This car should come stock with Virtual Cockpit! Great review Matt! I agree that AB is way overpriced. Base model GTI is where it's at. Plus no sunroof with is the worst sunroof on the planet from a leaking standpoint. Next we need to put the 2019 Golf R agains the 2004 R32.. ;)
yeah I've heard that about the sunroofs on GTIs. I've also seen lots of comments about rattles related to the sunroof. I think the Rabbit Special Edition is about the best trim since it still gives you smart entry etc. If it had Satellite Radio it would be the "perfect" trim.
My wife drives a 2018 GTI Autobahn with manual transmission. We bought it at the end of 2018 and got $3000 off MSRP. It's an amazing daily driver. It looks great, has a ton of safety features, is fun to drive and the sound quality of the fender audio is second to none in my opinion. The six year bumper to bumper warranty doesn't hurt either. If you can only have one car, this one is hard to beat considering everything is offers.
I don’t think people realize how good of a value the autobahn really is. I think it’s because most people who want a GTI only care about the power, not the features. but for those who also care about premium/luxury features and not just the way it drives, $37k ($32k after discounts) is not a bad price to pay for a car that is as fast as this one and also has leather seats, an 8” touchscreen with navigation, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, automatic climate control, automatic high beams, automatic parking, power seats, premium audio system, panoramic sunroof, adaptive led headlights, led taillights and led foglights, a 360 degree overhead camera, and much more. that is a premium car. premium cars have premium prices.
I've watched your reviews for years and believe that this is your best one yet. Very balanced and thorough. You covered many points that other reviews missed or just weren't interested in covering. I never liked the 6 speed DSG and always found it lacking. Better than MB to be sure and many autos, but it can't come close to the ZF 8 speed. The manual isn't perfect in this car, as you said, but I think that it's a much better option IMO.
Super agree with you on the stock shifting logic. I felt my 2017 always wanted to shift to the highest gear as soon as possible and made the car feel slower than it actually is. And sport mode is too aggresive for daily driving. A Cobb transmission tune fixed all of that. I'm still in love with this car for a daily commuter!
@@miracle46290 It's been great with no issues. I've put over 70k miles on my car now with the same tune. The only little complaint I would have is that the gear changes do have a speed threshold at light throttle applications. So it shifts at 30mph from 3rd to 4th no matter what and 40mph from 4th to 5th. So if you just happen to really be cruising at those exact speeds and it deviates 1mph, it will upshift or downshift which can be a bit annoying if you don't have a steady foot.
@@rockervdrive damn okay I really appreciate your reply. Is there anything else I should swap on the car that you recommended before stage 1 to keep reliability?
Here in the U.K. there’s just one version (Performance) and the stock spec is good. Manual, 245bhp, heated tartan seats, digital dials, diff, the great headlights. You can add everything else as an option but it’s pretty perfect just as it comes. I got mine recently and have done about 2500 miles already on some amazing roads in Scotland.
The GTI is good for what it is for the average driver. Those who want more, there’s a tuner market for that. Idk what’s the obsession with wanting compact cars to be bigger than they should. Competition has its short comings too. Veloster’s interior is all hard touch plastic with half the space of a GTI. Accord is not a hatch so not as versatile. A stinger? That’s in a whole different class. Not saying others are better or worse. They all offer something different but VW has the right recipe with the GTI.
The average car enthusiast have neither the skill nor desire to push their cars, so the GTI/R ends up being a good match, even if they are less capable compared to their competitors. There's no other car in the same category with an inoffensive design, adequate performance and good quality comfort. But even though VW is currently in the sweet spot in terms of the least amount of performance you can get away with in return for interior comfort, the fact that competitors keep pushing the performance boundary of hot hatches (see CTR, V/i30N), means that they can't stick to the same formula.
Interesting viewpoint. Bought my 'S' used for $18k and drove it for 61 months, then sold for $12,500. By my hillbilly math that equates to $90.16 per month. If that's not about the best value on four wheels, I'm not sure what is. Oh wait, I know- the air-cooled 911 Turbo that I doubled the mileage on, and owned for 11 years, having it only appreciate by 25% before selling it.
I own a GTI Autobahn, and the only major problem I have ha with it was the CarPlay. It constantly breaks over and over...but the dealership has always fixed it for no charge since they know VW just completely failed with integrating CarPlay with their cars. The power is very good...this reviewer is being picky, or has a light foot. I punch it and I can feel it move, I maneuver well on the highway, and the seats are very comfortable. I'm very happy with this Little Rocket, which is what this is. It's like driving a missle.......for a hot hatch. There are obviously faster cars out there, but for what this is, I'm very satisfied.
I liked your out of the box comparisons. Also, another reason to go with this 2019 is that VW is reducing the “woops we cheated” 6 year warranty to 4 years starting with the 2020 model year.
@@carsaregood911to the gti se and the rabbit the Honda civic si is a worthy much more reliable. Competitor aside from being almost a second slower and interior being about 1 or 2 levels down in plastics quality and no leather. And cheap headlights. It actually beat the gti on some major car reviews. And in some performance mpg and standard equipment numbers and it's a civic si. So it is supremely moddable. The little 1.5 is already doing 500hp with mods and many chassis parts with the type r can be shared
Great review. I have a 2018 GTI SE. I’m super bummed VW came out with the Rabbit edition a year after I bought mine as it is EXACTLY the spec I would have wanted. I absolutely love the car (my 3rd GTI) but word of caution if you get one w/ a sunroof they are prone to creaking / squeaking. After 6 months of ownership it began and was obscenely obnoxious. I found where it was rubbing and stuck some felt pads there and the noise is gone, but still disappointed I had to do that on a $31K car. My 2004 cavalier had a sunroof and in 6 yrs never gave me a lick of trouble. Otherwise fantastic car and I love everything else about my GTI.
Oh me too. My 2018 GTI Autobahn started with major sunroof squeaks about 6 months after purchase. Dealer tried all the usual fixes and nothing worked so they are now doing an elaborate complete sunroof replacement. In dealer for 2 weeks. I hope they can really fix it. It’s a lease so I’m not sure I’ll be keeping it 2 years from now. Otherwise a fantastic car. I have a DSG. Drive it in sport a lot of the time. Hate the stop/start feature though. I always turn it off every time i get in.
Ulvaeus If it’s the same issue I had all you need to do is get some Velcro, cut two small strips of the felt side about 1.5 inches long and place them (it’s a bit tricky to do, I used an unbent coat hangar) on the piece the sunroof rests on when it’s closed. That’s what is making the squeaking noise. You have to do this with the sunroof open though.
Autobahn is too close in price to the golf r. For the extra $5k you can get a base golf r. Personally, I'd reccomend getting a lightly used gti SE (with the limited slip differential) with 10,000 miles or so. You'll be able to snag one for $20k as opposed to $30k brand new. Even less if you look hard enough...
@@MaxSpeedMike Sorry. You're still wrong. I shopped for a GTI or a Golf R last year in the Seattle area. Only 3 R's available among seven dealers and two of the three had "market adjustment" stickers that added $2K to $3K to the price. The only R that sold for MSRP was sold within 24 hours of delivery to a customer who came 800 miles to buy it. I purchased a fully loaded Autobahn GTI (DSG) for a few dollars over $32K making the price difference at least $10,000.
For $37k people would opt for the Golf R. The Autobahn has huge discounts and usually sells closer to $30k as I was able to get a new GTI for about $24K.
@@ArcadianGenesis ok... then go get a slightly used audi a5 HATCHBACK and its still better in every single way. My point is, this car is not worth $37k. I wouldnt even pay $30k for this shit
You all are forgetting the fact this comes with almost no miles new and has 6year 72,000 mile warranty, while the used Audi s3 would have miles on miles and almost no warranty and way more expensive to fix when all goes wrong....
@@StrongerThanEver84 I agree that at $37k, just go buy a Golf R, however you gotta go apples-to-apples pal. No comparing a new Autobahn to a USED A5. I wasn't even in the market for an Autobahn (delighted with my S, thankyouverymuch) but my dealer had a CPO ultra-low mileage fully loaded Autobahn for less than the cost of a new S model! Plus it was a VWOA car, so they replace everything to brand-new spec. (tires, brakes, etc.). At
Matt Maran Motoring oh I gotcha. I just find myself spacing out and listening to the creak haha. Other than that thanks for the work you do. Big fan of your work.
One thing you have to look at when looking at Volkswagens and their msrps is they never sell for that. Except Rs and stuff like that. GTIs are super discounted and nobody is paying even close to MSRP. I got 7500k off my SE, not including rebates.
Check out my comment. I've seen new SEs for $20k, literally with 60 miles on them. Brand new at a dealer. For $20k. It's crazy how much value you get when you look for a good deal on a gti
Yes. VW has not come up with a fix. Was about to buy a used 2019 with only 1000 miles. Decided to see if there were any problems with this car, because why would anyone trade in a car after only a month or two. There could be legitimate reasons but I checked and found multiple claims of stalling issues. VW has not come up with a fix and are buying back cars. I think they should stop selling new ones also until they can correct the problem. Buyer beware.
I own a 2016 GTI with DSG. I came from a manual car and do not agree with your sentiment about the DSG. I feel it is better than the manual in many ways, especially in performance. I have rarely found the transmission to be confused or in the wrong gear. The transmission “learns” your driving style so after a few drives, you will notice the transmission become more eager.
I disagree op, I have a DSG mk7 GTI and it upshifts all the time. I bought a manual WRX and was daily driving it cause nothing feels like a proper manual trans.
Owned over 30 cars in my life. My is38 turbo swapped 2017 GTI Sport DSG is the best car I have ever owned. 400hp with 35mpg on highway. From a roll race there are very few cars that can keep up with my little grocery getter. Plus the interior is by far the best in class.
@@deanmarr785 please brother I owned a mk6 before mk7, they're awesome little dailys that do embarrass on the highway, but are not that exciting to drive or fast. It's literally just a DD, the only thing I'm bitter about is the pseudo car guys jeopardizing others safety on the highway, but never go to the tracks to actually race. Same guys who got the dsg because it's "0.2" secs quicker to 60 and "muh traffic"
Yeah Matt, that blow-off valve sound is indeed quite noticeable on these Gen3 2.0L EA888 turbo engines. My brand new GLI with the same engine but with a 6 speed manual dose the same thing when I am hitting the mountain roads hard. Sadly the muffler VW uses in my GLI is actually completely silent compared to the slightly thoaty GTI's muffler. Sure the speaker attached to the window sounds good but it's fake so cat-back install it will be when they come out. Great cars both and the DCC is pretty amazing. I would never change the suspension setup even for track days. The manual trans for the GTI and GLI is great. Easy clutch and very rev-matchable on the downshifts. Own two Mk7 Jetta's now, an S trim and the new GLI both manuals. Great review as always sir!
Gti will feel sharper and handle better. Just a smidge more power in the accord though similar. No limited slip diff in the accord. So if you care more about performance and lightness/nimbleness than gti for sure. Accord for more room and if you like Honda. Both are great all in one packages.
Unless you're one of the over 100 people with the stalling problem in these 2019 GTI's... www.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/comments/b9cpb7/possible_2019_6mt_stall_issue_your_feedback/
NEED HELP! I am driving a 2014 Civic Si....thinking of going into this car. 2019 GTI Autobohn. Should I? Never owned a VW. Never owned a European car. Are they good? Reliable?
Beyond the Pail Who cares dude? People buy a hot-hatch for practicality. Why would someone buy the version that is less practical? Personally, I think the 4-door looks better which is why I bought one.
Beyond the Pail LOL! A 5-door hatch is still a hatch dude. Btw, I hope you know that the dimensions between the 3-door and 5-door hatch are exactly the same.
Awesome review Matt. I like your comparisons to the Accord and Stinger, but how do you think this stacks up against the 2019 GLI? For everyday driving, it seems like the GLI has much more value for the price.
Thanks! It does in many ways, but it's higher seating position and larger size make it feel less sporty. I'll elaborate more in my GLI review next week.
Gonna pick one of these up. Was originally gonna try and get into a Veloster N but I found one of these for a decent price. Plus the Lithia Hyundai where I live isn’t a very good dealership they are very rude and pushy and their dealer mark up is ridiculous.
Roman Ballesteros i meant even compared to new. A golf r is like 41k. 42k with the dsg..... Thats too close to a price of a golf r for me to even want a fully loaded gti.
my 2018 autobahn doesn’t drive like that, the wheels will spin like crazy if you floor it from a stop. also, if you use launch control it does the same thing
@@layne4376 you sound dumb. I can be going 15 mph and floor it and still get wheel spin. that's actually one of the biggest complaints of the GTI's that come with the Pirelli all seasons. I can't wait to get new tires.
Outdoor Layne my car is just fine, no need to be jealous. I think the real fact of the matter is that you’ve never driven one. watch matt’s 2018 gti autobahn w/the DSG review and you will see that he gets wheel spin when flooring it, which he does not get on this 2019. look at vw vortex forums, and you will see that wheel hop is a common complaint among the mk7’s. I think we both know who the dumb one is here
@@ramzitabbara2639 you will not loose ur warranty find vw dealer that is APR certified have them do the work and u still have ur warranty u get full bumper to bumper warranty
I have a 17 dsg Golf R Stage 2 and dsg tune... totally doesnt feel like what you are explaining, also most cars get used to a driving style of each person
@@loubonnett How do you find the base stereo? The real upgrade to the Autobahn to me comes with the Fender sound system, since you can no longer buy that as a stand alone option.
You don’t expect much do you? 😂 There’s plenty of storage for your hard sunglasses case especially the glove box. There’s few more options on GTI that will actually make anyone go wow!
You missed the point with criticising the car’s size. It is deliberately a small to mid size car that uses the space it has extremely well. Suggesting it should be bigger is the reason why cars are so bloated compared to predecessors. If one wants more space, get a bigger car from the next model up. We should celebrate car models not growing excessively, not encourage their growth.
GTI handles better than a WRX?! Having owned both I disagree, the WRX provides much more confidence in cornering at high speeds, the GTI can manage the same turns but you feel it's just not as easy for the car.
Hopefully we'll see a real improvement when the mk8 comes out. The veloster N really is destroying the gti. Just wait til the dct using a wet clutch for that car comes out and I think we'll see a further gap. I like the gti and dont like the 3 door set up of the veloster but I'll take the veloster as these two cars sit
Matt--i love your reviews, but leather seats are not that important in a hot hatch...my WRX and prior to that, Acura rsx-s, had leather seats and they were mediocre at best in terms of holding you in the seat. My CTR's alcantara seats are top-notch and as you know, not leather. I think in this type of car most drivers are more interested in how well the seats hold you rather than their composition. Ditto for ventilated seats too, especially if you do not live on the east coast or midwest.
This is the top of the line and there’s plenty of dealer rebates and discounts to get that price down. I was looking at one that was $32k msrp and after the discounts and rebates I was looking at $26k out the door after taxes.
Suggest you spend more time testing base models, especially where powertrain is the same like GTI instead of drinking the OEM's KoolAIde and this A/B prob comes in $10k+ more than the S. They want testers to test the top trim and people to buy because that's where the profit is!
@@carloscaro860 Congratulations on learning to drive a stick. Your parents must be proud. And yes I'm old thanks for pointing that out. Learn to drive a stick with 3 on the tree like I did then get back to me. Run along now son recess is almost over.
bruh, there’s no point in getting a manual if you plan on legitimately daily driving the thing. It’s just a nuisance for people who have to deal with stop and go situations. If it’s a weekend toy, sure, get the manual. But for all of the people who use this as their only vehicle, it makes no sense when you can manually shift with the tiptronic on the automatic.
Why? Get manual? So the clutch can go out? Chance of missing a gear and killing your tranny? I drive a 14 Si....the manual transmissions are fun...I get it. I really do. But daily driving going through gears gets old. It really does.
Cars Of Pennsylvania - but Infinitely more boring. You’re not really getting any gains with the auto over the manual in the GTI. I think you’re getting the GTI specs confused with the Golf R
My exact model just 2017 downshifts way faster than the model you're testing. No bog, no hesitation. The one you're driving seems sadly tuned from factory.
As I was watching I was kind of thinking about the Stinger, and then you read my mind...seems like incredible value for the 4 cylinder plus can get it with AWD. And if you don’t mind it a year old can find them in the low 20’s! Think I’d go that route...great review Matt!!
The Stinger is an impressive vehicle but it's a VERY different car. The Stinger is a credible interpretation of a European GT; the GTI reflects a particular heritage that's not an interpretation of anything else.
Stephen Hendricks don’t get me wrong I love the GTI, was kind of thinking out loud as I’m in the market for something fun for a daily. It would be the GTI all day long if it was offered with AWD, and had a 10 year warranty. 😉
@@lama6736 In addition to the Stinger, the Golf R with its AWD is an awesome vehicle but in addition to its price advantage of roughly $10,000 in real world prices (comparing the top trim Autobahn to the Golf R), the GTI has some other advantages. The most obvious is the fact that the Golf R's AWD adds the equivalent of the weight of an NFL defensive back sitting in the back seat. And that's a minor burden compared to a Stinger with a curb weight of up to two tons. (V6 and AWD) That's about 900 lbs more than a GTI! It's like loading the GTI with 3 NFL offensive lineman. And keep in mind that curb weight doesn't include fuel, passengers, or gear/luggage. :) As far as the advantages of AWD are concerned, both the "R's" and the Stinger's are "reactive" systems. They don't engage the additional wheels (rear wheels in the case of the R and front wheels for the Stinger.) unless wheel slip is detected. It doesn't take much to engage the extra wheels (Hard acceleration under less than ideal pavement will do it and so will wet pavement.) But under typical cruising or daily driving the AWD of either car is just extra weight, nothing else. And as for the value of AWD in challenging winter conditions, I've had a lot of experience driving in places like Michigan and upstate New York in snowbound winters. Frankly a FWD small , light vehicle with the weight of the engine over the drive wheels and a good set of winter tires will perform as well as an AWD vehicle about 95% of the time. I'm a KIA fan. I own a Sorento crossover. It's my second one and I find it a great vehicle. And KIA"s excellent 10 year/100,000 mile power train warranty coupled with its five year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is reassuring. But I have to say that if KIA offered a two week/10 mile warranty I would have spent no more on either of my KIA's than I did in reality. In other words $0. And I've also owned two GTI's in the last eight years. One with a 3 year/36K B2B warranty and my current GTI with a 6 yr/72K warranty. But again, I could have owned either vehicle with no warranty, whatsoever, and not spent a dime more than they cost me for warranty issues. Again, zero dollars. Warranties are mainly marketing tools for manufacturers. Like any insurance policy they wouldn't be offered unless they were seldom redeemed. And longer warranties are primarily meant to express a brand's confidence in their product and counter a reputation, usually earned some years before, that a particular brand had reliability problems. Toyota stands at the top of rankings in reliability as they have for many years but Toyota's actual incidence of problems compared to other manufacturers has shrunk to a very small advantage. The average purchaser of a new car keeps it for fewer than 7 years. And in that time, the vast majority of vehicles will remain trouble free, regardless of the manufacturer. Want a vehicle that you can keep for 10 years and 100K miles and be relatively certain nothing will go wrong? Buy the model with the fewest electronic components and features, the least capable infotainment system, and the least efficient engine with the oldest design. A Toyota 4Runner is a great example. Tens of thousands of ISIS terrorists can't be wrong. 4Runners and Toyota trucks can stand up to neglect and abuse perhaps better than any other vehicle on the road.
As good of a car that it is, I would never pick one up myself. Volkswagens are hot pieces of steaming shit. In 2 years one sensor will go wrong and then the whole damn electrical system will break. And then everything else will go. My aunt used to drive a Jetta that was made in Germany, so it must have been "higher quality". Still broke all the time. The Veloster N gives you more fun for the same price and it will last for years to come. I would take the cheap interior.
20 years from now we will look back and long for the simplicity of the GTI.
Man i agree 100%.
This car should come stock with Virtual Cockpit!
Great review Matt! I agree that AB is way overpriced. Base model GTI is where it's at. Plus no sunroof with is the worst sunroof on the planet from a leaking standpoint. Next we need to put the 2019 Golf R agains the 2004 R32.. ;)
Thanks Charles! We’ll make it happen! 😎
All his reviews r great
Bob The agree!
yeah I've heard that about the sunroofs on GTIs. I've also seen lots of comments about rattles related to the sunroof. I think the Rabbit Special Edition is about the best trim since it still gives you smart entry etc. If it had Satellite Radio it would be the "perfect" trim.
@@subvet3668 tht means VW didnt put it together good
My wife drives a 2018 GTI Autobahn with manual transmission. We bought it at the end of 2018 and got $3000 off MSRP. It's an amazing daily driver. It looks great, has a ton of safety features, is fun to drive and the sound quality of the fender audio is second to none in my opinion. The six year bumper to bumper warranty doesn't hurt either. If you can only have one car, this one is hard to beat considering everything is offers.
But dis car is small
@@BobThe9534 It's not as small inside as it looks from outside. You can fit a lot in a golf.
@@CarStory but it makes it look ugly b/c of da size
Great choice. Love my '18 Autobahn in dark iron blue.
ArcadianGenesis that's the color we got.
I don’t think people realize how good of a value the autobahn really is. I think it’s because most people who want a GTI only care about the power, not the features. but for those who also care about premium/luxury features and not just the way it drives, $37k ($32k after discounts) is not a bad price to pay for a car that is as fast as this one and also has leather seats, an 8” touchscreen with navigation, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, automatic climate control, automatic high beams, automatic parking, power seats, premium audio system, panoramic sunroof, adaptive led headlights, led taillights and led foglights, a 360 degree overhead camera, and much more. that is a premium car. premium cars have premium prices.
I've watched your reviews for years and believe that this is your best one yet. Very balanced and thorough. You covered many points that other reviews missed or just weren't interested in covering. I never liked the 6 speed DSG and always found it lacking. Better than MB to be sure and many autos, but it can't come close to the ZF 8 speed. The manual isn't perfect in this car, as you said, but I think that it's a much better option IMO.
Super agree with you on the stock shifting logic. I felt my 2017 always wanted to shift to the highest gear as soon as possible and made the car feel slower than it actually is. And sport mode is too aggresive for daily driving. A Cobb transmission tune fixed all of that. I'm still in love with this car for a daily commuter!
How is that Cobb tune holding up? I just got a 2017 gti with 40k miles.
@@miracle46290 It's been great with no issues. I've put over 70k miles on my car now with the same tune. The only little complaint I would have is that the gear changes do have a speed threshold at light throttle applications. So it shifts at 30mph from 3rd to 4th no matter what and 40mph from 4th to 5th. So if you just happen to really be cruising at those exact speeds and it deviates 1mph, it will upshift or downshift which can be a bit annoying if you don't have a steady foot.
@@rockervdrive damn okay I really appreciate your reply. Is there anything else I should swap on the car that you recommended before stage 1 to keep reliability?
I feel sad cause Matt didn’t enjoy the pull on this one
They don’t pull that hard stock. The performance potential is there though.
Because automatic
Ben Jake I drove one and it felt extremely powerful stock. The torque pushing you into the seat and it didn’t a rolling burnout for me
@@matts6551 the dsg is actually really fast. it’s a super quick transmission. much faster than manual. but you can’t beat the feel of a manual
Got me a 2018 autobahn a few months ago, love this machine!
Too expensive for too little.
Backroad at 11:34
Here in the U.K. there’s just one version (Performance) and the stock spec is good. Manual, 245bhp, heated tartan seats, digital dials, diff, the great headlights. You can add everything else as an option but it’s pretty perfect just as it comes. I got mine recently and have done about 2500 miles already on some amazing roads in Scotland.
The GTI is good for what it is for the average driver. Those who want more, there’s a tuner market for that. Idk what’s the obsession with wanting compact cars to be bigger than they should. Competition has its short comings too. Veloster’s interior is all hard touch plastic with half the space of a GTI. Accord is not a hatch so not as versatile. A stinger? That’s in a whole different class. Not saying others are better or worse. They all offer something different but VW has the right recipe with the GTI.
The average car enthusiast have neither the skill nor desire to push their cars, so the GTI/R ends up being a good match, even if they are less capable compared to their competitors. There's no other car in the same category with an inoffensive design, adequate performance and good quality comfort. But even though VW is currently in the sweet spot in terms of the least amount of performance you can get away with in return for interior comfort, the fact that competitors keep pushing the performance boundary of hot hatches (see CTR, V/i30N), means that they can't stick to the same formula.
16:51 Liking the POV split screen.
he started doing that at the very beginning of the channel lol
If you walk into a dealer and pay 37k for this thing, you're really dumb. Just wait 2 years and pick one up for 17k
Not quite that cheap but yeah we understand what you're trying to say
40k for 220 hp? LMAO 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
oONoChanc3Oo Says the Focus ST owner lmao. The ST can’t even break 300 horsepower on the best of tunes with the stock turbo.
@@Ben-bg2eg ST doesn't cost 40k? So.....
Interesting viewpoint. Bought my 'S' used for $18k and drove it for 61 months, then sold for $12,500. By my hillbilly math that equates to $90.16 per month. If that's not about the best value on four wheels, I'm not sure what is. Oh wait, I know- the air-cooled 911 Turbo that I doubled the mileage on, and owned for 11 years, having it only appreciate by 25% before selling it.
Another reason its popular is its not that hard to make them super fast.
Talk to me about that? Not hard to make them super fast. Seriously. I want to know what you can do to these.
@@reptileguy8458 APR tune take it from 228 hp to well over 300. You can have this done at the dealer and it includes a full powertrain warranty.
I own a GTI Autobahn, and the only major problem I have ha with it was the CarPlay. It constantly breaks over and over...but the dealership has always fixed it for no charge since they know VW just completely failed with integrating CarPlay with their cars. The power is very good...this reviewer is being picky, or has a light foot. I punch it and I can feel it move, I maneuver well on the highway, and the seats are very comfortable. I'm very happy with this Little Rocket, which is what this is. It's like driving a missle.......for a hot hatch. There are obviously faster cars out there, but for what this is, I'm very satisfied.
How do you find the Fender stereo? Do you think it's a worthy upgrade over the base system? I/m deciding between the SE and the Autobahn trims.
I liked your out of the box comparisons. Also, another reason to go with this 2019 is that VW is reducing the “woops we cheated” 6 year warranty to 4 years starting with the 2020 model year.
My dealer just told me that so a used 2018 will have a better than a new 202p gti😳
Yes, but they also throw in 2 years of free maintenance to balance it all out
Matt the engine is not broken in yet. Review it again after the break in period.
Didn't mention the Civic Si as a competitor, I test drove both, bought the Si.
Civic SI is going to be my next car once VW buys my GTI back from me. Wish I would have just bought the SI Initially. Great car!
The new POS Si isn't a competitor to this that's why
@@carsaregood911to the gti se and the rabbit the Honda civic si is a worthy much more reliable. Competitor aside from being almost a second slower and interior being about 1 or 2 levels down in plastics quality and no leather. And cheap headlights.
It actually beat the gti on some major car reviews.
And in some performance mpg and standard equipment numbers and it's a civic si.
So it is supremely moddable.
The little 1.5 is already doing 500hp with mods and many chassis parts with the type r can be shared
3 Pedals I looked at civics and ended up getting an elantra sport. I still want a gti but I don’t want a car that won’t last.
3 Pedals Si isn’t a hot hatch, that’s probably why
Great review. I have a 2018 GTI SE. I’m super bummed VW came out with the Rabbit edition a year after I bought mine as it is EXACTLY the spec I would have wanted. I absolutely love the car (my 3rd GTI) but word of caution if you get one w/ a sunroof they are prone to creaking / squeaking. After 6 months of ownership it began and was obscenely obnoxious. I found where it was rubbing and stuck some felt pads there and the noise is gone, but still disappointed I had to do that on a $31K car. My 2004 cavalier had a sunroof and in 6 yrs never gave me a lick of trouble. Otherwise fantastic car and I love everything else about my GTI.
How often do you open the sunroof? I have an '18 Autobahn, and the sunroof hasn't had any problems yet. But I don't open it very often.
Oh me too. My 2018 GTI Autobahn started with major sunroof squeaks about 6 months after purchase. Dealer tried all the usual fixes and nothing worked so they are now doing an elaborate complete sunroof replacement. In dealer for 2 weeks. I hope they can really fix it. It’s a lease so I’m not sure I’ll be keeping it 2 years from now. Otherwise a fantastic car. I have a DSG. Drive it in sport a lot of the time. Hate the stop/start feature though. I always turn it off every time i get in.
Ulvaeus If it’s the same issue I had all you need to do is get some Velcro, cut two small strips of the felt side about 1.5 inches long and place them (it’s a bit tricky to do, I used an unbent coat hangar) on the piece the sunroof rests on when it’s closed. That’s what is making the squeaking noise. You have to do this with the sunroof open though.
Autobahn is too close in price to the golf r. For the extra $5k you can get a base golf r. Personally, I'd reccomend getting a lightly used gti SE (with the limited slip differential) with 10,000 miles or so. You'll be able to snag one for $20k as opposed to $30k brand new. Even less if you look hard enough...
MaxSpeed GTI autobahn’s can be had for $6k less than MSRP. Golf R’s are almost never discounted.
@@derrickdean7224 I didn't say you can get a discounted golf r lol. The gti autobahn is $35k. The golf r starts at $40k.
A lot of cars r cheaper used than when they were new
@@MaxSpeedMike Sorry. You're still wrong. I shopped for a GTI or a Golf R last year in the Seattle area. Only 3 R's available among seven dealers and two of the three had "market adjustment" stickers that added $2K to $3K to the price. The only R that sold for MSRP was sold within 24 hours of delivery to a customer who came 800 miles to buy it. I purchased a fully loaded Autobahn GTI (DSG) for a few dollars over $32K making the price difference at least $10,000.
@@stephenhendricks103 how do you like it? Has it been reliable since you had it?how many miles have you done with it?
Hi Matt. Nice vid. Liked before watching because I knew it was going to be good
Wow! How big is your sunglass case? Seems like it should fit somewhere.
Probably needs to go in the door pockets. Or the trunk
For $37k people would opt for the Golf R.
The Autobahn has huge discounts and usually sells closer to $30k as I was able to get a new GTI for about $24K.
arainla new GTI for 24K? You mean the S model with no packages and a manual?
The seats appear to be the same seats that come in the GLI, which are ventilated. So no excuse for VW not offering them. Perhaps next year.
I love these golf gti's.
Those wheels gotta go tho.
Lot of other rim styles that can make this car pop more.
faxs
Stop letting the transmission do the driving and shift it yourself. You underestimate the DSG
Edgar Moreno say it louder ‼️
I did shift it myself, did you miss that part?
Whoops ;|
That twisty road looks is like so much fun, I got a Golf R 2019 and would like to dive it.
You just have to keep the revs above 3k, and it’s fine- even stock
why would you ever pay $37k for this???? Go buy a slightly used Audi S3 instead if you want a volkswagon product. Better in every single way
Except it's not a hatchback
@@ArcadianGenesis ok... then go get a slightly used audi a5 HATCHBACK and its still better in every single way. My point is, this car is not worth $37k. I wouldnt even pay $30k for this shit
You all are forgetting the fact this comes with almost no miles new and has 6year 72,000 mile warranty, while the used Audi s3 would have miles on miles and almost no warranty and way more expensive to fix when all goes wrong....
Mel Low this has a way better interior than an Audi and is half the price
@@StrongerThanEver84 I agree that at $37k, just go buy a Golf R, however you gotta go apples-to-apples pal. No comparing a new Autobahn to a USED A5. I wasn't even in the market for an Autobahn (delighted with my S, thankyouverymuch) but my dealer had a CPO ultra-low mileage fully loaded Autobahn for less than the cost of a new S model! Plus it was a VWOA car, so they replace everything to brand-new spec. (tires, brakes, etc.). At
Are one of these worth $27k right now with 38k miles?
My old 2.0T used to spin all the power away. I’m assuming VW felt that slowed the car down so they limited power at the start of the RPM.
VW actually limits the torque in first and second so that the transmission stays intact.
Terrific review as always Matt!
I love your videos but what is that creaking? Is that your camera mount?
It's the flip-out screen on the camera over bumps. I hate it too but can't find a way to get rid of it.
Matt Maran Motoring oh I gotcha. I just find myself spacing out and listening to the creak haha. Other than that thanks for the work you do. Big fan of your work.
the growl is the synthetic engine sound you can turn off. still an awesome sound too.
I believe there is a decent size slide out cubby under the drivers seat that you missed. Might be the answer to your sunglass case dilemma!
Does the adaptive cruise really not stop the car?
One thing you have to look at when looking at Volkswagens and their msrps is they never sell for that. Except Rs and stuff like that. GTIs are super discounted and nobody is paying even close to MSRP. I got 7500k off my SE, not including rebates.
Check out my comment. I've seen new SEs for $20k, literally with 60 miles on them. Brand new at a dealer. For $20k. It's crazy how much value you get when you look for a good deal on a gti
I mention this in the video :)
@@MattMaranMotoring and that's what I get for not waiting until the end to comment. Ha.
About a year ago I paid $32,043 plus ttl for a fully loaded DSG Autobahn, a bit over $6000 less than MSRP.
That's how u know they make big profit off of cars
Unfortunately the manual is having stalling issues, especially on the Rabbit edition.
Yes. VW has not come up with a fix. Was about to buy a used 2019 with only 1000 miles. Decided to see if there were any problems with this car, because why would anyone trade in a car after only a month or two. There could be legitimate reasons but I checked and found multiple claims of stalling issues. VW has not come up with a fix and are buying back cars. I think they should stop selling new ones also until they can correct the problem.
Buyer beware.
are you the same guy as subaruwrxfan?
Yep, changed the channel name 2 years ago.
I own a 2016 GTI with DSG. I came from a manual car and do not agree with your sentiment about the DSG. I feel it is better than the manual in many ways, especially in performance. I have rarely found the transmission to be confused or in the wrong gear. The transmission “learns” your driving style so after a few drives, you will notice the transmission become more eager.
You have to understand this is the new 7-speed and his review of it is spot-on... trust me I own a 2019 DSG and he's absolutely right
I disagree op, I have a DSG mk7 GTI and it upshifts all the time. I bought a manual WRX and was daily driving it cause nothing feels like a proper manual trans.
Owned over 30 cars in my life. My is38 turbo swapped 2017 GTI Sport DSG is the best car I have ever owned. 400hp with 35mpg on highway. From a roll race there are very few cars that can keep up with my little grocery getter. Plus the interior is by far the best in class.
A Roll race is not a race lol 😂 literally just a highway pull
@@daphenom45 why is it called a roll race if it's not a race🤔
It's not about speed only, the GTI isn't that exciting despite it being quick. I also have a modified one but it's a bit boring tbh.
@@daphenom45 Sounds like you've been taken to gapplebees by a GTI. Still bitter I see.
@@deanmarr785 please brother I owned a mk6 before mk7, they're awesome little dailys that do embarrass on the highway, but are not that exciting to drive or fast. It's literally just a DD, the only thing I'm bitter about is the pseudo car guys jeopardizing others safety on the highway, but never go to the tracks to actually race. Same guys who got the dsg because it's "0.2" secs quicker to 60 and "muh traffic"
Yeah Matt, that blow-off valve sound is indeed quite noticeable on these Gen3 2.0L EA888 turbo engines. My brand new GLI with the same engine but with a 6 speed manual dose the same thing when I am hitting the mountain roads hard. Sadly the muffler VW uses in my GLI is actually completely silent compared to the slightly thoaty GTI's muffler. Sure the speaker attached to the window sounds good but it's fake so cat-back install it will be when they come out. Great cars both and the DCC is pretty amazing. I would never change the suspension setup even for track days. The manual trans for the GTI and GLI is great. Easy clutch and very rev-matchable on the downshifts. Own two Mk7 Jetta's now, an S trim and the new GLI both manuals. Great review as always sir!
2019 Accord sport 2.0T 10 speed auto or 2019 GTI DSG? Kinda torn between the two. What are your guys thoughts?
Alexander De La Cruz Accord sport all day, one amazing all in one package.
Gti will feel sharper and handle better. Just a smidge more power in the accord though similar. No limited slip diff in the accord. So if you care more about performance and lightness/nimbleness than gti for sure. Accord for more room and if you like Honda. Both are great all in one packages.
Nice review! You should review a MK6 GTI, I think it’s the only recent generation GTI you haven’t reviewed.
Thanks! Yeah, I'd like to review a Mk6 but I haven't had a stock one offered to me yet within driving distance.
I had a 2012 GTI and of all my cars, it was my favorite! Interior quality was better than MK7.
Oh, I can't get this car now. You're forced to use the sunglass holder to hold your sunglasses.
I’ve driven manuals since 99 and I’m older now in addition to residing in Chicago so automatic is what I would do at this point given the traffic.
Hey Matt, great review.
For pure handling, this GTI or Civic Si?
Thanks!
I'd vote for this.
You can't go wrong with any VW GTI!
Unless you're one of the over 100 people with the stalling problem in these 2019 GTI's... www.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/comments/b9cpb7/possible_2019_6mt_stall_issue_your_feedback/
Great video. Just bought a 19. You are in North Allegheny. 🤘😁
hows the cornering and bodyroll in these cars?
I talk about that on the back road.
Anyone know where this was filmed? Scenery is stunning.
North Alleghany, Pittsburgh suburbs.
NEED HELP! I am driving a 2014 Civic Si....thinking of going into this car. 2019 GTI Autobohn. Should I? Never owned a VW. Never owned a European car. Are they good? Reliable?
I switched from a 2015 civic si to a 2019 GTI S and love every moment. Few vids posted of my build to give you an idea
Did you used premium gas? When i put regular the car get much slower..
I would consider purchasing if they still made the 2-dr.😡.
Had an earlier model 2-dr and loved it.
I liked tithe 2 door too I think only Honda makes a fun fwd two door know in America now that the beetle and golf 2 doors died
The Veloster is kinda coupey if you look at the drivers side lol
Beyond the Pail Who cares dude? People buy a hot-hatch for practicality. Why would someone buy the version that is less practical? Personally, I think the 4-door looks better which is why I bought one.
Some people like sedans.....I don’t.
Beyond the Pail LOL! A 5-door hatch is still a hatch dude. Btw, I hope you know that the dimensions between the 3-door and 5-door hatch are exactly the same.
Awesome review Matt. I like your comparisons to the Accord and Stinger, but how do you think this stacks up against the 2019 GLI? For everyday driving, it seems like the GLI has much more value for the price.
Thanks! It does in many ways, but it's higher seating position and larger size make it feel less sporty. I'll elaborate more in my GLI review next week.
If your ever in the Wisconsin area feel free to review mine. It's currently FBO with an OEM IS38 turbo.
Jabari what part are you from?
Midwest Mopars Milwaukee area.
Jabari nice I’m in between la crosse and the dells
Gonna pick one of these up. Was originally gonna try and get into a Veloster N but I found one of these for a decent price. Plus the Lithia Hyundai where I live isn’t a very good dealership they are very rude and pushy and their dealer mark up is ridiculous.
That price is too close to a golf r price isnt it....?
Oh yea totally for a used one. And much quicker.
Roman Ballesteros i meant even compared to new. A golf r is like 41k. 42k with the dsg.....
Thats too close to a price of a golf r for me to even want a fully loaded gti.
Why do reviewers opt for automatic GTI’s? GTI’s are made to be manual. The Golf R is the one to get in automatic because of the shitty clutch.
It’s due for a new generation.
And it's getting one next year.
The WRX is *more* overdue for a new generation.
I disagree it’s perfect
The 2020 looks awful
Watching this review sitting in my gti
@@guts5529 you like it?
Is one worth 27k? 38kmilez
11:43 is what you want
Kish Sharma idol
Actually 2019 RabbIt Edition you get:
7 Speed DSG off of the Golf R
Golf R front brakes
Limited slip differential
8 more HP
all trims get that
Steve oh. 😂. I figured all 19’s get it. But I was just pointing out in the RabbIt Edition lol
See i like the idea of the chassis control but i also love s and se seat it just gives a certain touch to the golf feeling.
Hold traction off for 5 seconds. Put car in sport
Wish you could do a comparison of the GLI vs. GTI, DSG
I'll be posting a GLI review next week and compare it to the GTI, but the GLI I had was a manual.
@@MattMaranMotoring Cool. Looking forward to it!
Probably has 87 octane in it and not broken in yet
Man the Kia Stinger gives you a lot for your money
my 2018 autobahn doesn’t drive like that, the wheels will spin like crazy if you floor it from a stop. also, if you use launch control it does the same thing
@@layne4376 you sound dumb. I can be going 15 mph and floor it and still get wheel spin. that's actually one of the biggest complaints of the GTI's that come with the Pirelli all seasons. I can't wait to get new tires.
Outdoor Layne you sound dumb again. the Autobahn is the fully loaded version, meaning it DOES have the performance pack. you need help bro
Outdoor Layne my car is just fine, no need to be jealous. I think the real fact of the matter is that you’ve never driven one. watch matt’s 2018 gti autobahn w/the DSG review and you will see that he gets wheel spin when flooring it, which he does not get on this 2019. look at vw vortex forums, and you will see that wheel hop is a common complaint among the mk7’s. I think we both know who the dumb one is here
Anybody know how this car feels if your a bigger guy?
I test drove a 2019 GTI a week ago and was extremely let down by it's acceleration. I do not get the hype
tune it and than u will see goes from 220hp to 316
@@fantomg100 And lose my warranty? No thx
@@ramzitabbara2639 you will not loose ur warranty find vw dealer that is APR certified have them do the work and u still have ur warranty u get full bumper to bumper warranty
No veloster n matt??
The GTI is overrated, I test drove one as well and left feeling blah. Nothing blew me away
Love the long content because, well, TV sucks and I can no longer find Motor Week and the like
Agreed. I like MotorWeek as well. There is a TH-cam channel though.
I have a 17 dsg Golf R Stage 2 and dsg tune... totally doesnt feel like what you are explaining, also most cars get used to a driving style of each person
37k whoa! No thank you. Good review though.
You can find bunch of lightly used current gen GTIs under 20k. Shows you how good they retain their remarkable value.
david anthony got used I picked one up for 15k CPO fully loaded.
Paid $25,295 for my brand new White Silver 2019 GTI SE 6M w/leather. MSRP on it was $34, 035, but who pays MSRP?
@@loubonnett How do you find the base stereo? The real upgrade to the Autobahn to me comes with the Fender sound system, since you can no longer buy that as a stand alone option.
11:28 Oh dear.
dear kaput
You don’t expect much do you? 😂 There’s plenty of storage for your hard sunglasses case especially the glove box. There’s few more options on GTI that will actually make anyone go wow!
You missed the point with criticising the car’s size. It is deliberately a small to mid size car that uses the space it has extremely well. Suggesting it should be bigger is the reason why cars are so bloated compared to predecessors. If one wants more space, get a bigger car from the next model up. We should celebrate car models not growing excessively, not encourage their growth.
I can't believe how expensive the gti is in america. 37,000$ USD! I live in Canada and the price is about 35-37,000$ CAD.
This is Autobahn trim..u can get a base GTI for a little over 25k.
GTI handles better than a WRX?! Having owned both I disagree, the WRX provides much more confidence in cornering at high speeds, the GTI can manage the same turns but you feel it's just not as easy for the car.
Man that sunglass case storage is really important to you
Hopefully we'll see a real improvement when the mk8 comes out. The veloster N really is destroying the gti. Just wait til the dct using a wet clutch for that car comes out and I think we'll see a further gap. I like the gti and dont like the 3 door set up of the veloster but I'll take the veloster as these two cars sit
Ur 1st
A veloster N? Give me a break. Thats like saying a 370z is better than a 911.
Matt--i love your reviews, but leather seats are not that important in a hot hatch...my WRX and prior to that, Acura rsx-s, had leather seats and they were mediocre at best in terms of holding you in the seat. My CTR's alcantara seats are top-notch and as you know, not leather. I think in this type of car most drivers are more interested in how well the seats hold you rather than their composition. Ditto for ventilated seats too, especially if you do not live on the east coast or midwest.
11:44
$37k!? Whoa. I like the GTI but not at nearly $40k., probably more after tax and license. That’s crazy sauce.
This is the top of the line and there’s plenty of dealer rebates and discounts to get that price down. I was looking at one that was $32k msrp and after the discounts and rebates I was looking at $26k out the door after taxes.
I bought this exact same car with the 6spd. manual, and only paid $31k and change. VW is offering pretty steep discounts.
It sounds good because its fake noise. And 1st gear is torque limited to not destroy the tires.
Suggest you spend more time testing base models, especially where powertrain is the same like GTI instead of drinking the OEM's KoolAIde and this A/B prob comes in $10k+ more than the S. They want testers to test the top trim and people to buy because that's where the profit is!
It’s usually 34k at the dealer, not to mention some people want to see all the options they could get such as DCC
I know for sure that this must have been a blast to drive
DSG owns manuals period it’s faster on the racetrack and the drag strip.. but yes it’s much better when it’s tuned
Get well soon 11:25
Isn’t this model the same price civic type R. $35000
GET THE MANUAL
No.....DSG=race ready
dean marriott oh yeah my bad, forgot you’re an F1 driver, nah you’re an old man to lazy to shift his own gears
@@carloscaro860 Congratulations on learning to drive a stick. Your parents must be proud. And yes I'm old thanks for pointing that out. Learn to drive a stick with 3 on the tree like I did then get back to me. Run along now son recess is almost over.
bruh, there’s no point in getting a manual if you plan on legitimately daily driving the thing. It’s just a nuisance for people who have to deal with stop and go situations. If it’s a weekend toy, sure, get the manual. But for all of the people who use this as their only vehicle, it makes no sense when you can manually shift with the tiptronic on the automatic.
Why? Get manual? So the clutch can go out? Chance of missing a gear and killing your tranny? I drive a 14 Si....the manual transmissions are fun...I get it. I really do. But daily driving going through gears gets old. It really does.
Is manual still standard in this thing?
Yep!
I would only buy a GTI because of the dual clutch honestly. They are much faster manual cars for the money
Cars Of Pennsylvania - but Infinitely more boring. You’re not really getting any gains with the auto over the manual in the GTI. I think you’re getting the GTI specs confused with the Golf R
My exact model just 2017 downshifts way faster than the model you're testing. No bog, no hesitation. The one you're driving seems sadly tuned from factory.
That might well be. My experience with my 2018 Autobahn with the 6 speed DSG is identical to yours.
VW's r not reliable so maybe the one he reviewed has a problem
As I was watching I was kind of thinking about the Stinger, and then you read my mind...seems like incredible value for the 4 cylinder plus can get it with AWD. And if you don’t mind it a year old can find them in the low 20’s! Think I’d go that route...great review Matt!!
The Stinger is an impressive vehicle but it's a VERY different car. The Stinger is a credible interpretation of a European GT; the GTI reflects a particular heritage that's not an interpretation of anything else.
Stephen Hendricks don’t get me wrong I love the GTI, was kind of thinking out loud as I’m in the market for something fun for a daily. It would be the GTI all day long if it was offered with AWD, and had a 10 year warranty. 😉
@@lama6736 In addition to the Stinger, the Golf R with its AWD is an awesome vehicle but in addition to its price advantage of roughly $10,000 in real world prices (comparing the top trim Autobahn to the Golf R), the GTI has some other advantages. The most obvious is the fact that the Golf R's AWD adds the equivalent of the weight of an NFL defensive back sitting in the back seat. And that's a minor burden compared to a Stinger with a curb weight of up to two tons. (V6 and AWD) That's about 900 lbs more than a GTI! It's like loading the GTI with 3 NFL offensive lineman. And keep in mind that curb weight doesn't include fuel, passengers, or gear/luggage. :)
As far as the advantages of AWD are concerned, both the "R's" and the Stinger's are "reactive" systems. They don't engage the additional wheels (rear wheels in the case of the R and front wheels for the Stinger.) unless wheel slip is detected. It doesn't take much to engage the extra wheels (Hard acceleration under less than ideal pavement will do it and so will wet pavement.) But under typical cruising or daily driving the AWD of either car is just extra weight, nothing else.
And as for the value of AWD in challenging winter conditions, I've had a lot of experience driving in places like Michigan and upstate New York in snowbound winters. Frankly a FWD small , light vehicle with the weight of the engine over the drive wheels and a good set of winter tires will perform as well as an AWD vehicle about 95% of the time.
I'm a KIA fan. I own a Sorento crossover. It's my second one and I find it a great vehicle. And KIA"s excellent 10 year/100,000 mile power train warranty coupled with its five year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is reassuring. But I have to say that if KIA offered a two week/10 mile warranty I would have spent no more on either of my KIA's than I did in reality. In other words $0. And I've also owned two GTI's in the last eight years. One with a 3 year/36K B2B warranty and my current GTI with a 6 yr/72K warranty. But again, I could have owned either vehicle with no warranty, whatsoever, and not spent a dime more than they cost me for warranty issues. Again, zero dollars.
Warranties are mainly marketing tools for manufacturers. Like any insurance policy they wouldn't be offered unless they were seldom redeemed. And longer warranties are primarily meant to express a brand's confidence in their product and counter a reputation, usually earned some years before, that a particular brand had reliability problems. Toyota stands at the top of rankings in reliability as they have for many years but Toyota's actual incidence of problems compared to other manufacturers has shrunk to a very small advantage. The average purchaser of a new car keeps it for fewer than 7 years. And in that time, the vast majority of vehicles will remain trouble free, regardless of the manufacturer.
Want a vehicle that you can keep for 10 years and 100K miles and be relatively certain nothing will go wrong? Buy the model with the fewest electronic components and features, the least capable infotainment system, and the least efficient engine with the oldest design. A Toyota 4Runner is a great example. Tens of thousands of ISIS terrorists can't be wrong. 4Runners and Toyota trucks can stand up to neglect and abuse perhaps better than any other vehicle on the road.
This car is over priced for today's market and they depreciate like crazy.
Car should come stage1 car runs a lot better in every aspect
All GTIs have pretty bad turbo lag from the factory. A tune definitely helps a lot
Matt I think the Acura 8 speed dual clutch is so much better slow traffic. With build in torque converter
As good of a car that it is, I would never pick one up myself. Volkswagens are hot pieces of steaming shit. In 2 years one sensor will go wrong and then the whole damn electrical system will break. And then everything else will go. My aunt used to drive a Jetta that was made in Germany, so it must have been "higher quality". Still broke all the time. The Veloster N gives you more fun for the same price and it will last for years to come. I would take the cheap interior.
MK7s very reliable.