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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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
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
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
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
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Awesome video. Great knowledge of the GTi brand and very entertaining. You're going far
@Tavi222
5 жыл бұрын
My main goal is to blow up
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!
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
5 жыл бұрын
true this video was an amazing starting point for his channel in my perspective
@MatejaMaric
Жыл бұрын
4 years later, and now he is a professional car reviewer over on the Fully Charged channel. Great guy.
This guy is amazing... the quality, the filming, the cinematography... everything
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!
This video is absolutely fenomenal! production, personality, delivery. You nail it all
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.
Wicked channel, professional and well spoken and knows how to drive
Excellent presenting, and great camera/sound work. Well done.
Make more of these mate. Far superior to the majority of car reviews I see on here. Nice one 👍🏼
@JackScarlett1
5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that. Just sorting some logistical stuff but lots and lots of videos to come!
Wow. Like I wasn’t expecting a review like this. Well done 👍🏽
Please do more videos! Hard to find a real car guy that is not annoying. Really enjoyed watching 🙌
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
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.
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
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
Awesome review. Love it as an old top gear enthusiast. Keep it up bro!
Such a good video mate! Good review with great camera shots that weren’t too cinematic. Well done
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
5 жыл бұрын
Aint rocket science you moron
@dirtyasianmafia2310
3 жыл бұрын
@@JP94 Aint science you rocket moron
Love it mate ! Amazing quality video . Can't wait for more content
@JackScarlett1
5 жыл бұрын
thanks James! More is on the way
Great review, love mine! Its identical other than being the 5 door, had mine nearly 2 years and its made me want the mk7!
I usually never comment, but this one is a beatifully made video! Well done!
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
5 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Delighted to hear it mate, keep me updated on what you end up going for spec-wise
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
Best of the best car review I’ve ever watched!
Cracking review. Very top gear styled. Wasn’t boring, effect and straight to the point. Nice video! Subscribed 👍🏻
Just bought a 2009 MK5 in white absolutely love it, great review!
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
5 жыл бұрын
Made my day mate, cheers
Fair play, this review was very easy watching with funny points and facts. This guy will go places.
That was really good bro I honestly didnt want the video to end. Just subscribed. Keep it up.
@JackScarlett1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate, appreciate that. Filming the next one this sat with a fun, cheap-as-fuck sports car
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.
Best car review I've seen for a long time, subscribed and looking forward to seeing your channel grow :)
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!
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
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We're growing fast, tell ya mates 🔥
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.
Could not agree more. Bought my mk5 gti 4 months back and am still loving it. The 4drs is a big bonus aswell
@davidwade7681
5 жыл бұрын
What year ?
This review is absolutely fantastic. Well done, seriously! 👌
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🇿🇦🇿🇦
Agree!! Why i been driving the 5gti for 5 years now love it.
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!
Good quality video and to the point, yet funny, review. You got yourself a subscriber. Cheers from Portugal
@jackrichardson42
5 жыл бұрын
Obrigado, my friend!
@mc1996
5 жыл бұрын
Simples e bem feito. Como ainda falta muito por cá ;)
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!
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.
Subscribed straight away, this lad is going places. Excellent review
Awesome video my friend. You're definitely going far as your skill and knowledge is tops. Well done
Great videos of your GTI keep them coming
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
5 жыл бұрын
Eric Ho the EU won’t let you..#emissions
@dans730
5 жыл бұрын
+richarddale76 not sure it will happen in Australia where I am living... Hopefully not!
@dans730
5 жыл бұрын
+Bob Pegram I once had a mk4 golf in 2003. I switched to gti for its legend.
Solid stuff Sir. Subbed.
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 😎
How does this kid only have 5k subs. Glad to be here B4 he blows up😎👌
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
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome man, your girls are in for a treat! Thanks for your support
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
5 жыл бұрын
Means a lot man. New vid coming very shortly, just shot it today!
Great job Jack! Thank you, keep it up
Very nice review! This channel will go up!
Really enjoyed this video. Keep it up!
Brilliant review mate
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!
Wow your video production is like powerdrift style. Keep it up
Superb video mate! Way better than those guys with 3 mil subs. Keep it up!
My mk4 gti has lasted me since 2014 and still going strong. Great video
@AngelRodriguez-sz9cy
5 жыл бұрын
i have so many petty problems w mine, glad yours is runnin well
@GhostFindingstv
5 жыл бұрын
@@AngelRodriguez-sz9cy what sort problems you have
@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
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
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!
Best gti mk5 video ever made me want to get one 😂🤣 good job on the video bruh keep it up man
Cool review. Great casual but informative presentation.
This was a great video!!!
Great video buddy! 👍 Keep them coming
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.
I love this review of the car from today's perspective, absolutely fine. 👍 Subbed 👌
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 :'(
Pure class Lad !
I also love my mrk v gti owned it for over 8 years and it's great fun to drive 👍🏻👍🏻
Spot on review. Hope to get a low mileage Mk5 GTI myself soon.
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
5 жыл бұрын
lol i guess shmee and co started with 1 million subs
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.
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
Class video mate, definitely earned my sub
@JackScarlett1
5 жыл бұрын
👊👊👊
Just subscribed from California ! Love the video and my Mk5!
@JackScarlett1
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome bro!
Good job man keep up this kind of content
Wow great vid. Subbed. Keep it up mate !
Great review, you remind me of Jeremy Clarkson. Good job mate and all the luck with KZread channel. 👍👍
This video is brilliant mate top work, the production level is amazing. MK5 GTi is good as well 😂.
Congrats !
this guy is so good, reminds me of top gear
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
5 жыл бұрын
hey man I just checked out your channel, and you make some great stuff.
@jamescreador6153
5 жыл бұрын
me too lol
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
4 жыл бұрын
Massively appreciate that mate, and will pass those kind words into my cameraman!
@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!
Love your honesty
Literally on my way to purchase my first gti, enjoyed this video and found myself nodding in agreement the whole way through.
@JackScarlett1
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the car! It won't let you down
@aaronreid170
3 жыл бұрын
@@JackScarlett1 Cheers Jack, 250 mile round trip, plenty of smiles on the way home.
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
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an absolute weapon. Thanks for the sub 👊
great car mate ... enjoy it!
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.
I had one of these, and I can confirm this is a damn good car.
@AJRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Make sure its the DSG model, even better.
Certainly food for thought when it comes to my next car. Always liked the Mk5
quality video lad
Great cars and just found your channel subscribed 👍🏻.
Great work lad, keep it up, just subbed
@JackScarlett1
5 жыл бұрын
Nice one bruuuuv
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
5 жыл бұрын
I'll keep that in mind, thanks bud!
Subbed, great job
amazing review
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!
Going to be buying one of these, keeping my eye out for a clean DSG model
3:35 = Jeremy. Anyone that knows the meaning of that. Hats of to you!!
Great video man I loved it I have a mk5 rabbit but not a gti and I love it so far :)