Buying a used 2018 VW Golf 7.5 Gti Price Review | WeBuyCars | Cost Of Ownership

Buying a used 2018 VW Golf 7.5 Gti Price Review | WeBuyCars | Cost Of Ownership | Practicality |

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Many to this day still prefer the Golf 7.5 GTi over the newer Golf 8 GTi and in this review we take a look at how the pricing of the 7.5 has changed over the years and discuss whether or not buying one is still a good idea in 2023.
As always there will also be a focus on its practicality, features and cost of ownership.
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@reabetswethipe2190 Жыл бұрын

Between the Golf 8 GTI and the current Polo GTI, I would take the Polo GTI. Between the Golf 7.5 GTI and the current Polo GTI, I would take the Golf 7.5 GTI. But yeah thank you for discussing a harsh reality that people have to realise. Learn to live within your means rather than to enter financial suicide just to please others. Great review because that Golf looks absolutely marvellous😭 looking forward to the subscribers special🔥

@sosomse7695 Жыл бұрын

Btw I still feel like the 2019-2021 Polo Gti is the best looking,those headlights are just to die for 📌🔥

@user-rv4pc5lp5x Жыл бұрын

Great video. Again answering all the questions you want to ask. I also prefer the 7 GTI over the 8 for all the same reasons. Great job.

@thinathina7560 Жыл бұрын

I bought a stage 3 2014 gti pushing 330wkw till this day no issues its on 180k mileage.i service it myself.

@clintonfabian Жыл бұрын

Many manufacturers no longer have service books - it’s all done digitally via the VIN number. You can easily check the service history at any VW with the VIN number.

@charlesmnisi3696 22 күн бұрын

If I buy used GTI history service I'm second owner,how many KM must I look

@carmelfillis 16 күн бұрын

⁠@@charlesmnisi3696i would say, anything 100000km especially because of the type of DSG gearbox which can be expensive to repair. Obviously the lower, the better but the price does go up the lower the mileage. Make sure you have a full service history of the car and it was serviced regularly by reputable places. Hope this helps.

@Darkie015 Жыл бұрын

I'd definitely take the Polo GTI but the previous generation, not the current one.

@langahlongwane2105 Жыл бұрын

The current Polo GTI is not make sure 😕

@mphojohn2128 Жыл бұрын

Me too i would take the previous polo gti

@legrangedylandlg Жыл бұрын

What's wrong with current gen? I have a 2020

@thabocele2309 Жыл бұрын

What exactly is wrong with the current facelift?

@Traders_Circle Жыл бұрын

the current one is too fast than the previous one , the previous one got swag better than the current one.

@allanmuchenje Жыл бұрын

Just amazed at the great level of consistency you are putting bro . Bless up

@aphiwehlophe8928 Жыл бұрын

Wow fanstic video and such sound advice "Living within ur means"👌💯👏👏👏👏

@henryjohnnykhaas9111 Жыл бұрын

Polo would be best for me. Congrats on the 30tao subscription, keep it up bro👏 your channel is very informative

@petrossipho-fz2ne Жыл бұрын

I would spend it on the demo Polo, nice review mrhowmuch ❤ well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 😀

@mahersinno7141 Жыл бұрын

I used to own a 7.0 and now I own an mk8 and in my opinion, the driving characteristics of both cars are very similar. Obviously the mk8 has more power and torque. But the chassis and handling is pretty on par with the mk7. I will always have a soft spot for the mk7 and would probably choose it over the mk8 due to the less inferior infotainment system. But, overtime, since owning the mk8, I got used to the infotainment problems. But I still prefer physical buttons. Overall, both cars are a great choice of daily fun that will always put a smile onto your face!

@lidllechenapan8076 11 ай бұрын

how cost an basic mk8 used in germany ?

@fionamohlala4047 10 ай бұрын

5 😅

@raphaelmunaki226 10 ай бұрын

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

@sihlesebuse2993 8 ай бұрын

😢

@missramz207 Жыл бұрын

this video so great..and im not even a petrol head.. glad i found this channel

@mrhowmuch Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel 😊

@thatomadiremoele5261 10 ай бұрын

experience wise the 7.5 drives well, very reliable. I've been driving mine for over a year and I've been abit rough on the vehicle,a little bit of drag racing every now and then and yeah never had any issues with it, and it's very fuel economic. anyways almost traded my 7.5 for the 8 until i test drove the golf 8 and decided to keep my golf 7.5, if u own a 7.5 it's kind of pointless to trade it for the 8.

@raphaelmunaki226 10 ай бұрын

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

@stewstube70 Жыл бұрын

Looks good in that light silver, almost never see one in that colour in the UK.

@malusi9770 8 ай бұрын

keep these videos coming very nice

@JohnnyBitcoin Жыл бұрын

Congratulations brother I got 7.5 2018 black and it is amazing

@kingswary7140 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, and not just that you can afford it but you have to maintained it too. Hate to see too see that kind of car root, btw i own the same model/year but with iconic textile seats.

@azharcassim2795 Жыл бұрын

"There was Covid during that time" 🤣🤣🤣😅 And yes, the 7.5 was peak GTi. Well said. 👏

@reagang8038 Жыл бұрын

I have exactly the same one without the park assist. 65k mileage with full service history and vw full maintenance plan extended until July 2024. I added 235/35/19 pilot sport 4s tyres and coilovers which improved the handling and wheelspin by 80%. Still have the original springs. I wonder how much I would get for mine? I have been working from home since 2018 and got the car at 26k mileage. I'm in Cape Town, SA

@raphaelmunaki226 10 ай бұрын

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

@reagang8038 10 ай бұрын

@@raphaelmunaki226 I’m a software engineer bro. Working for a uk company

@junaidking4863 8 ай бұрын

Are you perhaps interested in selling?

@Charmjozi Жыл бұрын

Used Golf GTI over a demo Polo GTI anyday. Full service history and aftermarket warranty is all you need. After test driving both I went with the Golf

@thobanimanzi Жыл бұрын

Which aftermarket warranty did you take, and for how much are you covered for an engine, gearbox and mechatronix?

@Charmjozi Жыл бұрын

@@thobanimanzi R85k, R48k, R24k in that order. Yes, it won't cover the full cost should those break. I went for the Clusport Edition 40 (2016), so the year model did not qualify for unlimited cover but it did have low mileage -76000km - wich gave me some comfort.

@thobanimanzi Жыл бұрын

@@Charmjozi which company is that and how much are you paying for it? Around December I will have be looking at buying a car for around R400k. What is your feul consumption so far and what type of roads you're driving on? I live in a township that is full of speed humps, I was driving a 2019 polo gti that would sometimes average 13L/100 km.

@tshepangmotshwane7902 Жыл бұрын

@@thobanimanziCheck Hollard

@robbylebotha Жыл бұрын

This is not the cost of ownership, this is the purchase costs. If i told you the real on road costs of a Gti, you would cry gents. Here are some highlights.... WATERPUMP: R18k, DSG repair: R28k, Radiator: R9K, OEM Windscreen: R12K. If you dont have at least R30k spare for issues at any moment, DO NOT BUY A USED GTI. Lastly, pro tip: If you go look at used cars, buy yourself a OBDELEVEN Diagnostic Tool, always scan the car first to see any issues current and previous.

@mogomotsinester2538 Жыл бұрын

U are 100% right and the pot holes too repair one mag is R1200 n when the tire is fucked R2500 to R3000 for a new tire , people think u will only drive the car thy don't tell them such things one thing I have noticed a lot of guys wh drives this cars are broke as hell thy like pretending as if all is ryt but they know they are one salary away from being broke. Good advice is stay away from this cars untill u have a good investment then u can go n buy one brand new

@sosomse7695 Жыл бұрын

Brother, please inform us more on the warranty & service options when buying a second hand car, especially a car thats older with an expired service or warranty

@chrismokwana2286 Жыл бұрын

That will help a lot

@GregDennisReviews Жыл бұрын

An absolute South African favourite!

@Vee_Smash Жыл бұрын

After Muzi's story with the face-lifted Polo GTi, I'd choose the 7.5. We are familiar with everything it has and I won't have to deal with issues even VW doesn't have solutions for

@rosequartz2290 Жыл бұрын

To each his own, I’d get an A3 instead

@MasterAppels Жыл бұрын

I'd choose this over a current-gen Polo GTI. It's going to keep its value much better too, though I don't think I'd sell it after paying it off. I really don't see the need to chop and change for something that won't give you a massively different experience.

@rendeepdesoulfuldj8878 Жыл бұрын

The golf 8 gti looks amazing but these something about golf 7.5 gti that still has my heart so i would definitely go for the Mk7.5 over golf 8❤🔥

@escos0410 Жыл бұрын

I had a 7.5 R We was trading up to the m8 8 R in the end got a m8 gti CS trust me you would take the mk8 CS

@thabangbright4693 11 ай бұрын

I would go for polo demo2023..😁by the way thanks for the advice bro..

@ksy76 Жыл бұрын

Golf MK7 is a forever classic, MK8 is will be quickly forgotten when the MK9 replacement comes.

@lesediseemela9856 Жыл бұрын

A performance car without service history, a huge red flag. If you want a true GTI experience and a few extra Rands to spend on extended warranty & maintainance plan then the GTI 7.5 (nice low mileage) will do. Performance cars are high maintenance once the service plan and warranty expires. For convenience, a new Polo GTI will do, even though the focus on tech than performance enhancement is a bit annoying.

@vuyanidaweti7384 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely go for Polo GTI

@sylasbaloyi888 Жыл бұрын

speaking true en very interesting advice

@ArchieMakuwa Жыл бұрын

We appreciate the "important information" our number #01 journalist... It's very important to keep the people informed 😅😅😅

@kholwanimabaso2710 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the service history part, and the golf 7.5 comes with 5 years or 90 000 km service plan .

@Manuqtix.Manuqtix Жыл бұрын

Polo gti! Because it comes with warranties, motor plans So if anything goes wrong you don’t pay an arm and a leg or go to goldwagen to look for spares that they may not have

@emmanuelpulentlhe3697 Жыл бұрын

also talks about that DSG gearbox because if it breaks wow, i believe they needs servicing too but 7.5 all the way.

@mjmotorsmaaks Жыл бұрын

I know that feeling, they give you a car for test drive , along the way they change and start asking about credit score along the way . My question to them is why didn't ask from the beginning .

@vellykhosa2321 Жыл бұрын

The kilometres are too low for a GTI with unknown service history, there is a high chance that the kilometres have been reduced

@Dizzy_N 10 ай бұрын

what is wrong with GTI drivers?

@dieselmac6964 Жыл бұрын

Also need to look at service cost especially if it's out of the maintenance plan

@AshlinOlyn-rf3tj Жыл бұрын

My friend bought a 7.5 GTI When we went to view the car in the interior it has Self park assist and park distant control buttons but when we viewed the cars exterior it showed no signs of any sensors on the bumbers what so ever those little dots weren't there the bumbers were clean like on those Golf's that dont have it when we asked the sales man if the car was involved in an accident he said no car was clean had 65 000 k on the clock and didn't show signs of any accident or nothing but those dots are suppose to be on the bumbers so I wanne know what's up with that 😅

@mattgraver3604 Жыл бұрын

This is very interesting

@SimphiweNenzhelele-rq2mh Жыл бұрын

I'll take the 7.5 golf gti

@Famouzlastwrds Жыл бұрын

Always ask for Dekra report. That transmission replacement costs an arm and leg

@alfredtankimaema4306 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy when you talk about Muzi and when he does the same about you, you guys are the best. keep up the good work.

@nhoj3207 Жыл бұрын

I own an Amarok but when I tested the 7.5 GTi this year I ended up buying one for my day to day activities got mine at 35k kilos full service history , for 500k fully specked , with dyno audio as a bonus However insurance is 3k 😢😢 but other than that I enjoy it

@mogomotsinester2538 Жыл бұрын

U are paying for two cars mos , get rid of it n start investing that money 3000*75momths =R225000 plus installment u must be a very rich man

@raphaelmunaki226 10 ай бұрын

Where do you work ? What do you do lol ?

@harrynkosi1967 Жыл бұрын

I would take the 7.5 gti but it has a poor cooling system. The water pump and thermostat housing turned to leak. I have replaced two already on my MK7

@vernonwilliams8644 4 ай бұрын

7.5 gti has the dq380 which is the seven speed dsg. It has thicker clutches and is rated to 420 N.M versus the preface lifted Golf 7 gti.

@ErichDandu 11 ай бұрын

This channel is necessary 😂🤝

@user-qm7tv5eh7q 9 ай бұрын

Your content is fire bro

@mrhowmuch 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@lehlabilekekana212 Жыл бұрын

Golf 7.5 is a masterpiece. The golf 8 is nice but technically it’s a 7.5 in a new design that was cheaply made. In South Africa VW seems to be selling the GTI and the R only which makes me wonder. In the UK the normal golf with an R-line package looks like the GTI without the red strip 😅 Even worse, the golf 8 GTI Clubsport wears a golf R bumper tweaked a little 😩

@popcorn8153 10 ай бұрын

In the US they are only selling the GTI and R going forward, and it sucks.

@thirteen37rose Жыл бұрын

People do not like the MK8 simply because they can not afford it. If it was affordable, we would all be buying it.

@ruki9043 Жыл бұрын

I'm prob biased but I much prefer the 8s but I do own an 8R as well 😅

@ephafrus_mathabatha Жыл бұрын

Buff 🔥

@H.I.I.T68 Жыл бұрын

Take the R500k and drop it on a Suzuki Swift around R200k then take the R300k difference and use it as a deposit on a house and start building your net wealth with appreciating assets. As he says times are tough use your money wisely so stop makung the banks rich and rather enrich yourself!!

@kutloskietlalisto3926 Жыл бұрын

Chief order we not talking about houses the topic is about getting a pre owned golf 7.5 gti or a demo 2023 polo gti.

@paddaboi_ Жыл бұрын

Good point but humans we don't think with logic, we think with emotion and I think that we should accept it within reasonable means like the video says

@robbylebotha Жыл бұрын

If you eat only noodles everyday, you won't die and you will only spend R110 on food per month. That's an average saving of R1,890pm or around R24K per year, if you put that in the house you'll cut 6 years off your bond. Building wealth at the cost of a miserable unhappy life is not a solution. Be smart, work hard and you can buy both a house and a GTI. How old wete you when you realized this secret knowledge my king?

@game5201 Жыл бұрын

@@kutloskietlalisto3926I want a very phaa

@BB007Boss Жыл бұрын

Okay for those of you that came for the house part listen. I'd rather buy a brand new out of the box 3 million car and pay it off in 5 years. This is my view. Buy it and don't drive it. Just park it and drive it for purposes of just not standing. Maybe 10 km per month. Then sell it after those 5 years back to a dealer and get like 2 milli for it and Buy a house with that money instead, 5 years car down payment is better than 20 years bond for house. Trust me, it will work 100% if you just stick to the plan. By the time you sell it with only driving 10 km per month after 5 years you will have only driven it 650+/- km on the clock.

@ObedMangwane-ub6zu Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Howmuch can you please do audi A3 sedan(2016-2017) cost of ownership

@user-ts3rt9po6c 2 ай бұрын

I love polo gti 2016 model

@k.k6910 Жыл бұрын

Please do the BMW 118i or the 135 🙏

@ntobekonovukuza804 Жыл бұрын

I would take a Polo 8 GTI without a doubt, a brand new car with service plan is the way to go these days, with cars these expensive, you don't want to pay for service, rather delay for a few years with the service plan then pay for it later or change it b4 it makes you spend on it.

@EdumisaEd Жыл бұрын

I'm with you there no questions

@clivemanzi7494 8 ай бұрын

You can buy a 4 year old polo/golf gti and extend the service plan to last you for the entire repayment period (6 years) as the service plan can go up to 10 years

@clivemanzi7494 8 ай бұрын

And buy a good aftermarket warranty to cover your unforeseen breakdowns.

@mzansifavoriterides965 Жыл бұрын

I would take the polo no doubt 🤷‍♂️

@sibusisontiwane7410 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people don’t know this, but you can view the service history on the info-tainment system under the car menu

@DMT267 Жыл бұрын

Android all day everyday!! Love the Golf's. Great car.

@tjaleeparkerdzeman536 Жыл бұрын

Monthly instalment for that car 👌🏾👌🏾 fair enough

@owenlorenzo63 Жыл бұрын

Take the Vin to VW they will check and Verify Service/ Maintenance history, most VWs dont use service books anymore, its digital.

@user-fq1hf4bn1g 9 ай бұрын

Live taught me a great lesson dont waste money on cars

@simosithole9916 Жыл бұрын

Can you please review a VW golf 6R/MK6. Please

@lesego2933 Жыл бұрын

Please review the megane RS, Its much cheaper than this golf and overall a good deal

@briannama8760 Жыл бұрын

I have a android and I agree with you my good sir😆

@TEN10HD Жыл бұрын

Please do A45 2018 model

@imow_ECSTASY Жыл бұрын

do 2016 Audi S3 Sportback

@haroldmagampa5186 Жыл бұрын

Will take the G7 without a doubt

@Unifymukoni Жыл бұрын

4:05 exactly my thoughts 😂😅

@R1anta Жыл бұрын

I'll take the polo gti

@eliezerxabidi1192 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the Golf 7.5 I will still have change

@thabamchunu7494 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car.

@user-lm4iq8zv1b Жыл бұрын

Plz do a audi a1 2019😊

@musicbox6574 Жыл бұрын

I would buy this car and install 2 tracking units

@katlegoblessing8955 Жыл бұрын

The 7.5 Golf GTI is definitely better than the Golf 8 GTI, and it is definitely the peak and pinnacle of the Golf GTI . VW definitely missed with the 8 GTI , but the did a great job with the 8R . I'd have the 7.5 GTI and of the week . Thank you for the bonus video and the financial advice coz some of us definitely need it 😂🤣🤣

@chanmark4333 4 ай бұрын

Hi Do u perhaps know whatcolor is this GTI

@robbymofokeng5838 10 ай бұрын

Please review vw arteon

@xolixaba9471 Жыл бұрын

If go for the Polo GTI, unless I were a Golf collector.

@dieselmac6964 Жыл бұрын

Well said my man...how much do you really need to earn to own this car

@bestactionmovies4447 Жыл бұрын

What's the Golf 7.5R price?and do you have a link

@lebogangdk Жыл бұрын

For me I'll go for a 2023 Polo GTI for warranty

@ofentselegwale5960 Жыл бұрын

Golf 7.5 is my dream car, but I won’t pay more than 400k for it. Mileage is not a problem if it was serviced well on the gearbox then I’m fine with it

@mateyeseratha8785 Жыл бұрын

😅How do you service the gearbox

@Bahle_Gaji Жыл бұрын

@@mateyeseratha8785DSG oil replacement

@klps4gameplays462 Жыл бұрын

@@mateyeseratha8785they just change gearbox oil

@mogomotsinester2538 Жыл бұрын

This cars are batter too buy it new the owners usually know when something it's about too break n thy quickly get rid of it , you as the second owner in will fix it until Ur ass becomes red n it's very expensive too fix this cars expacialy water pump,megatronic n that DSG gearbox.

@nkosiienkosiie9740 Жыл бұрын

Plz do a bmw 235i

@mlungisizulu8359 Жыл бұрын

i would take the Golf 7.5 GTI over a polo without hesitation

@mandlamncube2234 Жыл бұрын

hola pls review a mazda cx60 or 50

@curtleycoerecius7842 11 ай бұрын

“I’m not saying buy a scrap car” then shows a Polo Vivo. That was quite funny 😂

@tshenolokgobe107 10 ай бұрын

Yho that time I'm sitting inside the very same car😂😂😂

@liifeofmah4143 Жыл бұрын

i would take the golf 7.5 gti

@lutha1720 Жыл бұрын

Alot of people saying they would get the golf with an aftermarket warranty😅 alot of yall gone be standing in line at the bank to get loans to cover the short fall 😂😂, its a 5 year old car the warranty expired two years ago best call the dealer and ask for a printout of the warranty work and be prepared to spend some of that money doing some preventative maintanance.

@Keamogetswe_1 12 күн бұрын

Between glof 8 gti and golf 7.5 gti. Or the polo gti not current the one though.

@KojiMotsapi-vl3lq Жыл бұрын

I still want the GTI

@amukelanihlatshwayo1698 8 ай бұрын

❤

@NMG1007 Жыл бұрын

i'd take the polo GTI,

@ORAPELENG Жыл бұрын

Easy choice 7.5 all the way anyday everyday.

@user-vb4fk5sn3z 11 ай бұрын

I’m 18 and from the uk would I get insured on this car?

@lxonthemix834 9 ай бұрын

Work out for me how much i will save if i go buy my car in SA ?

@dumisanilemeko2852 Жыл бұрын

I never understand people who take polo gti's over a Golf,it's smaller and has less power and the current gen Polo gti does not have dsg farts from factory...🤷‍♂️

@briannama8760 Жыл бұрын

I'm going with the polo my brother😂

@maandamusetha2096 Жыл бұрын

My problem with buying second hand cars is the service history. I bought this car in 2018 August, by February 2019, I had done 30 000 kilometres. Why does this one have 65 000 kilometres, reversed? It’s a good car, perfect I must say but previous owners bully the car 😂😂😂

@mogomotsinester2538 Жыл бұрын

And thy want too sell it for R459000 after 5yrs nah , people must learn too stay away from this German sports cars its just a scam, thy should just price them fairly not this price tags that we see ,cos once it starts giveing trable u will have sleepless nights