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by blackertracker
Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 867083

Re: New GTI

JohnPolo wrote:2015 Polo GTI v 2015 Golf GTI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiKbFb_lpbA
Not bad considering they've used the DSG Polo which is 100Nm down on the Golf.
by blackertracker
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Not leaking exhaust so what else is there...
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

Re: Not leaking exhaust so what else is there...

I had something similar sounding on my Golf Mk4 - several of the clips that hold the exhaust heatshield on had rusted through allowing it to vibrate against car underbody. Worth checking maybe?
by blackertracker
Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 867083

Re: New GTI

Autoexpress place the Polo GTI 3rd behind the Mini Cooper S and Peugeot 208 GTI this week... hmm, not sure I agree....

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen ... ot-208-gti
by blackertracker
Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:19 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Buying a 6R - Advice on engine & model...
Replies: 104
Views: 18540

Re: Buying a 6R - Advice on engine & model...

Timing chains gone.... Waiting for news on the damage............ Sorry to hear that. If the car has had an oil change every 10k then that's really poor for the chain to snap. I'd be asking VW for goodwill contribution to repair. VW (and BMW) have had problems with chains badly made by a supplier w...
by blackertracker
Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 867083

Re: New GTI

Well the arm rest cause I thought it was standard. But mainly the Parking pack with the cruise control and the parking sensors and rear view camera, yet I couldn't order that, and it involves the rear view camera for £25 when its a £250 option normally Yes I noticed they'd drastically reduced the p...
by blackertracker
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 867083

Re: New GTI

Nice one, welcome to the waiting room lol Thanks! Not owned a Polo before, but have had 3 Mk2 Golf GTIs in the family, which I feel this new GTI is the spiritual successor to given its similar dimensions. I'm gonna be new to VW too, always had Fords, apart from a BMW Mini which I rejected as was wo...
by blackertracker
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 867083

Re: New GTI

Andy4791 wrote:Nice one, welcome to the waiting room lol
Thanks!

Not owned a Polo before, but have had 3 Mk2 Golf GTIs in the family, which I feel this new GTI is the spiritual successor to given its similar dimensions.
by blackertracker
Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 867083

Re: New GTI

Newbie here! Just ordered a new Polo GTI to take advantage of the £1000 VW PCP deposit contribution offer that expires today. Planning on paying it off straight away though. Flash Red, 5 door, Manual. Sport Kit, Parking Pack (cruise & camera), Sunroof, Winter Pack, Climate, Sat Nav, Voice Activa...