I was debating between anniversary edition or autobahn. Ended up with the autobahn. Great car! With that being said. Great video!

I bought a white 40th anniversary manual yesterday. Great value, great looks and fun to drive. Cloth seats comfortable, supportive. Manual shifting is very smooth. Ride is very good also. Best value out there, less expensive than civic si and faster, more comfortable seats for me.

@LegendInThaMakin

5 ай бұрын

The best part of the Jetta is the fact that it isn’t a Honda civic. The civic is a bit too common, it’s makes the Jetta feel a bit more special to drive.

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

@LegendInThaMakin Agreed!

Super concise , quick and no nonsense review. Liked this!!

Shout out from phoenix! Nice car man.

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you bro!

Picked up one in Pure Grey. Really enjoying it so far.

@Reallseb

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I love that color, I would almost prefer it.

This is great video. I currently have 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5!

@k1lladi

4 ай бұрын

i have 2008 jetta 2.5l with 360k kms and going strong, the i5 engine is a tank!

i love the GLI! i think it's going to be my next move from my MK5 GTI. if i'm not mistaken, though, the current gen GLIs are built on the MK7 GTI MQB platform, so it's getting the MK7 GTI drivetrain. the MK8 GTI makes more power in its newest generation, but honestly you can just get a Stage 1 unitronics on your 3rd generation EA888 motor, and push oover 300hp/ 300lb-ft torque.

@Reallseb

6 ай бұрын

Yes it’s on the mqb platform! Tons of aftermarket support, endless opportunities. I don’t keep things stock though so the stock power was never my concern. I’m filming a video going over the Mqb platform, that will drop in about a week:)

I’ve got a 6MT in white and it is my favorite car ever. What value for the price. It’s a shame that the stock tires are as bad as they are, I had to replace those immediately.

Had my 1 month just like this one... best car for the money

Great Review! I just purchased a gli 40th anniversary, any idea how to find out what number of the 1984 it is?

@Reallseb

Ай бұрын

I’m not sure. There’s no indication on the vehicle, title, or 40th plaque saying what number the car was

I preferred the boxier look of VW's in the late 80's/Early 90's personally. After that era, all cars ended up looking like different versions of a Saturn. Still kind of do in my opinion.

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

I agree, the 80s and 90s have some of the best cars. But Volkswagen did alright with this car

The 2019 to 2021 front bumper looks better without the red, any options for that or mods

@Reallseb

6 ай бұрын

I agree

@theodorerobinson5274

5 ай бұрын

Agreed on the front bumper, however whatever they did to the rear of the mk7.5 gli makes it look way more refined imo

Thinking about trading in my 22 Civic SI for this.. thoughts? Only downside I see is the lack of premium audio (Bose with Honda). What do you guys think of the GLI audio?

@Reallseb

6 ай бұрын

The audio is great for what it is. If you want premium audio, go with the Autobahn trim. The Autobahn’s have the Fender audio system which comes stock with a built in subwoofer & great door speaker

@sethp4914

6 ай бұрын

Would you 7upgrade this audio if you had the autobahn?@@Reallseb

@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer

5 ай бұрын

The GLI beat the SI in every aspect, the question is what do you like the most, Honda or VW.

@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer

5 ай бұрын

The top dog is the Autobahn however.

It does not have navigation and remote engine start.. which you may opt out for autobahn, but still does not have navigation

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

It has Apple car play & android play, which is arguably better than your basic navigation system. Remote start is only necessary in cooler climates. If you want R/s anyway, you can add it on for an extra $500

3:55 What's with the warning sticker?

@Reallseb

6 ай бұрын

I just had the windows tinted the day before, it’s a sticker that reminds people to not roll them down for 3-5 days

Guys can please suggest me with GLI or GLI 40th Anniversary Thank you

@Reallseb

Ай бұрын

I would recommend the Gli or the Gli Autobahn if you can!

Do they have remote start feature?

@Reallseb

4 күн бұрын

The 40th anniversary does not unfortunately, you can always install it. If you’re looking for creature comforts, you should definitely pick up the Autobahn!

do the capacitive buttons bother you while driving. any accidental touches.

@Reallseb

4 ай бұрын

I read your question wrong lol. No they don’t bother me, you have to intentionally push them, they’re haptic (kind like an iPhone when you re-arrange your apps). When you push them, there’s an obvious feedback that you can feel. I’ll make a Yt shirt video on it tomorrow lol

@brobob52

4 ай бұрын

@@Reallseb oh thank you

price?

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

I picked mine up brand new with 25 dealer miles for $30k

What I didn't get about this anniversary edition is that it lost the openable roof and the electric adjustment of the driver's seat. I liked the black wheels, but the black trim of the mirrors and door handles are ugly IMO.

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

The reason the 40th doesn’t have those things is because it’s paying homage to the first Gli. Back in 1984 when the Jetta Gli was announced, it didn’t have power seats, a sunroof, a crazy audio system, or leather seats

@mmaldonadojr

5 ай бұрын

​@Reallseb So it would make much more sense if this edition came with stick shift also, since stick shift is already available for the GLI. Cheers!

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

@mmaldonadojr Yes! The 40th comes in either a 6spd manual or a 7spd dsg/dct!

@mmaldonadojr

5 ай бұрын

@Reallseb Thanks! By chance all the reviews I saw about the GLI 40 were on the DSG version. BTW, I have the 2023 GLI DSG and love it. For my taste, DSG > Stick > Automatic w/ torque converter. Cheers!

What % tint do you have ?

@Reallseb

5 ай бұрын

5% in the rear & %15 on the front!

Who misses the Black roof on the 40th edition white version???

automatic 🤮🤢

@Reallseb

4 ай бұрын

Dsg on top

@JulianArmy1

4 ай бұрын

@@Reallseb same garbage