Tips for Buying a Volkswagen MK7 GTI

Here's 5 tips that are super helpful when you're looking to purchase a MK7 GTI

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[LucasHuang]

*My bad, the 2015 base models (S) didn't have back up cameras. Higher trims did*

[mauriciocalderon]

I have a 2015 gti and I don’t have any of the problems you mentioned
Feels and drives like when it was brand new
Love it!!

[reconbullet]

I have all of those in my 2015 performance pack, I have PDC, sunroof, reverse camera, factory xenon, headlight washer, LED tail lights, DDC, 169kw, leather heated seats.

[rafaelcarrera]

I'm in the process of purchasing a GTI mk7, thank you for the tips . Great help.

[willmercier]

My 2016 is great. I picked it just because the Infotainment was updated over the 2015. Wouldn't mind having the power package but I don't really miss it. Plus, I don't have the scratchy piano black interior found in newer models.

[mrkallen]

I got 2015 at 130k km (80k miles) stage 2 for 2 years now and yet i got no problem. Turbo still fine, sunroof works flawless. The only major problem that i have is the manifold intake which i did last week. And cleaned the carbon also. And until now car is may daily drive. Drive like 150km a day. And car runs like new. I love my car.

[notcyrus]

If only you posted this before I bought a MK 7

[shabba_shark]

The performance pack doesn’t come with the led fog lights which kinda sucks. It just has plastic covers over the slots

[Moheezy]

“Like the smash button” I know what you meant bro 😂

[jakeberryman]

4:34 "recommend you like the smash button"

[eddiemk]

My 2015 Gti SE had a backup camera, I don't know why you are saying they didn't come with one. I also had a sunroof, which ran flawlessly for the entire time I owned the car. The only problem I ever encountered was carbon buildup which got blasted off. In fact my 2015 was so reliable and I liked it so much I traded it in for a 2019 SE.

[TheFlyingPLiner]

You actually can replace the OEM HID units with "aftermarket" headlights. OSRAM makes a very nice full LED headlight with two versions to replace either halogen or HID assemblies. I have them on my car and they are absolutely amazing, they far outperform the OEM lighting package. The only downside to them is that they are expensive $1100+, takes about 4 months to ship from Germany, and the install is a bit of a pita. A small price to pay for a headlight that way outperforms the OEM units and makes the car look so much more modern. OEM headlights look dated to me.

[Ppap]

Bruh my water pump messed up the other day. My ACC no longer works and engine temp is acting up. Gonna cost be £500 ($600?) to fix it 😫

[primitifsound]

everybody talking about 2015, what about 2014 model in Europe? it is the same?

[jimyjimboslice]

Why did you not make this video before the summer, I just got my mk7 2017 authoban last August and I had a big problem with my sunroof
I lost the car for almost one month to repare it just after I bought the car and guess what they did nothing for me because It was on warranty

[TheStageOriginal]

Sorry to say that but I don't take this video much seriously.
At the first place you're saying DO NOT BUY MK7 GTI 2015 but few moment's later you're saying it's okay because the car is 8 years old by now and most likely it already has the turbo replaced if it wasn't sleeping in the garage, and the other thing is you can buy any car, but if anyone has been driving it wrong without letting engine to heat up a bit before driving it like crazy and then cool off a bit you're most likely going to make turbo replacement as well soon.
And about the USB I don't know how about U.S.A. but I have got 2014 GTI MK7 and it has normal USB-A, it has rear parking camera and the cornering lights.

[chavito]

U r just talking about you bad experience.I have a GTI mk7 performance package and has a lot of futures what some 2017 do not have.I have my GTI with unitronic stage 2 with stock turbo, stock cluch for a year and everything is fine I love my GTI I don’t ask for more.I can retrofit whatever I what to my GTI.

[zachschwartz]

Bruh I have a 2015 Gti with a sunroof. Wish I would’ve known before hand lmao. But I’ve never had any problems with my sunroof.

[trvf]

I’m shopping for a GTI and this video saddens me 😢😅😂

[reconbullet]

It doesn't make sense, cause since 2013 the mk7 gti has been coming with sunroof and I don't know if the cars of vw you get are made in USA, we receive European spec VWs