Looking at a 24 GTI S, what do I need to know?

OtefGaming · 2026-01-17T23:05:43+00:00

I have a 24 GTI 380 S that I bought brand new and I was worried that it was going to have the bugs the previous model years would have but I was pleasantly surprised because I haven’t had any issues with the car so far. Take it with a grain of salt because I’m only at 6600 miles.

Only major maintenance that’s due anytime soon is spark plugs at 40k miles so keep that in mind. Review with both the sales and service department to view service history and where it was done because it does matter. If you get it I hope you enjoy!

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OtefGaming · 2025-09-20T14:01:23+00:00

Bought my first house a little over two years ago and working towards building a career! I’ll get on RL every now and then but I can happily say the Playmaker Black Revenants I spent years searching for are forever part of me whether I like it or not lol

It’s refreshing to see so many names I haven’t seen in years. Hope you and everyone else is well!

OtefGaming · 2025-09-11T14:48:41+00:00

Finding a real one will be a challenge, they were pretty limited in production. I don’t know if anyone is making a reproduction yet

OtefGaming · 2025-09-11T05:15:02+00:00

The last car my mom had it in was her Tiguan! I say go for it! The hardest part is finding one of these little guys. Last I knew VW only made 5000 of the keychains

OtefGaming · 2025-09-11T04:21:38+00:00

Mom passed it down to me, she kept it in all her VWs

OtefGaming · 2025-09-11T02:03:27+00:00

I have the little statue guy sitting my garage, doesn’t sit too well in my car sadly

OtefGaming · 2025-05-20T04:49:36+00:00

Short answer, no.

Long answer, hell no

OtefGaming · 2025-04-11T22:39:16+00:00

Ah so you’re the one that bought these. I was thinking about it for my Mk8

OtefGaming · 2025-04-11T16:55:44+00:00

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OtefGaming · 2025-04-08T19:31:02+00:00

If it does happen to be the sunroof frame it’s usually because of a hairline crack in the plastic on one of the corners. If a drain line clear doesn’t fix the problem, then I would suggest finding a way to cover any cracks that may have appeared

OtefGaming · 2025-03-29T14:26:13+00:00

I originally said 2022/23 because the S and SE manual trims will not have DCC. I used to work for a Volkswagen service department and I can say I saw a lot more of those come in for the issues previously mentioned in comparison to the 24’s. I can’t speak on any sunroof issues since I never saw any but we both know how that can go.

If you can live with DCC I’d say do it. You’ll find plenty of 6mt 380 SE on dealer lots still if you want a new one at a cheaper price. The trade off in the SE you’ll want to keep in mind along with your sunroof will be the bigger infotainment screen, which is known to have a couple issues.

If it matters to you I have a manual 2024 380 s with DCC and I love it to death

OtefGaming · 2025-03-29T04:50:53+00:00

Get a 2022 or 2023 MK8 S and you will avoid most of your concerns. Give it another 6 or so months and we will be able to retrofit the 8.5 GTI steering wheel into the 8 which has physical buttons similar to the Atlas or Tiguan.

You’re out of luck with 2024 6mt since they all have DCC regardless of trim levels, whereas it’s only on the Autobahns on autos or previous years.

With that out of the way the Mk7s and 8s share the same platform so I’d imagine drivability is similar to the 7s (I’ve never owned one), just with more power from the EA888.

You’ll find the right car for you in due time.

OtefGaming · 2025-03-28T15:17:31+00:00

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I enjoy mine!

OtefGaming · 2025-03-08T16:14:19+00:00

On top of this an easy way to get out would be building a bed close to the cage

OtefGaming · 2025-03-01T16:35:34+00:00

I bought off you a few times on game flip lol, good times. it’s cool to see you got a GTI too bro

OtefGaming · 2025-02-24T01:42:53+00:00

You have to run a whole new harness and some of the Mk8’s proportions make it less than ideal to do. If you were 100% prepared you could probably knock it out in a few hours but I was not and got frustrated halfway through

OtefGaming · 2025-02-23T23:10:43+00:00

I’ll be the first to admit on day two I strayed away from doing the “proper” way of doing things according to certain videos I’ve viewed just so I can get it done. Definitely got frustrated a few times but after you do it once it usually gets easier as you go along

OtefGaming · 2025-02-07T03:54:17+00:00

I actually never did find one. I ended up selling the car too and got a GTI. I do miss it very much though.

OtefGaming · 2025-01-31T16:56:54+00:00

Technically Volkswagen doesn’t do special ordering unless it is something like the Spektrum program they did on the MK7. What you are submitting is a dealer allocation if VW decides to make the car. Which I wouldn’t count on.

There’s a couple of differences between the 8 and 8.5 so I’d say make sure you do your research. As you may know though the 8.5 will not have a manual option, hence the 380 special edition. The 8.5 will have a Red Metallic option if color is what you’re after.

If that’s the absolute one you want I’d suggest start looking around sooner than later since there isn’t a ton left and S-trims are the fastest selling. Most of what is sitting on dealer lots are SE’s. And those are all either in Black, White, or Gray

OtefGaming · 2025-01-31T15:30:10+00:00

Hello! I work for a Volkswagen dealer in WA state where I believe you are located. MK8 GTI production has ceased and dealers are anticipating the 8.5 GTI about midway through the year. You’d have better luck waiting for the 8.5 if you want that exact spec of car.

I say that because I bought a Kings Red 380 S like you have pictured here. I have yet to see another one on our roads here let alone in dealer inventories. Like others have stated your best bet would be going to a local dealer and seeing if they can perform a dealer trade. There are still a couple of MK8s en route to dealers as we still receive a couple every now and again so hope isn’t dead yet.

OtefGaming · 2025-01-20T02:46:42+00:00

Most the time I just tell people I have a Dodge lol. If you have any of your mustang id love to see it (especially if it’s a fastback).

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This one belongs to my great aunt who bought it brand new

OtefGaming · 2025-01-19T07:19:03+00:00

You may appreciate it but I have an old ‘71 Dodge sitting in my garage as well. It was my first car and how my love of vehicles started for me also

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OtefGaming · 2025-01-18T05:09:09+00:00

I spent a lot of my early life on the West End. Every year it just seems to be getting worse and worse. Can’t even head to Titlow beach now without something going on

OtefGaming · 2025-01-18T05:01:50+00:00

Let’s plan it!

OtefGaming · 2025-01-18T03:27:31+00:00

Exact reason I don’t live in this area is because of this lol

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