LOVED my ‘15 Veloster. Coilovers, swaybars, lip. Quick n dirty. Drove it 289,000 miles in just over 5 years. Recall notice warned of “Catastrophic Engine Failure.” I was denied a service appt, and a week later my engine took a dump. Service and corporate laughed when I suggested replacement. “300k? Don’t you think you got your money’s worth?” I listed it as a rolling shell on Marketplace and sold it right there in the Hyundai lot. Guy signed the title on the service desk. I Walked across the street and bought a Honda.
He is absolutely right about the KDM community. I bought a Forte GT and didn't even realize how awesome the community was. So many wonderful and nice people.
I love my first gen rspec (2015) bought it last October and had a lot of fun modding it this summer. Did full bolt ons but no tune. Has 85,000 miles on it and went from nw Wisconsin to Florida and back with no problems and I wasn't exactly taking my time. Just use GOOD oil and change it at 3000 miles it's just fine. Also remember to warm your car up before thrashing!
I bought one of these back in August and it's the second most fun vehicle I've ever owned. It's a vitamin c 2016 turbo, and aside from a couple minor complaints about it's low idle and less than expected MPG, i love it.
@@mitchellmiller6644you must baby it and good on you! I average about 19-20 but that’s mostly city mileage and admittedly I do drive it like it has a turbo lol
I love my Veloster Turbo! It gets a bad rap, and for some valid reasons. It's not the best. But it looks so cool and its cheap fun! And I'm so glad you made this video! I'm always having issues when trying to find mods for my car.
2020 Veloster N owner here. Upgrade the HPFP on the car to 35320-2GTA0. It's the HPFP on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata and is slightly more reliable compared to the stock HPFP. It's not required for stock unless it starts to break, but is highly recommended as a basic upgrade by everyone in the community if you want to make more power. The later years might have a better HPFP but its a common problem for Veloster N for the 2019 and 2020 model years
I have a 2016 Rally Edition, currently just w an intake, hoping to do exhaust and tune in the future. Car would look nice on coils, only issue is the snow here in Canada
Never once regretted getting into the Veloster platform. The first gen cars were so unique looking and once they announced the N It became my dream car. Had everything gen of this car and the N is the best thing Hyundai ever made.
I traded my '15 matte grey Veloster for a base WRX because I needed a 4-door car for baby seats. However, I really loved my Veloster. It reminded me of the hatchbacks from back in the day.
Recently bought one and I love it tbh it’s not so fast but I got an exhaust and just like a simple cold air intake it’s picks up pretty fast for a v4 it’s pops when I rev it so I like it lol 😂
First rule is to NEVER modify the engine. The gamma 1.6 is notorious for developing chronic knock at 100k. Luckily hyundai will replace your engine for free. I have heard of people putting on elantra throttlebodies, which would be the only modification worth doing. In terms of suspension, bc coils or koni yellows with stock or eibach springs will serve you well. The 1st gen at least has a tendency to never rotate and always understeer, so a stiff AF rear rollbar does wonders for handling. Also getting 17in wheels can help with initial acceleration. In terms of looks, imo a roof rack and mudflaps make it look great. The veloster is so easy to make look bad, so keep it simple stupid. - a 1st gen NAV owner
Have a 2017 veloster turbo currently at 112k. Haven’t done much with it in terms of performance, just an intake and exhaust with no tune yet. The only issue I had with it was a sudden fuel pump failure at around 95k, shitty paint, and someone backing into my front end ruining my headlights and hood. Outside of that it runs well. This car isn’t made to be overhauled with mods and compete with the big v8s. And I’m not gonna try to treat it as such. Other than a tune I don’t really have any plans in terms of “power” mods in the future. Honestly the only thing I wish it did have is a rwd set up instead of fwd. Cosmetics wise, it’s just you as said. Simple stuff, so far it’s just been wheels, custom headlights, tinted black taillights and a blackout grille. I do wanna get rid of the gray trim pieces and new tires and coilovers but that can all wait when I come home. All easy things to work on and all pretty cheap to do. Easy to make it look good but easy to make it look bad lol
Left my 2013 turbo DCT at 80k for an N. love these cars, never had an mechancial issues on the turbo 45k - 80k. Was scared of engine grenading soon, it never gave me any issues, but i've heard that it's related to bogging the car in a low gear, sometimes up a hill. I believe the autos are safer because they are more often driven by non enthusiasts, but the 1st gen turbos just dont produce 150k mile examples, yet atleast
My veloster cuts my power when I hit 45k rpm with no power just holding my speed, any tips? Completely stock only has cat back exhaust, also I have to remove my foot and then put the pedal down again
I’m confused why you not mention the Veoster N in the uk they do a i30n performance they are so much fun 5 door 2L turbo 275 bhp 6speed manual amazing arpind the windy uk back roads
@@Priceless406 Oops. missed your comment. Yeah... the big difference is the filter and the ease of install. I bought a mishimoto one that didn't have any of the install bits and it kinda sucks. I've been putting off installing it because I am gonna have to make a few trips to the hardware store for hoses and fittings. I'd recommend getting a complete kit. It's worth it.
I own a vitamin c 2016 turbo with a forged carbon fiber skin and copper leaf inlay on the hood, mirror caps, and gas cap (more custom carbon coming soon). I love it with the few mods I have done and it's so iconic in the tx dfw area that I go to meets and people recognize me. I have an amazing crew based in San Antonio but we are building fast (KDM texas), so if yall are in Texas (more states coming soon) and want to join, hit me up. We are happy to take in new comers and we even have a velo chat just for our car.
In Brazil we had the i30, a 5door hatchback with a 2 liter NA, taking the “cool hatch” title away from the Golf. Then hyundai launches the veloster, sporty and stylish, more expensive and with the sluggish 1.6 (we never got the turbo) and it instantly became a joke
Got a rally edition with enkie Ekm3 s cold air intake and boomba racing bov honestly very fun car only issue I’ve had with it is the steering wheel has shake only at 60 to 65
I’m still driving my 2013. Sitting a little over 160 thousand miles. I can say forsure they are a rough ass ride. But the gas mileage is great and they aren’t a total turd on the road
Same here, I have a 2013 VT auto sitting at 162k miles. I agree the rice is a bit rough, but I'm averaging around 25 mpg, what mpg are you averaging? Mines is slightly modified with SRI, catback exhaust/w cat delete, BOV, 60 mm throttle body, oil catch can, radiator resonator delete, and a lightweight underdrive pulley. I'm working on getting a FMIC and eventually a tune.
Idk about anyone else who owns a veloster, but I don’t think there’s a big mod option for these cars, preferably after market headlights there’s only one and I always see bad reviews about them, there’s no aftermarket taillights Atleast I couldn’t find any, the motor is tiny I love my veloster though, but my Volkswagen Golf had more modded options than my Hyundai, just wish there was more option. I mainly focus on getting after market headlights and taillights but there’s only one headlight option and no taillight option, if there is I wanna know where.
i dont have one but i do have a lancer gt and im in the lancer community and you better not step foot in the evos room and not have a evo or they will kick you out lol, hopefully the kdm scene is nicer lol the base model lancers all love each other the evos on the other hand are freighting
I have a 2015 Turbo and has anyone fixed the road noise problem this car is so damn loud I don’t know if its just my tires or the car itself but at low speeds this thing sounds like a freight train
i bought a forte koup with the 1.6 turbo gdi engine, at 250,000 i melted an exaust valve due to wastegate failure. dropped a new valve in it and now im praying to make it to 300,000
ima modify my 2012 hyundai veloster base got it for like 500$ it’s a steal im on it gotta do an engine swap tho 200k miles so ima throw a v6 in it for the one time
Best tip i can offer for tuning, is get an oil catch can before anything else, and NEVER buy from 845 motorsports. Its a scam, he doesn't deliver any of the parts he's selling.
Great vid. One minor thing however. The name Hyundai has two syllables not three. You're pronouncing it Hi Un Day. Here is the proper way. Imagine you're saying hello to your wife and you say😂 hi hun. Now take the gun and add the day. Phonetically it's Hun hun day. Not Hi Un Day. Now you can add the proper Korean sound and make the Hun more like huun. Like drag out the...... Never mind. Go with Hun day. Hyundai. 😁
I have a Hyundai veloster turbo. Don’t buy one it’s a pos. I have about 10 grand into the car and it’s not worth it. Motors are trash too they pop more than pop corn.
You can make any car pretty reliable as long as it is maintained well, especially if it is a KDM vehicle. What year did you purchase? Because if it's before 2016, you need to make sure you have an strong emphasis on preventative maintenance.
@@rally1461 they are all the same motor despite people saying the connecting rods are different which no one has any proof of it and Hyundai will tell you it was not revised. I’ve owned the car since it was new 2013. I haven’t blown the motor yet at 88k but jeez every thing else has taken a crap but the motor so that’s what I’m waiting on. Changing your oil just keeps it from sludging up and these cars are know to give on clean oil. With all that said I do beat on my car pretty hard and have been pushing 240whp on a mustang so basically 270-280whp or what ever on a dynojet. It’s faster than the newer Elantra n without a doubt since I’ve ran a few
I've had my 2013 VT for almost 6 years now with a 162k miles and I've haven't had a major problem with it yet, only issue I had was when I first got the car I had to replace the ignition coils and ever since then I've just kept up with regular oil changes. It's slightly modified and I drive 60 miles a day going back and forth to work while doing some aggressive driving with it. Maybe I'm just lucky with it, but so far no problems.
LOVED my ‘15 Veloster. Coilovers, swaybars, lip. Quick n dirty. Drove it 289,000 miles in just over 5 years. Recall notice warned of “Catastrophic Engine Failure.” I was denied a service appt, and a week later my engine took a dump. Service and corporate laughed when I suggested replacement. “300k? Don’t you think you got your money’s worth?” I listed it as a rolling shell on Marketplace and sold it right there in the Hyundai lot. Guy signed the title on the service desk. I Walked across the street and bought a Honda.
Hey! Thats my car in the thumbnail! 😂
Clean whip man
Shit like this is why I'm trying to build mine 🤤
What rims are those? I think we have the same ones
Pls hlep im getting my first veloster tomorrow its a 2014
Nice
The veloster n was the best purchase ive ever made
Same brother, same!
Same here. Ever since i got it i still giggle like a kid while driving it lol
Lucky ass
I traded in my mustang gt for it and I’m enjoying it so far 👌🏽
@@magyverboles7947 Ok I'm a Kona N owner but that's a downgrade no?
He is absolutely right about the KDM community. I bought a Forte GT and didn't even realize how awesome the community was. So many wonderful and nice people.
Yeah man same here and I really wanna start modding it soon
Whats kdm? Im getting my first veloster tomorrow
@@wigglesbee Korean Domestic Market, just like JDM. Except it's really only Kia and Hyundai.
idk man the facebook lap3 meat riders are off their rocker lmao
Now you need to do the 2019+ models!!!
I love my first gen rspec (2015) bought it last October and had a lot of fun modding it this summer. Did full bolt ons but no tune. Has 85,000 miles on it and went from nw Wisconsin to Florida and back with no problems and I wasn't exactly taking my time. Just use GOOD oil and change it at 3000 miles it's just fine. Also remember to warm your car up before thrashing!
You still have it ? And what mild you have now
I just got a 2016 veloster yesterday 80k miles
That was the most fire intro for a veloster I've ever seen lmao
Honored to have my content featured on here!
I bought one of these back in August and it's the second most fun vehicle I've ever owned. It's a vitamin c 2016 turbo, and aside from a couple minor complaints about it's low idle and less than expected MPG, i love it.
I have the same car and depending on how I shift I'm getting 29 to 37mpg
@@mitchellmiller6644you must baby it and good on you! I average about 19-20 but that’s mostly city mileage and admittedly I do drive it like it has a turbo lol
I love my Veloster Turbo! It gets a bad rap, and for some valid reasons. It's not the best. But it looks so cool and its cheap fun! And I'm so glad you made this video! I'm always having issues when trying to find mods for my car.
Yea the Hyundai Veloster is slept on!💯
2020 Veloster N owner here. Upgrade the HPFP on the car to 35320-2GTA0. It's the HPFP on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata and is slightly more reliable compared to the stock HPFP. It's not required for stock unless it starts to break, but is highly recommended as a basic upgrade by everyone in the community if you want to make more power. The later years might have a better HPFP but its a common problem for Veloster N for the 2019 and 2020 model years
Sold my VT to the dealer for $6k with 166k miles. Bought it for $8k with 66k miles and put intake and coilovers on. Great car. Fun not fast, but quick
I have a 2016 Rally Edition, currently just w an intake, hoping to do exhaust and tune in the future. Car would look nice on coils, only issue is the snow here in Canada
Average Hyundai hater: 🤓
Average veloster enjoyer: 🗿
I have a ‘16 Veloster Turbo
alright I just have the base model but Im still looking to turbo what all am I going to need?
It’s Hun Day like Sun Day Not Hi Un Day. At least that’s the commercial Hyundai dropped in the beginning. 😜
Good to see some love for the Veloster. I'm selling mine now to get a Gen Coupe, but I loved it even if it was NA
Never once regretted getting into the Veloster platform. The first gen cars were so unique looking and once they announced the N It became my dream car. Had everything gen of this car and the N is the best thing Hyundai ever made.
I've owned both a 06 tibby gt and 15 velo turbo loved both and were very reliable
I traded my '15 matte grey Veloster for a base WRX because I needed a 4-door car for baby seats. However, I really loved my Veloster. It reminded me of the hatchbacks from back in the day.
please tell me how you took care of the paint my matte turbo rally is suffering 😭
He got the theme back, let's go!
Recently bought one and I love it tbh it’s not so fast but I got an exhaust and just like a simple cold air intake it’s picks up pretty fast for a v4 it’s pops when I rev it so I like it lol 😂
If you've got a Turbo, check out SXTH Element's EK1 Pro tuner. An AFE intake, Magnaflow catback, and a tune really woke mine up.
love my 2016 veloster turbo
been decking it out pretty happy with it
First rule is to NEVER modify the engine. The gamma 1.6 is notorious for developing chronic knock at 100k. Luckily hyundai will replace your engine for free. I have heard of people putting on elantra throttlebodies, which would be the only modification worth doing.
In terms of suspension, bc coils or koni yellows with stock or eibach springs will serve you well. The 1st gen at least has a tendency to never rotate and always understeer, so a stiff AF rear rollbar does wonders for handling. Also getting 17in wheels can help with initial acceleration.
In terms of looks, imo a roof rack and mudflaps make it look great. The veloster is so easy to make look bad, so keep it simple stupid.
- a 1st gen NAV owner
Have a 2017 veloster turbo currently at 112k. Haven’t done much with it in terms of performance, just an intake and exhaust with no tune yet. The only issue I had with it was a sudden fuel pump failure at around 95k, shitty paint, and someone backing into my front end ruining my headlights and hood. Outside of that it runs well. This car isn’t made to be overhauled with mods and compete with the big v8s. And I’m not gonna try to treat it as such. Other than a tune I don’t really have any plans in terms of “power” mods in the future. Honestly the only thing I wish it did have is a rwd set up instead of fwd.
Cosmetics wise, it’s just you as said. Simple stuff, so far it’s just been wheels, custom headlights, tinted black taillights and a blackout grille. I do wanna get rid of the gray trim pieces and new tires and coilovers but that can all wait when I come home. All easy things to work on and all pretty cheap to do. Easy to make it look good but easy to make it look bad lol
Left my 2013 turbo DCT at 80k for an N. love these cars, never had an mechancial issues on the turbo 45k - 80k. Was scared of engine grenading soon, it never gave me any issues, but i've heard that it's related to bogging the car in a low gear, sometimes up a hill.
I believe the autos are safer because they are more often driven by non enthusiasts, but the 1st gen turbos just dont produce 150k mile examples, yet atleast
@cadentannery4626 If you don't mind me asking, are you saying the mud flaps with the coilovers? Sorry if it's stupid question 😅
@@TheRealSkullduggery i just really like mudflaps 😀
Yeah I have 17 inch wheels on my VT, it sits a little lower now so it’s probably not worth for me to get coilovers
We miss you in the fitment industry videos Alex ❤️ hope you are well
My veloster cuts my power when I hit 45k rpm with no power just holding my speed, any tips? Completely stock only has cat back exhaust, also I have to remove my foot and then put the pedal down again
I feel 100% called out. I had a first gen with Fifteen52 Chicanes, 18x8.5 +35, did a bit of suspension work
I’m confused why you not mention the Veoster N in the uk they do a i30n performance they are so much fun 5 door 2L turbo 275 bhp 6speed manual amazing arpind the windy uk back roads
You guys forgot about mentioning catch cans for reliability.... Kinda a huge part of the turbos.
i just bought a 2017 turbo veloster a week ago doesnt have one 55k miles is there a differnce between the 30 dollar ones and the 200
@@Priceless406 Oops. missed your comment. Yeah... the big difference is the filter and the ease of install. I bought a mishimoto one that didn't have any of the install bits and it kinda sucks. I've been putting off installing it because I am gonna have to make a few trips to the hardware store for hoses and fittings. I'd recommend getting a complete kit. It's worth it.
Full intake and BOV make fun choo chooo noises
Please do one for a Genesis Coupe. Gotta know what you recommend for my Genesis coupe at 210k miles.
I own a vitamin c 2016 turbo with a forged carbon fiber skin and copper leaf inlay on the hood, mirror caps, and gas cap (more custom carbon coming soon). I love it with the few mods I have done and it's so iconic in the tx dfw area that I go to meets and people recognize me. I have an amazing crew based in San Antonio but we are building fast (KDM texas), so if yall are in Texas (more states coming soon) and want to join, hit me up. We are happy to take in new comers and we even have a velo chat just for our car.
Where's the best place to start getting kits
So the non turbo one is the same as the turbo one, but without a turbo?
In Brazil we had the i30, a 5door hatchback with a 2 liter NA, taking the “cool hatch” title away from the Golf. Then hyundai launches the veloster, sporty and stylish, more expensive and with the sluggish 1.6 (we never got the turbo) and it instantly became a joke
picking up a 2014 turbo w/ less than 60k miles was my greatest accomplishment so far in my 23 years of life
I have a Veloster base 2016 , looking for good shocks. Any recommendations?
i think you are confused, do you mean lowering springs or coilovers? your car has shocks already lol
Hope to see you do a video on the Santa Cruz limited 🤞 the KDM UTE
you made this before a genesis coupe one??
Any chance you guys could do a Kia Forte GT? Basically the sedan version of the VT. Higher compression engine though.
Thank you so much bro i appreciate it
I got the holly bals Iam slow edition (aka the na one ) I love it got to do Some lowering springs and Sway bars tho
Got a rally edition with enkie Ekm3 s cold air intake and boomba racing bov honestly very fun car only issue I’ve had with it is the steering wheel has shake only at 60 to 65
Tuned, fully bolted with 140,000 sMiles
I’m still driving my 2013. Sitting a little over 160 thousand miles. I can say forsure they are a rough ass ride. But the gas mileage is great and they aren’t a total turd on the road
Same here, I have a 2013 VT auto sitting at 162k miles. I agree the rice is a bit rough, but I'm averaging around 25 mpg, what mpg are you averaging? Mines is slightly modified with SRI, catback exhaust/w cat delete, BOV, 60 mm throttle body, oil catch can, radiator resonator delete, and a lightweight underdrive pulley. I'm working on getting a FMIC and eventually a tune.
I wanted to do an18x8 Enkei TS10 in storm grey. Probably a +40 offset with a 225/40. My car is black should that look good
Man I almost feel attacked lol you guys did the integra then this one and described me exactly how I was when I bought my veloster in 2015 😂
Idk about anyone else who owns a veloster, but I don’t think there’s a big mod option for these cars, preferably after market headlights there’s only one and I always see bad reviews about them, there’s no aftermarket taillights Atleast I couldn’t find any, the motor is tiny I love my veloster though, but my Volkswagen Golf had more modded options than my Hyundai, just wish there was more option. I mainly focus on getting after market headlights and taillights but there’s only one headlight option and no taillight option, if there is I wanna know where.
New channel congrats bro
I’m rocking cosmis xt006r 18x9 on my veloster turbo
That's my car in the Jayemm clip 😁
id love to see you cover modifying the 3rd and 4th generation Acura TL!
Underrated
I have a kia forte gt soooo i can definitely learn from this
i dont have one but i do have a lancer gt and im in the lancer community and you better not step foot in the evos room and not have a evo or they will kick you out lol, hopefully the kdm scene is nicer lol the base model lancers all love each other the evos on the other hand are freighting
Let's Go MartiniWorks! 😄
Waittttt, what? From where in WI?!
I have a 2015 Turbo and has anyone fixed the road noise problem this car is so damn loud I don’t know if its just my tires or the car itself but at low speeds this thing sounds like a freight train
I found a 2013 turbo with 50k miles for 6k flat. Gonna snatch it up next week
Just got a turbo r spec
What color brodie ? Orange gang?
I got a '22 veloster N DCT. It's amazing. It is the most goon thing I have ever driven. Love it to death.
i bought a forte koup with the 1.6 turbo gdi engine, at 250,000 i melted an exaust valve due to wastegate failure. dropped a new valve in it and now im praying to make it to 300,000
Definitely guilty of making mine look like a hot wheels car. 2016 rally with neon green wheels and mudflaps. Still love it tho.
I love my veloster N so much
The modified of those boys.they are there for .the next fast in the furious.bangaing.😅
Can you do a Kia stinger?🙏🏿😭
I’m dropping a video on tuning my Veloster soon!
It's so annoying to try finding a bigger throttle body, forums say use a "elantra gt throttle body" the hoses from car don't fit
Good Timing
You're blue balling me, hyundai genesis coupe pls
i thought about dropping a genesis 2.0 or 3.8 in my 2017 veloster turbo
😅
3rd gen Acura tl pleaseeeee
Love my N. Is it reliable? We’ll see! lol
Do a Cu2 accord/ TSX
My car right now is a tiburon.now I want that volentor.
video 5 asking for the Evo X! Notice me senpai!!!!
TCR are badass
🔥🔥🔥
I’m still building mine 😅
When Will you do a r34 sedan 😏
ima modify my 2012 hyundai veloster base got it for like 500$ it’s a steal im on it gotta do an engine swap tho 200k miles so ima throw a v6 in it for the one time
DO a ND Miata :D
How to "tastefully modify" a hunday:
Step 1: Saturate with gasoline.
Step 2: Ignite
Day 1 of asking for an updated G37 video non-takeover edition
N?
Change the gdi pump from the engine asap
Best tip i can offer for tuning, is get an oil catch can before anything else, and NEVER buy from 845 motorsports. Its a scam, he doesn't deliver any of the parts he's selling.
Velogstwr 😈
I like my Turbo on my channel
Hes not wrong i love my rspec baby girl just hit 68000 miles
Great vid. One minor thing however. The name Hyundai has two syllables not three. You're pronouncing it Hi Un Day. Here is the proper way. Imagine you're saying hello to your wife and you say😂 hi hun. Now take the gun and add the day. Phonetically it's Hun hun day. Not Hi Un Day. Now you can add the proper Korean sound and make the Hun more like huun. Like drag out the...... Never mind. Go with Hun day. Hyundai. 😁
Dumps 5k for the next person that wants to steal it
"The car will be good, but no one will believe you"
Jeez, I have never before been so seen. All Hyundai owners suffer this curse. 😢
Why tf is it so hard to find a 2012-2017 1.6l for a reasonable price 😂
Best way to modify it is put in on sale
get rid of anything mechanical that was made in South Korea then it’s a decent car to start modifying
Bought mine and found out my front struts were bent , and control at was also bent . I love my car though , she just had an abusive ex boyfriend 😢
I got mine for 700 dollars
I put 19in chrome rims with a lip. My IG has been getting follows daily
your presentation is annoying but good info
I have a Hyundai veloster turbo. Don’t buy one it’s a pos. I have about 10 grand into the car and it’s not worth it. Motors are trash too they pop more than pop corn.
You can make any car pretty reliable as long as it is maintained well, especially if it is a KDM vehicle. What year did you purchase? Because if it's before 2016, you need to make sure you have an strong emphasis on preventative maintenance.
@@rally1461 I just bought a 2016 veloster with 80k miles I love it tho how can I make it last 4-5 years
@@rally1461 I know as long as you take care of it and don’t beat it 🤓
@@rally1461 they are all the same motor despite people saying the connecting rods are different which no one has any proof of it and Hyundai will tell you it was not revised. I’ve owned the car since it was new 2013. I haven’t blown the motor yet at 88k but jeez every thing else has taken a crap but the motor so that’s what I’m waiting on. Changing your oil just keeps it from sludging up and these cars are know to give on clean oil. With all that said I do beat on my car pretty hard and have been pushing 240whp on a mustang so basically 270-280whp or what ever on a dynojet. It’s faster than the newer Elantra n without a doubt since I’ve ran a few
I've had my 2013 VT for almost 6 years now with a 162k miles and I've haven't had a major problem with it yet, only issue I had was when I first got the car I had to replace the ignition coils and ever since then I've just kept up with regular oil changes. It's slightly modified and I drive 60 miles a day going back and forth to work while doing some aggressive driving with it. Maybe I'm just lucky with it, but so far no problems.