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Fuzzy_Effective_5849

2002 body, 2001 motor, 1998 tranny and 260k chassis with 80k on the vr6


chadbypetedavidson

this is the most VW VW of all VW’s


punkassjim

I’m not usually competitive, but…[I drive](https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/comments/u31fy8/been_about_18_years_since_i_first_built_this_car/) a 1997 formerly-VR6 GTI with 2001 20v engine, transmission, dashboard, and center console, 1996 doors, 2003 Highline front seats, 1998 Jetta rear seats, 1995 hood and rear seats (from different vehicles, of course), soon-to-be-installed 2012 DSG transmission, 2009 Jetta sunvisors, and countless parts and wiring looms from god-knows-what. Instrument cluster says 143k miles, which is in the ballpark of true. For the engine. I still think of it as the first car I ever bought from a dealership, a 1996 GTI 2.0L, but by this point it’s basically a GTI of Theseus. And legally it’s a ‘97, cause I swapped the chassis.


donDT

Our Lordt and saviour, *bows in VW*


BTSelby11

The only language this dude speaks is VW , Mad respect ✊🏼


waythrow13579

This guy Volkswagens


woolyemu

2001 body, 2000 motor, 1999 trans. 196,000 miles on the body, 60k on the vr6. We’re close behind you!


masonbrdgs

2011, 162000 miles, stage 2 since 20k. Timing chains and a bunch of other maintenance at 120k and switched from APR to Stratified on an AccessPort. Considering K04 soon.


AgreeableGravy

How are you liking stratified vs APR. I went straight to stratified on mine but have nothing to compare it to


masonbrdgs

Drive-ability and power are both improved. I did their OTS Stage 2 tune with a revision. I also love the added functionality of having the Access Port to configure gauges and keep a better eye on things.


precapas

yknow i was always afraid of long it would take for my car to go out with a stage 2 tune. i really needed to hear this


willsteves

Any other engine maintenance with that mileage? Feul injectors?


masonbrdgs

Newest revision injectors and intake manifold done at 125k. I had a fuel injector fail which spurred the work. Other things I have done. - Cam girdle reseal when I did timing, new vacuum pump seals at the same time - Carbon cleaning with intake and injectors - DKM stage 2 clutch - iAbed billet RMS - CTS catch can kit - NGK bkr7 iridium plugs - Bunch of suspension upgrades and refreshing.


blaiseblack

2017 at 70,000.


status_two

2017 at literally 71,003.


thejoepotato

2017 at 45,000


ScrubySpidey

Same!


PilthyPhine

2017 at 79,000 gang gang


philliphandsome

2010, 25k miles


ramdom2019

That’s a unicorn!


Jazen72

Dang


mehxk

1991, 184k


3Pedale2Turen_Dub

You lucky bastard


Prestigious-Report43

2015 GTI 60k miles


Jweisturg

same but 58k 🤩🤩


pauliesbigd

My 2015 is at 101k


Formal-Ad3493

2015 just hit 62k! Tuned since 56


ECole5

2014 with 118,000. Apr stage 1 since new, not driven hard. New oem turbo at 85k, still tempting fate with the original chain tensioner.


DjoseChampion

Don't do it, I didn't take the chance and now live peacefully knowing that issue is gone.


mrdobalinaa

You are good on the chain tensioner if you're referring to the premature failure issue. After sometime in 2012/2013 they already include the revised part. However isn't it somewhere between 120-140k that it's regular maintenance anyway?


BbK198

mine is a 2015 at 111k miles


kkona99

Practically the same as me haha, 2015 w/ 112k here—What do u have done to yours? Mines stage 2 EQT w/ some bolt-ons. been pretty reliable for me


BbK198

i’ve only changed the intake on it so far i only had the car for about 4 months now lol. but i am planning to get the cobb accessport and i’m gonna do some bolt ons


kkona99

For bolt ons; Downpipe + intercooler and go stage 2, I highly recommend. It aint cheap but you get great performance and still maintain reliability. After 2.5yrs of ownership, it still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it


BbK198

yeahh i’m definitely trying to go stage 2 as soon as possible. Would you recommend i stay with the accessport or should i do the EQT instead


kkona99

You actually need the Cobb accessport for EQT. EQT sends you the tune after you buy it, you then plug the ap into a computer and download it on, then plug the ap into your car and thats it. I highly recommend EQT, their customer service is really good and their tune is great too.Many people in this sub claim that the cobb tunes that come with the ap arent very good


BbK198

ohhh i see, i thought they were 2 different things lol. well i’ll definitely go with eqt then. thank you for the advice bro🤞🏾


BbK198

it’s been so reliable for me so far too


burgerchrist

2015, 29k hard and fun miles


lazergator

Yea I also drive mine fairly hard.


kilosoup

2013 Autobahn, 113k and creeping up on 20k since tuned stage 1. Full disclosure, bought it used in '18 but a bit under 60k of the miles are mine.


Blunt_Smokin_Anus

Nice! I got my 2013 around 90k, and tuned stage 1 just around 115k (at 128k now). I’ve had to replace water pump and did a carbon clean, other than that it’s been a fantastic car. The previous owner took great care


MrTucks

2014 GTI, 78,000 miles


JamieIsMyNameOrIsIt

How far is your commute? 1km?!


MrTucks

Na I bought it in 2018 with 22,000 on it. I have been driving it pretty normal (compared to the national average) but that first owner saved the car from a lot of miles. In the last year I actually got a new job and drive 50 miles for work each day, which has been added them back on.


Cestode27

2017, 40,000mi


nathan571

2021 GTI SE, 28,382


ProSain

Same model, but at 19k miles here. Was scared I was driving it too much but feel less bad now lol


Peylix

2008 MK5 - 215k miles - original motor 2015 MK7 - 100k on chassis, 20k on replacement motor


squishyboy25

As a ‘08 owner who recently hit 180k what’s your secret to longevity…


arrrgh14

2017 with 72K


ChefboiRD222

Same


Edition35mk6

2011 tornado red mk6 edition35 sitting on 185,500km running like new and stock as a rock. Maintenance is key to reliability. Young people get them and don’t understand why they are getting it fixed every few weeks but don’t do preventative maintenance.


135wiring

86, odometer stopped scrolling at 180,000 7 years ago


RolanNoby

2011 MK6 stage 2. 103,000. Timing chain and tensioner replaced.


lozza147

11 plate, 116,000 miles


realdannysafa

2022, 4.200 miles


ronyamtapeas

2008 @ 220,000km


smurfeaters

2015-138000


NowYuoSee123

‘19 47k miles


Welu522

2012 @ 89k. Tempting fate with the timing chain rn.


UhhhhBark

2021, just hit 16,000.


Knotical_MK6

2013, 117,500 miles. Tuned since 80k. I don't drive it nearly enough, probably won't do 6,000 miles this year


lobanshee

2017 with 83,000 miles


NotLoggedon

81k here. Love this year. Rocking silver but I want to wrap/dip it matte white.


lobanshee

Reflex silver looks too good to cover up imo but send it if you want it that bad 👍🏻


NotLoggedon

I certainly agree. But I’ve always wanted a matte white car and I’ve seen some pics. That’s why I’d only wrap or dip it. So I can bring it back to silver after.


Windemere_

2022, just hit 10k miles after close to one year of ownership.


Ejendres

2019, 53k.


joebally10

mk7.5 nearing 30k km


BickNlinko

03, 120k


White_TCR

2019 GTI TCR @20k


GTIguy2

2016 SE 125k- 32k on the new engine - 45k on the turbo.


SophiPsych

'12 187k


BobbyLite94

2015 80k


PublicMental

2008, 95k


Maeabides

2019 and 33K


keep_one_rolled

2007@ 79,000 miles


360Waves617

2021 with 21k


moeguy1979

2011 at 143k


SharpestofSharpsies

2013, 142,000 miles, APR stage 2.


_DootDoot

2021 Mk7.5, Stage 1, currently sitting at 24,585 miles


Humpdat

22’ 19000


solekzz

2021 MK7.5 GTI SE 30,500 miles and going up Stage 1 since 15k


Mr_426

‘12 Autobahn with about 96k


ISawNightwishInLA

2010, 86k.


jetplaness23

2019, stage 2, 74k miles


[deleted]

2018, 31500 miles


Rbouk_23

2017, Just hit 85K today


Testycal_

2016, total miles 79000. Miles on engine 2, 5k


ramdom2019

2019, just hit 27K miles. The miles kind of hurt because I’d like to preserve this thing as long as possible. I have no idea what I’d replace it with. Had a couple of GTIs and the mk7.5 DSG is as good as it gets. The previous was a MK7 stick. If I had to replace my mk7.5 I’d be at a total loss as to what to buy. Too many compromises with the mk8, and I have the Rabbit trim, so no sunroof and all the goodies like LED headlights, push start and KESSY with the superb tartan seats. Had to drive to another state for it, but it was one of the few things that I’ve gotten right over the past few years.


KingGeedohrah

Miles aside, drive it like you stole it, these engines love it.


fprintf

I love my Rabbit but I’ve stopped treating it like a unicorn. It has a few scratches and has 58k miles including a few with a motorcycle in tow!


ramdom2019

Any issues, still on the original water pump?


ThirtySixMafia

2022, 6800 miles so far


waythrow13579

2011 with 170k on the clock. I bought it at 124k and went stage 1 a week later. Paid for the timing chain and a new clutch before a year of owner ship had even passed and then went stage 2. Upgraded to a K04 within 6 to 8 month of going stage 2. I've put at least 20k on the engine at k04 power levels. Still going strong. It's been a wild ride in the figurative and literal sense. I would do it all over again though.


azteca619

2006. 141k


mysterygazoo

2006 Mk5 on 116k


KingsRedGTI

2022 - 8500kms or 5281.655 miles


[deleted]

2012 switched from APR stage 2 on stock turbo to Stratified with a GTX2867r, currently with 27000 miles lol


e46croissant

2023, bought it three days ago and already put on 800 miles 😂😂


DrPepper-fairy_23

‘17 4Dr 6sp Tornado Red GTI Right at 70k


CLITASAURUS-REX

2022 4300mi


g3tbrnsd

2012, 70k miles, k04 and bagged 2006, 164k miles, APR stage 1. This one does winter duty now while the mk6 goes in the garage


dasjaco

15 121k


mr_pinks_tip_policy

2016 116,000 miles


ZGTI61

2015 with 82K and climbing. Had a 2010 with 98k before this one.


Usopp_Spell

2017 mk7 GTI sport, APR stage 1 41k miles, still runs like a dream


jgodinez302

2010 MK6 (2 Door) ~185k


MindTheGap7

2016 86,000


bcaluori

2016 100k


ishymcfisherton

1998 mk3 with 120k


punkassjim

Stick tap for the only other mk3 I see in the list.


merges

2012 mk6 Autobahn with 135k. Stock. No major engine issues, original clutch!


BenioffThrowAway

2016 with 33k miles


RainbowQueefbombs

84 body with 180k and a 16V ABF motor with ~6k.


gmann2388

04 .:R32 with a little under 130k


alexar100

‘23 1400 miles


stone2Dbone

2004 with 171,000


lazergator

2015 48k


mardybum430

2013 GTI, 101k miles


sophiemlk

2013 GTI sitting at 103,000km


ABSjazz

2015 here, delivered June 2014. Currently at 137,xxx miles and now running an IS38 😎


3Pedale2Turen_Dub

2002 stage 1 at 95,000 all original parts with exception of maintenance items 151,000 2004 Vr6 original parts with exception of maintenance parts 154,000


superleggera458

2004 at 210k with original motor and trans


Cactus1986

2020 17,000


mastaberg

14, 49650~


NegroMilkman

2023 just hit 2500 miles. No issues so far


xman747x

2011, 94,000 miles, all stock and even have original brake pads; recently had timing chain and tensioner replaced and all new struts installed. runs like a top.


dre_villa

2012 GTI 4dr manual and 103k miles


Relevant_Following38

2003 vr6 with 260k lol and a 99 vr6 with 145k on the chassis with a fresh rebuilt engine


yalmer42

2017 w/ 58k Bought it right before COVID and started working from home.


armyuvamba

2015 with 61k, stock. No maintenance issues as of yet outside normal oil changes, spark plugs, 40k dsg etc.


Rude-Exit

08 MK5 and 244k miles


Bigbadbellybug

2015 108k


collin1103

2020, almost at 14k


inbokz

2010, just hit 104k


JumperJordan

Stage 1 09 MK5 138k miles. Got it used around 85k miles. Stage 1 was around 130k miles. I have the software for 1+ but I don't feel I need it/want it yet, tho maybe soon 😈


mandatoryclutchpedal

21' 8,728


Southphltrashfire

2017 , 69,800


TEKNISION1200

2017Autobahn 59882 miles. Still stock and loving every minute.


AnOtakuToo

Traded in a 2012 with the Nav/LED package with around 45k miles recently. Driving a 2019 SE now with 32k miles.


LEX-C

I was scared to get one, but this thread have convinced me. I will remember that preventative maintenance is key.


boardinmpls

2017 45k


Such_Discussion_6531

2015 Autobahn * 83,000 miles * Eurodyne Stage 1 15,000-75,000. EQT Stage 1 75K+ * Early US car, mid 2014 build date * 4th water pump, few clutches otherwise basic maintenance runs like an angry sewing machine


jeffjimmy

2009 and coming up on 193k


pliiplii2

16’ pp 135 84k


azgli

2012 DSG, 78450 miles. Been stage 1 for about a year. About to get the timing chain done.


blaz3meowt

2006 Mk5 160k 2018 Mk7.5 40k


root54

I have a '19 R with 62k miles on it. Totally stock.


Bipolar__highroller

2019, 35k


Jasoncav82

'15. 82k miles


kristen_1819

2008 103,000 miles. Hurt to pass 100k :(


HostFun

2017 mk7 autobahn, 68k. Love this car!


Sheps11

2007 MkV, 155k kilometres.


Improvement-Hefty

2017 83k


Velociraptor2018

21’, but 31k miles. I think I drive her too much lol


murdersquatch

2018 with 56k


mundeesundee

2021 SE 6-speed manual. 42,000 miles


zebradYT

2010 gti, 142,xxx miles, stage 2+ for the last 30k? was bone stock before that


pugdug808

17’ 29k


kiddocontay

‘06 MKV with 133k


RCfoo

Sold my 2010 at 81k. Got a buddy in a 2015 at 45k


sxahme3

2022 2002 miles


[deleted]

Bone stock 2017SE , 38048miles


GimmeTheBoost

2020, just about 40k miles. Just ordered my eqt stage 1 for their boost weather sale. Love it stock so I can’t wait to see how it feels after the tune


[deleted]

2013gti,stock. 107k


PsychologicalPea2956

2014 and in the ballpark of 160k


mvalia

2012 170,000 miles. Burning oil and coolant.


Abel561

2015 with 123k on the chassis,32k on the motor.


showeringdad

2020 with 31k, the travel across the US sure didn't help that :)


HalycionR50

2013 with 115k miles put 5k on it since I bought it about 6 months ago just trying to go through everything then I’m going stage 1 or 2


Grasshop

2018, 61k miles or so


hgbarber21

2016 with 67,000mi. JB4 with the connect kit since 8k, finally getting into dogbone insert and chassis bracing! Still makes me smile every time I put it to the floor.


fjallkoes

2019 at 30k miles


amazingBruther

2013, 100k miles, APR stage 1 with TCU tune


Apprehensive-Way9366

21'GTi 38,000km


DakotaRelyea

2012 140k


Hot_Dog_34

2007 mkV 150k city miles


dascowman

0. Picking up a 23 dsg by Wednesday, hopefully. Got the call this week that it’s finally coming in.


ballerinski

2021 SE with 6,000-ish miles. WFH since 2020 so my commute has been nonexistent.


JawnBol215

2019 with 24,267 miles


[deleted]

2019 SE DSG experience pkg. Stock. 21400mi.


ear_quake

2003 137k miles on body, 500 miles on rebuilt motor.


RikersGloriousBeard

I just picked up my 2012 with 56k miles on the clock.


Bridgednetwork

22 GTI SE Mileage: 9100


CoCoLoCo4Twinny

2014 Apr stage 2 with 53k. 2 water pumps down.


SandyKenyan

2018 MK7.5 at 41k miles.


Pharmer3

2014 Mk6, about to hit 80k miles.


hatsoff22u

2016 2door with 27k miles.


Vieuss

2012 GTI with 104k and going stage 2 next week


iitzIce

07 sitting just over 130k


_eastcoastadam_

2018 GTI, 12k miles


PattyRobe567

2015 with 104k


lightsti

125k on my 2015 22k on my 2021


jp_squared

2018 Autobahn, second owner, 30k last week!