short of a nightmare to operate.
I agree the best golf ever made was the 7 and 7.5. That was the last handover that was well received in terms of seeing the latest model in the line-up compared to the 8th generation it's like they were working under pressure towards launch. It's like running in a relay where that batton was dropped and quickly picked up. But we still love its lashes.
Don't like that you brushed over that the water pump assembly is 2 parts and both are prone to leaks. The silver part(the pump) being R2.7k and the black part (thermostat) being R9k.😭😭🤕🤕🤕
I owned a few GTIs between Polos and Golf's but the one that stands out for me was the clubsport it was the best, very reliable, I could trash it around and it really made me happy, never had any issues truly a great build by VW PS Try n look for the special editions they offer a bit more and also keep their value, if its well looked after.....
@greyling8478 good on you mate ,some of us we're not so blessed with dsg but ya oil change and service is as important on transmission just like engine oil change
@@joshua4859 ridiculous is just your opinion as it is it that form,I serviced my gearbox when it was due , its a manufacturing issue with these boxes, your we fortunate ,to be the few that didn't experience issues , if not they still coming wait and see at some point it's going to go ,just like a manual box at some point ,you will have to change a clutch plate
Yeah, useless comments complaining about dsg. I have a 2010 golf 1.4 tsi with a dsg. Pretty reliable. I only need to change the clutch now after 130,000 km.
@@juliuskona3299 good for you ,your experience is not what some of us experienced,with service and all , machines are men built and they do fail ,at some point so try and be humble in your opinion 🙏 it served you long , good for you ,I had a lemon so let me stress my opinion across
For me the 7.5 GTi is peak gti when it comes to looks, tech and ergonomics, everything is where you want it its accessible and feels premium. The mk7 is nice but the lights and tech inside make them look dated. The 8 gti feels like a downgrade when you sit inside it and is far too plasticky for the price they go for new. While they do look futuristic and will smash the 7/7.5 in the twistys i can't help but think the 7.5 looks, works and sounds better. But im biased because i have a 7.5. One comment i can make is that dcc is a must, mine doesn't have it and i feel like my fillings get rattled out everytime i get in the car. But i must disagree with the comments on the tow bar, i think its a pretty cool feature because it does hide behind the bumper when not using it and a gti towing a trailer is always cool.
@@thatoditsele9192 go look at one if your local VW gets on in stock. For a near million rand car i would expect better materials than those that are used
I completely agree the 7th gen was the best GTI VW made, it was so good that they made 6 versions of the Same car and still managed to sell large units of each version. I have the 2014 model for 7 years now it’s so good that I could not see myself driving another car.
I have a MK7 Manual GTI Clubsport in Dubai. I’m South African and know they don’t have the manual option back home. Even here it’s rare with only 5 cars in this region. My clutch went out at 120k kms but it’s decently strong. If you mod the car then you’ll need to upgrade the clutch to maybe a Sachs performance clutch. Decent options. This is by far the most fun GTI i’ve owned and prefer it to my previous DSG
Very insightful video, thank you. I had a 2017 GTI 7 and the best car I ever owned, but sadly had to let it go due to the deteriorating roads where I live. One point you mentioned must not be underestimated... these cars are driven hard. Your really have to do all your homework with a magnifying glass when picking up a hot hatch second hand. I looked at almost 12 before getting the one I had in the end, even that one wasn't perfect but at least the best of the bunch both mechanically and cosmetically.
The carbon build up on intake valves plagues many manufacturers, Direct Injection drawbacks, cost involved to remedy? As for the turbocharger, at those prices, I would rather replace with a reputable Garrett replacement like a GT2260 especially if I intend keeping the car.
My maintenance plan for my 7.5 gti covered the replacement of the car battery, water pump, thermostat housing , brakes, wipers and other cosmetic items during my 5 years ownership. I have a towbar for road trips 😂, 235 /35/19 pilot sport 4s, coilovers 👌🏽 upgraded the 8 inch head unit, race chip +200kw and +400nm, and many more to come.
@@njmogale1920 I originally took a 5 years vw maintenance plan when I purchased my car and extended it. There are some good ones out there. But I’m no expert.
Hi Ciro, great guide on the Golf 7 Gti . How about running a comparative test of all Golf 7's and sprint tests that will highlight the performance across all generations..
What about this 2016-2019 BMW 125i M Sport (LCI) as a rival to the VW Golf 7 GTi? biggest compromise about the BMW is space. I am in the market and these are 2 cars I am looking at.
Had the f20 125i Msport , it was a good drivers car BUT i did have to have an engine replacement done through motorplan though ~R250k for a drivetrain replacement , but there is risk with any vehicle , bought a 335i afterwards and that was rock solid for a good few years
The number one reason why the 7th gen GTI sold so well: Instant Street Credibility 😂 But honestly, besides some of the older, legendary South African market hot hatches (like the Opel Kadett Superboss) and other German brand hot hatches like the BMW M135i and Audi RS3, what car in South Africa has the street cred of the Golf 7 GTI?
Believe it not , my vehicle automation plan covered evryrhing under warranty - this was 2months ago at VW themselves....and its gets sweeter....my model is a 2014 with 119000kms on the clock ....absolutely love this car....❤
@@Bahle_Gaji it had an existing extended warranty (VAP)when I purchased the vehicle earlier this year ….before it expired , I made sure VW did everything from mechanical to even light bulbs ….lol
I own a golf 5 gti upgraded it with a lot of goodies pushing past 200kw now. I simply love my golf mk5 and will never sell it. Having said that, I also feel that the mk7 gti is where the gti peaked and would love one. I also think VW will make a big mistake if they discontinue the GTI badge. I really hope they don't. Love your shows, bra keep it up!
I agree, the 7.5 GTI is the sweet spot, the 8 looks good but the pricing and interior makes you lose interest. The i30N is slowly but surely making it’s way into the market but Hyundai needs to work on the interior and ride quality.
Undoubtedly, it's one of the best all-round hatches ever made, but don't just take my word for it. Go and test drive a well-maintained MK7+ GTI/R, and thereafter, the MK8 GTI. You'll save some cash while still maintaining the prestige.
😢😢😢 i hope i get a golf R 2027+ instead of a GTI only problem is prices keep increasing every year second option clubsport 😢 and thank you for the breakdown with prices
Hi Ciro, i want to buy a second-hand BMW X1 2016. Which one is good and petrol / diesel efficiency and reliability? Your advice will be so much appreciated, thanks for your youtube tunnel and tips.
If u buy a used hot hatch, you will buy someone else's problems, oil pumps dsg boxes and bearing knocks are common, good luck finding one with out an ecu tune.
You are completely correct in saying the 7th generation golf GTI ( especially the 7.5) was peak golf GTI . Volkswagen can never and most probably will never replicate the magic they created with those beauties
The VW Golf 7 was just beautiful... And VW made sure the dish out variant models of it to milk the cow dry... I highly doubt the Golf 8 will achieve such a milestone
I did 125 000 kms in 5 years. The Best car a petrol head with reason, can ever wish for as a daily. Had a 2015, only let it go once I changed the water pump at 150 000kms and couldn’t trust its reliability for high mileage daily driving. If they sold new ones I’d be first in line to go through experience all over again. 😊😊😊
