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Volkswagen Golf R 6MT - MK6 is Still One of The Best Hot Hatches!

I got behind the wheel of a 2012 VW Golf R fully loaded and equipped with a 6MT and I love the thing! I don't know what is about AWD, manual, turbo cars but they rock!
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  • @LJsGarage
    @LJsGarage5 жыл бұрын

    My mouth glitched, it is a 2.0L Inline 4cyl. Back to your scheduled program!

  • @crowthebpmain797
    @crowthebpmain7975 жыл бұрын

    You know, I really like the way you format your vids, I mean really this is nice, I'm with you as we push forward to the 1000, the 5000, and past the 10000

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Comments like these always help me recharge and keep going. I truly appreciate the support ✊🏾

  • @MN_Diecast
    @MN_Diecast3 жыл бұрын

    The MK(Mark)6 only came in a manual in the US. Last year was 2013. I agree with you 100%, I love my 2013 R 4dr!

  • @julianalgarin9733
    @julianalgarin97334 жыл бұрын

    The “R” indeed stands for Volkswagen “Racing” ask any well versed Volkswagen enthusiast or even VW corporate themselves, originally dubbed the R20 hence the engine displacement size, 2.0 litre, as did its counterpart predecessor the R32, with a 3.2 litre engine displacement, thus originated the VWR brands and other brands but in the end it 💯 % stands for racing.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Julian! This was good added info. I've heard a couple different arguments, but I thought i'd still ask the VW fans and got my answer lol

  • @abdarsmk6r

    @abdarsmk6r

    2 жыл бұрын

    The R doesnt stand for Racing lol

  • @shathomorapedi2582

    @shathomorapedi2582

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abdarsmk6r it does!!!

  • @AB-uu1bm

    @AB-uu1bm

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes it does, actually stands for Rennen which is german for Racing. @@abdarsmk6r

  • @justinbeamon6624
    @justinbeamon66244 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this review!

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    appreciate ya bud!

  • @markgoudsblom
    @markgoudsblom3 жыл бұрын

    Very good presentation and a very nice voice to listen to. You earned a sub my friend.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out and you are much appreciated! 🙏🏿

  • @adrian15419
    @adrian154194 жыл бұрын

    Good review video!

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that!

  • @julianwilch5192
    @julianwilch51925 жыл бұрын

    The mk6 was ( 2008-2013 Europe) 2009-2014 US. I love mine to death. Also have the new golf rabbit. And the R stands for racing

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Julian! Got my years flip flopped. I blame the Texas heat lol.

  • @thomasortmann41
    @thomasortmann414 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful car💖

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its certainly a nice ride!

  • @Klayblayt
    @Klayblayt5 жыл бұрын

    Love the drone shot of you getting in the car! PS. Are the air ducts real? (;

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Trying new things constantly :) and haha yes!

  • @mimonita710
    @mimonita7105 жыл бұрын

    This was my car before Andrew bought it. I’m not going to blow up his spot but this thing I fully worked over. Autocross monster. And it has a better interior then any other car you mentioned. I miss her but my Porsche is a little more fun.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it is a beast! Thanks for some feedback about what a great car it is and you're right about the interior I was pleased 👏🏾 ... Glad to hear you found another German car to love, can't go wrong with em.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    What's the exhaust setup?

  • @Miromf
    @Miromf3 жыл бұрын

    Im buying one of these. Hopefully this year. This car has so much potencial with that engine. And 270hp stock is also not bad. My fastest car was 210 hp in limousine.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol I've always wanted a limo. But you're right there's plenty of potential 👌🏿

  • @Miromf

    @Miromf

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had Bmw e39 with 3.0 v6 Diesel. That was pretty much cruisin car. Now i kinda felt in love with Hot Hatches and Mk6 R is best option for that money. I also like manual and 4WD.

  • @marinadrian5512

    @marinadrian5512

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Miromf v6 bmw? 😂

  • @Miromf

    @Miromf

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marinadrian5512 My bad… R6 i have a lot to learn about cars.

  • @YocelinCastilloCruz
    @YocelinCastilloCruz3 жыл бұрын

    I fit 6 people once. In my MK6 haha. GREAT VIDEO! Thanks!

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha you know how to live!

  • @YocelinCastilloCruz

    @YocelinCastilloCruz

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @dec-vt100
    @dec-vt1004 жыл бұрын

    it's a 2 litre engine, and the german spec one has 270 hp, idk about the states. 2 more notes: - with dynamic chassis control you can get stiff or comfy suspension and it also affects the amount of power steering you get (and fewer blank buttons) - you can replace the head unit with a 2015 beetle/jetta one, and get carplay/android auto, and still have a stock looking unit (i have done so to my r and i love it)

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I misspoke and pinned that comment. Meant to say 2L 4cyl. Thanks for checking out the vid though ✌🏾

  • @dec-vt100

    @dec-vt100

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LJsGarage yeah, sorry man, only noticed your pinned comment afterwards. Cheers!

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dec-vt100 all good my friend! Very good added points on your comment that'll help others! That's why we have a comment section. You had me at fewer blank buttons 😂

  • @Rareoddz
    @Rareoddz4 жыл бұрын

    really hoping to get one

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    It'll treat ya well!

  • @scottb5420
    @scottb54204 жыл бұрын

    Launch control is not standard btw, that's an APR feature.

  • @KuzkayDev

    @KuzkayDev

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe that EU version comes stock with the LC

  • @sebbytrial
    @sebbytrial3 жыл бұрын

    Does it have the rev hang such as Golf mk7?

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    That im not sure about. I don't want to steer you wrong bud!

  • @JT-nk8gv
    @JT-nk8gv4 жыл бұрын

    VW'S matter

  • @digitalsmithy
    @digitalsmithy Жыл бұрын

    lol the westwood clip...

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    😎😎

  • @Jay_Silvia
    @Jay_Silvia Жыл бұрын

    It was called the rabbit(logo is a Jack rabbit) Because it's fast and nibble.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    I gotcha thanks!

  • @richtherider3620
    @richtherider36204 жыл бұрын

    They're 2 litre engines not 4 litre ;) and they're 263hp stock some have been known to produce 278hp from factory however, my UK Mk6 R will be sitting at 580hp in 3-4 weeks :)

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks G. I went spaz for a minute. And damn 580! That's madness but in the best way! Appreciate ya checking out the vid. ✌🏾

  • @destruxandexploze2552

    @destruxandexploze2552

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you blow up your MK6 yet

  • @richtherider3620

    @richtherider3620

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@destruxandexploze2552 Nope, still running strong,n serviced every 5k and now running 640hp

  • @destruxandexploze2552

    @destruxandexploze2552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richtherider3620 I’m surprised, didn’t think it would make that much power reliably. I was going to get a 2013 Golf R and get a Unitronic Stage 2 HPFP 345hp 350tq tune but I was afraid the Stage 3 (up to 500hp) would be too much for it to handle for daily driving.

  • @richtherider3620

    @richtherider3620

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@destruxandexploze2552 If its built right with quality parts it'll last a long time, maintenance is a key factor as well

  • @Diabolotherium
    @Diabolotherium4 жыл бұрын

    I have 2013 a mk 6 MT R, and love it, bought it used with 4k miles 5 years ago and have no interest in changing the car. I have swapped the full exhaust and software both APR and intake by Evolution Motorsports, the car is so much fun with those few upgrades. The other thing is the reliability, apart from regular maintenance, every 6 months, and the occasional other service such as haldex oil change, it has been a champ. But unlike what he said I do not get great gas mileage... maybe in the low 20s... oops

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for adding some good info Patrick! 🤙🏿

  • @Diabolotherium

    @Diabolotherium

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LJsGarage Thanks for the great video dude!

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Diabolotherium appreciate the positive vibes my! ✊🏿

  • @samc.9328

    @samc.9328

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Diabolotherium Hi! Have you ever changed your clutch? I’ve heard once you get a tune the clutch has a good chance to start slipping.

  • @rockybriggs4048
    @rockybriggs40484 жыл бұрын

    I have a 4 door stage 2 blue golf mk6 R if you wanna review it

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's what's up! what part of the world are you in?

  • @scooter4life77
    @scooter4life774 жыл бұрын

    Why are you defending the R's title the whole vid? Bro you're in the gold standard hot hatch and the crown jewel vw.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    I might have a little just because of the price for the size and power that you get a lot of car. You're right though its the VW crown jewel ✊🏾

  • @sipsimies1588
    @sipsimies15883 жыл бұрын

    You cant really compare this to a subie i mean you can but they are very different

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean for sure

  • @Anon_Fox
    @Anon_Fox4 жыл бұрын

    great gas mileage? lmao i get 23 mpg on premium

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    I guess to me with that HP I call it good 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @Anon_Fox

    @Anon_Fox

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LJsGarage aye man to each their own. Im just jelly my mom got her lexus es350 with about the same hp and weighs like 500 more pounds and that behemoth still gets 27 mpg on 87

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Anon_Fox haha I can see where you're coming from there. My Corvette was bad in the city (15ish), but could get 26/27 hwy and that was the LS1(345hp) so that's basically my reference. I appreciate ya checking out the vid and dropping some thoughts 👌🏿

  • @juanruiz8831
    @juanruiz88314 жыл бұрын

    2008-2012?

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Got my American and European dates jumbled

  • @Ls1muzza

    @Ls1muzza

    4 жыл бұрын

    2013 was last one mk6 mine plated 2013

  • @RareYogurtMale
    @RareYogurtMale3 жыл бұрын

    did bro just diss the rabbit?

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @MyzteryMedia
    @MyzteryMedia4 жыл бұрын

    R is for Rigatoni

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cite your sauce!

  • @whartonmadkins4474
    @whartonmadkins44743 жыл бұрын

    Can ANYONE ANSWER.... WHY these MODELS still COST a LOT on the USED CAR market 🤔

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cars are worth what people are willing to pay for em so there are many who think they are valuable still and the price holds!

  • @orbytl2799

    @orbytl2799

    3 жыл бұрын

    dont know about any were else but in the uk they are really holding their money, i know because i have been after one gotta be a black 3 door dsg with decent mileage, not seen one in that spec come up in last 12 months or more with low mileage they are going for more than a lot of the early mk7s over here there is one for sale now with the wing back recaros but its got 4 doors and they are asking just under £18 k for it future classic in the making over here by the look of it

  • @Gunflame
    @Gunflame4 жыл бұрын

    Mk6 is 2008-2013 . I have a 2013 R.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👌🏿👌🏿

  • @jefflovesjets8116

    @jefflovesjets8116

    4 жыл бұрын

    In North America they only had the Mk6 here from 2012 to 2013, I have a 2012. That is another thing I love about this car is that there aren't many of them in North America, there are only about 1600 of the 2013, you can find the actual numbers including color and 3 or 5 door out there somewhere.

  • @ghostface12258
    @ghostface12258 Жыл бұрын

    So when you got it floored, it sounds like rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. So the Germans were like R.

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    I can hear that now lol 😏

  • @drouxbag94
    @drouxbag943 жыл бұрын

    My names Andrew and I have a Mk7 R lol random the owner of that is also Andrew

  • @drouxbag94

    @drouxbag94

    3 жыл бұрын

    And it’s black

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha that's great! Andrews are good people

  • @cp7648
    @cp76484 жыл бұрын

    The "R" is for Rabbit LOL.....

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @alj7094
    @alj70943 жыл бұрын

    We are talking about a nice car ruined by ugly looking wheels and this car is dirty, just doesn’t look clean at all.

  • @stuntdrvr
    @stuntdrvr6 ай бұрын

    "Rennen"

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    6 ай бұрын

    mhm mhm

  • @gretschludwigdrummer209
    @gretschludwigdrummer2093 жыл бұрын

    That background music is really annoying !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noted thanks for the feedback 🙂

  • @andymorton6153
    @andymorton61535 жыл бұрын

    My Hyundai Accent is almost as fun and sounds almost as good lol

  • @LJsGarage

    @LJsGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha I'll accept it

  • @jedediahsmart569

    @jedediahsmart569

    5 жыл бұрын

    Have you driven one? Especially modded one? These little cars are capable in almost every way.

  • @andymorton6153

    @andymorton6153

    5 жыл бұрын

    You talking about an Accent or this R? I have an Accent with a muffler delete. That and a wider tire and it’s a lot of fun lol