I have one of these and it's an absolute dream. Dual clutch is fast and crisp. I have no issues with the infotainment like alot of TH-camrs did. It's designed like a smartphone and it works like one.
First of all, love your profile pic. What is your favourite “Man with no Name” movie? Second, great points. The DSG is so quick and smooth and I agree that all the complaining about the infotainment is just white noise now. Get over it. It works well. Thanks for watching.
VW responded to what customers like. The Pretoria wheels are iconic to the the Golf R. I have a 7.5 R and although I like the those wheels the Pretorias on the Mk7 look much much better. I don't like the black paint that has been the trend on alloy wheels. The Prets are all one color, looks much cleaner. Love the look of Prets on the Mk8.
Thanks for the comment and insight. Iconic is a great word to describe the Pretoria wheels. They definitely stand out on a GolfR. Something about them. Thanks again.
I traded in my 2018 6 spd Golf R for the last 6 spd (2024 Golf R). I have the Pretoria rims (like my 2018 and love them). I love my new one! Not sure what all the negativity is about but I love it! Have seen some videos on the 2025 and I’m not impressed with some of those changes. Infotainment looks like an after thought on it; R badge on the door…ugh and illuminating the logo is just cheesy. Nevermind the fact that it only comes in automatic….sad!!!
Thanks for your thoughts on the Golf R. The 2025 will be interesting. We will have to see it first before making a full judgement. Having no manual option is very sad. Hopefully it’ll be made up for in other ways. Thanks for watching.
You'd love mine, manual with a golf ball BFI shifter, I've done a ton of mods making it oem plus. Truly an amazing vehicle. We'll see how long my stock clutch lasts with the APR high torque 93 octane stage I tune.
The Pretoria are neither outdated or cool , there are classic. Is the GTI enough for the average Jo? Probably yes , if you dont live in a snowy region or take a full specs GTI (resale value).
Thanks for watching and for your insight on the Pretoria wheels. You make a great point. Here’s another question, what is Bret Harts greatest match of all time? There is only one correct answer. :)
The Protoria wheels might work if they are finished in black. As is they look dated, and VW should have kept the wheels they had on the 2023s. They are switching to new forged wheel in 2025 which also looks best in black. And you said Mythos perfectly. It’s called (me-thos). Greek word for myth.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We would agree with you. We feel maybe VW had a surplus of extra Pretoria wheels and had to find a way to get rid of them. Thanks for sharing and for the clarification on the name. :) Have a great weekend!
I got mine in Feb and it came with all black prets. Vw listens to customers. I legit begged them for a black version in a letter and there's one for 2025 😂
Thank you so much. Judging by your name, you are a VW diehard. So, that makes it extra special for us. Thanks for watching and for saying hello Bobby. :)
I have one of these and it's an absolute dream. Dual clutch is fast and crisp. I have no issues with the infotainment like alot of TH-camrs did. It's designed like a smartphone and it works like one.
First of all, love your profile pic. What is your favourite “Man with no Name” movie? Second, great points. The DSG is so quick and smooth and I agree that all the complaining about the infotainment is just white noise now. Get over it. It works well.
Thanks for watching.
This is more like a semi luxury performance hatch for a well to do 50 year old who doesn’t want a BMW or Porsche vibe.
You aren’t necessarily wrong about that. Ha.
VW responded to what customers like. The Pretoria wheels are iconic to the the Golf R. I have a 7.5 R and although I like the those wheels the Pretorias on the Mk7 look much much better. I don't like the black paint that has been the trend on alloy wheels. The Prets are all one color, looks much cleaner. Love the look of Prets on the Mk8.
Thanks for the comment and insight. Iconic is a great word to describe the Pretoria wheels. They definitely stand out on a GolfR. Something about them.
Thanks again.
I traded in my 2018 6 spd Golf R for the last 6 spd (2024 Golf R). I have the Pretoria rims (like my 2018 and love them). I love my new one! Not sure what all the negativity is about but I love it! Have seen some videos on the 2025 and I’m not impressed with some of those changes. Infotainment looks like an after thought on it; R badge on the door…ugh and illuminating the logo is just cheesy. Nevermind the fact that it only comes in automatic….sad!!!
Thanks for your thoughts on the Golf R. The 2025 will be interesting. We will have to see it first before making a full judgement. Having no manual option is very sad. Hopefully it’ll be made up for in other ways.
Thanks for watching.
I also have a 2024 manual. fuggin love it.
You'd love mine, manual with a golf ball BFI shifter, I've done a ton of mods making it oem plus. Truly an amazing vehicle. We'll see how long my stock clutch lasts with the APR high torque 93 octane stage I tune.
That’s fantastic. Would you ever go to a stage 2? We will be praying for your clutch in this hour of need. Ha. Drive safe. But drive happy.
@@HoodSlappersOfficial eventually I'll go stage 3. Just as soon as my crypto folio allows for it. Ha
I enjoy my Golf GTI 2018 7 speed very much. Comfy fast low on petrol.
I own one 😊 it’s a fun perfect daily driver. Loved the review
Thanks so much for watching. Off the record; any speeding tickets yet? :)
@@HoodSlappersOfficial😂😂😂
When did McLovin start doing car reviews.
Haha. Oh man. We just filmed a review and we discussed what celebrities we look like. I wish you said this earlier. :)
Ha ha loving the content. Mikie in Glasgow, Scotland.
@michaelkellysm thanks so much for saying hi. We love calling David McLovin now.
The Pretoria are neither outdated or cool , there are classic. Is the GTI enough for the average Jo? Probably yes , if you dont live in a snowy region or take a full specs GTI (resale value).
Thanks for watching and for your insight on the Pretoria wheels. You make a great point. Here’s another question, what is Bret Harts greatest match of all time? There is only one correct answer. :)
unfortunately they do, imo
Je pense que la vraie raison qui fait que tu n’achèterais pas cette magnifique voiture c’est que le siège du conducteur est trop petit pour toi.
Oooo. Nice one. Thanks for watching.
The Protoria wheels might work if they are finished in black. As is they look dated, and VW should have kept the wheels they had on the 2023s. They are switching to new forged wheel in 2025 which also looks best in black.
And you said Mythos perfectly. It’s called (me-thos). Greek word for myth.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We would agree with you. We feel maybe VW had a surplus of extra Pretoria wheels and had to find a way to get rid of them.
Thanks for sharing and for the clarification on the name. :) Have a great weekend!
I got mine in Feb and it came with all black prets. Vw listens to customers. I legit begged them for a black version in a letter and there's one for 2025 😂
Amazing review!!
Thank you so much. Judging by your name, you are a VW diehard. So, that makes it extra special for us. Thanks for watching and for saying hello Bobby. :)
What you didn't review a 3 pedal R.
I know. It wasn’t available at the time. Swing and a miss to not be able to review it.
I love the information, I hate the stupid comedy.
We appreciate the first half of your comment, but hate the second half. Thanks for watching. :)
It's a great car. A bit overpriced as with most cars and this should be a 40k max car.
Thanks for the comment. These days it seems every car is overpriced. Its not a cheap car, but you’re right, it’s a great car.
977 liters, almost a kiloliter
Only 23 litres to go. :) Thanks for watching
The 2024 has a terrible sound system. The previous Fender system in 2017 rocked. Otherwise I love this car
That Fender Audio was on another level.
I would trim that beard, it seems to hide a bird’s nest.
Tell me about it. We found the missing toenail clippers in there last week. We are still missing the tv remote though.
Bukkake yelow😂😂😂
Finally! Haha
lol u guys r funny
Thank you so much. We hope you enjoyed the review.
The Golf R is not a sports car if it’s an automatic transmission. 👎
What?!?! Come on. What about all the automatic Ferrari’s and Lambos. I love the manual passion though. I know what you mean.