***The official my polo arrives thread***

[99gti]

In an attempt to try to keep these spaces clean and in a manageable order, please post here on this sticky if you are bursting at the seams to tell the world your about to take delivery of your new polo.

The aim of this thread is to try and keep together some of the more commonly asked questions and answers for reference for our newer members.

So tell us what your getting, when your getting it and why you chose it over other cars.

Happy dubbin!
:driver:

[pixl]

This is a good idea. It was getting a little messy back there.



WHAT: 2008 Polo GTI (Black, Sunroof, Cloth)

WHEN: Sometime next week I should have my baby. I'm seriously going to explode if I don't have it by then. :)

WHY: Came from a 1996 Lancer. Since 2004, I've always wanted a Golf GTI. When the time came for a new car, I checked out the Golf GTI but it was out of my price range. I loved my Lancer, never had a problem and it. So I figure, if I'm happy with it, why change? Started looking at getting the new 2008 Lancer VRX. I was pretty much sold on it, only I wasn't really happy with the size. It's much larger than my 96 one and for my needs, I just didn't need anything that big.

Told a mate of mine the order of things as stated above and he said, "What about a Polo GTI?" -- I'm like, what the heck is a Polo? Seriously, until a couple of months ago, I had no idea. So I check it out and soon discover that everything I loved about the Golf GTI is basically what I want in a Polo GTI. Price difference between the Lancer VRX and Polo GTI was minimal.

You know when you've got that idea in your head. "Someday, I'll own my dream car." For me, that was the Golf GTI. But until I discovered the Polo GTI, I had no idea that that day would be sometime next week!!! That's why I'm so out of my mind excited about it. :biggrin:

[binnyvo]

Howdy everyone, I've been lurking on this forum for sometime now. I've learnt so much from all the useful info posted about the polo gti.

WHAT: 2007 polo gti (red, 16000k, cloth)

WHEN: about a week ago

WHY: up to about 3 months ago i didn't even know what a polo gti was, until
i did some research about the next car that i was going to buy. The
polo gti was just in the right price range and it also had alot of
modding potential.

Needless to say I'm so ecstatic about my baby:biggrin::biggrin:.
Within the last week I've already had the APR flash and upgraded her shoe size to 18's. Wow the APR flash certainly does live up to its' hype :cool46::biggrin:. I'm still finding it hard to wipe the grin off my face.

Hopefully I'll have some pics of baby up soon.

[99gti]

A polo on 18's! I'd like to see that :eek:

[DUB 20V]

:pics:.........................

[binnyvo]

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2251Okay here are a few pics of my gti taken from my nokia n95 phone:

[Grant]

good excuse for a big brake upgrade:wink:

[cliffo]

Okay here are a few pics of my gti taken from my nokia n95 phone:


Good to see another Polo going around in Newcastle....even if it isn't the best colour (that would be white :biggrin: )

Nice wheels BTW.

Enjoy!!

[binnyvo]

[/QUOTE]Nice wheels BTW.

Enjoy!![/QUOTE]

thanks dude:)

[OZChris]

The 18's look great. :)

I would guess springs could be high on your mod list :biggrin:

[binnyvo]

The 18's look great. :)

I would guess springs could be high on your mod list :biggrin:

yeah, i'm thinking of kmacs 40-50mm all round:biggrin:

[harrytheeskimo]

Hi all, I'm another one of the lurkers who've been around here the last few weeks sucking up all the info I could for my purchase. This forum's been such a huge help!

WHAT: 2006 Polo GTI - 11,000km on the clock, Black - stock everything (so far!) in Brisbane, QLD

WHEN: LAST MONDAY YAY!

WHY: Needed a car, wanted something decent but fun as well as cheap. First "real" decent car really - and I love fast little hatches.

It's been such a fun week with my new friend! Been driving round every night and getting a feel for the gearbox. Went up to Mt Tambourine today for a nice windy daytrip and fast descent. :) Loving every moment of it and couldn't be happier with the car!

[VW GTI]

Hi all, I'm another one of the lurkers who've been around here the last few weeks sucking up all the info I could for my purchase. This forum's been such a huge help!

WHAT: 2006 Polo GTI - 11,000km on the clock, Black - stock everything (so far!) in Brisbane, QLD

WHEN: LAST MONDAY YAY!

WHY: Needed a car, wanted something decent but fun as well as cheap. First "real" decent car really - and I love fast little hatches.

It's been such a fun week with my new friend! Been driving round every night and getting a feel for the gearbox. Went up to Mt Tambourine today for a nice windy daytrip and fast descent. :) Loving every moment of it and couldn't be happier with the car!

Would it be rude to ask how much you paid?

[shhplit]

WHAT: 2008 POLO GTI BLACK MAGIC

WHEN: TODAY!!! after sitting on this forum for quite a while when i first grew interest in this car i finally sealed the deal!

just wondering if anyone could help me out here:

Before you receive the car does anyone have the sheet telling you the specs and colour of your car?

I was just wondering what the "trim" section meant and what you all had written underneath this section.

Thanks for your help!

[pixl]

WHAT: 2008 POLO GTI BLACK MAGIC

WHEN: TODAY!!! after sitting on this forum for quite a while when i first grew interest in this car i finally sealed the deal!

just wondering if anyone could help me out here:

Before you receive the car does anyone have the sheet telling you the specs and colour of your car?

I was just wondering what the "trim" section meant and what you all had written underneath this section.

Thanks for your help!

Congrats! So where did you end up buying from?

RE: Trim. See your other thread.

[harrytheeskimo]

Would it be rude to ask how much you paid?

Course not, it ended up being $23k.

[Y2008]

FINALLY after all the waiting it arrived. Picked it up today at 4p.m. Will add the details later as I can't leave her staying by her self. And a great big thanks for everyone on here for all the great help. :bowdown:
i better go :driver:

[pixl]

I'm really happy for ya dude. As you know, still waiting on mine. Should be no later than sometime next week. *fingers crossed*

[Pumpe-Düse]

Hey folks... I've just got myself a brand spankers 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI in Flash Red. Its got 600km on it.

Just stepped out of a 2001 RenaultSport Clio 172 and boy is it different! Despite not being nearly as quick, the "shove," you get from the TDI is... well... unbelievable, its bigger then the RS Clio's ever was.

[BLN355]

Well thought i may aswell post something here since the finacial side of me getting the GTI is all good now.

What: Polo GTI (Black or Silver, New or Used im unsure still :???:)

When: Once the cash clears in my account :driver:

Why: After driving V8's for the past 12 years or so and trying to keep 2 of them on the road with the current fuel prices going the way they are i thought i'd break the habit and look into getting something new with all the safety features of today with good fuel ecconomy (in comparison) and something that still is modable enough to keep me happy. Was there really any other choice than the Polo GTI in the same price range :bowdown::biggrin:

[firdausasri]

Hi Guys,

Firdaus here from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Found this forum from the net. Got my Polo GTi last month. It's a four door banger variant. Great to see you guys here!

[pixl]

FINALLY!!! :D

Just picked it up! Came home for a drink and bite to eat and now I'm taking her out again!! Wooooooooooooooo!!

[DaveMack]

Congrats, Max. Just watchout for the speed cameras. :biggrin:

Dave

[Y2008]

Congratulations!! :driver: :driver: :driver:

[pixl]

Just watchout for the speed cameras. :biggrin:

Wow, you weren't kidding. I pulled out of the dealership and was doing 70km/h before I knew it.

Way too easy to go over the limit with this car.

[Sharkie]

If you thinks its quick now.... drive a chipped car and see what a difference 40% extra power makes.

0-illegal in the blinkof an eye .... :biggrin: .... that is if you can close your eyes against the G-forces working on them on a power start....:driver:

[Roodosutaa]

WHAT: 2008 Polo GTI (Silver, Sunroof)

WHEN: Nearly a month ago.

WHY: Have owned an MX-5 for 9 years and everything they say about the 5 is all true, the car really does become an extention of your limbs with handling so sharp and so absolutely controllable and that slick short throw gear box is possibly a world best. Unfortunately everything else they say about the 5 is also true - lack of power, near nonexistent practicality, unwanted attention from ricers and hoons (not every road has corners),

Once I thought I'd keep the car for life but reality sets in and I need something practical which would mean I need to find a compromise somewhere. At first I thought the logical step from the MX-5 would be a Clio Sport 182 Cup which also offers amazing handling and has a cracker of an engine (the thing just revs its head of if you let it), and the build quality isn't even as bad as what some have made it out to be (but still far from VAG's league). Test drove a few and even got as close as $500 to buy one but lost out.

I always knew about the Polo GTI and even have heard/read that you could chip it to get more power but was initially dismissive because the reviews pan its handling and its weight (MX-5 and Clio both weigh the same and are 100kg lighter but really 1200kg isn't all that heavy for any car). So test drove one during last month's clearance - yes it doesn't handle quite as well as the Clio (let alone the 5) but realistically in every day situation you won't be going 8/10ths all the time, it does however feel disconnected compared to the Renault and the Mazda - like it's a competent handling car but it seems as if it's doing all the work for you and you're just coming along for the ride.

However a lot of other things won me over - that lazy torque available from low down, having driven it for a month, the greatest difference I felt is on the highway, I won't have to think about whether to overtaking someone which in the MX-5 meant dropping a gear (admittedly a fun thing to do) then flooring it whereas in the Pog, I'd just put the foot down - in this sense it feels like a scaled down version of dad's XR6T with available grunt nearly anywhere in the range.

Then of course there's the legendary quality - you can see where the extra weight's gone to, everything feels solid and like it'll last for life - and the attention to detail - reading through the handbook, you get the sense they've thought everything through that's just like any German product.

I've even grown to like the looks of it - it might have been designed by the guy who did the new Alfa's but there's nothing passionate about the look of the car, just really sober and rational and even the little highlights are subtle. In silver it just blends in (even though I'll have the wheels powdercoated charcoal). Perfect for a sleeper car.

Then there's the price - in the end I couldn't justify paying nearly the same money for a 3 year old French car which I know will depreciate to comical levels when i could get a car of such good value, brand new. The car I actually ended up buying is the demo I drove - just got to the dealership the week before and they made a bungle which effectively meant I got a free sunroof. Insurance is cheap (not even $900) as well

So yes I didn't end up buying a car with what I initially thought were "must-have" attributes ie pin-sharp handling and a sense of rawness from years spent driving the MX-5. But what I got is the best compromise by far with what I actually NEED.... I'm still laughing.

Think I might have just broken a few records in this forum for the most long-winded way of saying "I like my Pog" and for not having a life on a Friday night.

[Chipped]

Hey Binnyvo, what the rim width of ur 18" wheels?

Looking at 17" didn't think I'd get away with 18"..wowl ur GTI ooks great!!

[Grant]

I'll have the wheels powdercoated charcoal).

make sure you post pics when you do. i know a lot of us are interested in doing this.


Perfect for a sleeper car.

Thats one of the things I love. No one suspects it to be fast. I've scorched a few big family V6's who thought they would beat me off the lights before the merging lanes. I love it.:driver:

[binnyvo]

Hey Binnyvo, what the rim width of ur 18" wheels?

Looking at 17" didn't think I'd get away with 18"..wowl ur GTI ooks great!!

Thanks dude. Wheels are FOX 18x7.5.

[JCM308]

WHAT: 2007 Polo GTI Silver

WHEN: Yesterday.

WHY: Was driving a 05 XR6 and with the cost of fuel and living increasing so much I was spending $95 a week to get to work.

Wanted to get into another turbo and my girlfriend wanted a smaller car so this fit the bill perfectly.

My little pogo is standard for now but I would like to know what mods others have done that haven't voided the factory warranty. Even in standard form I haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face :)

[VW GTI]

My little pogo is standard for now but I would like to know what mods others have done that haven't voided the factory warranty. Even in standard form I haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face :)

Congrats!

See this thread for ideas: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=17554

If you search for any of the mods mentioned there will be plenty of opinions on them all :)

[JCM308]

Thanks for the link. I think my wallet is going to cop a pounding in the near future :)

[DaveMack]

Thanks for the link. I think my wallet is going to cop a pounding in the near future :)

Oh yes ... :biggrin:. But it's fun ... and for a (relatively) small outlay ... SUCH RESULTS!! Welcome to the forum where all sorts of shiny goodies will be placed before you and you won't be able to stop yourself.

Dave

[Whubbsie]

Just rang the dealer to add the sunroof to my car got denied as they have already sourced and bought my car.... does that mean I might be seeing my car soon?

[RhysQ]

Oh yes ... :biggrin:. But it's fun ... and for a (relatively) small outlay ... SUCH RESULTS!! Welcome to the forum where all sorts of shiny goodies will be placed before you and you won't be able to stop yourself.

Dave

i don't think i could have summed up this forum better myself!

thats a great way to put it.....and so damn true.

"what about this mod guy's?"......."ok group buy, who's in?"......."me me me".....spend spend spend :D

[jasn78]

And I 2nd that cause my credit card sure knows the results :)

[Whubbsie]

Well if my bank would get it's **** together I would have my car tomorrow.... Dealer has it in just waiting on me now.

[Whubbsie]

sorry for double posting, should I be worried that they are trying to pass a demo as new? it's been registered and everything and this is the first they've called me since I bought it, didn't even speak to me about all the extras like paint protection and smart protection(not that I want it)....

[Flaps]

You should get what you signed for in the contract. If it's different then they are breaching the contract.

Stealers are shifty p..cks. When I signed up for mine many moons ago in Feb 06 I agreed on a black one. The next day they called me to tell me it will be an extra months wait but if I wanted silver I could have it on the original 2 months. I said I'd wait for black since its the best and it arrived in 2 months anyway... :rolleyes:

Someone must have cancelled their order for a silver one so they tried to palm it off to me by using the threat of an extra months wait.:monkeypiss:

[Whubbsie]

just worried me because no one including my bank have been communicating anything to me but everything is sorted now.

Will have the cheque tomorrow and my car :biggrin: will check it over and make sure its all good, where do I check compliance/make years?

Going to call VolksPower now hopefully I can get it chipped tomorrow too. :banana:

[leasaunce]

wooo! just purchased the gti...

just waiting for the next shipment to drop by @ sydney... (dealer quoting 4wks..) **hopefully they will get it sooner , fingers crossed**

[marko]

Hi All,
just signed the contract for a brand new GTI. Colour is red and everything is standard. $28,500 drive-away which I thought was ok. I walked in and offered to sign up for 28,500 and the guy said 'umm...ok' and i thought 'damn, should have gone lower'.
Anyway, should be a nice little car, very fun to drive on the test drive i took it on, craps all over my previous cars in terms of handling dynamics. Now I have to try and keep the wallet in the pocket for a while. I am well aquainted with the 'mod-bug', as in past years when owning an SS commodore certain forums similar to this one have kept me wanting more and more and more :duh:

[Whubbsie]

Hi All,
just signed the contract for a brand new GTI. Colour is red and everything is standard. $28,500 drive-away which I thought was ok. I walked in and offered to sign up for 28,500 and the guy said 'umm...ok' and i thought 'damn, should have gone lower'.
Anyway, should be a nice little car, very fun to drive on the test drive i took it on, craps all over my previous cars in terms of handling dynamics. Now I have to try and keep the wallet in the pocket for a while. I am well aquainted with the 'mod-bug', as in past years when owning an SS commodore certain forums similar to this one have kept me wanting more and more and more :duh:

Smart buy Marko, looks like there is a few people signing on for the GTIs this month. :biggrin:

[DaveMack]

Congrats on your purchase, Marko and welcome to the forum. It sounds like you got a good deal for the purchase price. :)

Dave

[WEDEL.1]

wooo! just purchased the gti...

just waiting for the next shipment to drop by @ sydney... (dealer quoting 4wks..) **hopefully they will get it sooner , fingers crossed**

Ask for the name of the ship, then find it on ship tracker. See my post in the same thread in Golf V. May even be the same ship.

Maris

[leasaunce]

Ask for the name of the ship, then find it on ship tracker. See my post in the same thread in Golf V. May even be the same ship.

Maris

i did find out today...it's currently in perth (im in sydney), need to call him again tomorrow....

[FJ Steve]

i did find out today...it's currently in perth (im in sydney), need to call him again tomorrow....7 days until it gets to Port Kembla then (probably via Melbourne first)

[leasaunce]

WOOOO! finally heard the good news from the dealer, my VW is ready to be picked up on Wed 27th! :D can't wait...

[leasaunce]

Yay got my car@!:driver:picked it up with 30km... so far has driven 150km :nana:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/646/27082008045fc7.jpg

[DaveMack]

Yay got my car@!:driver:picked it up with 30km... so far has driven 150km :nana:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Hey ... congrats, Man! Right colour and everything. Enjoy. :biggrin::driver:

Dave

[leasaunce]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5978/dsc3585bx9.jpg
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4633/dsc3587dt1.jpg
more photos... :bowdown: bloody hell, no1 told me how to put into "R" on the gearbox...


so am i suppose to run the car for the first 1,000km???

[firdausasri]

Congrats

Just give it decent drive for the first 1000kms, the factory boys would have trashed it at test run anyways. :)

[RhysQ]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
more photos... :bowdown: bloody hell, no1 told me how to put into "R" on the gearbox...


so am i suppose to run the car for the first 1,000km???

congrats mate!

when you say "run" i hope you mean give it a good push. if you baby it, it will be a baby!

[Whubbsie]

:bowdown: bloody hell, no1 told me how to put into "R" on the gearbox...

so am i suppose to run the car for the first 1,000km???

haha same mate... I had to look through the manual was stuck in someones drive way for like 5minutes :duh:

[Small_Fryz]

Hello guys, i just recieved my 2008 Polo GTI last wednesday 3rd septmeber! Picked it up from brisbane and drove it back home to Mackay. Already have 1700kms on it haha.

I got Red with black leather seats and i must say im very happy with my Polo!. Picked it up for $29,150 drive away.
At the moment im booking it in for paint + leather protection as well as a window tint to keep the harsh northern QLD sun out!.

Anyway ive found this site and im a good believer in forums for finding and providing valuable information to do with the car so i decided to join the fun!

Already found some great info on chipping and im also looking to get some upgraded rims in the future as well.

[Kiel_GTI]

I got Red with black leather seats

best colour. your car will def be faster than others:) :P

good price with the leather too.

congrats.

[Whubbsie]

Hello guys, i just recieved my 2008 Polo GTI last wednesday 3rd septmeber! Picked it up from brisbane and drove it back home to Mackay. Already have 1700kms on it haha.

I got Red with black leather seats and i must say im very happy with my Polo!. Picked it up for $29,150 drive away.
At the moment im booking it in for paint + leather protection as well as a window tint to keep the harsh northern QLD sun out!.

Anyway ive found this site and im a good believer in forums for finding and providing valuable information to do with the car so i decided to join the fun!

Already found some great info on chipping and im also looking to get some upgraded rims in the future as well.

Good buy mate, too bad about the colour :wasntme:

[Giallorosso]

Can't wait for mine.

I'm picking it up either on Saturday morning, or Monday.

Hopefully the former!!

[turbo]

Finally Picked up my Red Polo GTI on Friday, I will be posting some pics soon.

I absolutely love it, so solid for a little car and the amount of torque it has always amazes me, especially down low in the rev range.

[Giallorosso]

Picking up mine today!

:driver:

[pixl]

Picking up mine today!

:driver:

Congrats. What time and where from?

[MissVuks]

Have fun taking your polo for a :driver:

You wont be able to wipe the smile off your face!!

[Giallorosso]

Picked mine up today, from McGrath Liverpool :D

Love it, candy white with leather. Will put some pics up soon!

[DaveMack]

Picked mine up today, from McGrath Liverpool :D

Love it, candy white with leather. Will put some pics up soon!

Way to go, Giallorosso ... enjoy your wee beastie. :biggrin:

Dave

[Golf Houso]

Nice one, I look forward to seeing your car in the local area!

[GTI_jim]

Hi all!
Great forum, i've learnt heaps so far, been lurking...:biggrin:

Polo picked up today,:biggrin:
Already ordered some Phillips Diamond Vision globes from autolamps-online.com (good place for globes).
And plan to be gettin the gloss pillars, cubby, sharan antenna, maybe SEAT intake and k&n, and a tint, + many more mods over the coming months i bet :duh:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/20092008001-1.jpg

Lovin it, can't wait till it opens up a little more and comes into its own, only done 87km's so far.. It's the newest addition to my families VW gang incl:

Golf:
2.0 GT Sport
GTI
+my '68 1500 Beetle (though that technically doesn't qualify for a mention in this forum...:))

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/29062008018-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/06072008001-1.jpg

[Whubbsie]

Hi all!
Great forum, i've learnt heaps so far, been lurking...:biggrin:

Polo picked up today,:biggrin:
Already ordered some Phillips Diamond Vision globes from autolamps-online.com (good place for globes).
And plan to be gettin the gloss pillars, cubby, sharan antenna, maybe SEAT intake and k&n, and a tint, + many more mods over the coming months i bet :duh:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/20092008001-1.jpg

Lovin it, can't wait till it opens up a little more and comes into its own, only done 87km's so far.. It's the newest addition to my families VW gang incl:

Golf:
2.0 GT Sport
GTI
+my '68 1500 Beetle (though that technically doesn't qualify for a mention in this forum...:))

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/29062008018-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/06072008001-1.jpg

Nice stable mate... can I come live with you!?

[GTI_jim]

cheers. def come up, more the merrier mate!

[leasaunce]

put on the RTA rego on the car today as the white paper rego ended today.

[imprompt]

:driver:

now in possession of my red polo gti
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/FRONT-1.jpg

[dubstar]

My Polo GTI arrives on Thursday night.

Candy white, 06, 55000kms

[gjuu]

Picked mine up last thursday
Red with 40kms on the clock - 640kms after the weekend :)

[mikepologti]

Picked mine up last thursday
Red with 40kms on the clock - 640kms after the weekend :)

laughs i did the same thing in the first week i clocked up 750kms, every week after that maybe 100-200.

[gjuu]

laughs i did the same thing in the first week i clocked up 750kms, every week after that maybe 100-200.

yes it now has 1100kms....hahaha - just can't stop driving the thing :)

[pinzvidz]

Woo hoo! My sis-in-law has decided to purchase a silver Polo GTI, signed up yesterday and picking up in the middle of the week.

[Bluerex]

Took delivery of my new Polo on Wednesday. Unfortunately not a GTI (need an auto :frown: until my leg/foot recovers) but a nice red Pacific with safety-pack now lives at my place. Tempted to add GTI body work but as my wife pointed out - much too ricey!

Proud Dad,

Charles

[VW GTI]

Apart from the wheels, grill and roof spoiler, isn't the body work the same?

[philthy]

Apart from the wheels, grill and roof spoiler, isn't the body work the same?

Front & rear bar and skirts are different too.

[pixl]

Front & rear bar and skirts are different too.

Also, (and I could very well be wrong) but I was under the impression that our front/rear quarter panels have more flare over the arches... which is why they offer the wheel arch flares for every Polo except the GTI.

[mikepologti]

Also, (and I could very well be wrong) but I was under the impression that our front/rear quarter panels have more flare over the arches... which is why they offer the wheel arch flares for every Polo except the GTI.

i guess what people consider "flares" is a matter of opinion.

[Ralfi]

So tell us what your getting, when your getting it and why you chose it over other cars.

Polo GTI, next week, bang-for-buck.
:cool:

[Ralfi]

Awww yeah!!!! Top day yesterday....

Dropped off my 86 Corolla at my mechanics in Highpoint for a roadworthy & minor fixes, ready to sell (practically give) to my nephew for his first car.

Caught some public transport :eek: (first time in ages) to Moonee Ponds to get the bank cheque, more public transport to South Yarra Volkswagen, where my beast was waiting.

1 minor fix - the in dash cup holder got jammed when the dealer was showing it to me....they replaced it on the spot, in 15 minutes, & that was it. Nice service. & thanks to the guys who recommended Peter. He comes across as a really nice guy - told me he'd rather sell a bargain & let word of mouth bring in more business than trying to sell every car at a higher price. Dunno if mine's a true bargain (i'm not the most experienced negotiator when it comes to these things, but both parties came out happy with the deal, so alls good;

Black Magic
Rubber floor mats (x4) (kept carpets too)
Cargo net
Full tank BP Ultimate

All up, just under $26k drive away.

Then took her for a drive down Chapel St, on my way to a lap around Albert Park (photos in pic thread).

Next stop was Tint-a-car in Nth Melb (thanks to those recommending this place!). ~2 hours & $295 later, I had my Midnight Express tint.
:biggrin:

So far, so fun!
:driver:

[pixl]

Congratulations. Excellent choice of colour. :biggrin:

Peter is a great guy, I generally don't like recommending dealers as sometimes it can come back to bite you in the arse. But I'm glad he was able to look after you.

[teamshaw]

I just wired a deposit on a Polo GTI I looked at in Sydney yesterday. Picking it up on Saturday. Pics to come :)

[noone]

What are the stats man?

[teamshaw]

2006 stock GTI. Red colour.

[Ralfi]

2006 stock GTI. Red colour.

Good stuff man! You will love this thing!
:)

[teamshaw]

Yeah I think so, can't wait to pick it up. It was a hard decision between this and a Clio Sport but I think I made the right choice.

[Ralfi]

I hardly ever wake up early on weekends, but the last couple of days (after picking up my GTI on Friday), I was awaken early in giddy excitement, eager to get my new baby on the road - a morning cruise down Williamstown way following a clear, beautiful sunrise started my Sunday off nicely.
:)

[teamshaw]

2006 stock GTI. Red colour.

Looks like I'm not getting this one now. REVS check showed that it was written off for fire damaged. Nice of the seller not to mention that to me.

Oh well, back to Carsales.com.

[noone]

Good Choice.

I bought a 2006 red one, less than 10K Kms for $20K less than 2 months ago.

[teamshaw]

Picked up the car today.

Ended up getting a 07 Black Pearl Polo GTI, 45,000k's. Got it for $18,000.

Really happy with it so far, can't wait to drive it back to Canberra tomorrow.

[Bluey9N]

Picked up my 06 Red Polo GTi last night, 30,000 kays, leather package $22k.

Im in love! Teamshaw was the one you saw in Sydney a red one in Cecil Hills? I went and that one and the guy was DODGY AS, wouldnt let us look under the bonnet, wouldnt let us test drive it even. Ran a REVS on it and walked away. He was such a tool.

[seangti]

I hardly ever wake up early on weekends, but the last couple of days (after picking up my GTI on Friday), I was awaken early in giddy excitement, eager to get my new baby on the road - a morning cruise down Williamstown way following a clear, beautiful sunrise started my Sunday off nicely.
:)

haha, yeah I did that too. first weekend with mine I was up at sunrise, 200kms of backroads before 9am :biggrin: thoroughly enjoyable punt through Mt Tamborine before the tourists awoke.

[teamshaw]

Hahaha, yeah it was the one in Cecil Hills, very dodgy. You got the one from Lee in Manly I presume? It was a very hard decision between that one and the one I ended up getting.

There are a few of us Canberrans on here now, I'm thinking we should set up a meet or something maybe.

[noone]

Lee in Manly was still selling his? I was going to see that one before I bought mine (over 6 weeks ago).

either if yours came with any mods?

Planning on any tweaking?

[Ralfi]

Congrats to the new Polo owners!
:)

[teamshaw]

Yeah Lee's was still for sale a few weeks back when I picked up mine. Mine stock standard, planning a chip in the next few months, other than that probably not much.

[Bluey9N]

I wanted a cleaner one then Lee's, it had too many stone chips and dints for my taste. I ended up picking up one in Canberra privately, after tripping to Sydney the last 3 weekends :p I wanted the Silver one in paddington but it sold 10 mins before I rang back to say i'd take it.

No mods planned for mine as its on a salary package. Maybe after the lease is up and I buy it out....

Wouldnt mind a meet up :)

[agentvee]

Hey

I picked up my Polo (Gti, 2006) on Saturday.

Have only racked up about 100ks thus far but it is one SWEET car.

Planning on taking it for a big run this weekend so I can get some serious wheel time. :biggrin:

[teamshaw]

Nice, welcome to the forums. What colour/price etc did you get?

[Ralfi]

Hey

I picked up my Polo (Gti, 2006) on Saturday.

Have only racked up about 100ks thus far but it is one SWEET car.

Planning on taking it for a big run this weekend so I can get some serious wheel time. :biggrin:

Hey congrats! With only 100km, then you've got an MY08 build like me then.
:)

Got any photos?

Have fun.
:biggrin:

[agentvee]

Hey

Thanks for the welcome!

Its a 07 upgrade (decemberr 2006 plated) car in silver.

Had 9.9k on the clock when I got it (has just ticked over 10k now).

Picked is up from John Newell Mazda in Waterloo for a reasonable price.

I havent had a chance to give it a good detail yet but will throw up a pic tonight as she is (if I can stop driving long enough to take a photo :driver:).

[Ralfi]

Hey

Thanks for the welcome!

Its a 07 upgrade (decemberr 2006 plated) car in silver.


Ahh sorry, I misread your other post.

Have fun!
:biggrin:

[Jonathan]

Hi everyone,
I am a new member to this forum, so I decided to post here even I bought my polo around one year ago. Its a black polo 1.6. Its not as fun as gti but a nice car.

[break]

New member here :)

Picked up my '06 Black Polo GTi with leather and sunroof last night. 37,000 on the clock, and still a few years of extended warranty too.

Very happy with the car thus far.

[noone]

Welcome Break!

Glad to hear you are enjoying it.

There is plenty to read here once you've settled.

planning any upgrades?

[break]

planning any upgrades?I'm planning to eventually do the APR upgrade, but for now I'm happy to keep it as is seeing the purpose of buying this was to settle down from my string of painfully high maintenance performance cars (MY05 WRX WRP10 1 of 200 in Aus, then a track setup '99 Mx5 10AE 1 of 150 in Aus).

I'm just glad to have a fun car that I isn't temperamental and comfortable in traffic :D

[seangti]

I'm planning to eventually do the APR upgrade, but for now I'm happy to keep it as is seeing the purpose of buying this was to settle down from my string of painfully high maintenance performance cars (MY05 WRX WRP10 1 of 200 in Aus, then a track setup '99 Mx5 10AE 1 of 150 in Aus).

I'm just glad to have a fun car that I isn't temperamental and comfortable in traffic :D

there's quite a few ex-subaru guys here, myself included. welcome.

[AusScare]

New member here :)

Picked up my '06 Black Polo GTi with leather and sunroof last night. 37,000 on the clock, and still a few years of extended warranty too.

Very happy with the car thus far.

OCAU pointed you in the right direction.

There should be a photo shoot happening soon, would be good to see you there. Tell us stories of your wrx vs golfs/polos :biggrin:

[sim]

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5202/113/42/564155244/n564155244_8531436_2232035.jpg

Heres a blury pic untill i can get to my dlsr.

Brand New 2009 Polo GTI

[tooch]

Signed up for a brand new Polo GTI in silver yesterday, for the grand sum of $23,888 :)

For the price I couldn't say no, considering most demo's were selling for more than that, and the Golf GTI's (which I initially really wanted) were still pushing $30k for ones with no warranty left and upwards of 70,000km.

I get it on November 4, and can't wait!! I've never had a car younger than 15 years old, let along a brand spanker, so am very excited!

First mods will be window tint and some nice matt black mesh rims with a red stripe around the edge, a slight lowering, and just minor mods for now. ECU flash etc will come eventually :)

[tooch]

Just got a call to say it'll be 24 hours late due to the pre-delivery department finding a faulty locking module or something :bit-smilie-cry:

Always fills you with confidence when they find faults on a new car!

[seangti]

Just got a call to say it'll be 24 hours late due to the pre-delivery department finding a faulty locking module or something :bit-smilie-cry:

Always fills you with confidence when they find faults on a new car!

better than the alternative visit in a week when it's not working. Plus this time next week you'll have forgotten all about it as you diving from one corner to the next.:banana:


I had a lady hit my car on saturday:frown: on the way to Mike Webbers performance. Fortunately she just clipped me, so will be a new rim, some lower quarter panel damage and very likely the hub assembly as it now has a slight hum to it. She simply didn't see me, but minimal damage and she was very apologetic, accepted complete blame so will get it fixed and move on. My newest car, and the only time I've had to swap insurance details :brutal:

oh well, could have been a lot worse so no sour grapes - it happens.

So the modifications will be put off for a few weeks till I know the cars sweet.

[tooch]

Very true, that would be far worse! And the one extra day will make me even more excited to get the car!

And ouch, sucks about your accident but at least it wasn't worse and it's all covered!

That reminds me...better not forget about my insurance before going to get the car :D

[tooch]

WOOT!
Just picked up the car, I love it :)
So nice to have a brand new car, everything is immaculate and nice!

Has a small scratch on the rear bumper which the dealership missed, but they made a note so it will get taken care of at the first service

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[BTJ]

i get to pick up my polo tomorrow!

Its a black polo club with 30k on the clock. Tinted windows and the full bodykit plus 17inch mags.

jagged it for 15k.

Cant wait and am looking forward to no longer suffering without air conditioning.

[BTJ]

i get to pick up my polo tomorrow!

Its a black polo club with 30k on the clock. Tinted windows and the full bodykit plus 17inch mags.

jagged it for 15k.

Cant wait and am looking forward to no longer suffering without air conditioning.

Then the dealer rings and says it wont be ready until tuesday.

This day at work just got a lot longer :(

[noone]

Bah! That sucks.

Seems to be common, I think the stealers will tell you what you want to hear to get you signed up, then if they have to delay, what can you do...

[BTJ]

Bah! That sucks.

Seems to be common, I think the stealers will tell you what you want to hear to get you signed up, then if they have to delay, what can you do...


true. But he seemed so trustworthy! lol

Nah in fairness the guys at mcgrath liverpool were quite good, especially the business manager that pushed the loan through.

[BTJ]

:banana:Today! 4pm!:banana:

[pog]

My one is on its way tomorrow from QLD.

It's a 2008 VW Polo GTI - Candy White, 25kms. No options other than the slimline weathershields.

Lets hope she makes it here OK :bowdown:

[noone]

Well, sounds like you are in!

Have you driven one yet?

[pog]

Hey Ben, once again, thanks for Saturday. Really appreciate you taking out the time to show me the car.

I haven't driven it yet, but I have a fair idea, (no, it's not taking into account your beast - haha).

Planning on getting him new shoes, so that should be here by the end of the week/ early next week. I'll be after some wheels just to give him some character. I'll also be ordering in some Euro plates to give him the plates he deserves!

Yes, it's a he!

[pog]

Three weeks without a car, a visit to Ben (no-one), hassling VW dealers all over Australia, researching the vehicle, endless amounts of carsales search, reviews and comparisons and waiting for the vehicle to arrive which felt like forever has finally paid off!

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/intelzor/IMG_06561.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/intelzor/IMG_0657.jpg

[noone]

very welcome, glad you are happy with your purchase!!!

enjoy driving it, plenty of time for mods later (advice i give, but did not take).

[PeterHBne]

Signed up for a brand new Polo GTI in silver yesterday, for the grand sum of $23,888 :)

Is that all onroads included? That would have to be a record for a new GTI. $26900 incl onroads seems to be as good as you get (or used to be)

[rhythm flavour]

Pick up mine this evening at 6:30pm. Black 08 polo GTI. :D

[injidup]

Just bought a 2006 dark blue GTi. Hope to get it Friday! Hope it's going to be fun!

[walkerchan]

I only recently got my PoG aswell. Loving every moment with it and sure you will to =]

[injidup]

I went out to look at a new Polo GTI last night and ended up buying a Shadow Blue 2006 GTI instead! As much as I liked the DSG version, the old school feel of the 9N3 suited me - plus it was half the price even with the warranty. Needs a good detail and service, which the dealer will do, and I hope to get it tomorrow - Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas to me!
Also, being a bit older I won't feel so bad if I start to modify it a bit. I won't do much (tune and tyres probably) as I have a brilliant weekend/track car already. This is going to be my daily driver.

[injidup]

How ironic. The previous owner's name was Mintie.

[blahmoocow]

congrats on your purchase :) :)

I'm also in process of buying a 2006 polo gti.... beautiful cars & awesome to drive! was going to get the toyota corolla newer version but love vw quality. I also sat in the new GTI and like you prefer the older one, not sure why but I felt the older one was bigger?

If you dont mind me asking how many km does it have and much did you pay for it?

[teamx]

Sup guys,

Took delivery a week or so ago of my new (but not brand new) 9N3 Polo 2.0. Got it on auction for a steal. It has a few bumps and bruises but I'll be sorting it out soon. Mechanically she's very sound. Had to "downgrade" a touch from my MKV GTi as I'm getting married soon and as most of the married guys know, the ride with the highest running costs is a wife. lol

I'm planning a few mods for it and will post some pics once she's all good to go.

Look forward to learning a lot about these little cars as I'm complete new to them.

[Nader]

Hi all :)

Went and test drove a bright red 9n GTi this arvo, with every intention of buying it. Waiting for my mechanic to look it over tomorrow morning, and if all goes well, I'll be driving it by the weekend :D


Cheers,
Nader.

[hiho]

My girlfriends 2009 Polo TDI will arrive this week! Hopefully any performance mods for the Polo will have a flow on effect to my 1.6TD Golf.........

[kaanage]

How come it's taken so long?
I thought it was a 2ndhand car from a VW (Sth Yarra?) dealer.

Don't get it chipped unless you want to her blow away the Golf

[hiho]

It was one of the cars you recommended Kaanage, thanks mate! We got it with a novated lease - took some time.....

THe car is great. Mint condition in every way and wonderful to drive. I love it! We're still figuring out how everything works, its a bit of a technological leap for us. One problem is that everyone at work says "why didnt you get a falcon/commodore"? Too many reasons....

SO chipping will make a big difference? I was thinking that long term it would get some mild upgrades. I think i'd stop short of replacing the turbo though. The Mk1 on the other hand, well I suspect that it will be quite fast ultimately. DOnt know if our Red Pog will be tuned to the same degree.

[kaanage]

Glad to hear that I was of some help ;)
If you want to check the difference between remaps vs stock, we can meet up and you can try my car vs your girlfriend's - just PM me.
I have 3 different remaps if you really want to see what sort of variation in performance you can have in an otherwise stock engine.