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- After spending some time with the new car, I give an owner's review of the car. This is a 2015 VW Golf R MK7. These are some of my early impressions, as well as some things that I've noticed about the car. Maybe I'll do a long term review after a few months.
Sorry for my dirty car! Just came home from a long trip.
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one of the most accurate and honest R reviews i ever watched.
I love your channel man! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the WRX, followed you on the GTI for awhile now.
zed4me shit you know me too? small world.
The rotten sock smell you are getting from your golf r air conditioner is due to the condensation not draining out onto the ground beneath the car. When you are running the air conditioner, condensation collects in a drip pan that has a drain that exits beneath the car and drains on the ground.
You should see a small puddle under the car after the air conditioner has been running awhile, this is normal. Your drain hose is either missing or plugged up, so the condensation fills up the collection pan and overflows usually on the carpet or under the dash somewhere. Look under another golf to see where the drain is located by looking for the dripping on the pavement if the drain is working properly. My 2015 Acura creates a 1 foot wide puddle under the car in hot humid weather with the air conditioner running.
Loved this Owner's Review. I am considering purchasing this vehicle and wanted the perspective of someone who had to pay for it. I wasn't looking for just the speeds and feeds but more of a complete overview. Thank you.
In order to avoid turbo lag when you up shift in either DSG or Manuel mode, you need to utilize the kickback feature. This will get you from stand still very quickly. How to use kickback: depress the accelerator hard, take your foot off, then accelerate hard a again. Basically you're double tapping the gas. This is a manufacturing trait of Volkswagen. I've owned 7 of them.
Interesting. Any link to find more info about this? I've used a quick hard tap on the accelerator in order to get the DSG to downshift and engine brake. This worked on the Tiguan as well.
Enjoyed this video. Really in depth and definitely focused on the fundamentals of it in relation to daily life. I would suggest the longer in depth videos rather than shorter ones. Ones around 20minutes is around right.
This by far is the best video review i have watch you cover nearly everything in one video. I always prefer long video reviews den the 2min ones. A week ago i have ordered one of these myself and desperately waiting for the car to arrive.
You should constantly make long videos like this of your golf r giving reviews in your first 1000kms den on 5000kms and etc.
I'd prefer long videos instead of short. I enjoyed watching your clip man. I ordered my golf R about a week ago, will get it in 8 weeks. Cant wait.
Been watching some of your reviews, great job. Your information is "useful" unlike many others with their "I've drove more cars..." or "Here's some video footage...", little points & quirks are exactly the info I've been looking for to help me decide on this car.
Hey, great video. You're very lucky to have gotten one of the few Golf Rs to come into the country this year. I've read some forum posts that say that you can get an ecu remap from APR that resolves a bunch of the issues you covered. I think they talk about fixing the off the line lag, increase both hp during hard accel as well as improve mpg during hwy cruising. I'm really surprised that the dsg doesn't rev match on downshifts, which was something you covered as well. Overall, seriously, thanks for the very in depth and very throrough review!
John kolacz It does rev match but it also utilizes it to engine brake, so the end result is a little jerkiness. Sure, it could be designed better, I agree.
Thanks for the video man! really appreciate what you made! It's helped making my choice to switch over to an R.
That was very productive! Also waiting for my R :) Greetings from Poland
Love the car, i just got mine 2 days ago
As far as the sti vs golf R, you should check out the latest issue of motor trend magazine, the Golf R beat the Sti in just every spec out there, so yeah you made the right choice in getting the Golf R
Gustavo Gomez tell that to the STi fanboys.. Lol
In Canada we don't have the R yet, that's next year, but straight away theres a manual and auto option. We don't need to wait. I got a Golf 1.8t. Didn't buy the GTI because the 1.8t is almost as quick and much cheaper. And the fact that it's better on fuel helps out. I love the mk7! By far the best generation of Golf. Oh! By the way, you don't need to "swipe" that strip on the door handle, a soft press will be suffice.
great review. I love complete, honest, and objective reviews. Keep it up
It's in the owner's manual. With the use of the kickback feature in economy mode, you rarely need to switch to sports mode unless you really want to.
All so, to manipulate the gas consumption, I strongly recommend using Sunoco 93 octane topping up on gas. Don't use heat or the AC. And set the cruise control between 55-70 Mph. And try not to utilize the kickback feature. I've gotten over 450 miles a tank out of my Volkswagen. However, this works when making long distance trips not in bumper to bumper city traffic.
Hi zed4me,
I recently watched several of your videos as part of my research into possibly buying a Golf R, and I borrowed one for an test drive from a dealer yesterday, dropping it back today. Well, I've just ordered a brand new one & am expecting delivery in early 2016. Just wanted to say thanks for the TH-cam video's. Can't wait to get mine. Best of luck with yours and your med studies.
Barry
+Barry Morkan Thank you, and I'm glad I was able to help. And you must have a great dealer if you can test drive a car overnight!
It wasn't too hard. I'm not 17 (closer to 40!) and I told them that there was no way I was ordering a €50k car (euros) without a proper test - day/night, highway, B roads, wet/dry, passenger room, real world economy test etc :)
Barry Morkan Gotcha! No US dealer would allow that no matter your age haha nice job
zed4me..I want to thank you for your detailed videos, most people don't really like to share the flaws of their newly purchased vehicle but it always helps. I'm actually in the market for the New Golf R...I'm currently in a '12 vw gti. And like you i live in the general NY/Long island area so therefor the street conditions are terrible. I've told this to a lot of people that have asked how i like my gti and my answer is always the same..for NY these golfs are not the best choice. My ride is very rough, a lot of cabin noise, and cant even handle small pot holes. But I have heard vw really worked hard on the golfs suspension and ride quality. If you can maybe maybe mention in your next video how the Golf r does in NY's harsh road conditions..thanks
On MPG....mpg ratings are made for OPTIMAL conditions! I'm noticing the snow, so I'm assume the MPG comments came from winter driving? Cold temps mean dense air, and dense air means more aero drag. More drag = less MPGs. (The car, as a turbo and variable timing, can sense air density and therefore shouldn't have trouble maintaining ideal air/fuel ratio in these conditions as older cars would....so lower economy is mostly due to aero drag.)
Looks like you need to adjust your side mirrors. The way you have them causes about half of what they reflect to also appear in your rear view, essentially wasting half your mirrors. If you point them further out to eliminate this, you'll decrease your blind spots by 90%.
Truly loving mine. 36mpg long term and 300 useable bhp !! Playing with Porsches...
+1 for the color and wheels. I didn't like the color or the wheels online.. But in person they both look absolutely amazing. There is a depth to the paint that video doesn't capture well and the wheels have some geometry that doesn't look quite look right in pictures.
great video. I would say people like me who like or already have vw, golfs, etc would def appreciate the longer version. others would probably like a shorter version
Great video I shall be looking for one of these or a GTi in 2016. A very valid point about the clutch in traffic, as an ex mechanic I have a lot of sympathy for the task of the clutch, esp one that you cannot manually control does need a little understanding of just what is going on in there.
Damn the seats look absolutely amazing
Great review. You are articulate, have excellent communication skills and obviously an "enthusist" in every sense of that word. You have a very bright future ahead of you in medicine. Keep them coming :-)
Regarding your compartment issue, there is a video to disable to lock on the hinge and the compartment is still there just disabled because of something to do with customs. Figured i mention it as if the Canadian one comes like that ill be fixing that asap as i have mine on order as we speak. nice looking car i cant wait to get mine
You sound exactly like me, the way you talk, your accent, your voice etc. lmao. When I get one I'll link my review video here.
great review! the lighting in sport just makes the lights move around faster for turns.
Next topic should be about mods for the golf r And Future plans!! Length of video doesn't really matter it's just consistency of quality videos that makes a great youtuber Hopefully I see u around for waterfest!!
Thanks for the feedback! I'm new to the VW world (sorta.. the Tiguan didn't exactly make me care about joining forums) so thanks for letting me know about Waterfest. I'll definitely check it out and make time for it if possible!
I recently bought a 2015 GTI and liked your review and have a couple thoughts.
1. On the matter of the paddle shifters being attached to the steering wheel, I agree it can be awkward to use while making sharper turns. You probably should have mentioned that you can tap the stick up or down to shift as well. I use that method for sharper turns and my dad doesn't use the paddles at all.
2. I was surprised you didn't show launch control.
3. This one is a question. I've noticed that after the work when the car first starts going it stays in 1st till about 2500 rpm which as you mentioned it normally shifts much earlier. After that it drives as usual; Have you experienced something similar?
4. The visibility is very good in the Golf but if you are very tall like myself (6'4") you'll find yourself leaning forward sometimes to check a blind spot/ look out a window because your seat is so far back. This probably wont be the case in a two door model as the windows are much longer in those.
Thanks for the video.
I really like your depth videos man!! I have a GTI mk6 drivers edition :) I wish One day I could get my hands on a R!! Congrats!
You can delete that hesitancy in the throttle with a plug and play device called an Idrive &/or there are many other manufacturers that make a electronically adjustable product that plugs in between the wire for the throttle and the flyby wire module.
It's got nothing to do with the clutch, the engine, or the turbo.
The laggy feeling in the throttle is just the flyby wire, a lot of cars now days don't use throttle cables, it's all electronic, a lot of cars these days have it so you don't have an instant jolty like throttle, instead you have a smooth take off from stand still
I noticed while watching this you rolled through a few stop signs. Very cheeky.
I'm so torn between a b8 S4 and a mk7 golf R I love them both so much
Fuel tank on 2015 Golf R is 14.5 gals.
Other Golfs, including the GTI have 13.2 gal tanks.
+James Coombes And the Red line (Reserve) is around 7-8Ltrs, so No need to Panic...
the hesitance with the dsg when accelerating from a complete stop is from the E-break, you can turn that off just under the button.. 9:44
I don't use auto-hold. The hesitance is from the engagement of the clutch.
Great video, I am placing a deposit on a 2016 today and hoping the 2016 comes in around September or so. Just watched most of your videos and its just making me even more excited haha.
+Joey Hutchinson It's September...Did Ya get it..?
I ended up canceling my order and bought a 2012 M3 Coupe. I just couldn't get past the lack of a two door option.
A "LITTLE" hesitant getting into first gear? It's almost a deal-breaker for me. I actually wasn't that sad to sell an R, because of it. My Toyota Blade Master (cheap Auris body with 276bhp 3.5 V6 softly sprung to the front wheels only) is far safer and more reassuring around town.
What would you say would be your favourite and least favourite thing about the R?
Regarding the slow speed start, my 135i with the dual clutch transmission does the same thing at low speed, it just doesn't want to go. It annoys me so much I'm selling it. Golf R is on the list.
And also, don't mean to be the traffic police, but you're straight up running stop signs. Try to be more safe.
Nice video. I just picked mine up yesterday. I have to say though, I love the sound, even if it is artificial. Keep the videos coming. I had no idea you could lock the doors with a single swipe like that.
Just curious, have you received your accessory kit from VW yet?
I like that the sound strikes up conversation among enthusiasts but I'd rather achieve a purer sound with an intake and downpipe + tune in the future.
No accessory kit yet. I'm guessing VW won't be sending them out at least until after 3/15.
I usually don't comment, but great review, keep it up
Thank you!
Great Video! Makes me want this hatchback even more!!! Can you make a video demonstrating the cargo space, like trying to put a large suitcase or some stuff. I have 2 kids under the age of 5, and I'm thinking of getting this car mainly as y everyday work car. But will drive around with the family on the weekends to the mall etc. Just want to get your opinion on if its decent for fitting small boxes, holiday luggage etc.
Good video bro! I was going to get a 2015 golf r, but I found out that the manual isn't available until 2016.
I am considering this as my first VW. What made you choose this model vs any of the other ones that VW offers? Thanks! Awesome video!
Hi Zed4me. I just picked a video to ask this question haha. I drove a 2008 R36 and I had an experience where you let off the gas, and the engine will stay at that certain rpm for an extra second. I am just wondering, do you get that on this Golf R? I kept remembering that you said something like that in your first drive video, but I am not sure. Thanks, hope to see more awesome
videos coming once you are less busy!
Thanks for the video, Zed4me. How is the car's noise level at a steady 70 mph or so? I'm old, so I'm interested in how quiet it can be, not how much noise it can make.
Please make a consumption review during summer time when the car should consume less.
Thanks Bud, quite informative. Waiting for mine to be delivered in September (we're getting them rather late here in Canada). Do the side mirrors fold, I don't necessarily mean automatically when you turn off the car but can they actually physically fold?
Luke Cyborowski yes they fold up like wings manually
Great review. Great details and tidbits that I wouldn't have found in other reviews. The fact that the golf r doesn't have a spare tire or run flats is a bit disappointing to me and this fact is not widely known.
+Eric Lee seems like its pretty common practice now unfortunately
+zed4me I am highly considering getting the mk7 golf r with manual transmission. It sounds like such a great car with the cargo space, speed, handling and fuel efficiency. Do you have any thoughts on dsg vs manual? Also do you feel the car has been worth the money?
Eric Lee check out my channel I have a video on dsg vs manual and also plenty of other videos about the car
Thanks for the awesome video review. I'm loving mine so far as well. Just curious, how do you plan on mounting the license plate?
I bought a bracket for the rear that covers the holes. For the front, I drilled into the bottom of the bumper (above the grill), and fabricated an L-shaped bracket to hold the plate. Just in case the future owner doesn't want/need to run front plates, the holes won't be visible.
My dream car, your so lucky! Great video.
I really enjoyed your videos. I just ordered a 2016 Golf R and have a question.......did you use the high performance summer tires during the winter? If so, how did they handle? I live in PA and I'm planning to put high performance all season tires on the car and use those year round. Would love to see another update on your car with all the pros and cons you've experienced.
Thanks again,
Rick
Rick Bridgman Yeah I was running the bridgestone summers when I first got the car. It did surprisingly well because of the awd system! It ran better than my rwd on winter tires lol I will do an update video soon as I'm approaching half year of ownership!
Awesome review dude!! The longer, the better :-)
Thanks for making this review....great video! Just curious, if you have tried the manual transmission too? And how are the suspensions? cheers...
Only the GTI in manual. Suspension is great with DCC!
nice vid man! do u prefer the DSG to manual? i'm asking coz the 2016 Golf R does come in manual. would u still buy the DSG if the 2015 had manual as an option?
+mtaani4eva For this car, I prefer DSG over manual. I will make a vid soon about why the DSG might make more sense than a manual for this particular car soon.
Expecting A118 to arrive tomorrow which I bought partially based on your earlier video. Where did you plug it in for the R? I guess it's not hardwired to the fuse box as I see the cable hanging off on the right. I would definitely be interested in a DIY vid if you're going to hardwire it. Don't own an R, but thinking hard about trading mk5 gti for the 2016 R 6mt. In that respect, I'm also curious if you're planning to get an S3 spare and DIYvid it. And btw, I prefer the longer videos.
Glad I could help you make an informed decision. Right now, its plugged into the only cigarette plug right by the armrest. The cable to the right was a quick job because it arrived the same day I was going on my trip, so I didn't get a chance to tidy it up haha I'm thinking about hardwiring it to free up the cigarette plug, so if/when I do that I'll be sure to show how. I don't plan to get the S3 spare, but I do plan on switching to 18" all seasons when the fall is over. The car's AWD handles surprisingly well even on the summer tires, so I don't think I'll be getting a dedicated set of winter tires.
does the 2017 model with DSG still have that 1st gear hesitation like you mentioned?? Thanks..
Hey Zed, have you had any problems with the water pump yet since you've owned the vehicle? I had the mark 6 and the water pump was a huge issue!
impekabLeTV no issues with water pump yet, but that's not to say it won't arise in the future.
nice owner's review, decent and objective. I was thinking to buy this car, is there any disadvantage on this car?
Hi zed I'm watching this from the UK and your review is topnotch, 2 thumbs up mate! surprised you've had such few hits. shame you guys missed out on the rear led's and a slight loss in power, and the better 19" rims. most guys here have gone for the dsg over the manual. Its interesting you guys rate STi's, they aren't as popular here, seen as a bit hooligan!
***** Better 19" rims? We want the pretorias so badly! lol we only have option of DSG for now and its won over many people. And yes, the STi is well known here, gets all the teenage boys crazy lol
You deff steered me into getting golf r now! I was looking at the wrx but seeing as to how much better the interior, transmission, etc is I'm really leaning onto the golf r! BTW I'm in long island too! I could see you were in selden/ central Islip around the 21:00 mark! Lol
The wrx is a nice car too, but if you want more refinement the Golf R is the gentleman's car!
It is nice. I even test drove it. Definitely a step up from the previous gen but VW is just a step above that. Plus the more subtle sleeper look helps with cops lol
I had a GTI owner stop me to say "nice mods".. I just nodded and kept going lol
Lol my friend is pushing me to get a BMW but the value you get in the golf r is way better. Sure the Beemer may be more luxurious but I want more of a drivers car that's still got class.
Seriously considering purchasing Golf R soon.
What are you maintenance costs like?
Hey man, I like your vids. I'm in Canada and ordered a Golf R and should be taking delivery in October. What I have been reading is that the R and the GTI suffer from a bit of throttle lag and that some people that have installed the Pedalbox are getting great results in eliminating the lag. Do you have any plans on picking one up? I'd love to see a vid on what you think.
Andrew Ryan definitely interested cause I totally find it to be the case. Will look into it.
Nice review, my dealer says they will do an APR tune if I buy one, or a GTI, for the price of the tune and the increase in performance, I am a very tempted to do so, Have you thought about doing the APR tune and if so we would love to see your thoughts on the difference/video.
If your dealer is mod friendly I'd say go for it! Here's my video talking about it and other planned mods:
th-cam.com/video/GhRf2Hcudas/w-d-xo.html
hey man, at 5:30, you don't need to swipe it, just touch it and it will lock :D
hey zed4me. can you make a separate video purely dedicated on the dsg gearbox? What you believe you need to do to make it last longer and all that stuff. Thank you love your videos
I heard in some videos that the R is slightly longer and wider than the GTI, is this true?
I owned a 2003 Z4 manual and 2008 R32 and enjoyed the exhaust note my R32 over the Z. I no longer own either of those and my daily driver is my 97 240sx. I am currently looking at 2014 EvoX, 2016 STI Limited or 2015 Golf R. I did watch your video about why you chose the R over the STI but I am yet to test drive. I prefer perforated Leather over the R's leather. Now that you have owned the R for some time. do you regret your decision in any way. Would you consider the STI or EVO X over the R? I am car shopping and this is a EXTREMELY DIFFICULT decision.
Ariel Tavarez watch my newest video where i review the 2015 sti. after the review, i came to the conclusion that it would take 10 minutes in each car to tell which one's for you.. they certainly cater to two different groups of people. i confirmed my choice after i drove the sti.. definitely not for me.
Good video. I've been going through the same debate. My issue with the STI is the gas mileage. We currently have a 2013 Passat SEL TDI, however we need a second commuter. I wanted something "fun", AWD, and over 30 MPG highway. The only fear I have is the car for people over 6 feet tall? I'm sitting at 6'4, I'm worried the gold would be a little on the snug side.
Sit in one! No replacement for that. You'd definitely have to move the seats back and lower to the ground. I would skip out on sunroof though to maximize headroom.
zed4me I'm not a fan of sunroofs for that reason, even in my truck. The Passat has one and it's not bad though. I've been checking the local dealers to see if one comes in, I'm thinking I'll go sit in a GTI, should be similar if nothing else.
It'll be marginally different so definitely a good idea. I love sunroofs but I'm also only 5'10"
I'm 6'3 and the thing I liked first about VW back in the 90s, especially compared to some French automakers, was it's driver's seat position; I do put it all the way to the floor. Have had sunroofs in the mk4-mk5 golfs and a moonroof in the mk6 jsw. Rear seats have been fine for me too in the golfs, but jsw with moonroof is less ideal in the rear for 6ft+.
How many miles do you get out of your golf r from a full tank of fuel? Compared to the uk?
I am a car stereo hobbyist.....the stock radio is never going to do....IF I get the DCC option and take out the radio does that mean I am unable to change the DCC settings?
michael weiler I think so unfortunately
I have noticed that too with my Mk7 R. In auto the downshifts from 3-2-1 when breaking are quite jerky. I was concerned, but is it just the nature of this transmission?
Yes, its part of the design
I think its common amongst DSGs to have those problems, my CLA250 has the exact same problems: hesitant acceleration at red light and sometimes it will jerk me forward at lower gears... low speeds just arent DSGs strong suit... though i heard the dual clutch in Acura's ILX is great
The ILX mix a torque comverter in their dual clutch trans to smooth the ride.
Greetings from Sydney Australia and thanks for sharing your informative video of the latest Golf R with the world :)
I currently own a mark V golf GTI but have ordered a Lapiz blue manual transmission mark VII Golf R MY16 which I will hopefully receive in 3 months ( fingers crossed )
Just wondering if you find the engine resonator under the front windscreen easy to live with or if you recommend disconnecting it.
Also would like to know how the car is on engine oil usage.
Kind Regards and again thanks for all the effort you went to make the video
Cheers Gus
Gus Diana most people wouldn't care about the enhanced engine noise if they are buying an R unless you really want to hear the pure sound. Also haven't checked engine oil usage, but will do so when I hit 5k miles, I am currently at 3.5k
Cheers mate
Let me know how you go at 5k :)
Hi, what is the difference between golf R DSG and Audi S tronic? Will S Tronic have same hesitancy as you described? Thanks!
+Xi Wei (superxwS5) S Tronic is just Audi's name for DSG. It's going to be the same.
What do you mean by when driving in stop and go traffic, it's like slipping the clutch? How are you supposed to drive with DSG in stop and go traffic?
***** If you drive a manual, anytime you're moving lower than your idle rpm, you have to slip the clutch or risk stalling the engine. The same principle applies here, so if you're traveling at under 3-4mph, the transmission allows clutch slip so you can move at a snail's pace without stalling the engine.
Best thing to do is either be stopped or completely rolling, not with your foot on the brakes but not completely stopped. Hope that makes sense.
Hi! Afaik only the Golfs for NA are made in Mexico. All Golfs for Europe, including the GTI, are made in Wolfsburg. Greets
K lemmchen Im pretty sure the mk7 gti is made in mexico. The R may soon be moved there too since they're starting to support Tiguan (AWD) in mexico so inevitably the R is next.
K lemmchen I think I read your comment wrong. You are right, only the NA golfs are made in mexico except the R.
What's with those taillights, is it me or they are very driffent from the ones in europe
I am going for the tornado red with dark rear lights and 19 inch black wheels the other type to yours with the silver mirrors
Are you going to do a stage 1 revo tune I hear you can get 360-380 bhp from it and 0-60 in 3.7s
Hey man, great video. One question: how does this car handle on snowy/slick roads? Thanks!
Ethan Thaut Yes sir! I got this car during the winter and even on summer tires I was thoroughly surprised! I just put all seasons on, so I foresee a fun winter ahead, but still enjoying the summer while its here!
The most thorough answer you could ever want to that question, is here:
th-cam.com/video/eGCukBY2haA/w-d-xo.html
hey nice video. how did you get what mph you're going on the front next to speedo?
You can get LOADS of information in the center between the tachs. They're also customizable too. Things you can see include, but are not limited to - Speed, Oil Temp, Average MPG, Instant MPG, Average Speed, Travel Time. Plus navigation, radio information, car menu, etc. Basically anything you have on your main radio (except a full blown map). The graphics are pretty nice too as an added bonus.
Hello. I am trying to decide on this vehicle or a 16 charger srt scat pack. As a family man the deciding factor is backseat room. What do you think about passenger space in this vehicle. I know the two cars are very dissimilar, but price is very competitive even though the cars are so different. Thanks for your comments.
+Tim Lee Backseats can fit two adults comfortably. Three would be a bit tight, so depending on the family size, srt would make more sense for three big kids. Car seats and stuff fit well in the R though, I can say that much.
If space or power is a priority then the charger makes sense.
+Marbin Diaz thanks! I ended up getting the charger scat pack. The R is an amazing car, and I will assure everyone, they are very dissimilar. For me, the charger was the best option. In case anyone wonders about large four door cars, if I had to do it all over again, I'd buy the 2016 Chevy SS manual. Just a better sports sedan that is completely invisible to the common guy. The charger scat is AMAZING and has the looks that arrest peoples' attention, but just go throwing it into a corner like you would a true sport sedan. Thanks!!
Can you buy a spare to drop in there with the sub? I can't imagine the USA version would be different in a way vs the Euro model that would prevent this?
+FastRedPonyCar think it's either the spare or the sub, not both. But I might be wrong, some ppl put a3 spares
+zed4me My old 05 RSX-S had a spare/sub combo. I'm wondering if that's what the euro guys got. like the spare went in upside down so the inner part of the metal rim was facing up and the sub sat down inside it.
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Edit: HA!
forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7150519-Step-by-step-DIY-spare-tire-mod
+zed4me It might be worth it to get tethers or a net to put over the full size spare.
Not having a spare give me anxiety. I would hate to get stuck anywhere. Awesome car great video.
I bought a 2015 GTI back in October, I really love my GTI, however, I am very disappointed when you spend all this money and the car still doesn't come with LED lights except the Xenon head lights. I was waiting to see the new R, and also realized that it still didn't come with LED lights. Don't get me wrong, your car looks awesome but it could look better. A lot of cheap cars now come with LED's. Just saying
At 8:30 your like 2 minutes from my house, making me miss li lol
we must live like around the block from each other lol
Why did you choose the auto, and if auto was the only one available would you choose the manual now if not for your fiancé?
tyberius1313 Really hard for me to say, because I already have a manual z4. Arguably, I'd choose manual for myself any day, but this DSG is really something else.
Thank you for the video man, i'm in the fence between the sti n this, but i'm leaning towards this one as it looks more like your regular commuter car.
Mike Cruz yes if you check out my video on why the STI wasn't for me, you'll see that this was a big deal for me.
Yeah, I saw it, and I agree with you. I have an Impreza 2013 limited and I wanted to change it for a WRX with CVT(although I know CVT sucks) but I need an automatic so my wife can drive it too. I'm not planing to teach her on a new car, sorry. This Golf R looks more mature as I'm not in my teens or 20's anymore, by the way, how smooth is the ride? Is stiff and you feel every bump? Again, thank you for the videos I've seen a few and I will subscribe too. Thanks in advance.
Mike Cruz the ride is great, I'd highly suggest the DCC system.
Can you expand on the driving characteristics you were talking about being a DSG and clutch slipping and whatnot. I drive in traffic a lot from time to time on the way home from work, would it be better to just sit in one spot instead of creeping along slowly?
Spinal2111 Well the car has two clutches in it. If you're going to keep your foot on the brakes but still be slowly creeping, the only possible way that can happen is by slipping the clutch. You wouldn't do that in a manual, so i'm postulating that you shouldn't do it in the R which is an automated manual. I'd sit in one spot until I can fully let off the brake pedal. Either stopped completely or foot fully off brake pedal. None of that in between stuff for traffic.
oh I get it, thanks for clearing that up, I don't ride the brakes anyway, always totally let off and just creep up a bit. Probably gonna be purchasing an R in the next few days 2016 model in Canada, seen your posts on vwvortex, I'll be sure to join once the deal is done!
Hey zed, could you do a video on the trip computer between the dials? Got one of these on order for the summer and would like to know some more details about it! Many thanks and great videos.
look at my "extensive overview" video. that should help.. it's basically a mirror of the infotainment system, just a little watered down.
Thanks for the fast reply! Can you visibly see a map on the IS system or just directions on where to go for the sat nav?
No map on the gauges, only on the sat nav itself. Honestly, nothing beats google maps. I found I only use sat nav when I want to quickly make my way back to a main road. Other than that, google maps takes care of navigation.
Nice to know, maybe the system England has got is a little different to yours. A video showing all the attributes of the trip computer however would be some good content! I cant find a single video on youtube that covers it.
Just curious bro any idea if the DSG is cheaper than the manual or vice versa?
Manual is cheaper. DSG is more costly including the maintenance.
Good review, purchased a Golf R over the weekend but can't figure out if the car has auto folding power mirrors? also the mirrors stopped swiveling down when reversing?
+Anwar Azher it doesn't have auto fold mirrors. you have to put the switch on the right side mirror to have dipping, but i believe this has to be activated with VCDS.
+zed4me Ahh sweet thanks, left for me I'm in Australia :) what do you think about breaking the engine in? the sales guys said not to worry about it as these cars are already broken in, i have been driving it pretty hard the last few days
Anwar Azher I didn't drive it hard until after 1000 miles. Too much controversy over it, I say do whatever makes you feel best as there's no real concrete evidence of whether the cars need breaking in.
+zed4me thanks man... keep the videos coming
Great review! Would you mind me asking how much one of these is out the door? Thanks
$37847 was the pricing I got ($500 below invoice), but after taxes, tags, fees, financing etc came out to mid 40k's.
Curious to see how you resolve the rear license plate bracket and arm rest issue. Also, driving experience on 19 inch summer tires in the northeast.
Will post videos when I figure out the rear plate issue, as well as the arm rest issue. I found the 19" summer tires perfectly fine for light snow. The AWD helps a lot obviously, and I think all seasons on 18" is the perfect combination for the northeast.
zed4me Thanks, I have enjoyed watching you get familiar with the new ride.
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great information! Thank you!
So it does not have true rev match. Like a new Lexus is350 where it would hold the revs until your ready to shift to the next gear. If that's true then that's pretty disappointing especially for $40,000. I actually owned a 2014 Tiguan se trim. After 20,000 miles I traded it in for a lexus rx350. Thinking of getting one just like yours that's why I watched the whole video. Now I'm kind of debating especially what you said about the dsg transmission. I'll go for a test drive to see for myself.
+Ray Cheng A little Re-Map can Do Wonders for a Golf... There both Classy Cars but German Engineering Wins every time for Me...
Rev match only applies to downshifts. What you are describing is called throttle lag and its purpose is something else.
This is good review. Keep it up