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Great comment. Thanks!

It is true lol, but NC is only one part of a barren world lol. Up here in the sticks there isn't great infrastructure yet. I agree, most only drive something like 30miles a day or less and plugging in at home is way more convenient, but people like my wife that has to still travel a couple times a month on a 4hr highway commute are pickled lol. Plug in hybrids in my opinion do the trick. In reality because most people don't drive more than the 30miles a day never put out any exhaust CO2 and still have the option to tow or go greater distances. Or just put a hemi in it and call it a day;) Thanks for commenting

Agreed. Definitely a nice ride and one I would consider myself. Thanks for the comment and kind words

Great to know!

Definitely. The point of the video is to try and help save RWD cars from going extinct. For most they are a more fun driving that they can get away with if careful and if they have good snow tires and have no reason to be scared from owning one. I love the WRX and is a better car for those in extreme conditions.

@Neutralreviews I love my WRX as well. But it just doesn't cut the mustard once you're used to driving a porsche.

@@Keith-e5f Ha! I bet lol. I just bought a mk8 Golf R manual and am enjoying the extra power. I got it at the last minute over the WRX. I still smile every time I see one because I almost bought one. Wish the still had the STI. Thanks for commenting:)

@Neutralreviews are those front wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

@@Keith-e5f AWD. And this new generation actually has the torque vectoring out of the new Audi RS3. In the rain or snow it can drift even in comfort and ESC on. That said it has been incredibly capable and stable in the snow. So far I really like it and am glad I got it.

In dry weather the Acura hands down! That said, I took my Golf in the snow and it was the opposite. That was extremely fun. The Type S feels like the CTR in that you feel more connected to the chassis like in a BRZ or Miata, but the 300HP FWD gets old quick when all you do is spin and push towards the ditch. The Golf is German luxury car numb but also German luxury car fast. The Golf in real life feels like a monster in straight line speed and cornering under power. Plus you can go sideways if you want in the Golf unlike the Acura. Both have fun exhaust unlike the muted Honda so that is a tie. I honestly think I'd be happy either way. Summer Type S, Winter R lol

Nice! Congrats as well. You will love it.

Very welcome and thanks for the kind words. It is such a great car.

It's a big country do you have any preferences lol? I do mean Boston and southern accents. I'm just happy I hold back from most of the Canadianisms eh🤣

I don't know if I would have the heart myself for a new Jeep lol, but when they would let try with theirs I was always super impressed with what a stock Jeep could do.

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I totally get it. I like comfort creatures but Jeeps and a handful of vehicles that started off so specialized and it is hard to compromise on those utilitarian aspects and still be the same vehicle. That said, I am always amazed at what a stock Jeep can do.

Ha! Definitely lol, the thing is a giant brick, but I more meant compared to a gas brick it is super quiet. I personally miss the engine noise and find EV's too quiet. This was way too expensive but one of the only electric vehicles I have liked driving.

Great comment. Agreed

Thank you:) I know the only way I can sit through that much info is if it's funny, so I try and repay the favour:)

I loved the Accord growing up.

I'm glad they didn't in some ways because it is so much fun in RWD, but agreed there could be one for sure. I was surprised at how well it did with good snow tires in the winter. I drove it for 2 winters doing Uber Eats lol. Thing was a little tank.

@@Neutralreviews The Toyota 86 can easily keep the void filled for those who want RWD. After all, Subaru is a brand known for its trademark SAWD system.

@@anonymous3738it’d be completely engineered differently and it’s cheap by the dual R&D. Also Subaru benefits by people like me that wanted an 86, but found a BRZ. I want a WRX though as a second car down the road though

I got it after I drove it for sure. Sounded pretty good too.

I have really come to appreciate the Si and almost bought one, but after my first snow day with my R manual I was happy with my purchase;)

@ few things here. Considering that I have owned an SI for a year I loved it. Great car amazing on fuel and amazing 6 speed transmission and steering feel and love the short gearing. But FWD sucks I couldn’t stand it always spinning and I can’t even imagine if it was Type R with 315hp. Now for the MK8R it’s super luxury and AWD is amazing not to worry about spinning. The transmission feel is not as good as SI but that was quickly fixed with Sportshifters heavy knob ($300can knob) MK8R short gearing is amazing identical to SI and having AWD with short gearing really is enjoyable. I have driven many MK8 GTIs and they’re amazing as well but gearing is way too long 2nd gear redlines about 110kmh vs MK8R 90kmh. Over all can’t go wrong with any of them but SI is not to be even compared to R. GTI and SI is more fair comparison and GTI feel much faster with 241hp. Here’s my video of my R th-cam.com/video/BGmZFgKKZgw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=advy_ap1j3idU6Ap

@@1bojanbojan Awesome! Agreed. I love the Si but AWD is more fun in the winter. I drove a Type R on a snowy day and it was more frustrating than anything in those conditions. That is saying something because it is one of my favourite cars of all time. I have a GTI as well and it is the natural competitor to the SI. I am always taken away with how much I enjoy driving the Si even though it is probably the slowest out of all the new enthusiast vehicles. Great to know about the shifter. I am surprised they put such a cheap feeling shift knob considering they went to so much effort every where else to feel premium.

I like the Passport too.

"Tech tsunami" love the description lol.

Good to know!

Hi! Thank you for the kind words. Great questions. I have a 2015 GTI that has been a money pit lol. That said, supposedly the R is built in Germany where the product is better built...but I plan on getting the extra warranty for sure. I leased so I didn't want to buy up front just in case even though a better deal to do right away. And the winters are 18's. Happy holidays as well:)

Forgot. I saw a comment that said you can remove the subwoofer and put one from a mk7.5 in but no I haven't actually looked into it.

It is exciting but you are correct. EV's are so over the top expensive and they depreciate a lot and I don't know how anyone can afford them.

It's great to be able to update the cars we like and don't want to part from with after market solutions like those.

Thanks for commenting and you are right. I couldn't believe how much more agile and responsive it was compared to the competition. You have a great car!

Thanks! Always good to hear from an owner.

Thank you! Every time I see one now I smile. I think it's a great car.

It dawned on me when playing around with it after I bought it that it had so many features I didn't realize. I thought I've seen sooo many reviews on this car but no buddy has mentioned about how you can preload certain key features like your heated seats, temp and steering wheel heat so they come on while the Infotainment is booting up. I thought if it was helpful for me it might be for others too.

@@Neutralreviews For sure, that makes perfect sense! These modern infotainment systems and driver UX screens are so complex these days that they have a steep learning curve to really get to know all the intricacies. I think this is very helpful and it would be great to see this sort of video for other cars too!

@@chrisbrook1234 Great idea!

I owned one at the time. I 100% would take a mx-5 over the BRZ because of how incredibly engaging they are, but if you can't afford one as a second or third car and need to daily the BRZ/GR 86 come in.

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Interesting! And thank you:)

Such a great car! It's frustrating when they don't sell certain cars globally! That's how we feel here in Canada about the Toyota GR Yaris. Thanks for commenting and sharing.

Hope not lol! It's scary because you are essentially buying a computer on wheels now a days

even more so , this car won't have parts to support it and keep it alive long term. Especially with the strike i hear and its $$$$ to maintain past 100k miles.

Thank you! That makes me feel better because I think I must drive everyone else nuts with all the detail lol. I just feel guilty every time and think what if someone was watching because they were thinking of buying one and not just interested in learning about it for fun.

Sorry to hear that! Hope it is not a thing. Good to know so thanks for sharing

That's pretty out of the ordinary for the Mk8 AWD system, it's using the rear diff from the new RS3, not the old Haldex system of Mk7/Mk7.5 Golf R's. Best of luck. Hopefully just a fluke.

@@tsenif good comment and let's hope you're right!

@@tsenif Hope so. Should be getting car back tomorrow. If I have any information to share from service department will report back.

I was curious about how common that was. VW dealer that's in a network where a good friend works had 2 buy back R's. He looked up the paperwork, and both were purchased back for rear haldex/diff replace.

It's so frustrating! I know here in Canada we don't get certain cars too we really want like the GR Yaris and others.

Thanks! I went with this because I love driving manual, but I personally really like the more aggressive front facia of the 2025. Thanks for commenting and hope you get the car you want.

I'm also patiently waiting for the 2025 Golf R here in the States. Go to the /r/Golf_R subreddit. Generally speaking, these Mk8/Mk8.5 Golf R & Golf GTI's are pretty reliable. They're all made & assembled in Germany. Golf R has forged engine internals while the GTI has some forged & some cast. I think the Golf R is fairly reliable, especially if you take care of it properly. Take it to the dealer for regular maintenance intervals (or do it yourself if that's what you prefer.) & you should be good. I think the only thing that people complain about is that dreaded water pump. IIRC, they did update/fix that for the Mk8/Mk8.5, but I could be wrong.

@@tsenif great comments/thank you! And you will love it!

Get the manual, plain and simple more fun to drive. Still driving my 2012 Golf R manual with 135K miles, sunroof, track weekends history, perfect car (northern Wisconsin), did timing belt at 125K. My best car ever... Jim Bob

@ Cool car! There was one in my old neighborhood! Thanks for commenting

265/30ZR-19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires. This was a press car and still had the factory summer tires.

Thank you! It was fun to make.

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I wish they still gave a manual option but I have to say I love the new more aggressive front facia on the 2025 mk 8.5! Good luck and enjoy

Interesting! Happy for you. I really am glad I got it!

I believe Aero Grey Metalic. Not exciting in pics but looks classy and unique in real life.

I bet that thing is fun to drive! I was so close to getting the white but I had a car in a similar blue years ago I missed it.