Hey guys! My apologies for the lack of videos over this past week, I planned to film more videos when I was in Paris but that, obviously, didn’t go to plan! Either way, welcome back to another video where I talk through some tips & tricks on buying a Golf R. [NOTE: As I mentioned in the video, some of these points are a personal opinion so I accept this may differ for some of you watching]

I bought a used mk7 recently from a used car lot, only to find out the previous over put a 3 inch down pipe, after market exhaust and cold air intake. Absolutely loving it. He even left in the book with the dates of all the fluid changes and what brand he used. Very nice guy.

Get a vodaphone cobra tracker. Mine cost 100 a year in subscription but well worth it. They call me when it's being serviced asking if I know if the car is 10 ft in the air?

I agree with some of your points Luke. Bought my R 18 months ago - brand new and paid quite a bit less that yourself. Admittedly it's a manual, 7.5, 3 door, but that's what I wanted. I don't do a lot of town driving and the manual box is a more engaging driving experience - it's a pretty "slick" shift too (like loading a rifle). I wouldn't give you "tuppence halfpenny" for leather seats. They're freezing in the winter and burn your arse in the summer. Good video bud - keep em coming.

I miss my 7R! While it's being repaired I get my R fix from watching your channel. Plus, we've had our R's for around the same time so that makes it more relatable for me, somehow.

Don't want you car stolen because of the push button ignition? Buy a manual. Nobody knows how to drive them anymore.

Love the videos. Bought my golf r 7.5 three weeks ago. Five months old love the car. I was planning on buying a new one but the waiting time is ridiculous. The dsg is fab lapis blue stunning colour with upgraded alloys sunroof and rear view camera. Interesting discussion on the keyless entry avoid on any make models like the plague in my opinion thieves love them. Even my wife drives the car so versatile. Can’t wait for the next video.

i like your shift paddle shifter extensions. Can you tell me what brand and where you get it from?

A good video and all points raised I followed in buying my Golf GTE. Yes I know it's only a available DSG and it's a GTE not an R but all other options are available on the GTE. Also bought mine used with 3.5k on the clock and better than list price when you could get them. Anyone wanting a fun and interesting experience try a Plug In Hybrid 🤔

Just got my second mk7, I went back to it because I had the dsg first but wanted a 6 speed ultimately. Finally found one and I really like it. Very nimble, I know there are better cars and everyone has their own opinion but I love the 6 speed R.

Agree with all your points mate! You can get keyless go though, but you have to make sure you put your key in a special box/bag if you put it away. Then signals can't be picked up and your car can't be broken into that easily! :) I now have a Clubsport but I would love to trade it in for a 7.5R!

Where I live near Birmingham, don't matter if you have Keyless entry or not. If they want the car, thieves will do anything to get it. Best car security is Pandora Car Alarms tho. The West Midlands is one the hot spots at the moment for car crime.

Needed to watch this. I'm going for a 7.5 R before summer. Thanks for the video!

Which security system would you recommend fitting for the golf R for a tracker and/or immobilizer?

Film start... BMW tears off.... Poshest voice ever " what an arrrrrsbo" 😂

I know I shouldn't have ordered a new R but I couldn't help it! Only a few more weeks to go..! Great video as always.

Hot hatch need a DSG ? Can you please elaborate on that sentence ? I doubt most people prefer the DSG transmission sorely for the resale value. Personally, for me there nothing more fun than driving a manual hot hatch.

Great video mate first time checking your content I’m looking at buying my first golf having always owned fords in the past so hopefully will have saved enough cash for next summer and then a golf R will be mine defo subscribed

May i ask what you pay for insurance on one of these?

any know issues ? was planning on a wrx but they have knock rods and throw out bearings issues lol .. had my gt86 rod knock

Bro. Love the videos.i plan on getting a Golf R in the near future. Might even wait till next year for the MK8. Anyways, your videos are amazingly informative and have been exactly what I'm looking for so thank you for being here.

I have a 3L V6 Audi A5 and would love to upgrade to a Golf R or Audi S3 etc, but literally the only thing putting me off is the risk of it getting stolen! Your first point is seriously a great point that everyone should be aware of.

Yo bro your videos are so good! Very informative! I’m planning on buying my own mk 7.5 golf r next month! Can’t wait and these videos are making it even harder to wait ahah

I have a Mk7 Gti and got one without keyless entry/go for the exact same reason! Terrible that they can be stole so easy!

Great comment about the very vulnerable golf R keyless entry as I never knew this! Can anyone comment if the GTI suffers with the same problem?

You can temporarily deactivate keyless access. Useful when your car is parked on the drive at night. - Lock the vehicle with the lock button on the vehicle key. - Touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle once within five seconds. Unlock the car by pressing the unlock button. I used to deactivate keyless on my old Merc C63s all the time (that needed a double press of the lock button on the fob).

Hi great video. Where did you get you carbon look paddles shifts from please

Hi. Understand you have sold your golf, but in regards to mpg, how many miles were you getting from a full tank with mixed driving ?

Hi, just a question here. The rear windscreen film tint, is it 95% block or less.

5:05 you're welcome.

I would like to know where you bought the extension for the shift paddles on the steering wheel Nice video Thank you :)

nice pick of color and wheel same as mine but i got 3 dr

What exhaust are you running in this video?

Can you do a video scirocco r facelift vs golf 7.5? Great video by the way

Just for records sake the keyless golf isn't "hackable" the technology thats out there simply bounces or duplicates the signal from the wireless devices(keys) to the car. As most of us in Britain have our cars in the drive close to the rooms the keys are in it means it can be an easy job for thrives, simply places the keys further away such as the 1st story rear facing rooms in the house would solve the issue.

With the exception to the point about the mk 7.5 vs the mk7 point I would personally do the exact opposite of everything you suggested. Even as far as that goes I think I'm just going to wait for the mk 8.

If you want a hot hatch you get the M140i if insurance is a problem and you want AWD then you get the S3 or focus RS

Hi where did you get your carbon fibre gear paddles? Thanks

Ignored all this and collected my 3 week old R today. Manager's car - he waited 9 months for it and only had it for 20 days LOL! Was not mad to sell it. Slate Grey (special) and he ticked every option on the list (save electric adjustment on the driver's seat for some odd reason). Akrapovic (LOVE it), performance pack, leather, 19" black wheels, sunroof, upgraded info and sound, DCC (an essential for me) - it's got the lot. £14.9K of options. And I love it. Paid 50% more than you did, but it's a bit special. I certainly won't be putting a smaller numberplate on it. Tish.

How would you describe the steering feeling ? Does it under or oversteer, is it tight ?

Im deciding between 2018 R or S3, coming from an 2015 A3 S line, opinions?

I'm on the cusp of buying a 7.5 Golf R. I'll be getting keyless entry and go! In fact, 2020MY Golf R's no longer come with turn key ignition! My current car has keyless entry and start and there's no way i'll be going back to turn key. If you're worried about security buy a steering wheel lock and also Autowatch Ghost which runs completely separately from the cars factory immobiliser. All it takes is a bit of research and a few additional £££.

May I ask, who makes the carbon shift paddles? It is very nice!

Keep the key in an RFID signal blocking pouch.

You obviously have different options there in the UK with the R. Here in the US, we get two options to pick - paint color and manual or automatic.

Great video my friend, I’ve been interested lately in the golf R’s currently drive an Audi A3 1.4 s line but gonna be looking into these and do some research. I’ve hit the subscribe button too 😁👍🏻

Does these come manual or all all golf r and gti now automatic. I owned a 99 golf gti vr6 and enjoyed it alot

Hey I have got a Golf R it's got very low mileage and was manufactured in 2017. For the last week the battery is dead with a message on the infoltanement system saying low battery 12v please drive o a fast road at 40 MPH. Have you or anyone else experienced this? It seems to be a common fault with golf Rs as I've been reading on a few forums

Great advice as ever.

Love the look of the golf R. Feel the seats whether they’re leather or cloth really let the car down. Not sure why they don’t have buckets like the previous r32?!

Is it possible to deactivate keyless entry?

Hiya mate just got my second golf r i had 2015 when it was new now i have a 2019 version. I was wondering if any is the best way to add extra power without ruining the engine. Please let me know as you seem to have more knowledge about these vehicles

Great video! Thanks for the heads up!

Have you had any issues with it loosing power or bogging down??. When approaching a roundabout slowing down I then put my foot down to pull off quickly to beat traffic and it just looses power like its going into limp mode for few secs then goes again once I taken my foot of the gas and put down again. Very disappointed. But love my car too . 7.5 golf r

Do the Golf R’s have a problem with direct injection in the long run ?

I have been reading that if you shut off your car in race that when you turn it back on that the mode will say race but the engine exhaust and throttle response reverts back to comfort. You then have to cycle through the drive select and re select race to get the entire car back functioning as the true race . Is this something you have heard before ?

I've just put a deposit on an S3. Any chance you could maybe do a comparison video between the golf r and s3? A kind of is it worth the extra money type of thing.

Been looking at a fun hatch. Something with a manual transmission... why are even used Golf Rs going for 40k?! I had no idea these were so expensive. Im stuck between this or a WRX. Any advice would be MUCH appriciated.

Silly question, what's the name of the song for this video?

Where can I get those carbon paddle shifts from?

I am in the market for a Golf R and I am not set on new or used yet. I have had a price of £30,700 at 3.6% for new and around £26/27,000 used. Any tips & tricks on price or buying?

Love how he has options for the R over there. Here in the US the only options are colors and wheels.

Regards from across the pond! Thanks for the informative video. I'm looking into buying a Golf R for my next car, and this was very helpful to me

Did u do a muffle delete it sound better than it normally does

Great videos man, just got a MK 7 R. However, I live in the US and we don’t get all those fancy options here:( Damn VW, always leaving us out!

Nice video. Totally agree with keyless entry and full leather being unnecessary. I bought a 2.5 year old Mk7 DSG to replace a M135. Running costs are higher, don't forget Haldex and DSG service and with fuel economy if u drive very efficiently 380 miles on 98RON. The only thing I miss is 7th gear on the motorway compared to 7.5

Awesome 👏 video once again bro keep up the good work 👌🏻🔥

Join the UK VWROC forum, all thefts reported on there are via a house break in, not keyless. Also ask yourself this....if low life want your car do you want them breaking in, searching your house or would you prefer they just took it with no fuss? For me with kids in the house I'd prefer the latter.

Its tere any difference between uk golf vs usa golf?

Loving your golf r mate 👍

Got a 15 plate Mk7 R manual. Drove a 12 plate GT TDI DSG before. The manual is a far better drive than the DSG. But, once out of das welt warranty, getting an APR Stage 1 remap plus upgraded induction kit. Hopefully will push 370bhp plus a lot more torque. Golf R is the best car I have ever bought and extremely fun to drive.

Yes the keyless start has a bad point. As today I was thinking about this feature & I thought I’m missing this feature, this video confirm I’m kind of happy I didn’t get get the keyless start. I know that laugh at 5:10 for the M4!😂 now what’s the best word to describe this laugh?

You should do a comparingson between a golf r and gti CLUBSPORT !!!

Top video as always mate! Keep it up as always buddy 👌😆

nice sound, great golf R

Debadge the car, fit lower model badging, or fit a hidden switch from the fuel pump relay.

What carbon fibre paddles are those?

Where to get those carbon fibre shifters in uk?

Any chance of a head to head with the Honda Civic type R or the Audi RS3 ??

I bought a 7,5 Golf R. I literally ticked every option box. When I’d finished it cost 40k. If I did it again I’d defo not go so mad. The things I hate is that they charge you for leather int. rev cam. Good stereo. These should be included. It’s shocking.

9:04 Buying the new Type R in America though, people are selling for higher than MSRP.

Great video again mate, keep the good work up! :D

If you have children buy the leather. If your worried about your car being stolen buy the manual transmission because in North America millennial car thieves don't know how to drive stick.

Difference between 6speed and 7speed dsg??

Next video you should follow and race against all the sport cars through London!

Those are not stock carbon fiber paddle shifters, are they? If not... where did you get them? Very nice!+

How Did You Buy The Car was it A Private Seller?

Can you get the dynaudio system in the states? The Fender is shit compared to dynaudio.

I have the smart ForTwo at the moment. No joke! And I’m thinking of buying 1. Will I notice the speed difference? 😂😂😂

Nice car! Shame there are too many on the road so you see so many every day. Weird how with the Mk6 nobody bought the R and now with the MK7 theres more of them than GTi’s😂

0.53 how come you didn’t add the pan roof?

nice video as always

I have the Keyless Access on the GTI Clubsport you see on my channel! - If you have Keyless Acess just put the keys in a box with Metal Housing when u go to sleep at nights! It will bounce of the signals and make hacking alot more troublesome! ;)

I own 2018 Subaru WRX sti .. I always wanted a VW golf R but people gossip that it’s not reliable. What do you all think ?

JUST because you have a DBS does not mean that you can park like an absolute ham and cheese melt. Good video btw. 😂

Great video! I love the Golf R but I would prefer a manual... but I understand that you chose the dsg which is practical when you’re living in the city. There is a “new” golf R engine with only 306 hp and I don’t understand why same is which Audi s3 and tts at least in Germany?

Just throwing my hat in this. You voiced a lot of opinions, and most of them I agree with somewhat. However, I think your opinion on the theft of a Golf R is a bit of a mute point. From more of a factual basis, as someone that has worked on underlying keyless ignition technology. All keyless go technology has the same basic problem which is the wireless side. Thieves use a signal relay device to capture the key signal and re-transmit it to your car. The relay is two way, so that your key can communicate with the car and visa versa. This is a problem with ALL keyless ignition cars, not just the Golf R. The VW system is no less, or more secure than (for example) the Maserati keyless system or the Kia Keyless system. They don't "hack" into the system like you see from CSI or star trek or whatever. They just trick the car into thinking the key is there. Statistically, the Golf R is no as desirable to thieves as the Audi RS 3 or the Mercedes AMG A65. If you look up theft statistics in London, The Golf R is something like 9th 0r 10th. Where as the Audi, Mercedes and BMW equivalents are all in the top 5. What all in the top 10 have in common is the keyless ignition. Strictly speaking, you're more at risk if you own a Chelsea Tractor with keyless ignition. As someone else pointed out, a lot of the thefts actually focus on the keyed ignition models. The relay technology is still fairly expensive, hard to prepare for and you don't need to be too clever to break a window and steal a key from someone's front door. The relay technology isn't so simple or easy. Just some food for thought on the keyless ignition and car crime statistics.

It always amazes me how much of a problem auto theft is in europe. Leather is the only option here in the states. DSG in the R is really uncommon here as well which is annoying since its the better option.

I thought the DSG only came with the R - nice video

I will be buying a golf R soon and didn't know about the key issue. I will be getting the actual key instead thank you.