Owning a VW Golf Mk8 GTI | 24 Hour Honest Review
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- What my first 24 hours with my new VW Golf Mk8 GTI looks like...Some great things and some not so great things. It's definitely not perfect!
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Nice GTI Paul, in case you didn’t already know, here’s a couple of shortcuts you might find useful, when the heated steering wheel is already on you can tap and hold the button to switch it off without having to go through the other two heat levels first, another way to mute or pause audio is a quick press of the power button to the left of the heater controls, and to minimise the detail on the speedometer screen you can press and hold the VIEW button on the steering wheel, this removes the left side and right side information but leaves the centre in view, press and hold VIEW again to revert to full information, and the most useful one, is to drag down from the top of the screen to show the customisable shortcuts screen.
Omg this is really helpfull, Thanks!!!
Some new Bosch wiper blades would help
All Golfs made from April 2022 onwards have a more powerful chip powering the infotainment system. So if you're ordering now, your unlikely to suffer as glitchy or slow of a system as the early MK8 Golfs.
Also while the lack of buttons is annoying and a bit hard to get used to at first, it's really not that deep. Once you get used to it, and have the shortcuts set up to the main settings you change. It's actually easy to live with
💯Finally and intelligent comment regarding the infotainment, I actually like it.
Congrats Paul! Long time sub here. And actually owner of this exact spec in a Mk7.5. So it’s exciting to see this evolution play out with one of my fav automotive TH-camrs. Please don’t forget about this car once your collection builds! You’ve now jumped into a huge cult of an ecosystem that people will enjoy watching just as much as supercars imo
It made me subscribe!
I’ve had a sh8 GTD since December (delivered 6 months late) to replace a 7.5.
What I’d give to have the 7.5 back! Without getting started on the crap infotainment, interior with little storage, lack of gas struts under the bonnet and no space saver (I’d have optioned if I’d realised/been told… had to order at the height of lockdown so no showroom visit or test drive) the mk sh8 has been back to two different dealers with various electrical and software faults on 6 occasions (including them neglecting to refit the underpan). Finally seems to be fixed with a replacement CPU rather than software updates as advised by the useless supplying dealer. It’s developed a fault with the drivers rear window now.
By comparison, in the 4.5 years I had it, the 7.5 went to the dealer for nothing but annual servicing
You’ve written the comment that I would have written! had whole CPU changed within 6 weeks of ownership and after a 30 minute drive the same faults came up! Still to this day (18 months in) although much less frequent and with an infotainment reset, all gone… for a while! To be fair tho, Other than the shoddy electrical system, the GTD is not too bad at all
Welcome to the club! Had mine for about 3 months now and although it’s not as highly specced, I couldn’t be happier with it. Enjoy it!
Can anyone else remember when this Channel was all R8 AMG AND Lambos?
Its sad but the views dont justify it anymore. Im an OG subscriber but we’ve gotta admit, Paul failed to sort of set himself apart from this saturated car vlogger market. I still support him but youtube just aint showin any love anymore
Also, he just isn’t 20-22 y/o anymore. I’m sure coming out to a Lamborghini and R8 is exhausting (and expensive) when you just wanna zip to get a bite to eat lol
We’re tired of seeing cars we can’t afford lol. I love seeing a car I could actually own! I love this direction
The EA888 is an absolute masterpiece of engineering. I’ve got the 7.5 Golf R. Drove 150 miles at the weekend in eco mode managed 48.4 mpg. Unbelievable
Holy crap. Thats insane lol.
I've only ever seen 40mpg in my mk 8 gti in eco did you actually press the gas!?
First I heard tony said in podcast about having a hatchback for daily and now Paul got one. Ever since hearing it I was thinking to justify getting a S3 or Golf R for daily. Now watching this video, actually a GTI looks tempting (or GTI clubsport), but it was annoying to adjust the temperature in the infotainment system 😕
As someone who buys 5yr old cars rather than brand new, I really don’t like all of the touch screen tech. It never ages well. But the golf Gti is THE quintessential daily driver. Nice work dude.
I agree, I honestly don't understand what car manufacturers are thinking putting touch screens in everything. Just why?! It is so unsafe because you actually need to look at what you are touching, taking you eyes of the road, and it will never give the same sort of confirming feedback than an actual button would.
I've no real problem with touch controls being used, but they need to be implemented perfectly. Car manufacturers have had decades of development on switch gear, buttons, dials etc, so we take it for granted how well they work. But with touch, they've had merely a couple of years of development time. It's gonna be a long time before touch controls work as well as physical switch gear. So... There should be a physical option for every touch control, until they get the experience bang on.
Many functions can be done with voice control. Something that many newbies to a vehicle don’t know.
Nice but I personally would of got a mk7.5 golf r for about 20k
Even Tony said same on his Pod with Sam STG. Lol. I kinda get it. Savings. Same power. Less buggy VW OS and tactit buttons
@@zzhughesd and better looks imo
The mk7 and 7.5 is the sweet spot. I have an older mk7
Or a mk 3.5 Leon cupra for even less?
Imo nicer interior & gets the power down great on PS4S. 300bhp is a bit underwhelming with 4motion, same for the S3.
@@Shdgy Nicer interior? You’re having a laugh.
I had a MK8R for 9 months, sold it and bought a MK7.5. The MK7 is a far better car. The 8R is great to drive, the dampers are better. But that's it. The 7.5 has a much nicer interior, the infotainment feels like a big upgrade over the 8's. And the materials used throughout are so much nicer. Things missing in the 8 like gas bonnet strut, cup holder cover, directional headlights, headlight washers, air con controls, volume controls.... The PHYSICAL BUTTONS! I've no issue with touch controls, but the implementation in the Golf is awful. Other things like having to turn off lane assist EVERY SINGLE TIME you get in the car, and that it forgets which drive mode you were in when you turn off the engine is insane. Get a MK7.5.
Paul, change the windscreen wipers for Bosch...lovely car Mk8.
I have driven RS3's, Golf R's ect when I worked for a German Car repair garage...my fav was the Golf GTI with a dsg box 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Not a fan of automakers putting 180 mph speedometers when top speed is 155 mph. Why not be realistic and have the speedo only go to 160? You’d still have a number displayed that is above actual capability. I think they just want to trick people into thinking it can go faster than it really can.
No its done like that so if u mod it u can use the mph that are left in the speedo.
The wiper issue is probably because the windscreen got a coating but the wipers did not. Then the wipers will drag and jump around which makes a lot of noise. Sometimes it goes away after a few rainy days but other times you might need to get the wipers also coated.
No panroof rip
It's an excellent daily isn't it. Interesting to see how you feel it compares to the Leon as I have one on order
Bought one and went back to the MK7.5.
I’m hoping they sort out the interior quality and infotainment before I consider another!
The latest software update (1896) has fixed ALL issues that there were with any previous software versions.
@@cfbm125 wasn’t the software being the problem. I’m a tech for VW West London. The hardware isn’t powerful enough to be able to support the software. Hence the glitchy UI. The 22 plates have the newest hardware. It’s better than it was but not what I want in a 35k+ motor.
@@beardmechanix1642 I have a 71 plate, late September 2021 (MY22) GTI, it has the earlier infotainment hardware (H56) and works very well, I’ve had zero issues since I bought the car, it was delivered with 1804 SW, the only real difference I’ve seen after the update is that the infotainment now seems more ‘fluid’ and has virtually no lag at all, it has never suffered from the issues earlier cars had, maybe I’ve been lucky, but even after being spoilt having had the superb iDrive7 In my previous 2020 BMW M135ix, I actually find the VW system to be pretty good, it just takes a day or two of using it to get used to its ways. 👌
@@cfbm125 I can’t get along with it. Especially all the heater controls and lack of illumination of the sliders.
Going from a mk7.5 to a 8 feels like a step down. Hence going back to the mk7.5.
My M2 Competition is flawless. Still has buttons for everything.
@@cfbm125 didn’t say it didn’t drive good. And to be honest, the MK7.5 still drives no different to the 8.
So how did you get yourself a GT2RS MR?
Just purchased the 24' GTI 380, last year for the manuals. I've had a GTI in every gen, but this one is the best driving experience I've had so far. My only complaint, is the whole front dash. The mk7.5 front dash was perfect from an aesthetic point of view.
Picking mine up this week in kings red metallic!! So excited!!!
7:56 these buttons a crap we have a mk8 golf as a company car and I did the first drive with it today and I can't see the buttons for my side the steering wheels hides it toghether with the indicators and I have to look around the wheel to find the buttons that can be dangerous while driving. On the mk7 you had a knob a lot better reachable in the center
There is possible to access which back and front rear are you using?
Thanks!
Doesn’t help with the heater controls not illuminating but a good shortcut for the heated seats is to tap the hot+ and cold- at the same time to turn them on and adjust. Saves going through the menus.
Also, when the heated steering wheel is already on you can tap and hold the button to switch it off without having to go through the other two heat levels first, another way to mute or pause audio is a quick press of the power button to the left of the heater controls, and to minimise the detail on the speedometer screen you can press and hold the VIEW button on the steering wheel, this removes the left side and right side information but leaves the centre in view, press and hold VIEW again to revert to full information.
why not try the BMW 128ti
Can someone explain why does UK have white plate at front and yellow plate in the back? Always wonder why...
I bought new front and rear wipers for my new vw after having it for 2 months I don't know how a new car can have nackered wipers but it sorted the noise
What exhaust setup do you have on this? Sounds good on the outside but sounds quite and no drone on the inside.
Nice car but those wiper blades!
I have a Vw Troc R line which is almost as quick and has buttons, if the golf had more buttons i would have one
I reckon I'd love this car, but when it's near 50% more expensive than a Polo GTI in new/demo stock in Oz, I think the Polo GTI wins for Smiles:Dollars ratio.
I do prefer the red details on a GTI over the R version, just stylistic, but for only a little bit more money in Oz, you probably would go the R over the GTI in the Golf range here. But let's not kid ourselves, all are great cars.
Love my GTi Clubsport. Always let the dealer update the software ! I love the infotainment system now : if you have a tablet/smartphone it is straightforward. Great acceleration, comfort, handling, pops & roars, seats, convenient features. Ideal combo of daily drive & FUN 🤣
Brilliant stuff Paul . You were my first big TH-cam follow. . I have a 7.5 GTI 👏👌
I like these prefer the clubsport front end but this looks good in black with them wheels I had a mk7 next car would consider a mk8 again hope they fixed the 2.0tsi engine issues the mk7 had
This has got me excited for my GTi Clubsport I've got on order 😍
Watched the whole video to see if GTI was a manual or dsg, no mention of it in the spec, seemed more interested in the spot lights!. . presumed from listening to sound of gear changes that it was a dsg, pity was looking for a review of the manual transmission 😎
truthfully, to this day I want a exact copy in LHD... But I do a 180mile r/t 3x per week and after driving the GTI I wound up picking up a 2022 Altima SV ... I still want the GTI, driving wise ... but that lack of buttons and over complicated functions was beyond annoying if you need to adjust something while driving, I just couldn't live like that lol ...
I’m my opinion for the same money the Mercedes A class AMG premium plus is the better all round car. I have owned two Golf GTI so I can compare.
What are the significant pro's according to you?
@@marchiano5933 Hi all round drive and handling is better in the Mercedes’ but the big thing is interior design is far superior in the Mercedes, VW I s old tech in comparison. Also the customer service from Mercedes is far superior to VW.
Awesome man. Totally happy for you. I’ve been a long time sub and have enjoyed you’re content. I do miss the supercar content though. I understand money doesn’t grow on tree’s. Thanks for the grind 👍🏾👍🏾
I do wish someday in the future a supercar's gonna be back
@@bhargavshatrughna489 me too. I think some more collaborations would be good.
@@sterling215 the gang would be good (Sam shmee Sol and jww) I miss those road trips 😔😔
Supercars can take a back seat imo as it doesn't get much better than he's fully restored murcielago. Where do u go from there? an F40? It's hard to pick any model that's not already documented by another TH-camr unless it's MC20/Atura ownership or something
Iv owned the GTI CS for 18months
It still makes me smile and giggle when pushing on. Enjoy it mate they are cracking cars no matter what others say
Isn't it illegal to run foglights without fog?
Really not a fan of the light bar at the front or the fog lights. Ruin the front in my opinion
So true what you say about being able to ave te gut alongside a sportier car or super car etc. my dad had a 911 and a golf going as his cars - 911 if he wanted a cracking drive across country, the golf as the daily driver. Loved both as they loved driving hard - the gut was fab as it used to almost egg you on. I remember following my dad with a friend of mine and going into a corner, it was cocking an inside rear wheel!
I own a GTI as well, it's just such a great car for the money 🔥🔥
for people intrested in the mk8 golf gti the audi s3 has more physical button and is actual the better car to daily this generation
S3 competitor is Golf R not GTI
Picking up a 2019 polo gti on Saturday I know it's no golf but still going to be a fun car to drive can't wait
Can u tell what mpg are u doing in the gti
do not wrapp it customize it or do any modifications just leave it like this its better
MK8 gti has really grown on me. That spec is the best I’ve seen
I had read somewhere or maybe was another video from someone else, that recommended to take the car to a VW dealership and have THEM update the software, it is quicker when they do it, also I have been very lazy to set up the app so my gti does not welcome me 🙃
Big head with ya Aston Martin vantage what's wrong with the golf
😊👍🏾. But you need a new set wiper blades.
Congrats Paul, I have just bought a 6 month old VW Arteon Shooting Brake and spent 2hrs changing the name of the previous owner to mine. I feel your pain hahaha enjoy! nice car!
Last two videos have been really good!!! Great choice for a daily!!! I’m surprised you didn’t go for a Merc A35 for similar money.
It updates on home WiFi
Looking at buying this spec gti In Dubai and it’s 40grand 😞
I do love a golf but does it look special enough for the money
I almost purchased a used 08 vw gti for 50k!!! here in Canada but I found out it had water pump issues
Very nice looking car indeed . Do u need to wrap u don't keep for long do u? Better than TGE more humble .Infontainment has upgrades as niggles .
Yaris sport reliability supreme but it's looker for sure.
“Sporty hatchbacks of London” 😂
I bought a MK7 2015 earlier this year.. haven't regretted it for a second. Been one of my favorite cars I have been able to drive.. Next to a 911 GTS of course.
Congrats . I’m on GTI #4 and my last and still present one is a 2015. Best one I’ve owned to date
Please don’t tell me the wipers are really that loud ? 🤣 love these cars though, just would prefer leather seats rather than the tartan.
Love a GTi it was my first car a mk3 16v then mk4 R32 most reliable car I’ve had
Glad you like your new car I drove the gti Honda r megane rs300 recently all new went the megane for the looks an sound actually but I do like your gti
Where's the fog?
I have the same spec, 2 months in and I'm absolutely in love with how practical and fun it is, a few modifications also brings it up knotch
Which mods did you add?
@@marchiano5933 intake mods, light weight wheels, suspension mods, and PCM
So how did that effect your drive performance? Is it worth it?
@@marchiano5933 definitely with my custom 3 inch a cat back the car is way more lively and capable definitely worth it
How much did you pay for the car?
Finally an attainable interesting car! I can now put the channel back on my repertoire 😃
The mark 8 Gti look is very much growing on me
Trust me, I've started to see a few on the roads, it does have some presence and does look really beautiful
Top vid Paul few mods to this and a supercar for the summer back to classic sol 👍😀
If it rains again I will be skipping that episode lol
The absolute annoying thing about the Golf fog lights is they always force the night time head lights to come on even during the day. And no setting to change. Such a shame.
Really nice exterior.
The interior front and infotainment is terrible. Way way too much touch. Looks cheap. Love the new seats though.
Great purchase Paul, cool spec GTI!!! Congrats!!!
Best car for 30K? Disagree. Best ‘all round’ car for 30K likely. For context, you can pick up an OG M2 for 30K. Also 30K is still a huge amount of money, overall In my personal opinion the MK7.5 GTI is much better car and value for money.
Best of luck to you in your engagement. Maybe this can be a "reset" to your channel and go back to the fundamentals.
Still the hottest hatchback in the world 🖤🤷🏽♂️
How are GTIs so much better looking than Rs?
I reckon you need new wiper blades or something
Get the APR upgrades
WRAP/WHEELS/EXHAUST - Repeat
They look so much better without the god awful looking alloys that come as standard.
Hatchback of London
Would never have guessed that Paul was one of those people who think driving with their front fog lights on all the time makes them look cool
I hope you make a little more content with it. I like the Nuke spec on this one. Now you got a daily driver, its time for a Supercar.
Also what happened with the Supra you borrowed? I wish you make more content with it.
Friom a looks standpoint ( I know that's subjective )
The GTI>R
Chaos mate good budget!!! 💵
A factory reset of the Infotainment would do it wonders. I purchased an ex demo Superb a few years back, had about 30 phones attached to it!!! Factory reset.... Brand new
BEST FEATURES....BROOM BROOM NOISES AND SOME LIGHTS......😀😀😀😀
Congratulations on your new purchase, Paul. I hope you have many happy miles in it. By the way, I noticed you’re wearing a wedding ring - when did you finally tie the knot? I’m a recent newlywed myself. Keep up the great content mate.
Super looking car! Great to see you so happy in something so attainable!
For 30k that’s one hell of a nice piece of kit.
In New York this car is $45k.
Gt
Supercars of London Awesome Video I'm glad your First 24 Hours in your MK8 Golf GTI went well and I can't wait to see what you'll get done and what Supercar you'll get
Why do golfs also look and sound plasticky inside
Love the GTI content!
Can’t wait to see some sick wheels on those!!❤️❤️
Cabin audio is 100% speakers unfortunately
Wipers trying to sound like a tuned GTI downshift 😂
Good choice of a day to day car
The vw gti 👌👌👌
Nice