Why the Mk5 Golf GTI is the PERFECT car for petrolheads on a budget

A short review of my new car - a 2005 Mk5 VW Golf GTI, which I bought a month ago for a tenth of the price of a brand new GTI. I firmly believe that this is the best, most well-rounded driver's car you can get for the money.
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  • @stidy8315
    @stidy83155 жыл бұрын

    This guy will blow up, great Top gear style review, looking at one of these tomorrow in white, hopefully it’s not a nail 👍🏼

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely comment, thank you! I would have loved to pick up a white one but they're pretty hard to find. Hope it works out!

  • @robhines4537

    @robhines4537

    5 жыл бұрын

    Check everything, make sure fan comes on, noisy engine don’t worry , go for standard full service, check when cambelt was done if not budget £500 for that. Good luck and enjoy

  • @theoneanton

    @theoneanton

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have a white Mk6 (yes, there was one between the 5 and 7!) and it is an awesome, affordable all-rounder

  • @nicolaslorenzo9654

    @nicolaslorenzo9654

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. Awesome video. Great knowledge of the GTi brand and very entertaining. You're going far

  • @Tavi222

    @Tavi222

    5 жыл бұрын

    My main goal is to blow up

  • @jack.curtis1453
    @jack.curtis14535 жыл бұрын

    This was genuine pleasure to watch. Full of relevant information but didn't bore me to the point of skipping. Filmed and edited really well, love the style of review. Subscribed, hope to see more car reviews soon!

  • @Happyface45678
    @Happyface456785 жыл бұрын

    Genuinely thought this guy was a professional car reviewer and then saw this was his first video. Damn... very impressive quality, editing, audio. I can appreciate quality; this guy deserves more subs.

  • @henriettaduran2621

    @henriettaduran2621

    5 жыл бұрын

    true this video was an amazing starting point for his channel in my perspective

  • @MatejaMaric

    @MatejaMaric

    Жыл бұрын

    4 years later, and now he is a professional car reviewer over on the Fully Charged channel. Great guy.

  • @llbros7297
    @llbros72975 жыл бұрын

    This guy is amazing... the quality, the filming, the cinematography... everything

  • @colbymag2053
    @colbymag20535 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Hit it right on the head with a great analogy to the higher end, no compromise cars. I can’t believe I haven’t thought of that until you just said it. Great video. Definitely how realistic driving enthusiasts are if they have any sort of priorities. Make more like this!

  • @Tr4shSpirits
    @Tr4shSpirits4 жыл бұрын

    This video is absolutely fenomenal! production, personality, delivery. You nail it all

  • @reelbigstudios363
    @reelbigstudios3635 жыл бұрын

    I own a mk7 and I love it! I wasn't expecting too much when I stumbled upon this review, I mainly thought it was something nice to have in the background but you have lots of personality and I love this review.

  • @oushhhhhhh9253
    @oushhhhhhh92535 жыл бұрын

    Wicked channel, professional and well spoken and knows how to drive

  • @peterkelly7937
    @peterkelly79375 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presenting, and great camera/sound work. Well done.

  • @ryancameron237
    @ryancameron2375 жыл бұрын

    Make more of these mate. Far superior to the majority of car reviews I see on here. Nice one 👍🏼

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate that. Just sorting some logistical stuff but lots and lots of videos to come!

  • @TheYBGOON
    @TheYBGOON5 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Like I wasn’t expecting a review like this. Well done 👍🏽

  • @DiegoGraebin
    @DiegoGraebin5 жыл бұрын

    Please do more videos! Hard to find a real car guy that is not annoying. Really enjoyed watching 🙌

  • @sammumford2975
    @sammumford29755 жыл бұрын

    That poppadom comment absolutely killed me 😂 BWTV brought me here and your content is amazing! Makes me want to go from my MK4 to a MK5 now

  • @jack191188
    @jack1911885 жыл бұрын

    Great video and totally spot on, had more fun in my manual mk5 than a previous mk7 dsg golf 2015 golf r! Best all round hot hatch for 3k hands down.

  • @jordyt1993
    @jordyt19935 жыл бұрын

    By far one of the best made reviews I've watched in a long time, well presented, easy to watch. Earned yourself another subscriber 👌 keep it's up

  • @madmac8277
    @madmac82774 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking too but one this weekend that’s how I found your video and you’ve actually made my mind up for me 👍 Can’t wait to get myself in one and get on some twisty welsh roads on Sunday

  • @malintha
    @malintha5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review. Love it as an old top gear enthusiast. Keep it up bro!

  • @expiredselectiv1887
    @expiredselectiv18875 жыл бұрын

    Such a good video mate! Good review with great camera shots that weren’t too cinematic. Well done

  • @ThatguyGears
    @ThatguyGears5 жыл бұрын

    You've got to be a film student or something, your first video can't be this good 😅 I'm sure your channel will blow up fairly quickly if you carry on like this 👌🏿

  • @JP94

    @JP94

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aint rocket science you moron

  • @dirtyasianmafia2310

    @dirtyasianmafia2310

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JP94 Aint science you rocket moron

  • @jamescox4743
    @jamescox47435 жыл бұрын

    Love it mate ! Amazing quality video . Can't wait for more content

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    thanks James! More is on the way

  • @rossb3175
    @rossb31755 жыл бұрын

    Great review, love mine! Its identical other than being the 5 door, had mine nearly 2 years and its made me want the mk7!

  • @francesconegri8723
    @francesconegri8723 Жыл бұрын

    I usually never comment, but this one is a beatifully made video! Well done!

  • @adibmuhammad
    @adibmuhammad5 жыл бұрын

    So glad to have come across this video. Am in the market for a Golf (been driving a Proton Wira for the past 7-8 years, yikes) and you, sir, have got me sold on a Mk5 GTI.

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! Delighted to hear it mate, keep me updated on what you end up going for spec-wise

  • @elchucapablas
    @elchucapablas5 жыл бұрын

    My first car was a white mk5 golf with 145000 miles. Amazing car. Never gave me any problems at all. After you modify suspension and wheels, braking, acceleration, and handling improve so much. Fun little go cart

  • @ClementPeter
    @ClementPeter Жыл бұрын

    Best of the best car review I’ve ever watched!

  • @XTU
    @XTU5 жыл бұрын

    Cracking review. Very top gear styled. Wasn’t boring, effect and straight to the point. Nice video! Subscribed 👍🏻

  • @Falconjt179
    @Falconjt1794 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2009 MK5 in white absolutely love it, great review!

  • @gb_291
    @gb_2915 жыл бұрын

    This is genuinely the best video I have seen for a while and certainly the most perfect sum up of this car on the internet for me, thumbs up and subscribed! :)

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Made my day mate, cheers

  • @drivewayjunkie
    @drivewayjunkie2 жыл бұрын

    Fair play, this review was very easy watching with funny points and facts. This guy will go places.

  • @random_akhi677
    @random_akhi6775 жыл бұрын

    That was really good bro I honestly didnt want the video to end. Just subscribed. Keep it up.

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot mate, appreciate that. Filming the next one this sat with a fun, cheap-as-fuck sports car

  • @777geeman
    @777geeman5 жыл бұрын

    I love my MK5 and it's dual clutch (not for the purist i know but i'm quite lazy) is amazingly quick and only occasionally gets it wrong when not sure if it should be changing up or down a gear. Damn i brought mine three years ago and it wasn't 3000 quid (i wish it was) but having very low kms i was happy to pay twice that. I've only ever replaced the battery and tires and that neat feature that alerts you time to get a service is so handy. Be safe man.

  • @Liam94Smith
    @Liam94Smith5 жыл бұрын

    Best car review I've seen for a long time, subscribed and looking forward to seeing your channel grow :)

  • @mindspinn311
    @mindspinn3114 жыл бұрын

    Hell of a first video. Subscribed! In 2004 when I was 18 the Mk5 was my dream car. I may still buy one as a cheap daily driver. Cheers!

  • @ja390b
    @ja390b5 жыл бұрын

    okay this actually is a great video , i am actually surprised that u have very few subs u really deserve more , keep it up

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We're growing fast, tell ya mates 🔥

  • @aztecsoul817
    @aztecsoul8175 жыл бұрын

    About to be 26 and I love my gti. Never even of thought of owning a vw but when I test drove it to keep me busy why the dealer was looking for the keys to another car I was looking at I fell in love with it and I love it more and more everyday.

  • @ConnorSimpson007
    @ConnorSimpson0075 жыл бұрын

    Could not agree more. Bought my mk5 gti 4 months back and am still loving it. The 4drs is a big bonus aswell

  • @davidwade7681

    @davidwade7681

    5 жыл бұрын

    What year ?

  • @OhSkittlesBaby
    @OhSkittlesBaby5 жыл бұрын

    This review is absolutely fantastic. Well done, seriously! 👌

  • @akshaybodha4910
    @akshaybodha49104 жыл бұрын

    You spoke to my soul , I love my mk5 GTI so much more now after this vid. And it's also silver😎 fan from South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @MicaNy
    @MicaNy5 жыл бұрын

    Agree!! Why i been driving the 5gti for 5 years now love it.

  • @atomickoala62
    @atomickoala625 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! You clearly do your research and know what you're talking about. Great cinematography and camera quality. Very informative but still plenty entertaining. Great points said with a great voice. Earnt yourself a sub and I hope to see this channel grow!

  • @linoramalho2291
    @linoramalho22915 жыл бұрын

    Good quality video and to the point, yet funny, review. You got yourself a subscriber. Cheers from Portugal

  • @jackrichardson42

    @jackrichardson42

    5 жыл бұрын

    Obrigado, my friend!

  • @mc1996

    @mc1996

    5 жыл бұрын

    Simples e bem feito. Como ainda falta muito por cá ;)

  • @MrDanielsahne
    @MrDanielsahne5 жыл бұрын

    I like your video, even if iam a BMW guy. Was in the same situation. And got a 330ci e46 with sharper cams and professional tuned ecu. Got a big trunk, rear seats, its rwd, its reliable with that 3 Litre I6 and looks cool in my opinion. Keep up the good work, really nice quality!

  • @Bazgti250
    @Bazgti2505 жыл бұрын

    Had 1 for 4 years. Great motor that i modded to stage 2. Never missed a beat. Well made, reliable and held decent value after 4 years.

  • @Mareat27
    @Mareat275 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed straight away, this lad is going places. Excellent review

  • @nicolaslorenzo9654
    @nicolaslorenzo96545 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video my friend. You're definitely going far as your skill and knowledge is tops. Well done

  • @haroonsaleem9371
    @haroonsaleem93714 жыл бұрын

    Great videos of your GTI keep them coming

  • @dans730
    @dans7305 жыл бұрын

    Good video, mate! I still have my 2-doors mkv gti bought new in 2007! I love this car so much! Now is 150,000 kms on the clock. Will plan to keep it to another 10 years.

  • @richarddale76

    @richarddale76

    5 жыл бұрын

    Eric Ho the EU won’t let you..#emissions

  • @dans730

    @dans730

    5 жыл бұрын

    +richarddale76 not sure it will happen in Australia where I am living... Hopefully not!

  • @dans730

    @dans730

    5 жыл бұрын

    +Bob Pegram I once had a mk4 golf in 2003. I switched to gti for its legend.

  • @ZenGamer97
    @ZenGamer975 жыл бұрын

    Solid stuff Sir. Subbed.

  • @PlanetautoUK
    @PlanetautoUK5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, our love lies with the Mk2 Valver, currently ABF’ing ours. It is good to see the Mk5 pays homage to the Mk1, seat patterns etc. Think we need to drive one 😎

  • @bobbylover155
    @bobbylover1555 жыл бұрын

    How does this kid only have 5k subs. Glad to be here B4 he blows up😎👌

  • @rhythmsaint73
    @rhythmsaint735 жыл бұрын

    Superb video perfectly shot and narrated. I have owned many Gtis back home in Ireland in most of its form including the daddy VR6 which i miss Everyday. I am now living Nashville and buying a MK5 Gti for my twin daughters. It will be a great car for them. Reliable economical, fun and safe. Thanks for video keep up the great work!

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome man, your girls are in for a treat! Thanks for your support

  • @Joeseffel
    @Joeseffel5 жыл бұрын

    Nothing to add that hasn't already been said really, but I wanted to show my encouragement; this is great stuff, definitely keep it up!

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Means a lot man. New vid coming very shortly, just shot it today!

  • @dankankan
    @dankankan5 жыл бұрын

    Great job Jack! Thank you, keep it up

  • @m1rchegfn
    @m1rchegfn5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review! This channel will go up!

  • @jaylakhani5568
    @jaylakhani55685 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this video. Keep it up!

  • @Abbas_179_
    @Abbas_179_3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review mate

  • @danielbromilow3636
    @danielbromilow36365 жыл бұрын

    Summed up perfectly why I want this car! My mates think i'm mad for wanting a MK5 over some diesel BMW or Audi. It's called F U N. Also can't believe this is only your first video, so refreshing to watch!

  • @bendover-bz4bc
    @bendover-bz4bc5 жыл бұрын

    Wow your video production is like powerdrift style. Keep it up

  • @50apriliarx
    @50apriliarx5 жыл бұрын

    Superb video mate! Way better than those guys with 3 mil subs. Keep it up!

  • @GhostFindingstv
    @GhostFindingstv5 жыл бұрын

    My mk4 gti has lasted me since 2014 and still going strong. Great video

  • @AngelRodriguez-sz9cy

    @AngelRodriguez-sz9cy

    5 жыл бұрын

    i have so many petty problems w mine, glad yours is runnin well

  • @GhostFindingstv

    @GhostFindingstv

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AngelRodriguez-sz9cy what sort problems you have

  • @AngelRodriguez-sz9cy

    @AngelRodriguez-sz9cy

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@GhostFindingstv where to start, well as of right now my axle is broken, thats the biggest thing, all the other shit isnt as bad. When i bought the car their were socks in the engine and a machete in the trunk

  • @GhostFindingstv

    @GhostFindingstv

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AngelRodriguez-sz9cy arrr no not good mines modified so everything underneath had been changed but I have had problems with throttle lag

  • @HenrySoBeefy

    @HenrySoBeefy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ghost Findings tv had a mk4 since 2013 no problems at all just sagging headliner lmfao but I traded for a mk5 just cause it was a steal, and a upgrade I miss it the mk4 tho wish I never traded it, but I love the mk5 feel like the mk4 is simple fun and crisp while the mk5 is lovely lol but quick af!

  • @jaymartin7007
    @jaymartin70074 жыл бұрын

    Best gti mk5 video ever made me want to get one 😂🤣 good job on the video bruh keep it up man

  • @joep4224
    @joep42242 жыл бұрын

    Cool review. Great casual but informative presentation.

  • @garyjerryterry2915
    @garyjerryterry29155 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video!!!

  • @Joshkemponcars
    @Joshkemponcars5 жыл бұрын

    Great video buddy! 👍 Keep them coming

  • @pc2726
    @pc27265 жыл бұрын

    I miss my mk5 gti so much. Shifted to a mk5 r32. Still a very nice car and sorta fast!!!! The gti felt much faster and lighter on her feet. Nice video brother. Keep em comin.

  • @poosh6529
    @poosh65294 жыл бұрын

    I love this review of the car from today's perspective, absolutely fine. 👍 Subbed 👌

  • @mateuszmaciol3141
    @mateuszmaciol31415 жыл бұрын

    Makes me so sad i sold mine and moved to a wrx. Tho I fell in love with wrx's first, the guy is right... mk5 gti was the perfect driving car in every aspect possible. Comfortable ride, plentiful tuning options for ludicrous power to weight ratio, handles twisty roads like a champ on proper suspension setup, never ever broke down, steering was insanely smooth, the smile was always there when I sat for my commute. (+slap a nice 3" high flow catted downpipe, blow off valve, and milltek cat back and the noises are a symphony to the ears. also a neck breaker) I miss it so much :'(

  • @owengallagher5920
    @owengallagher59205 жыл бұрын

    Pure class Lad !

  • @garryhouston8852
    @garryhouston88525 жыл бұрын

    I also love my mrk v gti owned it for over 8 years and it's great fun to drive 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @trenbolonie
    @trenbolonie5 жыл бұрын

    Spot on review. Hope to get a low mileage Mk5 GTI myself soon.

  • @zfsg2810
    @zfsg28105 жыл бұрын

    yo wtf first video i’ve round of u and couldn’t believe u only have 500 subs?! video quality of a multimillion subscriber channel :)

  • @blademanx

    @blademanx

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol i guess shmee and co started with 1 million subs

  • @JanusMikaelos
    @JanusMikaelos4 жыл бұрын

    I have one of those! The same colour and everything. Such a pleasure to drive! I had it chipped though, and got about 250hp on a dyno.

  • @Fitforacting
    @Fitforacting5 жыл бұрын

    You deserve wayyyy more subs. I just subbed for you. Thanks for making this video. Great quality video. Please make some more videos on some cheap sleepers to buy. Especially on ones we have here in USA

  • @Clocke-
    @Clocke-5 жыл бұрын

    Class video mate, definitely earned my sub

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    👊👊👊

  • @08ms3red
    @08ms3red5 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed from California ! Love the video and my Mk5!

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Welcome bro!

  • @connornash9517
    @connornash95175 жыл бұрын

    Good job man keep up this kind of content

  • @RickFishUK
    @RickFishUK5 жыл бұрын

    Wow great vid. Subbed. Keep it up mate !

  • @roblet5047
    @roblet50475 жыл бұрын

    Great review, you remind me of Jeremy Clarkson. Good job mate and all the luck with KZread channel. 👍👍

  • @cameronayre4248
    @cameronayre42485 жыл бұрын

    This video is brilliant mate top work, the production level is amazing. MK5 GTi is good as well 😂.

  • @simiongabriel1155
    @simiongabriel11555 жыл бұрын

    Congrats !

  • @bingbong4637
    @bingbong46375 жыл бұрын

    this guy is so good, reminds me of top gear

  • @robdog9265
    @robdog92655 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jack, this was a fantastic video. Really well done. I watched it a couple months ago and actually purchased my MK5 because of it. Good job and keep it up with the great content!

  • @aaron3503

    @aaron3503

    5 жыл бұрын

    hey man I just checked out your channel, and you make some great stuff.

  • @jamescreador6153

    @jamescreador6153

    5 жыл бұрын

    me too lol

  • @jamiehunter91
    @jamiehunter914 жыл бұрын

    Hey so bit of back ground I'm a massive petrol head! I also enjoy things like photography, cinematography and KZread. For instance I've watched every single vlogger, 'influencer' there is going. So not just a passing comment, but genuinely, what an outstanding production, use of camera angle, camera movement, different lenses, even the colour grading was great! But most importantly this guy, he's got it, he's infectious, and a real pleasure to watch. Top job my friend, just gained a sub!

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Massively appreciate that mate, and will pass those kind words into my cameraman!

  • @jamiehunter91

    @jamiehunter91

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JackScarlett1 Please do very much aspire to get some decent video skills, pretty good with photographs, but video is a different ball game!

  • @alonzoaluzzi7803
    @alonzoaluzzi78035 жыл бұрын

    Love your honesty

  • @aaronreid170
    @aaronreid1703 жыл бұрын

    Literally on my way to purchase my first gti, enjoyed this video and found myself nodding in agreement the whole way through.

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy the car! It won't let you down

  • @aaronreid170

    @aaronreid170

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JackScarlett1 Cheers Jack, 250 mile round trip, plenty of smiles on the way home.

  • @TheWorldboy88
    @TheWorldboy885 жыл бұрын

    Top notch video mate , props to you well done. New subscriber and had to drop a like I have a Revo stage 1 Mk7 Golf GTD with 230Bhp and 380 torque and honestly couldn’t ask for a better car I love it , on the motorway I even see 70MPG !

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like an absolute weapon. Thanks for the sub 👊

  • @ffelaar
    @ffelaar5 жыл бұрын

    great car mate ... enjoy it!

  • @jamescollett5111
    @jamescollett51115 жыл бұрын

    Great video, i actually about a month ago set me off on a mission to buy a mark v golf gti. However, living in the Isle of Man i found the second hand market for a golf gti a little inflated and I ended up going for an mark v r32 instead. If you fancy a trip to the Isle of Man your welcome to give it a blast and make a video.

  • @AJRestoration
    @AJRestoration5 жыл бұрын

    I had one of these, and I can confirm this is a damn good car.

  • @AJRestoration

    @AJRestoration

    5 жыл бұрын

    Make sure its the DSG model, even better.

  • @topgear931
    @topgear9315 жыл бұрын

    Certainly food for thought when it comes to my next car. Always liked the Mk5

  • @anthonywalker5
    @anthonywalker55 жыл бұрын

    quality video lad

  • @audirs142
    @audirs1425 жыл бұрын

    Great cars and just found your channel subscribed 👍🏻.

  • @MrCallaghj
    @MrCallaghj5 жыл бұрын

    Great work lad, keep it up, just subbed

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice one bruuuuv

  • @Wieditox
    @Wieditox5 жыл бұрын

    You´re absolutely right! I own one and it´s awesome! They tend to use some oil tho. So check your oil level regularly!

  • @JackScarlett1

    @JackScarlett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'll keep that in mind, thanks bud!

  • @BIOHAZARDXXXX
    @BIOHAZARDXXXX5 жыл бұрын

    Subbed, great job

  • @gilemajstor162
    @gilemajstor1625 жыл бұрын

    amazing review

  • @MF-uf2qf
    @MF-uf2qf5 жыл бұрын

    Mate best car review ever. Why? You spoke clear and fast about the brand. Like me you want a small, fast, reliable, and not so expensive car. Extra point for small car because i live in England and streets are quite slim so, small car with good agility its a must!

  • @JP94
    @JP945 жыл бұрын

    Going to be buying one of these, keeping my eye out for a clean DSG model

  • @dovmasterplay
    @dovmasterplay5 жыл бұрын

    3:35 = Jeremy. Anyone that knows the meaning of that. Hats of to you!!

  • @devatwell334
    @devatwell3345 жыл бұрын

    Great video man I loved it I have a mk5 rabbit but not a gti and I love it so far :)