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  1. Turbo overheating failure?

    Your symptoms sound different to the issue I experienced with my GTI but I would note that VW had a defective batch of turbochargers fitted to (Late MY16 early MY17?) MY16 - MY17 GTI Polo's.
    I would...
  2. Hmmm, That was one of the symptoms I had with my...

    Hmmm, That was one of the symptoms I had with my MY 2017 Polo GTi from brand new.
    I also had problem with going over speed humps and jerkiness at really light throttle settings, used to feel like...
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    Hi Sharkie There is little doubt that the new...

    Hi Sharkie
    There is little doubt that the new model has been improved in several area's.
    However given that I would be looking at 25 - 30% depreciation to swap models, are the improvements enough...
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    Thanks for posting the link. Not enough changes/...

    Thanks for posting the link. Not enough changes/ improvements for me to consider swapping over from a current 2017 GTI manual,.
    If I needed a DSG, the new Six speed 'Wet' DSG would however be a big...
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    Signs that your Turbo is faulty

    I have snipped part of what I posted on a UK GTI Polo Thread and pasted it below

    <"Since new, the car has shown tendencies to 'gasp' at steady throttle settings like it is missing on one cylinder...
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    Hmmmm.... How 'Blown' was the Turbo? Has the...

    Hmmmm.... How 'Blown' was the Turbo?

    Has the impeller disintegrated and deposited fragments in the engine (requiring a engine stripdown) or have the bearings just seized? A bit more background...
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