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by andyd
Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Out with the old....in with the new
Replies: 7
Views: 1460

Couple of additional snaps.....(not the best pics I've ever taken, but you'll get the idea) http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/453/golfgti2ie4.jpg http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2555/golfgti3fl4.jpg http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1925/golfgti4ap6.jpg Cheers 4 the responses....I'm really enjo...
by andyd
Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Out with the old....in with the new
Replies: 7
Views: 1460

Out with the old....in with the new

Hi all After three and a half years with my lovely Polo GTI, I've gone and done it....I've traded it in and got meself a Golf GTI!! http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2814/pologtiso2.jpg :( It was sad to hand over the Polo...generally its been a fantastic car to own and drive, although there have be...
by andyd
Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:16 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: new gti !
Replies: 45
Views: 8392

Anyone know how the sales of the new GTI are going so far?

The Used Car section of the VW website now has a good crop of them for sale as used, presumably dealers demo models. All around £14k...take your pick.
by andyd
Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Just took a new GTi for a test drive
Replies: 26
Views: 4195

I must say...having seen the pics of the new GTI and the spec as in the brochures, I was a bit disappointed, to say the least. Anyway, was just passing the local dealers, popped in to see when they were getting theirs in to have a look at.........and OMG they had it in!!! :D So I did the honours, an...
by andyd
Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:53 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 250 miles with a full tank of shell ultimate good or bad?
Replies: 19
Views: 2807

Managed to get 325 up to last weekend with a tank full of Optimax. Thats a 'best ever' for me :D
by andyd
Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: VW Polo GTI - Known Exhaust problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Also happened to me last summer - started to hear a knocking sound from under the car, which I sorted out using a couple of jubilee clips to secure the pipe back in place. Took it for its service today and the VW dealers highlighted it as something that will need replacing (along with the cat, and t...
by andyd
Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Cam Belt Tensioner failures
Replies: 48
Views: 66583

Just had mine done whilst it was in for its annual service. I think this is really bad - my car is hardly high mileage! 1. Symptoms encountered - Occassional belt rubbing/squealing sound from engine. 2. How/Who diagnosed the problem - Diagnosed during my VW Service 3. Any damage or injury sustained ...
by andyd
Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:59 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: The GTI is offically here!
Replies: 47
Views: 12359

I see VW are now quoting prices.....Follow the link to 'Polo Pricelist'

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/brochureInf ... &pageName=
by andyd
Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:15 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: anyone had the paint crack here?
Replies: 17
Views: 2003

I also have this.... on the right hand side only though. I noticed it soon after I bought the car, and assumed it was caused by a slight knock the previous owner had.
by andyd
Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:34 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: i have a shudder!
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

Interested to read your post - I've got something similar, but its only started over the past three or four weeks. Mine's very occassional as well. I've had so much trouble with my car over the past 12 months that I am in deinal at the moment - ignoring it and hoping it will go away! But I dont thin...
by andyd
Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:16 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Gear probs!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2024

Hi m8 - I starting having real probs with 1st gear and reverse a few months after having the pedal box done. I'm now the proud owner of a new clutch! Couldn't convince dealers that there was a link between the work on the pedal box and subsequent gear change problems. There are a few ppl on here who...
by andyd
Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:59 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Poor VW Service cannot be tolerated
Replies: 15
Views: 2864

Had the clutch replaced Had a new steering wheel column/airbag slip ring fitted Having radiator fan replaced as part of a problem with Climatronic The whole thing has been a complete farce. Have now had my car back ....but they had it for so long that they forgot to do the job I originally brought i...
by andyd
Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:41 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Poor VW Service cannot be tolerated
Replies: 15
Views: 2864

My GTI is now into the third week of being at the dealers............I'm starting to forget what it looks like!! :( :( :(
by andyd
Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:38 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: What do you like best about your GTi
Replies: 25
Views: 3406

I have a love-hate relationship with my GTI....... I love it for all of the reasons listed by previous posters (blue dashboard lights especially though.....and also when ppl think its a golf gti 8) ) I hate it for being the most unreliable car that I have ever owned, for the amount of money it costs...
by andyd
Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: A/C Climatronic Compressor Faults
Replies: 5
Views: 1452

After being quoted £800 to replace the compressor and £200+ to replace the radiator fan, I asked the dealers to re-diagnose....which they did. Their second opinion was that I do not need to replace the compressor......just the radiator fan. I am not pleased with VW, who presemably would have fleec...