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[turbo]

HI Guys,

I just wanted to introduce myself I have been reading this forum for a while. I am currently looking to buy a new (or near new at the right price) Polo GTI. I am in Perth, and there are none to test drive at the dealers currently! Their only suggestion is to order one with it subject to a test drive!

Also looking at 1-2 year old astra turbos as well but swaying towards the polo. Just a hard car to come by in Perth!

[VW GTI]

HI Guys,

I just wanted to introduce myself I have been reading this forum for a while. I am currently looking to buy a new (or near new at the right price) Polo GTI. I am in Perth, and there are none to test drive at the dealers currently! Their only suggestion is to order one with it subject to a test drive!

Also looking at 1-2 year old astra turbos as well but swaying towards the polo. Just a hard car to come by in Perth!

Welcome... :)

I first test drove a Polo GTI in Perth at Osbourne Park. They just took one out of the lot and went around the commercial area behind.

You won't be disappointed when you do drive it.

[runamuk]

G'day and welcome.

There are a few Polo GTI drivers in Perth on here, maybe if you asked one really nicely :)


HI Guys,

I just wanted to introduce myself I have been reading this forum for a while. I am currently looking to buy a new (or near new at the right price) Polo GTI. I am in Perth, and there are none to test drive at the dealers currently! Their only suggestion is to order one with it subject to a test drive!

Also looking at 1-2 year old astra turbos as well but swaying towards the polo. Just a hard car to come by in Perth!

[marko]

That's a bit of a bugger.
I test drove one less than 2 weeks ago at John Hughes. They had one red one on the showroom floor. They also had one red one in the holding yard in welshpool, which I am taking delivery of tomorrow :dance:
Maybe the one in the showroom has sold as well? Whatever you do, don;t go and try to take mine for a drive before I pick it up tomorrow. :biggrin:

[Buller_Scott]

welcome, turbo! as im sure you are aware, the people in this forum have a HUGE wealth of knowledge when it comes to these little rippers..

as for the astra- arent the current model a korean car? nooooooooooo

go vw, man. as i think golf man had in his sig: "vw aint a car, its a way of life".........

[Grant]

as for the astra- arent the current model a korean car? nooooooooooo


the current barina/viva/epica/captiva are korean

the astra is still an opel (german), but not sure where it is built - i think spain from memory

[turbo]

That's a bit of a bugger.
I test drove one less than 2 weeks ago at John Hughes. They had one red one on the showroom floor. They also had one red one in the holding yard in welshpool, which I am taking delivery of tomorrow :dance:
Maybe the one in the showroom has sold as well? Whatever you do, don;t go and try to take mine for a drive before I pick it up tomorrow. :biggrin:


Haha dont worry I wont be taking your future car for a flogging. Yeah I did call John Hughes and they said they had all been sold. I live right next to the osborne park dealership so I went their first and there was a red one in the showroom but he wouldn't let me drive it as it had just been sold. At least they are not letting out new customer cars for test drives I guess! Nice car, and definitely more roomy than I was expecting just wanna see what it drives like now!

The astra is german but built in Belgium. Its a nice car but more expensive, and the rear vision in the coup is crap for one!

[VW GTI]

the rear vision in the coup is crap for one!

So is the badge :)

[Whubbsie]

Someone in perth take him out in a chipped Pogo, that will cancel out any though of an astra

[RhysQ]

Also looking at 1-2 year old astra turbos as well but swaying towards the polo. Just a hard car to come by in Perth!

i did the same thing there mate and was almost set on a late '06 astra turbo (new shape) but spoke to my old mechanic and he said that holden have had several being returned with problem after problem after problem of all types (his cousin or brother is one of the mechanics and surfers city holden). once i jumped in a new polo i knew it was what i was looking for. then i test drove the car i have now (it was already chipped when i test drove it) and whilst still on the test drive i told the dealer i will take it with a look similar to this :D.

seriously, contact a perth owner of a chipped Polo and you will not even think about another car again.

Cheers,
Rhys

[Bukefal]

welcome, turbo. the biggest thing that put me off the astras was the interior. the dash and console area look like they were designed in the 80's. i considered the usual suspects too (xr4, ralliart colt, swift sport, etc), but since i got the GTI i have never looked back. good luck!

i was at VW vic park the other day and a red Pogo in the showroom had a big red 'sold' banner on the window. people are suddenly getting interested in our little rocket! :driver:

[turbo]

Hey guys thanks for all the feedback, yes I would love to see what one of the chipped polo's are like! I agree about the astra interior, and I have heard things about their reliability as well. They just don't seem as much of a cohesive package. The thing that attracted me to the astra was more that they are really cheap for an 06 or 07 model and the luxury items etc. I would definitely be looking to chip the polo after a while, that kind of power increase for such a relatively small outlay is just too good to pass up!

[DaveMack]

Hey guys thanks for all the feedback, yes I would love to see what one of the chipped polo's are like! I agree about the astra interior, and I have heard things about their reliability as well. They just don't seem as much of a cohesive package. The thing that attracted me to the astra was more that they are really cheap for an 06 or 07 model and the luxury items etc. I would definitely be looking to chip the polo after a while, that kind of power increase for such a relatively small outlay is just too good to pass up!

Welcome to the forum, Turbo. Don't worry, be happy ... drive a Polo GTI (chipped, of course). :biggrin:

Dave

[geoff_gti]

Hi turbo, welcome aboard!

Hopefully you will find one soon...there is a tonne of stuff you can do to them if you're interested. Unfortunately another bloke in Perth I know of has just sold his GTI in the last couple of weeks otherwise you might have been able to take a look at his.

Good luck in the search! :driver:

What's the waiting period like on these now from the dealers?

[marko]

Wow, sounds like I was really lucky picking up the one I did. Basically it seemed like John Hughes had 2 in stock last week when I bought mine...and now they have none!

[turbo]

Hi turbo, welcome aboard!

Hopefully you will find one soon...there is a tonne of stuff you can do to them if you're interested. Unfortunately another bloke in Perth I know of has just sold his GTI in the last couple of weeks otherwise you might have been able to take a look at his.

Good luck in the search! :driver:

What's the waiting period like on these now from the dealers?


The waiting period I have been told is around 2 weeks so not too bad. They have them in storage but won't get them into the dealership until someone actually buys one alot of the time.

I think the ecu flash upgrade would definitely be worth it at least from what i have read on these forums.

[marko]

Hey turbo,
if they have them in the warehouse that's about right. I ordered mine, they had it in Welshpool and it too about 10 working days for delivery (which was yesterday :biggrin:).
Anyway, I paid $28,500 driveaway for mine 2 weeks ago, and I reckon you might be able to get that down a bit because when i offered that price they didn't try and haggle at all.

[turbo]

Hey turbo,
if they have them in the warehouse that's about right. I ordered mine, they had it in Welshpool and it too about 10 working days for delivery (which was yesterday :biggrin:).
Anyway, I paid $28,500 driveaway for mine 2 weeks ago, and I reckon you might be able to get that down a bit because when i offered that price they didn't try and haggle at all.


Sounds good mate. You must be stoked that your car has finally arrived! I can imagine that would be pretty exciting!

[Bukefal]

Hey turbo,
if they have them in the warehouse that's about right. I ordered mine, they had it in Welshpool and it too about 10 working days for delivery (which was yesterday :biggrin:).
Anyway, I paid $28,500 driveaway for mine 2 weeks ago, and I reckon you might be able to get that down a bit because when i offered that price they didn't try and haggle at all.

marko, did you get any options - leather/sunroof/17" wheels?

[marko]

Nah mate, stock as a rock!

[turbo]

Finally got to test drive a gti, definitely like it so I think I have almost decided on the polo now! I was really impressed with how much torque it had too, a lot more driveable than other turbos I have driven. Definitely a fun car for the price.

Out of interest, what do you guys reckon a good price for a 2007 model gti is? With pretty low k's say under 20,000. Just tossing up whether to go near new or brand new!

[Buller_Scott]

i reckon save the $$$ and go a second hand one.

you know how they say that certain cars are driven by certain people? i reckon that anyone who drives a polo (or any vw for that matter) would have taken care of it, so you should be in safe hands.

i know i would have. i think i treat my car the worst of any current model vw owner (throwing snowboards and snowboard boots in the back, not washing it more than a couple times a month, its parked in the street overnight etc).

[VW GTI]

Out of interest, what do you guys reckon a good price for a 2007 model gti is? With pretty low k's say under 20,000. Just tossing up whether to go near new or brand new!

Definitely over $30,000...

This comment has nothing to do with me owning a 2007 Polo GTI with low kms :D

Realistically, with no factory options, probably about 22/23k

[turbo]

Definitely over $30,000...

This comment has nothing to do with me owning a 2007 Polo GTI with low kms :D

Realistically, with no factory options, probably about 22/23k

Cool, thanks for that guys. Can't wait to get a car, my old car is driving me nuts at the moment!

[Buller_Scott]

Cool, thanks for that guys. Can't wait to get a car, my old car is driving me nuts at the moment!

what kind of car are you driving at the moment?

[turbo]

what kind of car are you driving at the moment?

N15 pulsar 1.6. Its in good nick and has served me well but its time for a new one! Especially something with a bit more power and potential.

[Buller_Scott]

cool. yeah- you just cant go past the vw build quality. to hear the door of a car this small, close/ shut with a deep thud, warms my insides.....

i doubt you'll look back once you've got one :biggrin:

[Bukefal]

to hear the door of a car this small, close/ shut with a deep thud, warms my insides.....

oh, i agree!

[geoff_gti]

N15 pulsar 1.6. Its in good nick and has served me well but its time for a new one! Especially something with a bit more power and potential.

Let me guess, you are or used to be on PPGA as well :biggrin:

[turbo]

Let me guess, you are or used to be on PPGA as well :biggrin:

Sorry if this is a stupid question but what is PPGA?

[leasaunce]

where are the photos of your ride ?? 3pgs and still not a single photo :(

[VW GTI]

:pics:

:D

[VW GTI]

Wait... I thought he didn't have one yet...?

[turbo]

Wait... I thought he didn't have one yet...?

You are right, I don't have one yet guys! Hopefully that will change shortly.

[Dans GTI]

hey there, its good to see another Perth guy on here.
I was considering the astra aswell, but seriously, dont get it. The Polo GTI is an absolute beauty to drive. Ive got an 06 Polo GTI and i must say i love it.
cheers.

[turbo]

hey there, its good to see another Perth guy on here.
I was considering the astra aswell, but seriously, dont get it. The Polo GTI is an absolute beauty to drive. Ive got an 06 Polo GTI and i must say i love it.
cheers.

Well after much thought I finally ordered my Polo Gti :)

I have bought a brand new red gti and I take delivery by the end of next week/start of the week after. Very excited and can't wait to get it! Now all I have to do is sell my pulsar and its all good!

[Whubbsie]

Well after much thought I finally ordered my Polo Gti :)

I have bought a brand new red gti and I take delivery by the end of next week/start of the week after. Very excited and can't wait to get it! Now all I have to do is sell my pulsar and its all good!

Nice mate, did you get any options or just stock?

[turbo]

Nice mate, did you get any options or just stock?

Just stock. I was thinking about getting the leather but I actually quite like the standard upholstery so yeah decided to save the cash.

[RhysQ]

Just stock. I was thinking about getting the leather but I actually quite like the standard upholstery so yeah decided to save the cash.

Congratulations on the purchase mate, you have made a very wise choice on a quality piece of german styling and engineering.

one thing i must mention my friend, you will learn very fast that there is no such thing as saving cash whilst being a member on this site because you will be spending a dollop on mods in no time. don't say you'll be able to hold off because i have heard that many times before. the friendly people on this forum will easily persuade you into several purchases, especially when cheap group buys come up, how can you say no!

i hope that $3000 or whatever it is you "saved" for leather will be going straight into a chip and other tasty mods :D.

Cheers,
Rhys

[Dans GTI]

congrats on the purchase.
your gonna love that little car. And btw its GTI

cheers

[Dans GTI]

Well after much thought I finally ordered my Polo Gti :)

I have bought a brand new red gti and I take delivery by the end of next week/start of the week after. Very excited and can't wait to get it! Now all I have to do is sell my pulsar and its all good!

congrats on the purchase.
your gonna love that little car. And btw its GTI

cheers

[MissVuks]

;210057']

one thing i must mention my friend, you will learn very fast that there is no such thing as saving cash whilst being a member on this site because you will be spending a dollop on mods in no time. don't say you'll be able to hold off because i have heard that many times before. the friendly people on this forum will easily persuade you into several purchases, especially when cheap group buys come up, how can you say no!

i hope that $3000 or whatever it is you "saved" for leather will be going straight into a chip and other tasty mods :D.



i can vouch for that :( guilty as, bigtime!!! :???: :duh: they are all evil, evil enablers who make you want to buy things you neccesarily shouldnt lol but end up getting regardless :biggrin:

[VW GTI]

i can vouch for that :( guilty as, bigtime!!! :???: :duh: they are all evil, evil enablers who make you want to buy things you neccesarily shouldnt lol but end up getting regardless :biggrin:

Speaking of which, you got your new suspension yet?

:D

[MissVuks]

its in transit tosspot - should be arriving shortly :D

[DaveMack]

its in transit tosspot - should be arriving shortly :D

Such a show of willpower, Lora. :biggrin: (Not!)

Dave

[marko]

Hey Turbo,
where did you end up buying it from, and what sort of price did you get it for?

[turbo]

Oh no what did I get myself in for!:) I can imagine that modding a turbo car would be quite addictive. I just can't wait until I pick it up!

I got it from VW in Vic Park for $26,000 on road which i thought was a good deal. Using Corporate fleet.

[turbo]

So are there many Perth guys out there? I've seen a couple! I always see a red Polo Gti around Claremont where I work, is that anyone on here?

[PeterHBne]

I got it from VW in Vic Park for $26,000 on road which i thought was a good deal. Using Corporate fleet.


If that's a new car 08 plated, that's one of the best prices I've seen.

[turbo]

If that's a new car 08 plated, that's one of the best prices I've seen.

Yeah it is definitely 08 plated I made sure of that! I thought it was a good price too, it is with corporate discount too though remember, so VW do fund the dealers a bit, they have a bit more room to move. I figured it was worth buying a new one at that price.

[Whubbsie]

Oh no what did I get myself in for!:) I can imagine that modding a turbo car would be quite addictive. I just can't wait until I pick it up!

I got it from VW in Vic Park for $26,000 on road which i thought was a good deal. Using Corporate fleet.

Thats a bloody good deal


So are there many Perth guys out there? I've seen a couple! I always see a red Polo Gti around Claremont where I work, is that anyone on here?

And before someone else chimes in its GTI not Gti

[Whubbsie]

Yeah it is definitely 08 plated I made sure of that! I thought it was a good price too, it is with corporate discount too though remember, so VW do fund the dealers a bit, they have a bit more room to move. I figured it was worth buying a new one at that price.

should of bought a second one at that price! :biggrin:

[turbo]

Thats a bloody good deal



And before someone else chimes in its GTI not Gti

haha yes my apologies that was a typo, thats what I get for rushing posts while at work!

[Matt P]

that would be max level of corporate fleet though i'd assume (ie your company has more than 100 employees)

[turbo]

that would be max level of corporate fleet though i'd assume (ie your company has more than 100 employees)

Yes your right that is max level of corporate discount and also a bit of haggling on top.

[marko]

Far out, that's $2500 cheaper than I got mine for ,at the same dealership just 1 month ago - good job! I've got a red one, which is generally haunting the bullcreek and kensington areas.

[Dans GTI]

I dont know why but most people are getting red Polo GTI's.
Can anyone explain why red's the most popular? Ive got a red one but i cant figure out why i chose red.

cheers

[geoff_gti]

G'day turbo, congrats on the purchase mate!
There's plenty of Perth people around, just keep your eyes open on the events section!
PPGA is the Pulsar forum (Perth division). I used to be on there and there's a few other members here who used to have Pulsars too.
Cheers

[Timbo]

.
Can anyone explain why red's the most popular? Ive got a red one but i cant figure out why i chose red.

It's been proven! They're faster :biggrin:

[MissVuks]

Thats what all the ppl with red polos think :crazy:






:nana:

[MACCAA]

.....because it's true!!!!

[DaveMack]

Thats what all the ppl with red polos think :crazy:

:nana:

Exactly, Lora. (Talk about them deluding themselves.) :biggrin: The wavelength of Red light on the spectrum is approx. 700 nanometres and the spectrum procedes thru to 400 nanometres (violet) ... covering approx. 430 - 750 Terahertz for the electromagnetic spectrum. Long wavelengths are slower than short wavelengths ... ergo Red is slower than White (or Blue ... ask Eddy). :biggrin:

Dave

[Dans GTI]

Exactly, Lora. (Talk about them deluding themselves.) :biggrin: The wavelength of Red light on the spectrum is approx. 700 nanometres and the spectrum procedes thru to 400 nanometres (violet) ... covering approx. 430 - 750 Terahertz for the electromagnetic spectrum. Long wavelengths are slower than short wavelengths ... ergo Red is slower than White (or Blue ... ask Eddy). :biggrin:

Dave

Dave
What does a red light have to do with the colour red?:???:
and as a matter of fact, why are most ferrari's red? let me guess....its because THEIR FAST!!
thats the same with red polo's:)


cheers, Daniel

[turbo]

G'day turbo, congrats on the purchase mate!
There's plenty of Perth people around, just keep your eyes open on the events section!
PPGA is the Pulsar forum (Perth division). I used to be on there and there's a few other members here who used to have Pulsars too.
Cheers

Ah right yes i have seen that forum. If I dont have any luck selling my pulsar I might try advertising it on there.

I will keep my eye out on the events section, would be good! And I do agree with everyone that red is faster. Its a scientific fact. :)

[geoff_gti]

Ah right yes i have seen that forum. If I dont have any luck selling my pulsar I might try advertising it on there.

I will keep my eye out on the events section, would be good! And I do agree with everyone that red is faster. Its a scientific fact. :)

My SSS was red :D

It could well be easier to keep clean than Black Magic too.....:duh:
:wasntme:

[Whubbsie]

My SSS was red :D

It could well be easier to keep clean than Black Magic too.....:duh:
:wasntme:

Dirt is easier to keep clean than black magic :brutal:

[Timbo]

Dirt is easier to keep clean than black magic :brutal:

roflmao!:biggrin: A quick reminder about the Polo colour chart again. The choices are:
FLASH RED :driver:

or
:frown: mum's fridge
:duh: galvanising primer (it'll look good when they finish the paint job)
:eek: dark and hard to keep clean, and
:nana: very dark and very fkn hard to keep clean

[VW GTI]

I have heard that there is actually a reason for red being faster. Less coats of paint is required to paint a red car, which means it is (very marginally) thinner and more aerodynamic than other colours. But also fades more and quicker.