I went with the GLI in ‘21. Firstly - what a bargain. When I purchased the car it was during the time in the pandemic when people weren’t driving. The car lots were so packed you couldn’t walk between the rows here in Santa Monica. I got the pure grey Autobahn 6MT new - they had to order it from Mexico 😊 - but it came in plastic wrapped with less than 5 miles. $29k OTD. I didn’t know how to drive a manual and had to learn in the DMV parking lot. As a ‘dad’ - I’m 50 without kids but have nephews / it’s the perfect car. It’s unassuming - has everything you need, nothing you don’t! In response to styling - the car is so good inside u don’t care how it looks outside. A luxurious, spacious 😊6MT with great handling (especially in mountain twisties). It’s more than two years later and I’m still having fun.
@joshuabernardino4310
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion this is the ultimate dad car with the Civic Si. If you want more engagement, get the Civic Si or Elantra N, if you want a cruiser/road tripper with some pep, get the GLI. The GLI has all the bare bones of an honest-to-goodness fwd sport sedan, with an unfortunately bare bones yet practical interior to match. Option for a DCT also separates it from Si. At the stage I'm at, I'd probably spring for the Audi S3 if I could afford it, but part of being a dad is making sacrifices for things that are more important like family. A perfectly adequate car with a kick of performance at a fair price point. Great review & good job VW.
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
You summarized it nicely. Yes, it's not the most engaging in the segment, but if passenger space, ride quality, and a mature look are important, and if budget only allows a $30K purchase, the GLI makes the most sense.
@CrimsonSlayer7
Жыл бұрын
Curious, what mods do you believe an owner could make to make it more driver focused?
@donovanowens8owens
Жыл бұрын
the civic si interior is way worse than the gli, the gli is also quicker.
@blueberrycobbler
4 ай бұрын
@@donovanowens8owensThe Si interior is way worse? You have to be joking, the details and accents of the Si outweigh the generic looking interior of this GLi.
@krammit89
Жыл бұрын
I went with an Elantra N and I gotta admit, there are times when I'm on a long drive, that I wish I got a more comfortable car like the GLI.
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
Yep. You bought the better driver's car, hands down, but the GLI's ride quality and seat comfort is awesome
@morningwould5753
Жыл бұрын
Elantra N is the better choice 10000%
@omariwest9068
Жыл бұрын
went with the GLI - and have taken it on long road trips and in mountain twisty roads. It’s super comfy, spacious and fun to drive on road trips!
@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer
Жыл бұрын
@@morningwould5753 Lol, no, far from that. Hyndai is absolute g.
@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer
Жыл бұрын
@@MilesPerHr Come on people, when will you learn that Hyundai is trash ?
@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer
Жыл бұрын
I am owning a 2023 GLI for 3 weeks now and I confirm, the stock tires are bad. Get real ones and this car is a marvel.
@Verto4321
Жыл бұрын
I had an 06 gli 6mt for 10 years. Boy did I love that car, no issues at all, comfortable, I did wish it had an lsd. Maybe I'll pick this one up
@Da__goat
Жыл бұрын
At its price, you just get so much more compared to the Golf GTi and even the Golf R, and the interior is just better due to the physical buttons for climate control. Slap a small ECU tune on it for $600 and it produces the same power as the Golf R, the ea888 engine is one of the best VW makes. Only thing I can see this competing with would be the Toyota Camry, which is touch competition at the higher end of its segment, the 3.5L V6 makes 300hp stock and it might even have more space in the back, but it is more expensive than the GLI. For its price, nothing beats the GLI on features
@r3games1985
Жыл бұрын
I have the 2023 Camry TRD right now but I'm selling it for the New 2024 GLI 40th edition and making over $10K!!! Good times.
@athul.....
Жыл бұрын
This thing is insanely popular in India. But they release it in a lower cost model called the virtus
@Mateus01234
Жыл бұрын
No. The Virtus may look like a lot like a Jetta but it is a completely different car.
@donjohnson2428
10 ай бұрын
Man those canyon roads look so fun. You have the best vehicle reviews on youtube.
@mawelsh
Жыл бұрын
Great review, I remain torn between this and the Si. Since I'm replacing a TSX, I think ride quality is going to win out and go with GLI...
@markg7213
Жыл бұрын
I have an Elantra N currently, but I saw one of these in dark blue pass by and it looked really nice and upscale 👍🏼
@GangtaXlover1438
Жыл бұрын
Nice car ! Thanks for the content buddy
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching 😊
@Jmarzx
Жыл бұрын
I always loved these and curious how well the maintenance is overtime ?!
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
From experience with my GTI, German parts are just more expensive, but otherwise, maintenance shouldn't much more of a hassle than the Japanese/Korean alternatives.
@oFailBoat
Жыл бұрын
when it comes to VW products? it really depends on the previous owner. This is just a brand where things might cost 200-300$ more but lasts longer. But it's just as reliable at a Honda imo.
@gigachad550
Жыл бұрын
Amazing review 👌🏻👍🏻
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@user-fk1xl3fo4l
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your great work’ I want to know which one is better this car or forte gt manual transmission ?
@YankeeMav
Жыл бұрын
I think you said (during Int. Rev. Front Con't.) that it's single zone climate control? Anyways thanks Miles always appreciate your reviews.
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
Yes, my mistake - it's dual zone. Thanks for the note!
@bradleydavis3371
Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing car can’t go wrong with it especially in Canada cause it’s much cheaper
@zachlemay88
Жыл бұрын
What are the odds!? I just picked mine up from the dealer this morning!
@brobob52
Жыл бұрын
How is it
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Enjoy the car
@zachlemay88
Жыл бұрын
@@brobob52 so far its amazing!! only complaint is the manual has the same DCT gas pedal so you can feel the "kick down" button
@glp046
Жыл бұрын
0 - 60 mph is 5.8 to 6.3 with manual. 5.6 to 6 with dsg
@r3games1985
Жыл бұрын
Thank You! I'm buy the 40th edition!!
@hasankoc3386
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@Wokturdsniff
Жыл бұрын
Turbo lag under 3k rpm? Huh?? He must be confusing being in too high of a gear with turbo lag, cuz the best thing about this engine is it makes peak tq @1500 rpm
@iammraymond8097
Жыл бұрын
EARLY GANG !!
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
👋
@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer
Жыл бұрын
Hyundai is just a bad brand, I pick Volks over Hyundai with my eyes closed.
@benspiritas7050
Жыл бұрын
Milesperhr the rolls Royce cullinan black badge competes with the Lamborghini Urus
@Krissyfoxtrot
Жыл бұрын
That x mini cursor is distracting a wee bit
@Wokturdsniff
6 ай бұрын
“Turbo lag below 3k rpm”. Huh? Hard no. Not even close . Best part about this engine is its tq super low on rev range. If u cruse above 2k you’ll never notice lag . Peak tq is 1500. And that sad 7+ sec. 0-60 is easy to remedy with a driver mod.
@garrettwalton3945
Жыл бұрын
Jetta vs wrx what manual would be better to learn on?
@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer
Жыл бұрын
The GLI is a much more mature car, but don't get me wrong, you can challenge the WRX. The GLI is a GTI sedan.
@cgrist7000
4 ай бұрын
Gli by miles…
@blak238
Жыл бұрын
Can you turn on and off auto rev match?
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
No rev match
@ederss7
9 ай бұрын
How many cents VW saved by not offering a single usb port in the back seats 😂?
@davidcohen2762
Жыл бұрын
Wow 15 years later vw still using that key 🤣
@michaelc6826
Жыл бұрын
What why would I buy a year old vehicle with Jacked up pricing? If VW can not deliver that vehicle in January of the model year, why would I buy it a year later with jacked up dealer pricing. Thank God that we will not need dealers in the near future!
@f22jax
Жыл бұрын
Wait really?? no dealers?
@fp5495
Жыл бұрын
If ya thought the last generation was a step backwards, this generation was 15 steps backwards. Can it get worse?
@nelsonvanvickle8862
Жыл бұрын
What? What are you smoking? 😂😂😂
@billshoe22191
Жыл бұрын
In isolation the GLI is a fine car. When compared to the competition like the Elantra N or Civic SI it really falls apart
@MilesPerHr
Жыл бұрын
It can't hang in terms of performance with the Elantra N especially, but the ride quality and incognito styling will appeal to some people.
@nelsonvanvickle8862
Жыл бұрын
What? This thing blows the doors off an Si, lol! It’s faster and handles every bit as well. Look up Car and Driver’s test results compared to the new Si. This thing pulled .98 Gs on the 300 ft skid pad. And it actually BESTED the golf R in the lightning lap
@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer
Жыл бұрын
You're wrong on this, The GLI is by far superior and you get more for your buck.
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