2010 Mk6 VW GTI Review - The BEST Used Car?
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- 2010 VW GTI Review by The Straight Pipes. Yuri bought a Mk6 GTI for his wife. It's a DSG even though he always complained about the DSG's being boring. Could this be the best used car bargain?
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Top of the line Honda Jazz (Fit) in India, 3 year old 17000 km car for around 6000 usd
Miata 1996
Buddy have a 1990 Miata
If you wanna make a rétro review !
We Will like it :D
We are in Nova Scotia just saying ! :D Both car are original , no rust :)
You really gota review a fiesta ST
2012 G37
With only 45,000 km in 2019
13k USD
mk5 gti, I am in love with it
Check engine light is on, it´s a true VW :D
Tom Kloss my Jetta has 85k miles and the engine light never came on hope I can make it to 100k with no warning lights. Lol
Neal P bulb is out
Owned my MK.V GTI for 4 months, in that time I've only gone a week without the check engine light being on lol
Check engine light comes standard.
Owned a Mk6 for 10 years, the engine light was on when I sold it..had been on for months.
As a VW owner, I didn’t even realise the check engine light was on.
That's supposed to be like that in a vw ;)
Lmao! I said the same thing to myself!
This is not very assuring guys. I was honestly looking into a Sportwagen or an AllTrack and now I'm not sure. Honda and Toyota owner here and absolutely loath mechanics!
@@ramm150 I'm getting ready to sell my 2014 and looking at Toyota for this reason. Car is currently at the shop running up a $1200 bill.
You should be worried if the check engine light *isn’t* on
I would honestly recommend just going stage 1. You get a boost in power along with a boost in fuel economy, and all it requires is a tune. No bolt ons
@@samhumphreys4046 would u be able to compare 1 and 2? How big of a difference did it feel?
What tuning company would you recommend for stage 1?
@@JavierGomez-lh8uj I'd go with APR myself
@@xsaver23 MK7 it's a big difference for MK6 I suggest staying stock.
For a wifemobile, definitely a stage 2.5 tune. That way if you're in a pinch for a track car you can borrow the wifey's car for the day. 😉
I bought a 2010 golf gti 3 years ago and I can honestly say its the best car ever. its fast enough, reasonably economical, and great fun to drive. I usually change cars every couple of years but this car is staying.
And of course the check engine light is on.
Ayy hollow squad
Didn’t expect to see that here
dennis nice name you got there.
Dennis Vasquez : just tighten your gas cap...
In traditional VW fashion
Just means the engine is happy with new owners!! lol
Excellent video!
I’ve had my 14 gti for a year and ABSOLUTELY love it! I’m at 89k miles and not a single issue except ignition coils and a PCV replacement. The biggest thing I have to say with these cars is CHECK THE OIL FREQUENTLY! Every 900-1000 miles mine goes down a little past half a quart. It’s like clockwork.
Second big one is to check the PCV, every fill up. I personally check around the PCV for leaks. You can tell it’s bad by starting it, and unscrewing the oil cap. If it starts to idle rough and you feel the cap being sucked back in, then it’s bad. It’s very important to replace it soon or it blows the rear main seal.
These cars get such a bad rep for reliability when all it comes down to is preventive maintenance and research. The only 2 things that will fuck your day and your bank account on this car is the timing chain tensioner grenade, and the bipolar mechatronics unit. If you get the DSG, change the oil every 30k miles. Trust me...it says 40k, but mine was low after 30k. This is the main reason the Mechatronics unit fails. If you’re lucky the clutch pack will fail before it does.
Lastly, I’d like to reiterate to new mk6 owners...once again...please keep an eye on the oil. If your lifters sound louder than normal, check the oil, if you have any doubt, check the oil. Don’t be that guy/gal who ends up browsing eBay for used 2.0 TSI engines.
FAQ:
Whats the clear fluid leaking from the passenger side of my car?
AC draining...
EPC light flashing, car spuddering, what’s wrong with it?
Check the Ignition coils.
I feel a noticeable loss in power and less gas mileage, why is that?
You may need a carbon cleaning.
Pool of oil near the middle of my car, what’s wrong with it?
Rear main seal may have gone.
What’s the slick oily dirt around my engine?
Valve cover may need to be reglued. You heard that right, the Mk6 doesn’t actually use a gasket it uses a glue. Why??? Because German. 😂
Those are just a few issues I’ve seen from personal experience. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask me! 😎
Thank you for this!
I have the Ed35, after reading this, I think I'm gonna cry 😢
One of the best car related comment I’ve seen in a long time! Thank you for the time invested!
I’m a Porsche 996 Turbo cab / Toyota Tundra owner wanting a GTI as a daily. Are you being facetious or sarcastic with this post? I really want a GTI but most importantly, I want something reliable.
thank you, Mr gloom and doom.
That check engine light is standard equipment on any used Volkswagen.
New ones too to be fair :D
This is a fact😂 my moms Passat S
Classic EGR valve
NO.
can confirm
Had to go back and rewatch this. Just picked up a 2013 mk6 gti on Tuesday and am so happy with it. Had a mk7 a few years ago that I had to sell a few years ago and am so happy to be back in the gti family. Plus the mk6 has some nice mods so it feels great driving it!!
How’s maintenance?
This shape GTI has aged really well from a stylistic point of view.
Anthony Farnan conservative design always ages well.
@@herrfleischgewehr Like Porsche.
All golfs/gtis did, even from the 80s they still look cool
I really enjoyed this comment, spot on
I just saw one in very good condition, It looked great!
It stood out from the crowd.
I bought this car after watching Matt Farah's review 9 years ago. I may buy it again after watching this review video.
I am driving this car(2013) and just came to Sling Academy thanks to your video.
Owned this exact car except in stick. Great bang for the buck.
Manual is the only way to buy this car as far as I'm concerned
@@squidwardshouse67 eh no😳😅
lol, I just saw your bitcoin video. Good to see you here.
@@mpower3163 you get an adrenaline rush when you shift into "D"
@@squidwardshouse67 no
Because you asked:
The blank switches were there for, depending on your configuration:
ESP OFF
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
Automatic Park Assistant
Park Distance Control
and a wintermode ("W ON" is what it said on the switch), which reduced torque / power for easier drive up in snow!
Source: Have all of those buttons in my GTI Edition 35, except the "W ON" switch.
Anyways, great video as always, and its always great to hear praises about the car you own yourself, thanks! :)
Auto park assist in a 2010 VW? That's crazy
@@KMan1287 yeah it is! Even though I'm not quite sure if that option was available in 2010, because I have 2012 model 🤷
Not sure if these were available in Canada. They weren’t in US and I have the blanks there too
@@masongriffith144 aaah okay thats too bad then. I live in germany, so yeah, we've probably had every option available here 😅
You can retro a button with flip door cover with usb charger under door !
I’m currently a senior in high school and this is my exact car but it’s a stick and has 4 doors. It’s a great car and has sick wheels. Pretty badass. Also knock on wood mine does not have the check engine light on.
2 months later... what about now?
5 months later.... it definitely does now.
@@FTWdulaney almost 6 years on my jetta no check engine light but knock on wood though.
VW RCD330+ radio perfect OEM upgrade for Apple carplay and Android Auto 👌
Stuart Smyth I have that in mine works so nice
I find it awesome that they make headunits for retrofitting them to old cars. I was looking online and they even had headunits from VW that work in Mk IV Golfs and such.
Bought one for my 2012 and it's been fantastic. You lose satellite radio though but I guess you could just use the app + Apple Carplay
One of the best mods I did to my 2013 gti along with the tune and brakes/suspension
Would recommend without a doubt, Android auto has been fantastic
Have one in my mkv R32. Great radio!
SOMEONE FINALLY DID MY CAR!!!!! i’ve been waiting for a legit review of a mk6.
The intro music is so fitting for a Euro/Gino car haha, love it
20 years later : "JACOB IS AMISH?!?!!"
Jakub* isn't*
@@TheStraightPipes 😂
Just bought a 2010 with DSG. Can't believe I missed out on this car earlier............
00:26 the check engine light is on, Truly VW
The CEL comes on so much I had to put a CEL sticker on my back glass. "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" lol
How the Maple leafs stick to the grill on cliché corner...EPIC!
Definitely a good choice in car and in looks to be in great condition. I'm a bit biased, having owned 4 VW in the past however. I love how happy you are when talking about the car. Definitely a true car and now VW enthusiast!
Finally a review of a car I am likely to buy !
Not the W124 in your avatar? ❤️
I had one in manual and currently have a mark seven GTi. I’ll take the mark six any time, such a fun car.
I’d not recommend buying a used VW
Aleksandr I mean no I would not. I’m concerned about VW reliability and it’s a criminal enterprise tbh
Aleksandr I went with Korean this time as I always do Japanese and German is too expensive and American isn’t engineered well enough.
I love that you guys backed what you were saying with old clips 👍🏽
Should have gotten [ST8PIPWF] as a license plate...
I literally did the same thing looking for a slightly modern sporty hatch with a track record for fuel efficiency. Great job! Truly inspirational, from the research to reflection on how far the car review community on TH-cam has evolved, to conclusion. It’s like we share the same creative and you guys have really capitalized on opportunities in content creation. That’s the kind of stuff that keeps we coming back!👍
LOVE GTI from South Korea!!
I GOT MK7.5 GTI and love to drive my GTI
My 60 year-old dad has one of these with 150k miles and an APR stage 1 tune. He drives it like a teenager and it makes him smile like a child :-)
I actually enjoyed this review a lot. It was a pleasant surprise 😅
@TheStraightPipes please review a second hand car like this once in while.
I’m mostly likely going to pick up a 2013 one next weekend it’ll be my first car
So, did u get the GTI?
@@CourtneyKarl yea it’s the one in my profile picture I’m glad I got it haven’t had a single problem with it
@@allan8524 so how is it. U have any problems?
I had a 2010 GTI 2 door black dsg as well, fantastic car. I did put in a downpipe and a stage 2 tune that made the car pretty hilarious but unusable in snowy or rainy weather. No issues when I owned mine but I moved into a 2016 GTI that's about to hit 100k miles completely stock with zero issues as well. Nothing but good things to say about all 4 of my GTIs I've owned.
Suuuuurrreeeeee!!!!!!
I feel sorry for those who buy one with more than 100k miles...
Blur at 4:01 whurrrrrr !! was a nice touch.
My 2011 has been Giac stage 2 for over 75k miles and is still going strong. No serious problems and I frequently get 33 mph cruising around town. Also walked a new charger R/T from a dig. Stage 2 all the way.
I have owned my 2010 VW GTI since 2011, I've loved it ever since 🥰 APR Stage 2+
like for stage 3 on the gti
I have a Wolfsburg Edition. DSG. Deep Black Pearl paint. It makes me smile every time I drive it. It feels like a big go kart. It has enough power to always excite you, but not enough to get you in trouble. As for the reliability issues, as long as you know the car and do some research, you'll be ok. Drive one and you'll fall in love!! It has so much character.
The 5 buttons in front of the shifter: ESP, TPMS (Euro version you reset), W (Winter tire mode), Parking Sensors on/off (Euro version), and Suspension or Auto Start/Stop (both Euro version only)....depending on options.
Nice grab Yuri! Now give that poor car a proper detail. I almost spit out my coffee when I saw that engine bay haha
Awesome car. I actually got one as my first car back in 2016, still running as standard and smooth today.
I've been a service writer at a VW dealer since 2008. CHANGE the timing chain tensioner on that car LIKE YESTERDAY! It gives you NO warning it will fail and when it does, disaster strikes.
We charge $705 to replace one at my dealer. And I recommend changing the ignition coils on any pre 2013 GTI. A set of the revised coils is cheap around $100.00.
The intake manifold, oil separator/PCV and the high pressure fuel pump are common failure points on this engine. Don't drive the car 10 feet if you hear odd whistle or air noises under the hood. That could be the oil separator which can make the crankcase pressure high and blow the rear main seal out, making a $290 repair a $1400 repair.
As a fellow mk6 gti owner, I'd like to help with the trunk unlock thing you mentioned. Press unlock once on the keyfob, pause for a second, press unlock a second time.
MK6 are notorious for having timing chain issues so if you do buy one, make sure to replace the timing chain tensioner ASAP!!! Otherwise these are great cars 👍🏽
For anyone wondering the blank buttons in a MK6 are for adjustable dynamics, parking sensors, auto park, tyre pressure monitors, auto start and stop off/on and I’m pretty sure garage door opener. Not sure if all those were offered in the US Golfs
I bought this car a year ago except mine is manual. I love this. first youtube video I've ever lived
"I bought this for my wife to drive because the Prowler is a special car just for me." 😂
Your channel has this magical way of reigniting my enthusiasm and sparking my interest in cars that I previously didn't know/care about.
❤️
Gorgeous example, and mechanically sound car. The mk6 body style is going to age very well.
I’ve had mine since 2013. Wolfsburg Edition. Bought it new. Tuned it with APR stage 1 @ 5,000 miles. Currently has 150k miles and has been trouble free the entire time. Just do your regular maintenance, get a carb cleaning every 40-50k miles and you’ll be golden.
I’m a vw tech with a tuned mk6 gti. Cctas are our bread and butter. Just keep up with the maintenance. Do oil changes 5k not the recommended 10k and get on those codes when they hit and you’ll be great with this car. It has many issues but taken care of you shouldn’t have a problem.
Aaaaannnndddd get that updated tension
Got my 2014 Wolfsburg with basically all the same features and manual trans I totally love it. Only minor complaint I can think of is the suspension is a little tight and you feel a lot of bumps and have to have a slow approach on inclines other than that it’s a fun daily driver
I found a white 2013 for sale, watched your review here and immediately left the house to go buy it. It’s such a fun car! I love the DSG! Thanks for the review.
Figures I’m sitting in my TDI VW and the check eng is on too!
Classic VW
As an mk6 owner since the begin, definitely upgrade the stereo to RCD330 oem carplay.
The best $200 mod I did on my 450hp gti. It is plug and play and awesome. I have 147000miles on mile runs like a clock every morning.
LOL!
Daily drive this for a year to answer the title of the video -- what would your maintenance costs be?
Daily driven my for 150k miles, 75k with the k04 turbo (+40% power and +80% torque) and all I've had to do, apart from mod support, is replace front sway bar mounts, endliks, a MAP sensor and an O2 sensor. The O2 sensor was probably mod related though! Really it's been very reliable for me.
@@Nickersont88 same here
Provided you don't have the dreaded timing chain tensioner failure, they're pretty reliable. That's basically the one Achilles heal.
Please do more of these types of reviews! This is the best!
My wife and I watch all of your reviews. You guys are the happiest car guys we know! Lol. We are enthusiasts as well. My wife recently purchased a 2016 fiesta st and we love it. We’re kinda disappointed that you haven’t reviewed it yet, as far as we can tell. I think the older fists look better than the new 3 cylinder versions. If you get your hands on one some time can you please do a review on it? We know you love the car. Haha. Props Bruthas.
I was wondering wtf they were saying each time they said “shoatoat” then I realized they were from Canada and they were TRYING to say SHOUT OUT!
Yuri! You don't have to hold down the hatch button on the keyfob to unlock the hatch. Just click the "Unlock" button on the keyfob twice and your right door and the hatch will unlock automatically. OR you can go into the MMI (the screen between the two gauges) and set the locks to "Unlock all doors." That way, when you click the "Unlock" button once, it'll unlock both front doors and the hatch.
That Eurobeat intro though!
That is not Eurobeat, more like dance or trance techno style, sonds good though, but this is some Eurobeat right here for you: th-cam.com/video/GxrSNht8Q7w/w-d-xo.html
You should for sure order an RCD330 to replace the headunit. Gives you android auto and apple car play! supports all the steering wheel controls etc. I just put put one in my 2013 JSW TDI and its the best.
nobody is gonna look at this car
so i guess I’m nobody!!😂😂😂
I used to have one of these. You can get a newer VW head unit off eBay for about $200 CAD with CarPlay. It is plug and play, super simple and makes the car feel new.
I would say BRZ, Miata, or 350 Z are all also great choices. Civic SI also a good shout.
at this point 370zs are getting to a good price point aswell
He mentioned that his wife can't drive stick, but if that wasn't an issue id say the Si is the best used deal right now. Super reliable car and fun as well.
Zaid Kidwai those cars look like race cars tho lol
I got a 350z with the six speed manual. Totally recommend!
Super easy to swap in a VW RCD-330g Plus radio with USB, Bluetooth, and CarPlay. 20 minute job. And the trunk pop with the logo is a simple reprogram with OBDEleven.
I’ve been saving up for one for a year and a half now. Buying one around March.
what year did you end up getting?
I bought a used 2013 refreshed Beetle turbo convertible. Same engine, same specs. Bought it in 2015 with 25,000 miles. Bulletproof except for auto door locks.
DSG fluid needs to be changed every 40,000 miles (can do it yourself). I change the engine oil myself every 5 to 7 thousand miles. It is direct injection but so far at 80,000 miles no rough idle. DSG has been a little notchy when cold at low speeds. Sport mode is a blast to drive, just not in stop and go traffic. Good choice Uri!
I'm so happy to own this car, it's 11 years old now and 172K km, I never had any major issue. I had to change the timing belt (1100$) and the coolant pump (500$). 1600$CAD of repair total for a 11 years old car, not bad!! And my check engine is NOT turned ON!
Stage 1 it! My Mk7 is stage 1'd and it's perfect. You won't get the same power out of a stage 1 on the Mk6 as you will on the Mk7s but it's absolutely worth it for only software and no other physical modifications. I've got nothing else on my Mk7 as far as mods besides a set of BBS wheels for my summer tires and the DSG tune to go along with the ECU tune, and it's been an amazing daily. Nothing like getting almost 40mpg on the highway with over 300 horsepower and 300 lb/ft of torque when you need it. Not a single maintenance issue either and I'm gonna turn 90k miles soon. Couldn't be happier with it as a daily.
Also, hell yeah on the 2 door. Sad they don't make them anymore. I've got a 2 door Mk7 myself and it pained me when they announced they weren't making the coupes anymore. Just fits the car so much better if you ask me.
I’m still loving my 2012 gti with 70k, since day one 🚗💨
Love my 2013 GTI. 🤘🏽
👍
Bought my Mk7 GTI new in January of 2015. Not one single problem yet and coming up to 5 years of ownership and 66,000 miles I couldn't be happier of the VW reliability. Services every 10,000 miles and I've only spent about $2000 in total maintenance for my 5 years of ownership. That's like $400 a year, minus tires and gas. I'd say they are way more reliable than they used to be.
Why didn’t Yuris’ buddy just buy a 4 dr GTI?
Betting the buddy's wife got involved in the decision - LOL
Still driving my 2012, 3-door, DSG, plaided cloth seats, different 18in rims, black, at ~125,000 km.
Hey Yuri, welcome to the club. I drive a '10 Red 6spd, with 160k miles on it (and just put VikingContact 7s on last weekend). I'd love for you to check out the Noname RCD330 if you're looking to do a swap of the head unit for Android Auto. Thinking about putting that unit in myself, and could use a good, honest review. One more thing - if you pop out the blank switches in the center console, and reinstall them upside down, they make perfect coin holders - one of my favorite fun and random mods. Enjoy!
The GTI is one of my favorite cars on this channel
I had an 07, got the stage 1 apr tune... Felt like the perfect daily driver... Gave it just enough kick
when yuri says, "WHOA!" i fuckin lost it with the special effects
I love the Mk6 GTIs. I owned a 2013 GTI 5 door, Carbon Steel Gray, DSG, and it was the Driver's Edition package. That thing was the perfect daily driver. Had it for 3 years, without a single issue. I really do miss that car. So as far I'm concerned, good job on picking this up.
Bought a 2011 manual one with 50k miles on it and a apr stage 1 tune, couldn’t be happier
I have the same car in gray, love it
As an owner of a 2012 Stage 3 Audi A3, that 2.0t holds up better than you might think under those conditions.
VW Golf has a pretty good sound for 4 Cyl, definitely my fav sounding 4Cyl
Bought this vehicle new in 2010, it's been a very reliable car. In it's 9 years I've only had to do a handful of repairs including water pump, 1 fuel injector, pvc valve and a/c line leak. Other than that just regular maintenance oil change, DSG transmission service, brakes and a new fuel cap.
My brother in law had one. It only needed the water pump replaced 5 times!!!
The Laurins Stoo putting in trash parts
I know mine is sitting in my driveway needing a new water pump and only some gtis get the recall but the oil from the head I think leaks oil and goes too water pump and fucks the seals
@M T I cant disagree
@@ramon_noodles7125 I'll stick to my MK4 GTI with 182,000 miles and still going. Rock solid German schnitzel
@@Ghostblaze1 I wish I could afford a mk4 r32 that my dream schnitzel right there😂😂
I bought my lady a 4 door gti a few months ago because my buddy was buying his wife at Tiguan. It came with an apr stage one tune Which to be honest is worth it and it’s so much better than stock. No other mods needed just red flash and it becomes faster than a stock sti lol.
2013, 66k miles, 8 years of ownership- new clutch, fuel pump, water pump, abs module, roof liner, 5 batteries, multiple sensors, melted interior plastic, coolant leakage in engine compartment, and a whole lot more.. over $10k in mechanic fees. Gti is engineered to fail reliability.
I bought one, now it’s my dads I’m in college... I miss her mk6 😢
I own a 2012 Mk6 GTI. If you want a safe, reliable, and speedy GTI go Stage 2 tops. Stage 3 you're changing out turbos and other such. Also, just bag it, they look so good bagged
Fun fact - the centre cup holder that overlaps like a Venn diagram with the outer cup holders fit a small red bull perfectly. Idk if someone in Wolfsburg loved Red Bull in 2008 when they were designing the MK6 but more you know.
- owner of a 2011 since it was new
You can get an OEM Apple CarPlay for $300 - look up “RCD330” - it’s an OEM touchscreen head unit that came standard on some Euro and Asian market cars. 100% straight fit to an MK6. Just get the right one - you need a 187b I believe
i just got this car with a fully built motor by HPA, and a ton of other stuff done to it for cheaper than I should have, lol. I love it
Love it! I’ve got a MKV with the Mk6 TSI engine that I bought used. It’s a fun car but some repairs/break downs can be annoying. Mods are great in moderation - nothing extreme but little things here and there help. Stage 1 tune, upgraded rotors/brakes, Koni dampers, VW Driver Gear springs help a lot. Don’t know about CAD GTIs but US ones often came with all seasons, so switching to summers helps. I prefer the 17s (eg Denver’s) and they don’t curb as badly. Or thump as much over bumps
I did a stupid thing and straight swapped my ms6 for a 2007 stage 1+ gti at 267000km lowered and full turboback with no previous history on kijiji. It's been fairly reliable but the most annoying repairs are everything plastic on the engine leaks. Replace the oil cooler + gaskets, thermostat water pump etc. Rear caliper and ebrakes also had to be replaced. The plastic intake mani on that gen might crack so save for that and take a look at the timing chain tensioner so your engine doesn't blow . Fun cars !
VW make some of the BEST used car for anyone who want to become car mechanic one day
I’d definitely say Integrated engineering stage 1 tune for an upgrade without needing hardware, it’s absolutely amazing and the difference is anything but subtle and it brings the damn car ALIVE!
Also I have a 2015 vw eos executive which is just the gti but a convertible and holy wow do these things become rockets
You got the always on display on phones, you got the always on check engine light on vw.
Dont get one with a good damn sun roof
I'd like to take a moment to appreciate the advice Yuri just dropped on us of what to recommend our significant others are looking for a car
I just got a used 2016 GTI and it's red! Love the car so far! And they even include apple car play for 2016's subtle refresh!