has anybody heard anything good or bad about the new polo gt130?

Tom.

Overpriced and no TCS.... ESP is a

Saw one the other day, was disappointed how dull and unsporty it looked.

Glad I saved myself several months and several grand by getting the Fab

Agreed, a we bit expensive for what it is. But my gf being a badge snob said: 'I actually pay a bit more for that rather than your car, only cuse its VW'

I am still undecided whether to stay with her or not after that comment :(

Dump her - cant stand badge snobs - mind you i do own a merc with an ID crisis

mind you i do own a merc with an ID crisis

:nono: Just because it's a Merc engine and you have to pay Merc service prices *doesn't* make it a Merc!

Rob.

:nono: Just because it's a Merc engine and you have to pay Merc service prices *doesn't* make it a Merc!

Rob.

Sorry Mr. Rob :( - I'd rather it not be a merc

Anyway like i said dump her - badgesnobs

On a side note, my mate reckons theres a Polo GTI on the way too, with a 150 bhp 1.8T engine... anyone else heard about this?

Agreed' date=' a we bit expensive for what it is. But my gf being a badge snob said: 'I actually pay a bit more for that rather than your car, only cuse its VW'

I am still undecided whether to stay with her or not after that comment :( [/quote']

Let her pay the extra then and spen the money you have saved on something nice.

Yes there will be a Gti, but not until the facelift, due later in the year. Probably cost more as well. So

Or buy a skoda then go to a VW dealer after she has purchased hers and stick them on yours. Say "there you go, its a VW, you wanted the badge, and you paid

doesnt handle as well as the Fabia

:eek: It is bad then!!!

:eek: It is bad then!!!

Truly shocking, Ian :eek:

Where's the rolling over the road spinning smiley for cars?

Serious question, would you consider a "different" 130 hatch like the Ibiza or Polo, if they all cost the same?

Prefer the Polo 'Dune', now that is a funky looking motor

Serious question, would you consider a "different" 130 hatch like the Ibiza or Polo, if they all cost the same?

Personally, no. Think the Fabia looks much better IMO. So if they all cost exactly the same, Skoda would still get my money.

I meant Xavier.. having had a bad off in a fab, if his perception of it had changed...

I meant Xavier.. having had a bad off in a fab, if his perception of it had changed...

Or would it be like Jason, and make him even more determined to get another as it stood up so well in such a bad crash.

On a side note, my mate reckons theres a Polo GTI on the way too, with a 150 bhp 1.8T engine... anyone else heard about this?

Just reading about it in the jan issue of car magazine.

Due out in late 2005 uses the 150bhp 1.8t 20v engine from the new golf...a lt edition 180bhp will also be sold.

Would be the same as the Ibiza FR 1.8T then, which in standard spec feels very lame compared to the 130 PD.