Although not the GTD, mine is a 1.6 TDI SE Nav, I have the same model car same year, same colour, and nearly same mileage, I've had it just under a year now, and it has been faultless. I only bought it as a temporary car after my old Golf suffered some damage, but have kept this one longer than planned, and now intend keeping it for at least another year. I like my diamond cut wheels, admittedly, mine were never curbed, but if they were, I would keep them the same. I used to be a Merc fan, but with the rust issues and general quality standards slipping over the last 20 years, I would never go back to one of them. The last good car they built was probably the 190.

After watching your Vids, I always end up looking at Auto Trader 😂

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

I can wholeheartedly recommend a GTD Estate, not that many out there but enough and they will only become rarer. I originally thought I'd just go any buy a nice spec low mile GTD to keep forever but they are still £20k+ and jump to S4 wasn't much more (as a trade purchase). In many ways I prefer the GTD but I've had an S4 TDI itch to scratch and it fell at my feet so couldn't say no

@ItsMeYeah888

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@volkswizardyou say you prefer the GTD in many ways, hope that’s going to be an upcoming video 😄

I've got a 2014 mk7 golf estate 1.6tdi, had it for nearly 8 years. I had it mapped at 160k miles, done 237k now, never had any issue with it. Super reliable car.

@andreacristoforetti2061

2 ай бұрын

Manual or DSG?

@samclaxton7540

2 ай бұрын

@@andreacristoforetti2061 Manuel, only 1 clutch replacement.

I had a mk7 GTD in the carbon grey with the tartan seats. Genuinely one of the best cars I've owned. Had it for four years, had no issues reliability wise. You'll see 60mpg easy

@TM240x

2 ай бұрын

Former 7.5 owner and I echo this . Truly fantastic cars .

My 2016 Alltrack 2.0tdi DSG has done 111,000 miles of trouble free motoring, drives brilliant , no bits fallen off, a few stone chips on bonnet is all. THE best car I've ever had. Love it ❤

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

I love the Alltrack, very rare in Golf in the UK, might get on Autotrader now :)

The wheels looked better before, diamond cut looked better

@DrFod

2 ай бұрын

VW diamond cut wheels suffer badly from white-worm corrosion, painting them is the best option.

@arz7413

Ай бұрын

Agree look awful now

My golf is at 197k it has had stuff replaced like shocks and cv joined but only big bill was when the dpf failed but I've got rid of that issue permanently. I am getting flywheel rattle but I mapped it at 80k

Never sure about those wheels , but the s4 oooh yes please 🙏

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Brian, do you like the S4 wheels though? I guess with the S4 it's not so wheel sensitive but I much prefer the Vorsprung wheels, less so the Rotors on the Black Edition which look a bit dated now.

@t5jerry

2 ай бұрын

you`ve gotta remember bri, our "damon" is EX F1, he see`s things like "adding lightness and unsprung mass" fings us mere mortals just don`t comprehend 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

@briankeenan6553

2 ай бұрын

@@t5jerry aah yes us pure mortals don’t have the skill set in place for such comparison 🙏

@briankeenan6553

2 ай бұрын

@@volkswizard good point , I think your point with the wheel sensitive golf is the point , for me those particular wheels are 2 silver for the gtd . I have to say the vorsprung wheels on the s4 are the b@@locks!!!!🙏🙏🙏

@briankeenan6553

2 ай бұрын

I’ve said point a lot of times there!!!!

Bought one of these 3 years ago based on an old video of yours (picked up a low-miler with 6 speed manual). Has been a great workhorse for me, the manual box is good fun on the country roads and it’s an exceptional mile muncher on the motorways. Only problem I had was water pump sticking causing it to throw up overheating lights, but once that was sorted it’s been great. Thanks for your videos :)

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback HJ, I like to put my money where my mouth is and buy the cars I rate highly unlike a lot of other channels. So I’m glad it worked out well for you aside from water pump which is a consumable part but nevertheless annoying when such a crucial component fails

I had a 17 plate 7.5 GTD DSG, a fantastic car, although I’ve moved onto more powerful performance cars, I still miss the GTD. Deffo one of the best cars I’ve owned

I had a 2013 mk7 GTD. Got rid @ 91k miles, 3 years ago, after spending £4500 on repairs - including a new turbo. I had the upgraded Dynaudio sound system and was advised it was likely I was going to need a new amplifier (£1000), another parking sensor was playing up (after having already replaced 4 of them) and the car would occasionally not start - although I never got to the bottom of that!! It was a Used Approved car when I bought it at 4 years old and every bit of work I had done was at my local VW stealer. Not a good experience for me.

Hi Andrew- sorry if I’ve missed anything previously- but do you ever cover the Octavia VRS ? Recently got a 2019 245 estate manual and loving it. Cheers.

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Try this, didn’t really enjoy it personally but if you need the space it’s handy. NEW SKODA OCTAVIA vRS. SHOULD YOU CANCEL THAT MK8 GOLF GTI? kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmGgs5ezcqzgZ7A.html

The wheels look great all silver!

I love the quality of this video Andrew but I love that wagon even more. Looks great in that colour. So, this or a Golf R estate?

I note your comments on the wheels. My 2018 Leon Cupra 300 has diamond cut alloys, and I'm not 100% happy they will stand the test of time. Do you think it's best to powder coat them? They look good, and I try to keep my cars original wherever possible.

I’ve always liked the GTD and especially its cloth interior. Car is in fantastic condition given its mileage. What amazes me is the long term MPG. I’ve got a 1.6tdi Seat Ateca and long term I’m only seeing 42 MPG. Granted I probably do less motorway driving but given the GTD’s significantly up on power it certainly is impressive. A strong contender especially in estate form, for my next car ( on the way to my dream car S4 ), given its practicality and it most certainly will drive better than the Ateca. Keep up with the great content Andrew.

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Peter! The 1.6 TDI is a funny old engine, I am sure at certain road speeds and engine speeds it will be more economical than the 2.0 but it always struck me as engine that was calibrated to do well on an emissions test, not so well in the real world. Also Ateca is quite heavy so it might be a little out of its comfort zone. I think Ateca is quite a good car but like any SUV it's less aerodynamically efficient than a lower car. Hence why some of the early Bluemotion VWs were lower than a GTI!

Great to hear you love you GTD estate as much as I do! Mine (mk7 estate DSG) has been a bit thirsty on oil but other than that faultless. I would love the 7 speed mk 7.5 as I think it will be that bit quieter at motorway speeds. I will look to upgrade my tyres to the ones you suggested and maybe even the shocks later on.

Love to see this, a car that's been properly used but so well looked after I picked up a 2019 Golf GT 2L TDI DSG at end of last year mainly for work use, 115k miles, now on 119k. Has been absolutely excellent, interior is absolutely immaculate in fact like new, few stone chips on the bonnet but apart from that it really shows how far a car can go if it's looked after!

Anyone kmow if the mpg in the a3 quattro version of this engine is a good drive and as economical or severly reduced the that system?

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

If it's the 184 PS engine it will be the same engine, A3 isn't heavier, probably lighter as not an estate. Haldex based quattro will add back some of that weight but is pretty efficient. Just check it doesn't run adblue as I had 2019 Leon FR Sport TDI Estate with just 150 PS and that did and it felt very emissions strangled. Mind you it was brand new and there isn't much worse than running in a diesel

@BS-ge4ne

2 ай бұрын

@volkswizard thanks, 184 yes and no adblu. Seems most are DSG and very rare in a manual. Heard some real world economy stats at mid 40s but good to hear otherwise in the golf

Hi Andrew great video as ever. What did you say you used to de shine your steering wheel? I have a 7.5 performance which I love except for its shiny steering wheel!

@megataurus7779

2 ай бұрын

It's called a magic eraser sponge

@AdrianTechs

2 ай бұрын

Don't go too heavy with the magic eraser, it will eventually take off paint.

Did you do a oil change on the DSG in the time you had it?

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Not while I had it but previous owner had it done by VW as we decided it wasn’t worth the hassle & risk to save £100 if that

@steveglover5032

2 ай бұрын

@@volkswizard I got the MK8 Golf with the DSG. I’m thinking not to bother having mine serviced when it approaches 40k miles. As VW says it not necessary to service the 7 speed DSG.

Hey mate, I love watching your videos! I was looking for a manual R8 V8 for the around the budget of £40-45,000 and I noticed your old R8 XXL is now up for sale on Auto Trader. I know you sold it a few years ago but do you reckon it would be a decent buy or would you steer clear of it? I know it’s a difficult answer because you haven’t had it for a few years but any info would be appreciated! 👍🏻

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on XXL. I sold it to an older guy who was really into his cars, it went straight into storage. Got the feeling it was an investment purchase but if so he should have sold it sooner. You could do a lot worse but I probably would avoid an ex-Audi UK car. It’s done 300 miles since I sold it in 2020. Would love to know how it ended up in at Toyota in Ilkeston.

I remember when according to the gov website my 15 plate golf was not ulez compliant. I spoke to Vw head quarters to confirm its euro 6 even though it says euro 6 on my mot certificate. Phoned the council about it they emailed me back couple of days later confirming it's compliant

Really enjoyed these GTD videos. Thanks

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed them, I'm sure I will be back in another one day :)

loving the regularity of your posting again....

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!Wasn't sure if Good Friday was going to work but so far so good and no F1 to complete with :)

130k miles is coincidentally around the total mileage I covered in my two GTDs. Both were DSG (a Mk7 6-speed and Mk7.5 7-speed) 5-door hatches. No GTI substitute, but still an impressive mix of performance and economy. Both were bought new and never missed a beat. Likewise my first Mk7, a GT TDI manual and last, a GTI TCR. I have driven more than 200k trouble-free miles in MQB Golfs so naturally am a big fan! 🏆

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Greet feedback, it’s good to hear some positive reports, as it’s usually only criticism that people are motivated to post. Having said that I have bought VWs because they held up when other brands were falling apart so it’s how the MQB cars last with their next owners that will be telling, going by this one they will be fine

The wheels look so much better, bigger and more detailed, let alone more durable. One of the only OE diamond cut jobs that is actually worse than if it was simply painted. Best modification for any Golf. Nice.

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks MC🙌🏻

Hi, has the gtd been sold ?

@kylegowan1181

2 ай бұрын

Watch the video, he even says it's been sold

@cfm2969

2 ай бұрын

@@kylegowan1181 Yes heard it now, was flicking through bloody adverts and missed it first time

Lovely car great all rounder. Miles on the clock just a number.

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

It’s such a shame VW are not importing Estate cars to Australia 🇦🇺 soon 😢 I still don’t get the whole SUV thing I’d much prefer an Estate and ur GTD still looks a very good looking car and I’m a massive fan of the tartan seats 👍

Never believe those were the original diamond cut wheels, look so different.

I've got the Spanish cousin, a Leon FR with the same motor, although mine is a manual and i can't fault it at all.

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Is it a 184 as this is the car I should have bought instead of the 150 FR Sport. Mind you I should have bought the ex-demo Tungsten silver GTD Estate from Lookers Blackburn I went to see in late Dec 2019 😬

@rebel099tl

2 ай бұрын

@volkswizard Yes! So got the multi-link rear the same as the more powerful golf models as opposed to the more basic setup of the 150. Definitely would have been a good call that.

I'm waiting for the new 8.5 gtd-shame about that ridiculous £40,000 road tax threshold though, as it will probably only be just over with a few options (well, what options there are these days).....where is the heated windscreen option? (which i have on my 7.5 match edition-as well as a cd player in the glovebox). I also seem to have cornering led headlights. Will be interesting to see the interior quality of the 8.5. Will everything be illuminated, flock-lined, soft-close. soft-touch etc...hopefully.

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Is there going to be an 8.5 GTD? With Mk8 they dropped the GTD Estate (but kept R Estate) and I've seen no hint of a GTD in all the preview publicity for 8.5 and the UK's company car tax system won't help sell many.

@interceptor-ss8kb

Ай бұрын

​@volkswizard There will be no more Golf GTDs they are going away from diesels fully. Won't even offer the new B9 passat with a diesel

Any car that can do circa 20k miles over a period of 5 or 6 year’s consecutively would say is pretty reliable.. My wife has a mark 6 GTD and it’s been bullet proof.

@shotta287

2 ай бұрын

Mk6 was better built

Long term mpg resets itself to zero every 100 hours - that is the case on my 2015 Golf anyway.

I THINK U TEST DROVE A 16V GOLF IN KINGSBURY AM I CLOSE CIRCA 90,S

It's hard to believe that those are the very same wheels after being refurbished, in my opinion they look much better for being all in a silver finish

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

I know Tony, it's really weird! It's like they thought they were too Audi if done in silver so they did 2 black versions, one with a red rim around the edge.

Yeah but the wheels shown are 2 different sets of wheels!? Edit: They are!!! I have a set of these of my 7.5 GTI when I bought it. It’s the version with the red ring around them but they are all curbed up. I swapped them for Milton’s. Never know these where the “Sevilla” wheels 🤣

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

They are the same wheels, Seville is correct, never done by VW in silver but they did them in black with red ring as GTI option and black/silver as GTD standard

I keep hearing rumours that VW group quality isn't what it was, but I've owned and driven mostly VW group cars for over 35 years, and without doubt they've been better than the few other cars I've had. back in the days when i did my own work on them they were easier to work on than others, too.

lol@131K as being well used. It should be barely worn in. I'd love to see how many of these make the half-million mark. I honestly think VW are junk tier manufacturers these days.

i DON`T like what i see, i LOVE IT, but it would be soo much better in 4k, than old fashioned blurry 1080p , i know you`ll hit back with i need my eyesight checked, (which is 20/20 by the way) or delete my comment, but the difference between 4k and 1080p on a BIG monitor is like comparing halogen headlights to laser lights !

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate all feedback Jerry, even yours :) I'd love to upload in 4k but it's going to need some investment in my laptop which surprisingly for a Dell fails to break sufficiently expensively for it to be scrapped. If I'm still going in 2025 I will go 4k just for you

These are such great value second hand

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Indeed, be interesting to see what happens soon as EVs are killing new diesel sales but nobody wants a used EV so I can imagine diesels will be highly fought over by those who do big miles as nothing can touch them

@askiff1415

2 ай бұрын

@@volkswizard agree. Your purchase of the S4 TDI is very interesting. I don’t want to take our 911 Carrera 4S across Europe every single time. Yes I’ve tried the EV experiment in the garage (BMW i3) 2018-2020 and found out what we all now know. So I’m drawn to a reasonably nice estate with a powerful diesel that can lope across Europe with ease and is reasonable on fuel. My other interest/option is a Panamera (don’t laugh).

I now live in Australia you can’t get those here and my word do they bag VW’s over here, no such thing as vw legendary build quality and reliability in oz

where are all the diesel golfs dissapearing too

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Well I can tell you a few years back GTD hatchbacks were getting cut up in chop shops in big numbers in certain parts of the country.

@BS-ge4ne

2 ай бұрын

@@volkswizard ?? 😳👀

Great motor I'm sure you'll miss it😊

@volkswizard

2 ай бұрын

Already do Malc 😿

1st

I own VW and there build quality isn’t legendary by any means.