Nice comparison vid mate. I haven't driven a Vw golf gti before but feels like the driving experience is on the comfy side of things compared to the beloved cl9.
I drive my parents mark 5 GTI to and from work some days and they truly are a brilliant car. I don’t think it had ever been put into “DS” or had its paddles played with until they put me down on their insurance policy. Good thing too because I thrashed the living sh*t out of the thing and was always surprised with just how capable it is and how fast it feels. Compared to a K series Honda with a 6 speed manual though? I don’t think the GTI was really designed as a “purist” drivers car like the Honda’s were. It’s more of a comfy daily with enough performance if you do want it.
VAG has no soul or character like Accord. I drove -16 Octavia with intention to change cars, it just didn't have that something. Like it was too easy to drive with that centering numb feeling steering. DSG is awesome compared to manual on a daily car but you really need to be prepared to have some problems which are not that cheap to fix.
I had a mk4 gti nothing but problems from mechanical to interior. Also the design was ridiculous like they didn't think about regular mantaince that would need to be done.
Nope. The few issues on that era GTI are well known and the DSG clutches will need doing at around 180k. Buy a manual MK5 and they are generally bulletproof, the MK6 will require the periodic water pump replacement unless you stump up for a metal cased one.
The videos are great, great videography etc but every video kinda just ends up with how awesome the accord is. I understand the attachment, some cars just really connect. Would love to see you branch out a little within the automotive segment. Cheers
you can do a review yourself and say the opposite if you like, instead of coming here and trolling, cars are often opinion based. You could like red the best and nothings going to change your mind, if you watch all his videos you'd see he has put a few cars above his, but so is the price. My Honda when I was younger was the best fun I've had, and I've had lots of cars and bikes since then. I'm driving around in 600hp merc now, its no where near as fun as the CRX 88
@@benjaminwingchun9665 gfy. I've been subscribed to his channel for some time, here and IG. And I will continue to be. There is nothing trolling about my comment, this is the internet and everybody has an opinion, this is mine. If you can't handle that then maybe stick to the mlp forums.
Yeah nah I agree with jrhnpg, I will likely slowly branch out to make my channel more of a review channel in the future, but atm I want to try keep the accord involved in the videos as much as possible
I've got a mk5 pirelli edition if you want to give that a go, from factory they have better seats, stronger engine, bigger turbo ect. I even sold my cl7 euro r for it lol
@@KiwiCarLife you should try check out modified mk5’s they’re pretty boring stock but with a few engine mods it’s a completely different drive especially pirelli ed they can make over 300whp
Reflash makes a huge difference, you can improve handling with aftermarket suspension (no lowering springs on stock shocks!). More solid handling I recommend Acura TL V6 LCA bushing, makes it feel much more responsive.
@@butterz3488 I reckon the accord would beat a bone stock XR6 turbo. The accord will handle better and with the type r gearset the accord is almost as quick off the line.
@@butterz3488BF2 XR6Ts normally run 5.7 seconds to 0-100kph and 22 seconds for 0-200 kph and we already know the accord can run a 5.8 0-100 and an 18 sec 0-200 so I reckon the accord would be very very close if not faster
So you're increasing displacement... Increasing displacement usually increases power and especially torque. So what do you think will happen? Do some research of your own before asking please mate
@@KiwiCarLife yea I get your point, ive owned a mk4 gti and a 350z and I felt the mk4 was similar in accelerating to 100 so thats why I asked. After 100 the 350z would eat it but thats all my butt g meter haha. Currently looking at buying a 1 owner Auto euro and found your channel. Awesome vids mate. Havent seen many good channels from NZ before!
Hey kiwi, I noticed you had disconnected the valve cover breather from your intake pipe. I just have put a CAI, and I was thinking what to do with the valve cover breather...the logic make me think is a emission thing which introduce hot and oily air to the intake, so I thought about anulate it. But I wasn't sure about it was so simple, so I decided to investigate and the conclusion is: The breather do not pull hot air to the intake, it suck fresh and filtered air to the engine!!. Its just the start of the pcv system. With this you maintain a certain amount of pressure in the camshaft, at once refrigerate all engine components and substitute the dirty air from combustion which get out across the pcv valve. Maintaining this certain amount of pressure is necessary to help the piston rings sealing the combustion explosion, if pression is too low, much more amount of blow by is gonna transfer to the camshaft, doing combustion less efficient, that means less power and more contaminants and unburn gasoline in oil.
would have been good to see how it did against stage 1 or 2 with great tires, would have that given it more of a soul🤔thanks for the review. you did a mk6 review? people staying mk6 R is the most raw, and doesn't feel as modern as the mk7
Nah I like the comparisons, keeps the accord involved in the channel as it's the main feature, and it gives my videos a point of difference over the thousands of other mk5 GTI reviews
What 😳 I thought the GTI would humiliate the Accord Seriously, what have you done Your car is fast but cause of the size of it you can easily get fooled Damnnnnnnn
@@KiwiCarLifespeed is not everything many people don't understand this . I saw a video of a guy who owns a Ferrari he drove a honda jazz and the man was smiling around the corners.
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Even stock the cl9 has an unique soul. The high revving engine + i-vtec and great sound and how it handles into corners. Simply said it's pure joy
Yeah for sure
Nice comparison vid mate. I haven't driven a Vw golf gti before but feels like the driving experience is on the comfy side of things compared to the beloved cl9.
Oh not necessarily comfy, it's just almost like it's so refined it has no soul
I drive my parents mark 5 GTI to and from work some days and they truly are a brilliant car. I don’t think it had ever been put into “DS” or had its paddles played with until they put me down on their insurance policy. Good thing too because I thrashed the living sh*t out of the thing and was always surprised with just how capable it is and how fast it feels. Compared to a K series Honda with a 6 speed manual though? I don’t think the GTI was really designed as a “purist” drivers car like the Honda’s were. It’s more of a comfy daily with enough performance if you do want it.
Yeah exactly
A standard Accord Euro isn't designed a purist drivers car either though.
@@Jaredscott89 for the time period it was, it's a manual, decently powerful sports sedan... With mods they really come alive tho
@@KiwiCarLife Yeah, they mod well. Have you done your CL9 vs a dead stock manual CL9? Would be interested to hear what you think based on that.
@@Jaredscott89 yeah I have, search stock vs modified cl9 it'll come up. It was a blue stock one
Always enjoy your channel. you should do one for Euro vs e36 :)
Mmm yes that would be a good video
keen for a volvo review if ever possible. have a soft spot for that brand esp the 5 pots
Mmm will have to see if I can find one
No shorts? Welly winters come on strong.
Haha nah I'd just come from church
VAG has no soul or character like Accord. I drove -16 Octavia with intention to change cars, it just didn't have that something. Like it was too easy to drive with that centering numb feeling steering. DSG is awesome compared to manual on a daily car but you really need to be prepared to have some problems which are not that cheap to fix.
Yeah exactly. Vag cars make for good dailys but lack the raw driving experience of jdm cars
How much mileage does the accord have now ? And how did it have when you bought it?
169,000km when I bought it, now on 193,000km
@@KiwiCarLife I feel old!!!! I just crossed over 395,000k
I do like the golf GTi/R range but a number of people have warned me to never buy a Golf out of warranty.
Are they really that bad?
Honestly yes, my mates one has gearbox issues and it's a mk5
I had a mk4 gti nothing but problems from mechanical to interior. Also the design was ridiculous like they didn't think about regular mantaince that would need to be done.
It's very hit or miss, some can be very reliable, some can be awful. Too risky for me imo
Nope. The few issues on that era GTI are well known and the DSG clutches will need doing at around 180k. Buy a manual MK5 and they are generally bulletproof, the MK6 will require the periodic water pump replacement unless you stump up for a metal cased one.
@@Jaredscott89 all issues you wouldn't have with a Honda
Dude I’m so jealous of your roads
Hah yeah there's a few decent ones near me
The videos are great, great videography etc but every video kinda just ends up with how awesome the accord is. I understand the attachment, some cars just really connect. Would love to see you branch out a little within the automotive segment. Cheers
you can do a review yourself and say the opposite if you like, instead of coming here and trolling, cars are often opinion based.
You could like red the best and nothings going to change your mind, if you watch all his videos you'd see he has put a few cars above his, but so is the price.
My Honda when I was younger was the best fun I've had, and I've had lots of cars and bikes since then. I'm driving around in 600hp merc now, its no where near as fun as the CRX 88
@@benjaminwingchun9665 gfy. I've been subscribed to his channel for some time, here and IG. And I will continue to be. There is nothing trolling about my comment, this is the internet and everybody has an opinion, this is mine. If you can't handle that then maybe stick to the mlp forums.
Yeah nah I agree with jrhnpg, I will likely slowly branch out to make my channel more of a review channel in the future, but atm I want to try keep the accord involved in the videos as much as possible
I own a CU2 Type S M/T.
It's very interesting toi see prices for this car being like double as high as Type S or executive CU2s with A/T.
Yeah true they do tend to be a bit more. Manual tax
Can you maybe testing a 159 Alfa and your accord its the Same Designer that would be interesting
Would be... hard to get my hands on one though. I've done a review of a 159 already here:
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I've got a mk5 pirelli edition if you want to give that a go, from factory they have better seats, stronger engine, bigger turbo ect. I even sold my cl7 euro r for it lol
Yeah I've driven one. Felt basically the same frankly.
@@KiwiCarLife you should try check out modified mk5’s they’re pretty boring stock but with a few engine mods it’s a completely different drive especially pirelli ed they can make over 300whp
@@callanwalkermead8944 yeah I've driven a stage 2 one. Just like a slightly faster stock one imo
@@callanwalkermead8944 k04 mk5 another league
Do you guys have the Focus xr5 / st225 over in nz for a review?
We do get them here yep, might try find one
@@KiwiCarLife That would be mean ghee
I follow you from Spain and I've got a euro s completely stock, what do you recommend me modifying first?
Sin duda la reprogramación
Reflash makes a huge difference, you can improve handling with aftermarket suspension (no lowering springs on stock shocks!). More solid handling I recommend Acura TL V6 LCA bushing, makes it feel much more responsive.
Reflash and header
Visitarme a Granada con unas cervezas en la mano podemos poner vomo modificarlos yo tengo cl7
@@Moueez soy de Granada también!!
Bro, i know its a lil different..... But what about a BF/FG xr6 / Accord line up............ make sure its silver lol
Haha could be interesting!
@@KiwiCarLife theyr 190kw stock, so 40kw on the accord. But they are 200 odd kg heavier i think
@@butterz3488 I reckon the accord would beat a bone stock XR6 turbo. The accord will handle better and with the type r gearset the accord is almost as quick off the line.
@@Sk0die I dont think itd beat a Xr6T
@@butterz3488BF2 XR6Ts normally run 5.7 seconds to 0-100kph and 22 seconds for 0-200 kph and we already know the accord can run a 5.8 0-100 and an 18 sec 0-200 so I reckon the accord would be very very close if not faster
Will k20 euro r head and k24 block give more horsepower and torque than cl7 euro r stock engine??
So you're increasing displacement... Increasing displacement usually increases power and especially torque.
So what do you think will happen?
Do some research of your own before asking please mate
Can you make video about honda civic 9th gen facelift 2015-2017?
Maybe
man dogging on my mk5 in the corners it really comes alive
Oh yeah it's great, I'm not dogging on it, I just think the accord is a more exciting
@@KiwiCarLife needed a manual golf
@@albertjovner7649 true that probably would have helped with the driver engagement side of things
Nothing beats the 5 pot focus st/xr5. Sounds better than them all
Yeah so I've heard
@@KiwiCarLife might sell my Accord euro and buy one with a stage 2 tune 310 HP only 9k
@@KiwiCarLife not many cars are beating the xr5 turbo in mid range from 80kph to 180 kph pulls like a train with stage 2
@@StealthyyyHD not really..
The Accord Euro is s beautiful car.💯🔥
It is indeed
Can you do a comparison to a 350z before you get rid of her?
Probably not as the 350z is quite a different car and I don't know anyone with one
@@KiwiCarLife yea I get your point, ive owned a mk4 gti and a 350z and I felt the mk4 was similar in accelerating to 100 so thats why I asked. After 100 the 350z would eat it but thats all my butt g meter haha. Currently looking at buying a 1 owner Auto euro and found your channel. Awesome vids mate. Havent seen many good channels from NZ before!
We’re is the handbrake turn professional driver
Professional drivers don't do handbrake turns. They are much more mature than that
@@KiwiCarLife that's why we like pull handbrakes for those sharp turns or you can lift off oversteer in the accord like I do in mine
gti s are everywhere
They actually are haha
Hey kiwi, I noticed you had disconnected the valve cover breather from your intake pipe.
I just have put a CAI, and I was thinking what to do with the valve cover breather...the logic make me think is a emission thing which introduce hot and oily air to the intake, so I thought about anulate it. But I wasn't sure about it was so simple, so I decided to investigate and the conclusion is:
The breather do not pull hot air to the intake, it suck fresh and filtered air to the engine!!. Its just the start of the pcv system. With this you maintain a certain amount of pressure in the camshaft, at once refrigerate all engine components and substitute the dirty air from combustion which get out across the pcv valve.
Maintaining this certain amount of pressure is necessary to help the piston rings sealing the combustion explosion, if pression is too low, much more amount of blow by is gonna transfer to the camshaft, doing combustion less efficient, that means less power and more contaminants and unburn gasoline in oil.
Yeah I'll look to get a little valve cover breather filter soon
would have been good to see how it did against stage 1 or 2 with great tires, would have that given it more of a soul🤔thanks for the review.
you did a mk6 review?
people staying mk6 R is the most raw, and doesn't feel as modern as the mk7
also I can't find the mk7 R review
Nah I've driven a stage 2 one and tbh it just felt "faster" and slightly louder but barely different from stock
@@KiwiCarLife Found the mk7 R review, had to change the vpn to find it again😂.
You drove a stage 2 mk5 or mk6, gti or R?
@@benjaminwingchun9665 stage 2 mk5
Driving a auto mk5 gti in tip with traction control off does feel a tad bit faster
Yeah that's what I was doing
Wir fahren nur japanische Autos, insbesondere von Honda. Warum? Schön, laufruhig, sehr zuverlässig und weil hier in Deutschland wenige davon fahren 😉.
Ja bitte
I like your channel but you should presentate each car on its own.. you compare different purpose cars for no reason
Nah I like the comparisons, keeps the accord involved in the channel as it's the main feature, and it gives my videos a point of difference over the thousands of other mk5 GTI reviews
of course K24 wins 2.0 TFSI stock...BECAUSE IT'S DOWNHILL lol try that uphill :)
Aye?
What 😳
I thought the GTI would humiliate the Accord
Seriously, what have you done
Your car is fast but cause of the size of it you can easily get fooled
Damnnnnnnn
Haha yeah a mk6 is pretty even with my car but a mk5 I can beat all day
The gtis are shit unless there stage 1 plus tuned
As I said, I drove a stage 2 one, was it faster? Yes. Was it more exciting? No
@@KiwiCarLifespeed is not everything many people don't understand this . I saw a video of a guy who owns a Ferrari he drove a honda jazz and the man was smiling around the corners.