The MK6 2 door is unique simply because the rear side window has its own shape. The curve at the bottom combined with the C pillar gives it that unique look. The MK6 2 door is the best look of all GTI’s even over the new 2022 R. And I have a 2012 2 door MK6 GTI black. The shit.
Yup, I'm glad I purchased my mk6. They have become more rare. I couldn't find any TH-cam videos of it in 2015 when I first purchased it. Surprisingly owners are making videos of it starting 2020 Manual handbrake goes a long ways for me lol.
Well, that's just your opinion. IMO it's the ugliest of all the GOLF series. The MK4 was the last of the mohicans. After that, it's a pussified design meant to appease other genders.
I have a 2012 R Stage 2+ as well... gotta wonder why I consider my Fiat 500 Abarth more fun to drive at stage 1 Some info about the exhaust... The exhaust was actually a rebadge by APR. APR teamed up with Corsa Exhaust in Berea, Ohio USA to the APR RSC exhaust and downpipe. If you call Corsa, you can still buy this exhaust brand new today. My R was used to test fit the exhaust back in August 2012.
@@HandsomeTroll I prefer the abarth personally. The R is a nice upgrade with all the creature comforts and has far more support as far as hp gains. To me, the R was just boring because it was floor it and that's it. it went straight, didn't throw me back in the seat. My 500 at least, the pull is way harder. Could far more easily upgrade the turbo on the abarth to a TD04 or larger garret turbo (especially if you're T-Jet and not the US MultiAir) and get a better power to weight ratio than the R has with stock turbo
Beast Mk6 and that color is beautiful. I Just bought a Mk6 R 4-door and I lovee it! Still stock but definitely can't wait to get her up over 300 horses
Robert Nice MK6 R Golf but friendly advice if you want change the Dp to 3.5 inch decat BCS or Trackslag and then also upgrade mk6 plastic ends intercooler to Airtec 2 Revo cam coat intake might help Job down more Bhp & Torque and No Heat soak
Beautiful! I'm original owner of a 2012 Mk6 R with 25k miles on it, blue, super rare loaded 2-door (few in the USA), APR stage 2 and have to agree they are the most beautiful of the Rs, especially in Rising Blue, just a lovely color!
@@JustinStrife That's one of the things I LOVE about my R!!! I detest 4-doors or 2 pedals unless it's a big a$$ truck towing my race car, enclosed trailer or ginormous 5th wheel RV. I would consider a Mk2 Audi TT-RS with the dual clutch only because it's a genuinely amazing car with brutal acceleration; I'm sure it would be a total beast on the track! My R is good on the track but it's a brick, albeit a quick brick. It's quite a challenge, too. I'd love a Mk8 R but only IF it was a 2-door. I'm looking at adding a Porsche GT4 or Cayman GTS 4.0 later this year but may get the TT-RS instead. Right now we travel full-time in our 5th wheel RV (sold our house last year) and the two pretty German girls are tucked away in a non-descript, climate controlled storage warehouse until we buy/build a new house. Cheers!
@@ms.r9000 Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the third pedal. I've owned hot rods over the last 20 years with a manual transmission. Including 2 supercharged corvettes, twin turbo rx7, s2000, sr20 240sx, and a cammed 5.0 mustang. But with traffic here in California, it gets old. As a 2nd car it's still great though.
@@JustinStrife UGH, I can't imagine! We just bought a house on the top of a mountain and the closest town in 15 miles away. We had to drive into a major city to visit a Dr and it was total brain damage, especially driving a Ford F350 Diesel dually. I think I'm now big city traffic feral. Unfortunately the 1.3 mile gavel road and our 1/5 mile steep gravel driveway are too rough for my R so it's still in storage 1700 miles away. I have get something that has clearance and is AWD so I'm looking at an SUV. I hate 4-doors and 2-pedals but I love our new home. Still keeping the R and we'll have our driveway regraded and regraveled and get after the county to do the same on their section of road. BTW, great list of cars! The S2000 and RX7 are both great cars! I've seen some S2000 at AXs and they're absolutely planted and quick!
You and me both. It's why I bought an Autobahn Edition Mk6 GTI(I couldn't quite swing the R at the time). A year later, I added a K04 turbo, FMIC and coilovers for what the difference between the GTI and R were at the time I bought it. lol Oh well.
I was fortunate enough to own a Mk6R. I had the opportunity to buy a Mk7 but I preferred the looks and the rarity of the Mk6. Would definitely buy another one
I have a mk6 GTI and its been great fun! Although I do sometimes wish I had the AWD and the extra pep of the R. But golfs are great cars if you need a daily that isn't boring to drive!
Thanks Luke The video has turned out very good much appreciated, after watching the video a couple of times I don't think I can sell it just yet , I've actually ordered a couple of bits since shooting with you.
Robert Nice Rare MK6 R Golf what new bits did you buy ? but friendly advice if you want change the Dp to 3.5 inch decat BCS or Trackslag and then also upgrade mk6 plastic ends intercooler to Airtec 2 Revo cam coat intake might help Job down more Bhp & Torque and No Heat soak
I got a manual like yours with the wingback seats, don't sell the car, I certainly want to hold on to mine as long as possible. P.S go big turbo with a few extra bits and some internal upgrades, more fuel you can easily break the 450 bhp mark. Here in SA there's a daily driven mk6 pushing 600 Kilowatts.
IM ROCKIN A MK7 R WITH A STAGE 1 FROM APR AND GET 370HP OFF 100 OCTANE, AND THATS JUST THE TUNE!! ((OTHER PERFORMANCE PARTS INSTALLED)) THESE CARS ARE SOME OF THE BEST SLEEPERS OUT THERE!!!
Very true get looks from everywhere. Reason I got it is you never seen them. Iv owned her for 6months and seen none on the road. Also think they will hold money better then the mk7
Yes Luke Great Video on this MK6 VW Golf R Absolutely Love this MK6 Golf R's they are a Beautiful Thing 😍 One of my most Favourite Cars ever built from Volkswagen Great Video Love These Cars and the Stories behind them these are very impressive Cars ❤️
regular MK6 GTI has the TSI engine but the R and GTI Edition 35 have the TFSI engine with the KO4 turbo that is also in the MK5 GTI Edition 30 R-Tech are the masters of converting the regular KO3 to KO4 and remaps, tuning for the TFSI
Lovely mk6 pal but the mk7 make way more than 20bhp more stage 2 ... I had Rtech stage 1 map my mk7 in November and it made 394bhp and 407lb/ft. Stage 2 will be leagues ahead .. I still prefer the looks of the MK6 😍
I like your vids Luke, but I'd be careful about breaking lockdown rules by having someone who isn't in your household in the car with you, & making an unessential journey!
This car is for sale! For more details, message the owner @j6ry_r on Instagram 🏎💥
The MK6 2 door is unique simply because the rear side window has its own shape. The curve at the bottom combined with the C pillar gives it that unique look. The MK6 2 door is the best look of all GTI’s even over the new 2022 R. And I have a 2012 2 door MK6 GTI black. The shit.
Still for sale
It's such a special car, cheers to the current and the new owner!
Seeing a tastefully modified MK6 is honestly a breath of fresh air from all the MK7's lurking around the UK streets haha - Very nice example
Yup, I'm glad I purchased my mk6. They have become more rare. I couldn't find any TH-cam videos of it in 2015 when I first purchased it. Surprisingly owners are making videos of it starting 2020
Manual handbrake goes a long ways for me lol.
What a clean mk6 R
Styling of the mk6 R is above and beyond the rest of it's generations range, really tastefully done in every aspect kudos to the owner.
Well, that's just your opinion. IMO it's the ugliest of all the GOLF series.
The MK4 was the last of the mohicans. After that, it's a pussified design meant to appease other genders.
agreed
What a beast... blue paint, silver wheels and yellow callipers is a WIN
Mk6’s almost seem rare compared to all the millions of leased out mk7s driving around
So many, unreal how many are out there
I have a 2012 R Stage 2+ as well... gotta wonder why I consider my Fiat 500 Abarth more fun to drive at stage 1
Some info about the exhaust... The exhaust was actually a rebadge by APR. APR teamed up with Corsa Exhaust in Berea, Ohio USA to the APR RSC exhaust and downpipe. If you call Corsa, you can still buy this exhaust brand new today. My R was used to test fit the exhaust back in August 2012.
Thats wicked mate
I am thinking of getting rid my Abarth 180HP comp and get a golf mk6R. Would I enjoy 6R as much?
@@HandsomeTroll I prefer the abarth personally. The R is a nice upgrade with all the creature comforts and has far more support as far as hp gains. To me, the R was just boring because it was floor it and that's it. it went straight, didn't throw me back in the seat. My 500 at least, the pull is way harder. Could far more easily upgrade the turbo on the abarth to a TD04 or larger garret turbo (especially if you're T-Jet and not the US MultiAir) and get a better power to weight ratio than the R has with stock turbo
@@TechX1320 I miss all the comforts and I want somthing for daily but being equally fast. Does 6R eats oil as some videos say?
@@HandsomeTroll mine ate camshaft position sensors. My oil consumption was pretty nutty though now that I think about it
Beast Mk6 and that color is beautiful. I Just bought a Mk6 R 4-door and I lovee it! Still stock but definitely can't wait to get her up over 300 horses
I'll say this one time. I've had all kinds VAG. I got one of these MK6 r. I'll buy everyone I can afford and get my hands on. Way underated .
Don't buy them all! I'm hoping to add a 6R to my mk6 GTI someday.
Robert Nice MK6 R Golf but friendly advice if you want
change the Dp to 3.5 inch decat BCS or Trackslag
and then also upgrade mk6 plastic ends intercooler to Airtec 2
Revo cam coat intake might help
Job down more Bhp & Torque and No Heat soak
Beautiful! I'm original owner of a 2012 Mk6 R with 25k miles on it, blue, super rare loaded 2-door (few in the USA), APR stage 2 and have to agree they are the most beautiful of the Rs, especially in Rising Blue, just a lovely color!
The only thing I don't like about the 6R in the U.S., is no DSG option. :(
@@JustinStrife That's one of the things I LOVE about my R!!! I detest 4-doors or 2 pedals unless it's a big a$$ truck towing my race car, enclosed trailer or ginormous 5th wheel RV. I would consider a Mk2 Audi TT-RS with the dual clutch only because it's a genuinely amazing car with brutal acceleration; I'm sure it would be a total beast on the track! My R is good on the track but it's a brick, albeit a quick brick. It's quite a challenge, too. I'd love a Mk8 R but only IF it was a 2-door. I'm looking at adding a Porsche GT4 or Cayman GTS 4.0 later this year but may get the TT-RS instead. Right now we travel full-time in our 5th wheel RV (sold our house last year) and the two pretty German girls are tucked away in a non-descript, climate controlled storage warehouse until we buy/build a new house. Cheers!
@@ms.r9000 Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the third pedal. I've owned hot rods over the last 20 years with a manual transmission. Including 2 supercharged corvettes, twin turbo rx7, s2000, sr20 240sx, and a cammed 5.0 mustang. But with traffic here in California, it gets old. As a 2nd car it's still great though.
@@JustinStrife UGH, I can't imagine! We just bought a house on the top of a mountain and the closest town in 15 miles away. We had to drive into a major city to visit a Dr and it was total brain damage, especially driving a Ford F350 Diesel dually. I think I'm now big city traffic feral. Unfortunately the 1.3 mile gavel road and our 1/5 mile steep gravel driveway are too rough for my R so it's still in storage 1700 miles away. I have get something that has clearance and is AWD so I'm looking at an SUV. I hate 4-doors and 2-pedals but I love our new home. Still keeping the R and we'll have our driveway regraded and regraveled and get after the county to do the same on their section of road. BTW, great list of cars! The S2000 and RX7 are both great cars! I've seen some S2000 at AXs and they're absolutely planted and quick!
These things are so underrated! They look the dogs and perform so well 🧨
Owner seems like a top genuine guy too 👍🏻
Cheers
ive got the apr rsc full tubo back on mine and yeah its pretty desirable now since they discontinued them
I've been on the lookout for one, for the last 5 months. They are like unicorns now.
I sold my mk6 and wish I never did.
Lovely mint car, only issue I had was the haldex but great fun to drive
love the look of the mk6 r way better then the mk7
You and me both. It's why I bought an Autobahn Edition Mk6 GTI(I couldn't quite swing the R at the time). A year later, I added a K04 turbo, FMIC and coilovers for what the difference between the GTI and R were at the time I bought it. lol Oh well.
Lovely car, mk6 is my fav. Never seen one in blue. Every mod are ones I'd want to do too. Perfection.
Best Golf / GTI generation by FAR !! Not to mention the killer Dynaudio Audio pkg option which sounds awesome!
Wish we could have gotten the mk6 golf r wth dsg in the states
I feel the same way. I've heard APR has done a DSG swap into a manual 6R but I am sure it's pricey!
One of the best looking Golf R's on TH-cam.
Super clean Golf R. Sounds mint and great video work mate. Love it.
When he said he drives his car after he cleans it. I realised it’s not just me lol
I was fortunate enough to own a Mk6R. I had the opportunity to buy a Mk7 but I preferred the looks and the rarity of the Mk6. Would definitely buy another one
Mk6 golf r has a ko4 turbo which is bigger than the Gti.
gti edition 30, Edition 35 and pirelli edition got Ko4...
I have a REVO stage 2+ Mk6 Golf R.
Its 390bhp and I love it.
Only revo and apr can get you good power numbers like that
My torque is only 345ft lbs tho
You can review mine to compare if you like 😜😎👌🏼
Would love to! Drop me a message on Instagram: @hampshirephotography
I'm not on insta or FB, email me at gambelly@hotmail.co.uk and we can arrange something 👍🏼
I have a mk6 GTI and its been great fun! Although I do sometimes wish I had the AWD and the extra pep of the R. But golfs are great cars if you need a daily that isn't boring to drive!
Very clean and well done Mk6
Thanks Luke
The video has turned out very good much appreciated, after watching the video a couple of times I don't think I can sell it just yet , I've actually ordered a couple of bits since shooting with you.
Glad you’re keeping hold of it! Thanks again for the opportunity
Robert Nice Rare MK6 R Golf what new bits did you buy ?
but friendly advice if you want
change the Dp to 3.5 inch decat BCS or Trackslag
and then also upgrade mk6 plastic ends intercooler to Airtec 2
Revo cam coat intake might help
Job down more Bhp & Torque and No Heat soak
Just a Maxton rear diffuser so far.
Do not sell it buddy! I used to own a candy white one and miss it alot even though i now own a M140!
I got a manual like yours with the wingback seats, don't sell the car, I certainly want to hold on to mine as long as possible. P.S go big turbo with a few extra bits and some internal upgrades, more fuel you can easily break the 450 bhp mark. Here in SA there's a daily driven mk6 pushing 600 Kilowatts.
Stunning MK6 R- owner seems like a sound geezer as well 👌
2:00 - Those numbers, my word!
Is this APR exhaust the full system? Curious about the downpipe exhaust setup. Thanks! Great video. I'm buying one of these in Colorado USA tomorrow
You are right in other comments, very little content!
Mk 6 Golf all the way ! 😁😎🚗
Driving around Virginia water and Egham!
Great video Luke!
These German engines are punchy!! Crazy how you can achieve 100bhp extra from just bolt ons and a map, what a car.
Thanks guys! 🙌🏻
i do really like the look of the MK6’s. no where near as refined or good to drive as a MK7 but nonetheless lovely car!
Iv got an ed35 and absolutely love it
Same engine as this but just front wheel drive very much just a tire burner 👌
Also have one thinking of doing the hpfp but don’t know if it worth it stage 2 strong already
Stunning 6r. Looks mint
IM ROCKIN A MK7 R WITH A STAGE 1 FROM APR AND GET 370HP OFF 100 OCTANE, AND THATS JUST THE TUNE!! ((OTHER PERFORMANCE PARTS INSTALLED)) THESE CARS ARE SOME OF THE BEST SLEEPERS OUT THERE!!!
Yeah but everyone has a shitty Mk7 R 😂
That is a cool car for sure!
Very true get looks from everywhere. Reason I got it is you never seen them. Iv owned her for 6months and seen none on the road. Also think they will hold money better then the mk7
This is the best looking Golf in the best colour ! I wish mine would take off like this and not snuffle and fart it's way off down the road.
So much better looking than the mk7, nice motor 👍🏼
Agreed.
He’s rocking the #ONIT sticker from Calvin’s car diary 👀
Yes Luke Great Video on this MK6 VW Golf R
Absolutely Love this MK6 Golf R's they are a Beautiful Thing 😍 One of my most Favourite Cars ever built from Volkswagen
Great Video Love These Cars and the Stories behind them these are very impressive Cars ❤️
Is that Cambridge Mask? That added a nice touch to the drive :)
looks lovely! not riced out at all.
I have the same exhaust, very nice
Nice to see a mk6 hardly see them lovely motor
Absolutely amazing car. Very good job 👍
Looks very nice
I love mk6 r32, my dream car
Mk5 GTI, Mk6 R. Mk7.5 nice. 7 is flop. 8 is too modern. Best ones were the Mk5 and Mk6 models I mentioned just before!
5 and 6 are definitely my favorites.
Mount the mic on your shirt instead of the belt if possible in the future. I've noticed in a few videos it pics up the cloth rubbing on the belt.
automatic takes 90% of driving experience away in my opinion
What size are the wheels 18s?
Always loved the coupe version.
very nice looking car, done right
What about the clutch, is it stock?
Not a chance. Stage 1 can get them slipping, stage 2 they're toast.
Well done Luke, glad to see your both wearing a mask!!! Great video!!!
Thank you Matt 🙏🏻
Mask for what ? Two healthy people. What a point ?
The masks hurt my eyes man, grow a pair
Finally a mk6
TRHamza collab with his hybrid ed30 lol?
I love the wheels
Those are Brembo caliper from PORCHE cayenne.... it looks awesome!!!
I have a mk7 stage 1 apr no other mods just a software and it made 380bhp and 426 torque
regular MK6 GTI has the TSI engine but the R and GTI Edition 35 have the TFSI engine with the KO4 turbo that is also in the MK5 GTI Edition 30
R-Tech are the masters of converting the regular KO3 to KO4 and remaps, tuning for the TFSI
I had an APR K04 and FMIC put in my '12 GTI in September. What a difference. I couldn't go back to the k03.
Mk6 golf gti has a different engine to mk5gti &mk6 golf r
It runs tsi gen1 engine don’t need to bother with hpfp fueling mods etc like tsfi engine.
Thats only I'm the states and Canada but the UK mk6 gti gets the same ea113
No mate the ed35 gets the ea113 ko4
Mk6 gti gets the ea888 gen1 I know I own one in the uk 😎👍
Hiya, could I ask why is he selling it 😏?
It doesn’t get used much... I know the fella
Lovely car best example around
@@jamesbird1569 it sure is a lovely car, shame for him he feels the need to sell especially after all the work he's put in 💪👌
How much does he want for it ?
@@K33EEE £12500
100-200 how many secs?
Probably around 13 seconds
Did you manage to sell this yet fella? My friend came to view this ? I’m Suffolk so not that far from you
I believe it has been sold yes
Are these FWD?
The R is AWD.
Makes me miss my 6R
Any chance of seeing a mk5 r32. Looking to get one but would love to see a review from yourself
Yes, one coming soon!
Stunning !!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Beautiful car, owner seems a top guy aswell!
Love it!
Lovely mk6 pal but the mk7 make way more than 20bhp more stage 2 ... I had Rtech stage 1 map my mk7 in November and it made 394bhp and 407lb/ft. Stage 2 will be leagues ahead .. I still prefer the looks of the MK6 😍
That doesn’t sound right.. that is stage 2 numbers. Stage 1 is near enough same as the mk6r stage 2.
Regardless of whether its 20 or 30hp less than mk7...fact is an mk7 has a newer engine and is much lighter. it is a lot quicker than the mk6 r
@@WaseemKhan-iu4bh Mk6 is the best golf mk7 too common it’s boring now :)
Wicked vid! Roberts a proper top guy, got to know him after his Mk4 vid on LLF
🙏 cheers buddy
Thank you!
Great car these cars have kept their value
Wonder what would win, This or a stage 1 mk7. Good vid bro
Thanks!
They are 270 standard not 260 like the s3 8p
In the U.S. they're only 256hp. :(
@@JustinStrife the Audi s3 8p non CDL engines we have in the uk are 256bhp so maybe the U.S used that engine?
@@paulmichael3844 Are they EA113 engines? I'm not as familiar on the Audis.
Knowledgable enthusiastic owner
Do it again Oliver
You know 👍
mk6 >> any other golf r ever
Thats a clean 6R! Ive got the same wheels on my mk7 gti 🤙
Edit: except my wheels are real 😎
I need those wheels😭😭
What a beautiful car fair play and well look after wish I had one 😂
Is fitting snide BBS the same as wearing fake trainers?
Asking for a cheapskate
Check out the 6R on TR Hamza’s channel. Rs3 engine. That is what you call savage.
Stock mk8 is way faster 3.9 -12.4
I’m I the only one that finds there HAVE TO be black rims on a car like this with black logo’s?!
I would pay 10 fo that
Beautiful motor but for me a golf has to be 5 door ....
To me the 5 door is way more useable for every day use.
270 bhp stock... well mine was
1 beautiful car
Lovely car , front discs fitted wrong way round tho 👌
I've got a mk6 gtd 350nm of torque means instant acceleration from 1.5krevs in any gear
The MK6 R was a great car, until the MK7 GTI/R came out...
Nop
I would still rather have the 6 over the 7.
Great stuff but the intermittent mask covid death fear kills it
Yeah like, how to look stupid and blatantly ignorant
I'm sure in Europe they were forced to wear it even in their personal cars. Still leaves one shaking their head.
Only 5507 were made
4dr and 2 dr
5507 is the production number for the US, MY12/13
@@othmane3863 Only 800 rhd imported to UK in total.
@@richardsealey3626 yeah pretty rare in the uk, ive been looking for a 3 door black dsg for 12 month now
I have a Tornado red 2012 2 door R. Production numbers in US?
I like your vids Luke, but I'd be careful about breaking lockdown rules by having someone who isn't in your household in the car with you, & making an unessential journey!
Filmed before lockdown 3 was introduced.
@@hampshirephoto cool
nice video, it0s sad to see you guys with masks...sheep