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by skipster
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Reversing issue
Replies: 17
Views: 5023

Re: Reversing issue

Old thread I appreciate and this is on my Golf GTI MK7.5 MY2020 (DSG). Had parked under some trees on a field, when I came to back out, started inching out as there was a small tree to my left. Suddenly the car jammed on its anchors so abruptly I was convinced I had hit the tree! My heart skipped a ...
by skipster
Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:40 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Replies: 39
Views: 8970

Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias

I posted a similar topic on the Golf GTI forum recently, only there of course the wheel choice is 18” (Parker’s) or 19” (Brescia). I really do love the look of the Brescia design whether on the Polo or Golf and was not sure about the look of the Parkers, in pictures at least. When I test drove the G...
by skipster
Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Clive's new Polo
Replies: 33
Views: 12475

Re: Clive's new Polo

POLO Clive wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:13 am Post 1 updated, my car is now built and left the factory :D
I look forward to hearing your views on this model Polo Clive, the 115PS model ‘R-Line’ is under our consideration for future!
by skipster
Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:39 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: new GTI not available
Replies: 10
Views: 3997

Re: new GTI not available

This Polo is at my local dealer, I think they have had it quite a while and clearly ‘reduced to clear’. Must be difficult to sell the old model with the new one waiting in the wings.
by skipster
Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Gti and Gti plus available to configure
Replies: 33
Views: 15500

Re: Gti and Gti plus available to configure

Indeed - initially there wont be much in the way of discounts from the dealers but in 6 months time it may be a different story. It is a clever ploy I guess from VW marketing with this standard and Plus model, as they are almost forcing the customer to go for the Plus given that it would cost more t...
by skipster
Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Gti and Gti plus available to configure
Replies: 33
Views: 15500

Re: Gti and Gti plus available to configure

I really should know the answer, but what really is the main difference between a Polo GTI and Polo GTI Plus? I am assuming much like a Golf GTI and Golf GTI Performance Pack. Mechanically, there’s no difference between the two models; the difference is in the level of equipment. The following item...
by skipster
Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Gti and Gti plus available to configure
Replies: 33
Views: 15500

Re: Gti and Gti plus available to configure

I really should know the answer, but what really is the main difference between a Polo GTI and Polo GTI Plus? I am assuming much like a Golf GTI and Golf GTI Performance Pack.
by skipster
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: I drive, film and review the facelift 2017 Golf GTI and R!
Replies: 15
Views: 4185

Re: I drive, film and review the facelift 2017 Golf GTI and R!

Brilliant reviews Joe, I really enjoyed watching them, very professionally presented!
by skipster
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: EGR Problems, keep it or sell it?
Replies: 6
Views: 3010

Re: EGR Problems, keep it or sell it?

My Father in-laws EGR valve went on his Golf TDI (10 reg) and cost about £1,100 to fix, he only does short journeys. To make the most of a diesel you really need to be doing big mileages to make it pay for itself. Sounds like your driving habits don't really merit a diesel and with all of these poll...
by skipster
Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Are You Using Oil?
Replies: 1045
Views: 199587

Re: Are You Using Oil?

Indeed, they are great cars, amazing the power you can get for a 1.4, but they did not get it quite right back in 2010. There is a lot of information out there which you may have already seen so the dealer has to take this seriously, this is the PistonHeads view: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...
by skipster
Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:06 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Are You Using Oil?
Replies: 1045
Views: 199587

Re: Are You Using Oil?

Stobo91 - yes - as per Alex post, I would try and reject it. The pity about it is, overall they are fantastic cars, but this oil consumption issue did tarnish the reputation of it on those early cars. It was not made better until about 2012 models. The number of owners does seem to indicate that own...
by skipster
Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Are You Using Oil?
Replies: 1045
Views: 199587

Re: Are You Using Oil?

This seems to be the classic high oil consumption usage that affected early models, mine is a 60 plate (MY2011), and VW replaced the engine at 8K, not without numerous tests first though. I think the garage are trying to fob you off by sending you away for another 1K miles, I am certain the same thi...
by skipster
Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 856413

Re: New GTI

Yes - it's when the tyre is damaged in the sidewall it's bad news. If the nail is within the main tread, should be easily repairable!
by skipster
Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 856413

Re: New GTI

Well my car went into vw again today, this time for the trip reset and clock buttons being stuck in! Apparently this can happen when the buttons aren't located properly in the manufacturing process. As it turns out they weren't able to get them sorted so they have had to back order me a new speedo ...
by skipster
Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Are You Using Oil?
Replies: 1045
Views: 199587

Re: Are You Using Oil?

Yes - that oil consumption is way over even what VW say is acceptable. Mine was serviced only 4 weeks ago and I have already had to do a small top up of oil (350 miles later).