I bought my MK6 GTI off the showroom floor, 12 years ago. Most cars I’ve owned, I’ve only kept 3 years, 4 years at the most. I like to trade up, but I’ve been so happy with my GTI, I couldn’t think of trading for a MK7 or MK8. The MK6 is one of the best looking in my opinion. Admittedly, I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars upgrading mine over the years. I know the new platform is more powerful and easier to mod, but I still can’t get past the looks. I’ll be keeping my GTX2867R equipped MK6 until the wheels fall off. My GTI gets more looks and attention than my 911. Glad to see you’re posting more content again, Matt. Keep up with the great videos!
Bought my 2012 MK6 new as well, been my only car since then. Running APR K04 and 125k miles. Feel exactly the same as you. I looked at new cars and then decided to just put coil overs, sway bars, mounts, braces, and bushings on the MK6.
My opinion the mk6 is a flawless looking car, however if we are talking about the things that usually fail, like the timing chain tensoners, aux water pump, water pump, pvc valve i have had those problems but once you have those problems ive learned the hard way dont buy cheap stuff, but the more expensive items from urotuning, ecs tuning, modded euros and stuff thats has built a name for themselfs, and the pvc valve i went thru the stock one and a aftermarket one and then decided to get the cts turbo catch can and more issues but to empty the can and usually if you tune the car you usually go thru ignition coils like crazy so i recommend buying a little higher grade or aftermarket but after ive done the repairs and aftermarket items the car has lasted with basically no issues since coming from someone who owned a mk6 gti for 2 in a half years now
@@pepewhips8857i can tell you on my mk6 gtd with sport springs handling is great, and i tried mk7 gtd from a friend and the handling is pretty much the same
i actually didnt know they had a different frame, after looking it up and finding out the mk7 actually has more room (even if just slightly) it finally turned me over from getting a mk6 to saving up for the mk7. I know itll sound stupid to some but the little things add up, thanks for the video. Cheers~
My MK7 never skipped a beat in 2 years (tuned since I have it, making 400hp with a IS38 turbo). My friend’s MK6 has passed more time at the mechanic than actually driving. He had every single issue you mentionned in the video + the motor blew.
So from what I as a mk6 owner am understanding is basically, skip a generation every gti you buy. like if you have a mk5, buy a mk7, but if you have a mk6, buy a mk8.
So when you say that the MK7 is not much more than the MK6, what's the gap in prices that you see? Because from what I've seen, that gap is not small. From what I see, its around 7 to 8k difference.
The mk7 is a lot more than the mk6. More power, way more torque, and handling is much better, plus the fact the mk7 has a PP and driving modes that stiffen the suspension etc. mk7 is everything the mk6 wish it could be
I’d all you can afford is a mk6 go for it, not a bad car in any means. But if you can afford it, get the mk7, it’s better than the mk6 in every way. It’s like comparing a mk4 to a mk6
i went mk6 and did all maintenance you mentioned lol i knew it too but really wanted to buy one, and now i do look back and would def went mk7, specially due way more easy to get gains on the mk7!! want more power now and kinda stuck with only being able to get k04 in the future.... while the mk7 you can get k04 numbers with stock turbo!
I love the styling cues on the MK6, especially, the R. I am dealing with a timing chain issue, again.. I had it replaced over 4 years ago, I believe there was a class action suit going on, or a recall, and got it done for free. Not so lucky this time. I am not sure I want to keep dumping money into it at this point. But I read in the comments the the issues with the MK6 carry over to the 7, lol! FML Can anyone tell me about the gearbox on a MK7 mani? Gear ratio, and shifts. I know the clutch depends on the driver. I am thinking of buying a MK7, but, want a 2 door. So which would be better, the 2016, or 17? Any substantial differences? Thanks in advance
Hey man I just got a mk6 with 134k miles. Car is amazing with full suspension, new turbo, intake and tune. Running 30 psi and unknown horsepower. It doesn’t have an accessport and I was wondering why. Are they easy to tune without it?
I have 2012 mkvi gti body style is very sexy looking. Mk6 is made in Germany . Very reliable I’ve never been to my car repair shop. Trust me that’s a true.
As a MK7 owner, the water pump/thermostat issues are still a thing. VW just doesn't make good water pumps 😂. Make sure to also get the latest revision of the waterpump available.... there are many.... Carbon buildup in the intake manifold is also an issue (a general issue on direct injection platforms). I have not experienced it much because I'm just at 60,000km but it's something to look out for. I notice your coil packs are upgraded (typically a mod that's recommended on the mk7 for reliability/misfiring issues, especially when tuned ), had to do mine as well (OEM RS3 coil packs). Both lovely cars and once you keep on top of maintenance they'll be hard to let go...
I absolutely love your steering wheel. Can I get some link for the alcantara or some tips please? Thanks you really much. I see every your video and I still love your steering wheel.
I won't even trade my 3 door version Mk6 VW GTI besides that I have a 7.5 version that I won't even trade off Mk7.5 version I've had to replace the Map sensor that was located under the air conditioner compressor
Agreed. I tinted my crusty ass fog lights so it cleaned the front bumper up and next him going to get some euro spec headlights and it will look 10x better than a mk7.
Because the mk5 is the worst and most in reliable gti out of every generation. Plus the mk5 r32 only comes in automatic and is slower than the mk6 gti and handles worse.
@@HatsuneM1ku01 they are not reliable but also not unreliable if maintained properly also you can get them with a manual transmission where i'm from, then again would you rather have 3.2 l vr6 not a very common engine or a 2.0l i4 a very very common engine used in many VAG cars (or different variants of it), then again it comes down to personal preference i would pick a mk5 r32 over any other golf exept for the Golf GTI W12 650 Concept but that was just a one of.
@@HatsuneM1ku01 also i forgot to mention this but the mk5 r32 is slowly becoming a collector's car they've gone up in value you won't lose money buying one
Both are nice but the Mk6 looks best with either a TDI or R bumper. GTI bumper isn’t quite as classy. Also Mk7 TDI went backwards to torsion beam rear suspension. But Mk7 are decently lighter.
@@Matt_Pie The excuse was they needed room for the DEF. But it’s a bad excuse, I think it was just to save money and they thought 99% of TDI buyers wouldn’t notice or care.
I dont think at all that the mk7 looks better than the mk6... I do think interior looks slightly better but the outside looks of both cars I definitely go with the mk6. Cheers!
The mk6 looks better than the 4 door mk7, The mk7 2 door looks better than every version of the mk6. The mk6 2 door looks like an egg, the mk6 4 door looks like a base model.
Mk6 is the best generation hands down it’s actually my dream car such a great performing hatch sounds better and looks it too then the mk7 plus u can’t get them in 2 door enjoy ur minivan
I love both mk6 and mk7 but the mk7 is everything the mk6 dreams it could be. Plus the early model pre facelift 2015-2017 mk7 a still had a 2 door option in the USA.
@@HatsuneM1ku01 In what way does it dream to be a mk7 we both can make the same power maybe I’m bias but I like mk6 interior design more then the 7 as well
@@845_Mk6literally they don’t, a stage 2 mk6 is barely keeping up with a stock mk7. A stage 2 mk7 puts buss lengths on a mk6. The mk7 is faster, handles better and takes mods better than a mk6 could dream of. A k04 upgrade is equivalent to the stock mk7 is20. And a is38 mk7, a mk6 has no chance
@@845_Mk6again I love both, but the mk6 just doesn’t keep up nor take to mods as well. An is38 mk7 goes easily into the 400 + hp range, a ko4 mk6 is lucky to make it to 340 hp. A flash tuned mk7 with the stock is20 will still blow the doors off of a stage 2 ko4 mk6. The mk7 is just in a higher league than the mk6. But I do love the way both look. I’ll probably get another mk6 one day, but my mk7 is just a lot more car than my mk6 was, even stock it’s a lot faster than my mk6 was tuned.
The mk7 is the better car. That's how it's suppose to be as generations evolve over years. However that's not enough for me to get a car I do not like the look of. I own an APR k04 mk6 GTI with DSG and a stock mk6 R. If I don't turn my head while walking away, and think, damn that's a good looking car, then it's not the car for me.
You can’t fit your kids in the backseat of a motorcycle like you can a gti. You can get a good handling car that can make great Power and still get your groceries l, go on trips with your family in it. That’s the fun of the gti, a fun every day car
Mexican gtis have shown to have been better quality especially the electrical parts. This was keen especially in the mk4 were Wolfsburg models would fry electrical components for no reason
Mk7 will make more power with the same mods because it comes with a bigger turbo. I have both a mk6 gti autobahn and a mk7.5 gti S and love them both but obviously way different platform
@@Matt_Pie Rods and bearings can be upgraded. Unfortunately head design cannot be as easily dealt with. The mk7 overall is the better car, but for many of us, it just doesn't have the looks that the 6 has. Have had an APR k04 mk6 GTI for awhile. Just picked up a stock 6r that I'll be upgrading.
I bought my MK6 GTI off the showroom floor, 12 years ago. Most cars I’ve owned, I’ve only kept 3 years, 4 years at the most. I like to trade up, but I’ve been so happy with my GTI, I couldn’t think of trading for a MK7 or MK8. The MK6 is one of the best looking in my opinion. Admittedly, I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars upgrading mine over the years. I know the new platform is more powerful and easier to mod, but I still can’t get past the looks. I’ll be keeping my GTX2867R equipped MK6 until the wheels fall off. My GTI gets more looks and attention than my 911.
Glad to see you’re posting more content again, Matt. Keep up with the great videos!
Agreed! +1
Bought my 2012 MK6 new as well, been my only car since then. Running APR K04 and 125k miles. Feel exactly the same as you. I looked at new cars and then decided to just put coil overs, sway bars, mounts, braces, and bushings on the MK6.
My Mk6 GTI has been amazing since I bought it in 2012. No issues at all and I won't dream of trading it up for a Mk7. I love it!
My opinion the mk6 is a flawless looking car, however if we are talking about the things that usually fail, like the timing chain tensoners, aux water pump, water pump, pvc valve i have had those problems but once you have those problems ive learned the hard way dont buy cheap stuff, but the more expensive items from urotuning, ecs tuning, modded euros and stuff thats has built a name for themselfs, and the pvc valve i went thru the stock one and a aftermarket one and then decided to get the cts turbo catch can and more issues but to empty the can and usually if you tune the car you usually go thru ignition coils like crazy so i recommend buying a little higher grade or aftermarket but after ive done the repairs and aftermarket items the car has lasted with basically no issues since coming from someone who owned a mk6 gti for 2 in a half years now
Iv owned a mk6, mk6,mk7,mk7.5 I like the body'style on the mk6 better currently own a 7.5 Golf R
Debating if I want the mk6 or mk7 my biggest deal breaker is handling, from your experience with both mk6 and mk7 which one handles better. Thanks
@@pepewhips8857i can tell you on my mk6 gtd with sport springs handling is great, and i tried mk7 gtd from a friend and the handling is pretty much the same
what has the most solid and well built interior with the least squeaking from your experience?
i actually didnt know they had a different frame, after looking it up and finding out the mk7 actually has more room (even if just slightly) it finally turned me over from getting a mk6 to saving up for the mk7. I know itll sound stupid to some but the little things add up, thanks for the video. Cheers~
Just a note, not all mk6s come with with gen 2, 2013.5-14 do, 2010-2013 is gen 1. Very small differences though!
13.5-14 is gen 3 ea888 not gen 2
@@ShowTimeSchowebut still has the smaller turbo and not the is20.
I love my 2013 MK6 GTI!
Bought mine 3 weeks ago !
I’m in the market!!!!
My MK7 never skipped a beat in 2 years (tuned since I have it, making 400hp with a IS38 turbo). My friend’s MK6 has passed more time at the mechanic than actually driving. He had every single issue you mentionned in the video + the motor blew.
So from what I as a mk6 owner am understanding is basically, skip a generation every gti you buy. like if you have a mk5, buy a mk7, but if you have a mk6, buy a mk8.
So when you say that the MK7 is not much more than the MK6, what's the gap in prices that you see? Because from what I've seen, that gap is not small. From what I see, its around 7 to 8k difference.
He’s just a muppet
The mk7 is a lot more than the mk6. More power, way more torque, and handling is much better, plus the fact the mk7 has a PP and driving modes that stiffen the suspension etc. mk7 is everything the mk6 wish it could be
I’d all you can afford is a mk6 go for it, not a bad car in any means. But if you can afford it, get the mk7, it’s better than the mk6 in every way. It’s like comparing a mk4 to a mk6
i went mk6 and did all maintenance you mentioned lol
i knew it too but really wanted to buy one,
and now i do look back and would def went mk7, specially due way more easy to get gains on the mk7!! want more power now and kinda stuck with only being able to get k04 in the future.... while the mk7 you can get k04 numbers with stock turbo!
I love the styling cues on the MK6, especially, the R. I am dealing with a timing chain issue, again.. I had it replaced over 4 years ago, I believe there was a class action suit going on, or a recall, and got it done for free. Not so lucky this time. I am not sure I want to keep dumping money into it at this point. But I read in the comments the the issues with the MK6 carry over to the 7, lol! FML
Can anyone tell me about the gearbox on a MK7 mani? Gear ratio, and shifts. I know the clutch depends on the driver. I am thinking of buying a MK7, but, want a 2 door. So which would be better, the 2016, or 17? Any substantial differences? Thanks in advance
Hey man I just got a mk6 with 134k miles. Car is amazing with full suspension, new turbo, intake and tune. Running 30 psi and unknown horsepower. It doesn’t have an accessport and I was wondering why. Are they easy to tune without it?
I have 2012 mkvi gti body style is very sexy looking. Mk6 is made in Germany . Very reliable I’ve never been to my car repair shop. Trust me that’s a true.
The mk7 is my dream car 💔😭
can you send a link to your diverter valve? i cannot find it snywhere
Yoo man I going to buy a mk7 usp intake for my car which is a mk6 gti and wanted to see if it’s the same one you got
As a MK7 owner, the water pump/thermostat issues are still a thing. VW just doesn't make good water pumps 😂. Make sure to also get the latest revision of the waterpump available.... there are many.... Carbon buildup in the intake manifold is also an issue (a general issue on direct injection platforms). I have not experienced it much because I'm just at 60,000km but it's something to look out for. I notice your coil packs are upgraded (typically a mod that's recommended on the mk7 for reliability/misfiring issues, especially when tuned ), had to do mine as well (OEM RS3 coil packs). Both lovely cars and once you keep on top of maintenance they'll be hard to let go...
Coil packs and spark plugs are a good idea for both for sure, and yes carbon build up is an issue on mk7 as well
I completely agree that the mk7 is better than the mk6, I am a mk6 gti fan and what's your thought on the mk6 R.
That inter cooler looks crazy man
I absolutely love your steering wheel. Can I get some link for the alcantara or some tips please? Thanks you really much. I see every your video and I still love your steering wheel.
I rly want a mk7, though I currently own a mk6
what year is this mk6? i thought they were ea888.1
Onlu 1 min In and he’s already speaking false info mk6 is a gen 1 tsi
I am looking for a golf 6 gti but my only concern is oil consumption. Is this a common thing with the golf 6 gti?
Yeah they consume oil.
@@Matt_Pie How much do they comsume?
What type of intake do you have?
I won't even trade my 3 door version Mk6 VW GTI besides that I have a 7.5 version that I won't even trade off Mk7.5 version I've had to replace the Map sensor that was located under the air conditioner compressor
Hey man I was wondering how do you pass inspection tests? Do u go back to a stock car?
hey you may not see this but what’d you use to cut out the lower grill? I wanna expose my fmic
hey friend I see your videos I have a 2011 mk6 and I turned on the EPC what could that be? ….gracias 👍
why dont put replace the light with LED
Basically buy a mk6, but if you can afford a mk7 get a mk7. Because you can’t go wrong with either.
how do I enter in your discord? Didn't found a link to it
Not keen on the mk7 they look like it was designed by a computer.
Just change out the headlights and taillights lol it’ll look better than a mk7 imo or just restore yours lol
Agreed. I tinted my crusty ass fog lights so it cleaned the front bumper up and next him going to get some euro spec headlights and it will look 10x better than a mk7.
@Bry Zeer no one said anything about body lines
Wipe baby oil on the headlight. Yes baby oil. It gets rid of the haze right away. But only lasts for a few days
What’s hood insulation called on under your hood? I have the stock insulation and it’s falling apart. I’m wanting to replace it soon
Bonnet sound proofing
nice uploads do some more mk5 uploads
"a few thousand more dollars" it's over 10k difference lol
No 😂
@@Matt_Pie it is for one that's not got 7k worth of problems in it.
The real question is why a mk7 over a mk5?
where i'm form you can get a mk5 r32 for the price of a mk7 gti
Because the mk5 is the worst and most in reliable gti out of every generation. Plus the mk5 r32 only comes in automatic and is slower than the mk6 gti and handles worse.
@@HatsuneM1ku01 they are not reliable but also not unreliable if maintained properly also you can get them with a manual transmission where i'm from, then again would you rather have 3.2 l vr6 not a very common engine or a 2.0l i4 a very very common engine used in many VAG cars (or different variants of it), then again it comes down to personal preference i would pick a mk5 r32 over any other golf exept for the Golf GTI W12 650 Concept but that was just a one of.
@@HatsuneM1ku01 also i forgot to mention this but the mk5 r32 is slowly becoming a collector's car they've gone up in value you won't lose money buying one
Mk4>mk7>mk6>Mk5. Only say mk4 fist because it’s the best looking out of all of them
Both are nice but the Mk6 looks best with either a TDI or R bumper. GTI bumper isn’t quite as classy. Also Mk7 TDI went backwards to torsion beam rear suspension. But Mk7 are decently lighter.
Torsion beam rear on mk7 tdi? That’s upsetting ☹️ not sure why vw would do that
@@Matt_Pie The excuse was they needed room for the DEF. But it’s a bad excuse, I think it was just to save money and they thought 99% of TDI buyers wouldn’t notice or care.
WTF is MK name for these cars?
Generation markers
I dont think at all that the mk7 looks better than the mk6...
I do think interior looks slightly better but the outside looks of both cars I definitely go with the mk6.
Cheers!
The mk6 looks better than the 4 door mk7,
The mk7 2 door looks better than every version of the mk6. The mk6 2 door looks like an egg, the mk6 4 door looks like a base model.
Mk6 Ed35 ultimate gti.
Mk6 is the best generation hands down it’s actually my dream car such a great performing hatch sounds better and looks it too then the mk7 plus u can’t get them in 2 door enjoy ur minivan
I love both mk6 and mk7 but the mk7 is everything the mk6 dreams it could be. Plus the early model pre facelift 2015-2017 mk7 a still had a 2 door option in the USA.
@@HatsuneM1ku01 In what way does it dream to be a mk7 we both can make the same power maybe I’m bias but I like mk6 interior design more then the 7 as well
@@845_Mk6literally they don’t, a stage 2 mk6 is barely keeping up with a stock mk7. A stage 2 mk7 puts buss lengths on a mk6.
The mk7 is faster, handles better and takes mods better than a mk6 could dream of. A k04 upgrade is equivalent to the stock mk7 is20. And a is38 mk7, a mk6 has no chance
@@845_Mk6again I love both, but the mk6 just doesn’t keep up nor take to mods as well. An is38 mk7 goes easily into the 400 + hp range, a ko4 mk6 is lucky to make it to 340 hp. A flash tuned mk7 with the stock is20 will still blow the doors off of a stage 2 ko4 mk6. The mk7 is just in a higher league than the mk6. But I do love the way both look. I’ll probably get another mk6 one day, but my mk7 is just a lot more car than my mk6 was, even stock it’s a lot faster than my mk6 was tuned.
The mk7 is the better car. That's how it's suppose to be as generations evolve over years. However that's not enough for me to get a car I do not like the look of. I own an APR k04 mk6 GTI with DSG and a stock mk6 R. If I don't turn my head while walking away, and think, damn that's a good looking car, then it's not the car for me.
You mk7 boys just mad something other then a gen 3 is getting some love
I like both, but let’s be real, tye mk7 is better in every way, and the 2 door mk7 still looks better
Rather have a motorcycle, Truck is only thing on 4 wheels I need.
Then why are you here?
@@JustinStrife he just wanted to feel special
You can’t fit your kids in the backseat of a motorcycle like you can a gti. You can get a good handling car that can make great Power and still get your groceries l, go on trips with your family in it. That’s the fun of the gti, a fun every day car
Mk6 are made in Germany. MK 7 is assembled in Mexico. MK6 has German craftsmanship,which is superior.
Mexican gtis have shown to have been better quality especially the electrical parts. This was keen especially in the mk4 were Wolfsburg models would fry electrical components for no reason
Mk7 will make more power with the same mods because it comes with a bigger turbo. I have both a mk6 gti autobahn and a mk7.5 gti S and love them both but obviously way different platform
The rods and bearings can also hold more power and the head flows better
@@Matt_Pie Rods and bearings can be upgraded. Unfortunately head design cannot be as easily dealt with.
The mk7 overall is the better car, but for many of us, it just doesn't have the looks that the 6 has. Have had an APR k04 mk6 GTI for awhile. Just picked up a stock 6r that I'll be upgrading.
We in da future
We all know the mk2 was the best looking golf ever made
Nah, will always be the mk1