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Check engine light is on, it´s a true VW :D

As a VW owner, I didn’t even realise the check engine light was on.

I bought a 2010 golf gti 3 years ago and I can honestly say its the best car ever. its fast enough, reasonably economical, and great fun to drive. I usually change cars every couple of years but this car is staying.

Friends don’t let friends buy fiat 500’s, newer beetles or a pr cruiser

This shape GTI has aged really well from a stylistic point of view.

And of course the check engine light is on.

Congrats to your wife!! I'm sure she will love the GTI!! I actually really like these types of videos with older cars. It shows how the cars have aged with direct comparisons to new technologies, etc. I mean, a NEW car drives and acts like a NEW car!! This GTI has aged well...and shows it is still relevant in today's auto world. Well done!! Merci

Excellent video! I’ve had my 14 gti for a year and ABSOLUTELY love it! I’m at 89k miles and not a single issue except ignition coils and a PCV replacement. The biggest thing I have to say with these cars is CHECK THE OIL FREQUENTLY! Every 900-1000 miles mine goes down a little past half a quart. It’s like clockwork. Second big one is to check the PCV, every fill up. I personally check around the PCV for leaks. You can tell it’s bad by starting it, and unscrewing the oil cap. If it starts to idle rough and you feel the cap being sucked back in, then it’s bad. It’s very important to replace it soon or it blows the rear main seal. These cars get such a bad rep for reliability when all it comes down to is preventive maintenance and research. The only 2 things that will fuck your day and your bank account on this car is the timing chain tensioner grenade, and the bipolar mechatronics unit. If you get the DSG, change the oil every 30k miles. Trust me...it says 40k, but mine was low after 30k. This is the main reason the Mechatronics unit fails. If you’re lucky the clutch pack will fail before it does. Lastly, I’d like to reiterate to new mk6 owners...once again...please keep an eye on the oil. If your lifters sound louder than normal, check the oil, if you have any doubt, check the oil. Don’t be that guy/gal who ends up browsing eBay for used 2.0 TSI engines. FAQ: Whats the clear fluid leaking from the passenger side of my car? AC draining... EPC light flashing, car spuddering, what’s wrong with it? Check the Ignition coils. I feel a noticeable loss in power and less gas mileage, why is that? You may need a carbon cleaning. Pool of oil near the middle of my car, what’s wrong with it? Rear main seal may have gone. What’s the slick oily dirt around my engine? Valve cover may need to be reglued. You heard that right, the Mk6 doesn’t actually use a gasket it uses a glue. Why??? Because German. 😂 Those are just a few issues I’ve seen from personal experience. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask me! 😎

I would honestly recommend just going stage 1. You get a boost in power along with a boost in fuel economy, and all it requires is a tune. No bolt ons

That check engine light is standard equipment on any used Volkswagen.

I have a 2010 GTI, and I too have a check engine light on. Welcome to the family

I literally did the same thing looking for a slightly modern sporty hatch with a track record for fuel efficiency. Great job! Truly inspirational, from the research to reflection on how far the car review community on KZfaq has evolved, to conclusion. It’s like we share the same creative and you guys have really capitalized on opportunities in content creation. That’s the kind of stuff that keeps we coming back!👍

Is it just me or is Straight Pipes B roll getting more and more cooler?

Owned this exact car except in stick. Great bang for the buck.

Till the chain tensioner says ‘my work is done here’

I loved my 2012 GTI, was such a fun and surprisingly practical car.

Because you asked: The blank switches were there for, depending on your configuration: ESP OFF Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) Automatic Park Assistant Park Distance Control and a wintermode ("W ON" is what it said on the switch), which reduced torque / power for easier drive up in snow! Source: Have all of those buttons in my GTI Edition 35, except the "W ON" switch. Anyways, great video as always, and its always great to hear praises about the car you own yourself, thanks! :)

I own a red 2010 GTI and when I saw this I immediately had to watch it

I love that you guys backed what you were saying with old clips 👍🏽

VW RCD330+ radio perfect OEM upgrade for Apple carplay and Android Auto 👌

The intro music is so fitting for a Euro/Gino car haha, love it

Had to go back and rewatch this. Just picked up a 2013 mk6 gti on Tuesday and am so happy with it. Had a mk7 a few years ago that I had to sell a few years ago and am so happy to be back in the gti family. Plus the mk6 has some nice mods so it feels great driving it!!

I bought this car after watching Matt Farah's review 9 years ago. I may buy it again after watching this review video.

I had a 2009 GTI with the same wheel/rim's. Loved the car because it didn't stand out. Never had any issues with it. It was/is an undercover pocket rocket.

SOMEONE FINALLY DID MY CAR!!!!! i’ve been waiting for a legit review of a mk6.

I brought a preowned MkVI GTI and it has been nothing but good to me. Keeping up with maintenance and dealing with the usual issues is inevitable but for the price it's a great vehicle! Keep up the good work StraightPipes!

I had a 2013 GTI Autobahn edition. Even had the same OEM euro taillights.. I loved that thing to death but I sold it last year and now haul my family around in a compact SUV. I'm a huge fan and seeing you guys review this gave me a weird mix of feelings but mainly joy. Hope your wife enjoys the car Yuri. Now paint those side markers and you will love it more. I've watched pretty much all your videos but this is my first comment. I always hit thumbs up though. Keep up the great work guys.

Definitely a good choice in car and in looks to be in great condition. I'm a bit biased, having owned 4 VW in the past however. I love how happy you are when talking about the car. Definitely a true car and now VW enthusiast!

I do own a 2010 Mk6 GTI. Love it to bits. So happy when I saw you made this video! Yes!!

I actually enjoyed this review a lot. It was a pleasant surprise 😅 @TheStraightPipes please review a second hand car like this once in while.

Please do more of these types of reviews! This is the best!

20 years later : "JACOB IS AMISH?!?!!"

Perfect choice for your wife! We bought one new back in 2011. My wife drives it and still loves it. Pretty much the same thinking as you -- cute/easy car for the wife that's also fun for the husband. I've actually tracked her GTI a few times (she made me promise to bring it back in one piece) and it's surprisingly fun. As you mentioned in your video, you can get some lift-throttle oversteer in certain corners. One thing to watch out for in earlier model years is the timing chain tensioner. We're over 80k miles on ours and will need to address it before 100k. Other than that, pretty reliable overall with regular maintenance. At some point we'll need to replace it with a crossover/SUV, but will be enjoying it until then!

10:31 LOL! I am a recent fan of your channel. I really like your chemistry, it’s mostly the reason why I am fond of your videos. I’m also a big car noob and I’m learning lots of new things :’) Keep it up, and congrats on 1mil subs! Here’s another one. Cheers, from BC.

The CEL comes on so much I had to put a CEL sticker on my back glass. "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" lol

It’s not a VW if it doesn’t have a check engine light 😂, know it from experience

00:26 the check engine light is on, Truly VW

Your channel has this magical way of reigniting my enthusiasm and sparking my interest in cars that I previously didn't know/care about.

Cool review, good choice! I have a 2014 Mk6 GTI Drivers Edition (5 door) - the final batch built in Wolfsburg. Original owner with 116K miles and still a blast to drive. Had to replace the intake manifold at around 90K miles due to known issues around carbon build up (some VINs covered under extended warranty). Otherwise, it’s been a great car, even with a family. I even did a personal review of it on my channel. My other car is a Chevy SS sedan, fun pair of cars!

How the Maple leafs stick to the grill on cliché corner...EPIC!

Does it have tune mix? Should I just crash it into a ditch right now? 😂🤣 Awesome review! Please do more older cars and or fan’s cars.

Cool review. Good to know they still hold up pretty well!

I found a white 2013 for sale, watched your review here and immediately left the house to go buy it. It’s such a fun car! I love the DSG! Thanks for the review.

Watching this really made me want a mk6 gti then I remembered that I have one so that was nice

Finally a review of a car I am likely to buy !

Great video. I had the 2003 GTI 20th Anniversary Edition when it came out and at the time it was the most fun of any car I've owned. I never had any issues with mine so it was a really great owner's experience. I believe I paid around $26k USD when I bought it. After watching this video, I may have to have another GTI eventually as you showed how functional and practical it can be for a daily driver. I currently have an MX-5 RF that I purchased after watching the reviews on KZfaq, including yours. I really love the MX-5 RF. It is my second MX-5 as I had a 1993 MX-5 that I bought new and owned for 4 years. Anyway, great channel. Thanks.

Awesome car. I actually got one as my first car back in 2016, still running as standard and smooth today.

Should have gotten [ST8PIPWF] as a license plate...

I love these older car reviews. I cant afford anything new so this is right in my range.

My wife and I watch all of your reviews. You guys are the happiest car guys we know! Lol. We are enthusiasts as well. My wife recently purchased a 2016 fiesta st and we love it. We’re kinda disappointed that you haven’t reviewed it yet, as far as we can tell. I think the older fists look better than the new 3 cylinder versions. If you get your hands on one some time can you please do a review on it? We know you love the car. Haha. Props Bruthas.

So nice to see you guys review my car!!!!! Have the 2010 candy white with APR stage 2 tune on it. Never looked back. Oh yeah and definitely get the apple carplay headunit.

I’m currently a senior in high school and this is my exact car but it’s a stick and has 4 doors. It’s a great car and has sick wheels. Pretty badass. Also knock on wood mine does not have the check engine light on.

I just sold my 2010. Be sure to update the upper timing chain tensioner if it hasn't already been done. Great car. I miss mine. Carbon build up was an issue, so stay on top of that. Mk6 GTIs were German-made as opposed to mk7 and mk7.5s so they feel better put together despite feeling older. I compared it to my wife's MK7 GSW all the time.

So happy you made this. I got a 2013 mk6 gti in April as my first car (😆) and it’s a dream. Went autocrossing with it. Anything compact is perf for NYC

You guys are legends for this.

Too funny, I love it. I had a 2010 GTI in gray, sold it years ago. (Sold the Euro tails separately). It was APR Stage 1. Recently I bought a white 2011 GLI. Both manual. The GLI had 174k miles, bought it for $2200 (USD). Jakob (lol) I did the stage 1 chip, short throw, APR intake system, a little heavier clutch and it is my favorite daily driver. Next step will be wider rims next year so I can put the power down properly. The airbox and stage 1 tune really opens these cars up. Feels like how they should have been from the factory. I don't like loud cars, so I am hesitant to do stage 2 where you open up the exhaust flow, maybe when this exhaust rusts off. I LOVE that it's already pre-beat up. I don't mind parking it anywhere.

Blur at 4:01 whurrrrrr !! was a nice touch.

Nice mk6 Yuri! You guys sold me on getting my Mk7.5 with your old GTI vid. 👍

Hey @TheStraightPipes! I’ve got a full Stage 2 Bolt on 2010 Manual GTI in South West Ontario if you wanted to review it for fun! Car is as clean as they come and I totally think you did a great job and picked a winner!

Got my 2014 Wolfsburg with basically all the same features and manual trans I totally love it. Only minor complaint I can think of is the suspension is a little tight and you feel a lot of bumps and have to have a slow approach on inclines other than that it’s a fun daily driver

LOVE GTI from South Korea!! I GOT MK7.5 GTI and love to drive my GTI

I don’t know exactly why but this was one of the most entertaining videos you guys have done.

You two guys were my deciding factor for getting my Mk7.5 GTI. 👍🏼

This video makes me so damn proud to own a MK6 GTI!

As a 10’ cc r-line owner I appreciate the love, interestingly enough my dsg doesn’t have launch control, and I’m jealous of the piped in sound to. These motors are too damn quiet even with intake & exhaust.

I was just looking at those and wondering if I should get one. And boom you guys post a video :O mindblown.

I love the Mk6 GTIs. I owned a 2013 GTI 5 door, Carbon Steel Gray, DSG, and it was the Driver's Edition package. That thing was the perfect daily driver. Had it for 3 years, without a single issue. I really do miss that car. So as far I'm concerned, good job on picking this up.

Figures I’m sitting in my TDI VW and the check eng is on too! Classic VW

I keep reading: “I had”,”I Loved”.. i still HAVE a 92 VW GTI 16v. Bought in 99. Keep your GTI!

I had one of these, 4doors, Adidas edition (manual). Never had an issue. Loved it very much.

Bought this car last year after watching this video. I am deeply in love with it

I had a 2010 GTI 2 door black dsg as well, fantastic car. I did put in a downpipe and a stage 2 tune that made the car pretty hilarious but unusable in snowy or rainy weather. No issues when I owned mine but I moved into a 2016 GTI that's about to hit 100k miles completely stock with zero issues as well. Nothing but good things to say about all 4 of my GTIs I've owned.

There’s a recessed handle in the interior of the hatch that you can pull on so you don’t have to touch dirty exterior paint when you close the hatch. Also, the OEM stock shocks are probably long gone. The stock shocks are excellent Sachs units and they’re reasonably priced. Get some new ones and have some Audi S3 control arm bushings installed up front and you will absolutely love driving this car.

I have an APR Stage 1 2012 GTI 5-Door, and by far, the best car I've ever owned! Good review guys!

You did a good job Yuri,..a .really, really good. Actually AMAZING! You are just the best!

Classic VW. Check engine light on. Keep us up to date on the reliability

I’m mostly likely going to pick up a 2013 one next weekend it’ll be my first car

I'd like to take a moment to appreciate the advice Yuri just dropped on us of what to recommend our significant others are looking for a car

I bought this car a year ago except mine is manual. I love this. first youtube video I've ever lived

Aaaah, the swiss cheese wheels, the memories...

I had my exhaust cutout set to one of those buttons, looked OEM

Great choice! This is my absolutely favorite car and I did light modifications, love it!

I just got a used 2016 GTI and it's red! Love the car so far! And they even include apple car play for 2016's subtle refresh!

MK6 are notorious for having timing chain issues so if you do buy one, make sure to replace the timing chain tensioner ASAP!!! Otherwise these are great cars 👍🏽

I have the same car in gray, love it

I have owned my 2010 VW GTI since 2011, I've loved it ever since 🥰 APR Stage 2+

Congratulations on the new car

I’ve been saving up for one for a year and a half now. Buying one around March.

Nice grab Yuri! Now give that poor car a proper detail. I almost spit out my coffee when I saw that engine bay haha

Hey Yuri, welcome to the club. I drive a '10 Red 6spd, with 160k miles on it (and just put VikingContact 7s on last weekend). I'd love for you to check out the Noname RCD330 if you're looking to do a swap of the head unit for Android Auto. Thinking about putting that unit in myself, and could use a good, honest review. One more thing - if you pop out the blank switches in the center console, and reinstall them upside down, they make perfect coin holders - one of my favorite fun and random mods. Enjoy!

The 5 buttons in front of the shifter: ESP, TPMS (Euro version you reset), W (Winter tire mode), Parking Sensors on/off (Euro version), and Suspension or Auto Start/Stop (both Euro version only)....depending on options.

That Eurobeat intro though!

Love it! I’ve got a MKV with the Mk6 TSI engine that I bought used. It’s a fun car but some repairs/break downs can be annoying. Mods are great in moderation - nothing extreme but little things here and there help. Stage 1 tune, upgraded rotors/brakes, Koni dampers, VW Driver Gear springs help a lot. Don’t know about CAD GTIs but US ones often came with all seasons, so switching to summers helps. I prefer the 17s (eg Denver’s) and they don’t curb as badly. Or thump as much over bumps

You guy's are the best loved the GTI review. And yes Yuri go for the stage 3 😂❤

Great job. Definitely do a headunit upgrade video

Gorgeous example, and mechanically sound car. The mk6 body style is going to age very well.

I was wondering wtf they were saying each time they said “shoatoat” then I realized they were from Canada and they were TRYING to say SHOUT OUT!

Also guys you need enough content to carry you through winter so a aftermarket Head unit change-out would be a great episode for Jan/Feb. Also a winter parking lot GTI drift video would be fun.

14:33 love that bit from Jakub/editing