New Car - Polo GTI 6r

[readie]

i just thought i would put this online after buying my clio a year ago we have had so much fun but as my girlfriend comes to pass her test the 182 is far too costly on insurance (5k a year for her to be added) which is madness and i would not pay it

so started looking for a car we could both drive and this came up. an EX demo model from the dealership has a few nice extras and 8k on the clock

dealer photos:

and here is a few i took:

i collect it tomorrow morning at 9 i cannot wait

a few details about the money side:
clios power: 182
polos power: 180
mpg clio: i was ave 35
polo mpg: ave 50
Clio insurance monthly:£150
Polo Insurance monthly:£40
clio Tax:£200+
Polo Tax:£120

the polo has a 1.4TSI which makes 180bhp and 250nm

i cant wait to pick this up! i was like a little kid signing the paperwork on sat. i did have my heart set on the mk6 golf gti but the insurance was too much for her indoors.

 

[Scrooge]

I really like that, those engines are really good. Any plans?

 

[aucky]

Tidy.

 

[Hixle]

Lovely mate, really like it! Fantastic engines too.

 

[Gally]

Nice cars, they have their issues though. 2 new engines at my local one, pistons in bits. Warranty always.

Oh and not cheap to buy!

 

[Riad]

Nice car only heard good things about the engine!

Not a bad car for your girlfreind to be driving either.

 

[readie]

I really like that, those engines are really good. Any plans?

no plans yet going to leave it alone while its in warranty i think

 

[readie]

Nice cars, they have their issues though. 2 new engines at my local one, pistons in bits. Warranty always.

Oh and not cheap to buy!

indeed i have heard this i have seen the problems with the engine but should be covered under warranty as said! we will see i am going to find anything wrong with it i can while they will fix it!

the main reason for the purchase was for my girlfriend to drive when she passes i think i fancy a R after seeing one in the showroom although will give it a year or so before i buy a second car

 

[daydotz]

cracking car i kinda miss mine despite its flaws
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[Keyser Soze]

Love these!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Tidy !

Being really pedantic .. what's up with the front plate ?!

 

[Lal B3N]

Very nice!

Average 50mpg, maybe on a motorway? I would imagine more like 40+ on normal driving.

 

[Fraser.J.]

Lovely cars!

 

[daydotz]

Very nice!

Average 50mpg, maybe on a motorway? I would imagine more like 40+ on normal driving.

brim to brim 38-44 in my ownership

Tidy !

Being really pedantic .. what's up with the front plate ?!

i expect its the adhesive from the plate cover for the photo

 

[.LiamC.]

Really like that, I'm looking at the Polo's myself, but the 1.2 TSI R-Line

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

i expect its the adhesive from the plate cover for the photo

That'd explain it

 

[readie]

That'd explain it

I thought that didn't notice it before I looked at the pics it's like a bracket that goes in front so they can put their vw plates on while its in the showroom

 

[readie]

Very nice!

Average 50mpg, maybe on a motorway? I would imagine more like 40+ on normal driving.

Spec states 37.7 urban and 55.4 on motorway ave 47.7 but I do have a heavy foot!

 

[daydotz]

Spec states 37.7 urban and 55.4 on motorway ave 47.7 but I do have a heavy foot!

be interested to hear what you manage

 

[Lal B3N]

Spec states 37.7 urban and 55.4 on motorway ave 47.7 but I do have a heavy foot!

No doubting they are great on fuel, but I did think driven with enthusiasm it would drop to about 40ish which is still excellent given the car you are driving.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Manufacturers figures on mpg.... :drunk:

I went to look at these as a family bus, was fairly impressed. Xenons are a must in my opinion.

In the end I decided that 16-18k was too expensive.

 

[Gladdish]

I love these. However I wish they did a 6 speed manual

 

[d4vy]

Almost brought one a year or so ago brand new - only thing that put me off was the 8 month wait due to a backlog with the dsg boxes or something, test drove one and it went like a rocket! Good choice.

 

[Matthew]

Jelous. Been looking at these lately.

Either one of these, or a GTD will be my next car.

 

[readie]

Jelous. Been looking at these lately.

Either one of these, or a GTD will be my next car.

problem with gtd is they are only useful between 3-4k they run out of power very quick after that apparently i have driven one and did not enjoy one as much as i thought i would from the gti version of a derv!

i paid less that 16-18 for this and the only things it is missing is xenons and nav but if needed will add the xenons a the stupid expense!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Retro fit the xenons?! Surely that's going to be a mega pain in the hoop?

 

[youngstig]

Friend of mine had one of these, great little car, nippy, but not as fuel efficient as you would think! His had a few problems with the gearbox though, got stuck in 3rd a few times iirc.

 

[Matt W]

Been in a mates ibiza cupra, same engine and gearbox iirc.

Not a fan. NA and a proper gearbox for me

 

[nth]

a few details about the money side:
clios power: 182
polos power: 180
mpg clio: i was ave 35
polo mpg: ave 50
Clio insurance monthly:£150
Polo Insurance monthly:£40
clio Tax:£200+
Polo Tax:£120

the polo has a 1.4TSI which makes 180bhp and 250nm

i cant wait to pick this up! i was like a little kid signing the paperwork on sat. i did have my heart set on the mk6 golf gti but the insurance was too much for her indoors.

clio price: £...
polo price: £...

just sayin'

nice car though

 

[ben81]

Had an extended test drive in a Fabia VRS with the same engine and box and was shocked tbh! Really runs away with you especially with the dsg box!

 

[bmh.01]

clio price: £...
polo price: £...

just sayin'

nice car though

This. Love the logic (or complete lack of).

 

[daydotz]

xenons are a must
the winter pack would have been handy for a retro fit of xenons but they are a pain to fit correctly

the polo is rather poor for features though

 

[david hodson]

Nice car, heard a few horror stories about them drinking oil

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Pics of GF?

 

[Jordi17]

Looks awesome.

50mpg though - I doubt it very much.

 

[Craig.]

Great looking cars.

What do they map too?

 

[readie]

Great looking cars.

What do they map too?

saw a lad on club polo seemed to map his from standard to revo stage one seemed to increase to around 212bhp but dont quote me on this as i havent seen if he had mods!
but rs tuning are around the corner from me so i may take a visit they also do a map for the dsg box to add a few features to it

 

[Tim-182]

Great cars, i had a look round one whilst buying the Scirocco.

I must say as a matter of personal preference i think having DSG in such a car is a shame, i find the DSG a bit annoying at times in the Scirocco and I think half the fun with a little fizzy car like the Polo is having the proper gear stick.
I'm very impressed by those consumption figures, scirocco barely does 28mpg!

 

[Daniel]

clio price: £...
polo price: £...

just sayin'

nice car though

I must admit, it does seem a bit daft to spend upwards of £10k to get cheaper insurance and tax.

Nice car all the same, just not sure the (poor) justifications are needed.

Why not just start a thread ''I wanted a new car so bought a Polo'' ??

 

[DB.]

Very nice!