Which Is The Greatest VW Golf Of All Time?

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10 ай бұрын

From the launch of the Mk1 Golf, Volkswagen had an instant success on their hands. VW refined the model with the launch of the Mk2 Golf, which retained the key elements of what made the Golf so special. During this time the GTI 16v was introduced, producing 139bhp and also homologation specials such as the G60 Rallye Syncro and 16v G60 Limited.
The Mk3 arrived with some controversy, due to strict safety regulations in place, making it heavy, but VW countered this with the superb 2.8 VR6 engine. The Mk4 arrived with similar criticism, but the R32 4motion was the exception to the rule.
The Mk5 is well renowned as a return to form for the VW Golf GTI.
The Mk6, essentially a facelifted Mk5 carried on the success. The Mk7 Golf is a huge success, with the GTI being a driver's car, whilst the Mk7R is a highly tunable 2.0 turbo 4 wheel drive rocket.
With the Mk8 being the last of the production Volkswagen Golfs, can VW finish the model on a high?
Here we go through the marques and determine which we think is the Greatest Golf. Which is your favourite Golf?
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@damienhoulihan7138 10 ай бұрын

Very good video Having driven the golf for the past 20 years and having every golf except the mk6 I am saden to hear of the end of production of the golf I think the mk2 is the greatest of all time I actually have 4 mk2 an 89 a 90 a 91 gti 8valve and a 92 Pasadena Thanks very much for the video

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

Very kind words. That's greatly appreciated. We.of course love the Mk2 ourselves (unsurprisingly) but it was great to see all of the models lined up (bar the mk6 and mk8). And yes, it is a shame about the demise of the Golf, but it seems VW are focusing all their attention on the ID range.

@xXaurajXx 10 ай бұрын

My favorite will always be the Mk2 because I've had 3 of them. I do have a soft spot for a mk5. The mk7 really does look mean and VW got it bang on with the mk7. Shame the mk8 made it all go to pot really.

@JohnWicksdogwalker 10 ай бұрын

Mk2 16v for the emotional connection. Our Mk3 TDI (90bhp), of its time, for comfort, and was the car that just.... kept.... going. My current 7.5 GTI does tick an awful lot of boxes though, and is the car I just want to make excuses/reasons to go out in (Bit like Bob Flavin in his review of the Clubsport 40).

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

Those are some great examples. Obviously the Mk2 GTI 16v is a firm favourite here, but I buck the trend a bit for not hating on Mk3s. My dad also had a Mk3 GL TDI in flash red. I remember the perceived step up in quality from the Mk2 Jetta he had previously and being blown away by the performance of it!

@Sammystirrup 10 ай бұрын

My top 5: Mk1 Golf GTI Campaign, Mk1 Golf Swallowtail, 84 Mk2 Golf GTI, Mk2 Golf GTI 16v, MK2 Golf Rallye

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

You're a sucker for the early ones then! The swallow tail is a real classic looking car. Think I've only ever seen one GTI in that form. Do you like any of the more modern ones too?

@helensmith1722 10 ай бұрын

My favourite is definitely the mk2 golf gti ❤❤❤

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

You have good taste!

@RickGTI2019 9 ай бұрын

I currently drive a MK 7.5, and love the car. But looks wise, the MK 5 is my favorite. Thanks, RickGTI….. 🇺🇸🌴

@golfmk2 9 ай бұрын

I'd say you have good taste! The mk5 does look good and is renowned as a return to form for the GTI. The 7.5 is probably the best of the modern Golfs. 👌

@ABF16V 10 ай бұрын

Mk3 Golf GTI 16v --- Because it donated all the fun bits to my Mk2 all those years ago

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

Poor Mk3s! Is it wrong that I'm starting to grow fond of the Mk3 now though?

@wolfaja755 7 ай бұрын

Mk4 R32. Only golf to come with a vr6 attached to a manual transmission with awd. The mk5 R32 didn’t have a manual transmission option and the previous mk3 didn’t have an awd option. In my opinion the best engine VW has ever put in a production vehicle is the vr6 and attaching that to something with awd just makes sense. I know from factory they didn’t make a lot of power but they sound amazing and give the car character.

@golfmk2 7 ай бұрын

In the UK the Mk5 did come with a manual option, and is often preferred over the DSG due to reliability concerns with the latter. But the VR6 (R32) is an absolute peach of an engine. The Mk4 is supposedly more raw and considered a drivers car, compared to the Mk5. Would you agree?

@battleheights 7 ай бұрын

i stick with the mk4 R32 having never owned or driven any of the other Golfs. Like the old school feel with the 6 speed manual and the fun factor.

@GTFour 8 ай бұрын

Having a tuned mk2 16v I am too a little biased but frankly there is neither a best one or worst one in my eyes as I think they're all exceptional for their time and any of them can be made ones own or enjoyed just as is in originality.

@KRAMPUS_G60_16V 7 ай бұрын

MKII 4LIFE

@golfmk2 7 ай бұрын

Not that we're biased... but I tend to agree! 😆

@petergearing4796 7 ай бұрын

I've had a mk1, mk2 and mk4 GTI. Out of the three I felt the safest in the mk2, but I did love the power of the mk4. I also loved the build quality of the mk2.. It did not seem to be as good in the mk4

@golfmk2 7 ай бұрын

The Mk4 can be made into a very powerful and well setup car by using various components from other models, like R32 bushes, TT steering rack, modify the engine etc and then it becomes more of a 'true' GTI I feel. The Mk2 does everything so welll from out of the box though and that is its biggest appeal for me.

@P33CEGAWD 10 ай бұрын

MK1, MK2, MK4, MK7.5.

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

Wasn't expecting to see the Mk4 in there. What do you like in particular about them?

@P33CEGAWD 10 ай бұрын

@@golfmk2 It’s the first car I have memories of as a child. I remember feeling safe and comfortable in it as dad drove. I’m 21 now and the car was passed down as my first car. It’s been a good car with not many headaches to solve despite what people say. Just do the maintenance and the car treats you right. It’s a 100% stock 2003 Silverstone Grey GTI VR6 with 200,100 miles. It’s gone cross country multiple times and up the snowy mountains of colorado like a champion just pass every modern car on the road like it was made for it. I like the shape and feel of the car most. It fits my style and I like the VR engine a lot. I don’t have experience driving MK1, MK2, or MK7 but I like the like the aesthetics of those cars as well.

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

That's a very good reason for the Mk4 being your preference. The VR6 is a peach of an engine in both 12v and 24v form. Having the sentimental value for a car is invaluable too. A big reason why I'm in Mk2 Golfs myself, my dad owned 4 Mk2 Jettas during my childhood.

@P33CEGAWD 10 ай бұрын

@@golfmk2 Sweet!

@xiiifas2968 6 ай бұрын

Ah would of loved to bring my mk3 golf gti 16v

@golfmk2 6 ай бұрын

Would have been great to have it. There was only that VR6 there representing the Mk3s. How long have you had your 16v?

@xiiifas2968 6 ай бұрын

@@golfmk2 since 2019, however, this month the engine gearbox and wiring loom is being ripped out to be put into my mk2 golf gti

@golfmk2 6 ай бұрын

@xiiifas2968 ah, so you're doing perhaps the best conversion of all (controversial opinion). We have a series of videos on Ben's ABF track car, if you had any thoughts on modifying that engine further. 😉

@xiiifas2968 6 ай бұрын

@@golfmk2 haha the plan is to leave it oem+

@naserihsan3759 10 ай бұрын

Mk1 then mk2 golf rallye

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

The Rallye is quite an iconic car indeed. What about it is it you like? The driveability? The style, perhaps?

@naserihsan3759 10 ай бұрын

@golfmk2 it definitely drives different from a normal mk2 because of the 4 wheel drive. You can't beat the iconic boxy arches of the rallye.

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

I've yet to drive a Rallye, so I can't comment on how they drive , but I do like the look of them a lot - when they are fitted with wheels that fill the box arches! Otherwise the standard fit Sebrings can look a bit lost.

@naserihsan3759 10 ай бұрын

@golfmk2 yes please I definitely recommend driving a rallye for sure, even the experience of driving a lhd car in uk. Hopefully once I get my rallye on the rd your more than welcome to have a go

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

Wow that is very kind of you. Keep an eye out for some of our events via our Facebook group and I'll hopefully take you up on that offer

@kwashington2181 9 ай бұрын

Mk2 all day long and just the fact that you could take the entire front off to put what ever swap you want with ease, mk1 can't do that.

@golfmk2 9 ай бұрын

I know first hand what you mean about the front end coming off. That makes working on them so much easier for so many jobs, including engine removal/refitting.

@Rumpleforeskin77 10 ай бұрын

Mk2 8v kjet

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

I reckon that'll be a popular answer. The K-Jet is thought to have a bit more punch than the digifant. Would you agree with that?

@Rumpleforeskin77 10 ай бұрын

@@golfmk2 looked after well yes they seem to have a more instant throttle response

@golfmk2 10 ай бұрын

@MikeOcksmells that's the key point, 'if looked after well'. Unfortunately it's a dying art knowing how to tune a K-Jet so many owners find they run badly, not knowing what the cause is and can be chasing their tail - ask me how I know... 😅