Car has now landed in UK. Estimated up to 7days to dealership. PDI , then bingo for the Missus!

Sad to part with the Fabia vRS mk2 - last one , unless a project arises. Who knows?

Car now at the dealership,so the missus niw excited. No contact from Dealer yet,so will assume PDI during next week with may be handover around the weekend. Pretty much on time,well done Orangewhheels, Inchcape (Swindon) and VW.

Car now at the dealership,so the missus niw excited. No contact from Dealer yet,so will assume PDI during next week with may be handover around the weekend. Pretty much on time,well done Orangewhheels, Inchcape (Swindon) and VW.

Dealer contacted the missus last night. Handover next Saturday. Nice little toy to have some fun in.

Spot on promptness dealer!

Edited 12 March, 201610 yr by vrskeith

Dealer contacted the missus last night. Handover next Saturday. Nice little toy to have some fun in.

Spot on promptness dealer!

Enjoy! :-)

Hi all

 

Gave the Polo a quick single wash yesterday - don't want to do too much work as I have the car being detailed next week and want to leave the paintwork as untreated as possible until then. But, with the sun shining so nicely it seemed a shame not to take at least a few snaps for you guys...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lovely looking little car, I do like them

Enjoy

I was looking at one earlier today (just passed one parked in the street) - perhaps time to ditch the pensioner's shopping trolley seat cover pattern?

I was looking at one earlier today (just passed one parked in the street) - perhaps time to ditch the pensioner's shopping trolley seat cover pattern?

 

Thats the best bit (for me)

Does it have ACC?

Just cannot see any radar unit but they may have changed the design as the little box is a bit butt ugly.

Does it have ACC?

Just cannot see any radar unit but they may have changed the design as the little box is a bit butt ugly.

Standard features:

Key features

• Alarm
• Leather 'GTI' multifunction steering wheel with GTI logo and red stitching
• Multifunction computer
• Sport suspension - lowered by approx. 15mm

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comfort and convenience

Air conditioning, manual, Comfort pack, Driver's and front passenger's sun visors with vanity mirrors, Driver's seat height adjust, Dust and pollen filter, Easy entry sliding seats, Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, Front Sport Seats with height adjustment, Front comfort seats with height adjustment, Heated rear windscreen with automatic switch-off, Heating and ventilation, Height-adjustable front seats with under seat drawers, High level third brake light, Interior lighting with delay, Internally adjustable driver's door mirror, Manually dimmable interior rear-view mirror, Passenger's seat height adjustment, Reading lights, front x 2, rear x 2, Rear screen wash/wipe with intermittent wipe, Vanity mirrors, illuminated, White instrument lighting

driver's assistance

Battery regeneration, Driver Alert system, Front windscreen washers and wipers, Hill hold function, Power assisted steering, speed sensitive, Speedo and rev counter, Start/Stop function, Warning 'lights on' buzzer, Warning buzzer and light for front seat belts if unfastened, XDS - electronic differential lock

exterior

Black radiator grille with chrome trimmed louvre, Black sill flarings, Body-coloured bumpers, Body-coloured mirrors and door handles, Darkened rear light clusters, Door mirrors with integrated indicators, Door sill protectors in stainless steel with 'GTI' logo, Front fog lights with cornering function, GTI Styling pack, Galvanised body, Heat insulating green tinted glass, LED headlights for dipped and main beam, LED rear number plate lights, Rear spoiler in body colour, Rear tinted windows from B-pillar back, Red brake calipers, Red radiator grille louvres, Twin exhaust tailpipe, chrome, Unique GTI badging, White indicators, rear

in car entertainment and communication

Bluetooth telephone connection, Composition Media System, DAB digital radio receiver, Multi-device interface (MDI), Multifunction computer, Tyre pressure indicator

interior

'Matt chrome' internal door handles, Alumininium-look pedals, brake and accelerator, Bag hook in luggage compartment, Black/Red 'Jacara' cloth, Central locking, Cup holders, front x 2, Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment, Electric windows, front, Electric windows, front and rear (5-door only), Folding rear seat backrest, Front seat back storage pockets, GTI specific interior, Gear lever gaiter in 'High Gloss Black' trim surround, Gear lever gaiter surround in matt chrome, Glovebox, Grab handles, front x 2, rear x 2 with integrated coat hooks, Headlining, grab handles and sun visors in black., Height and reach adjustable steering wheel, Leather 'GTI' multifunction steering wheel with GTI logo and red stitching, Luggage compartment cover, Luggage compartment illumination, Matt chrome handbrake button, Note, pen and coin holder in glovebox, Paddle shift, Split folding rear seat backrest, 60:40, Storage compartment in centre console with 12v socket, Storage compartment in doors, Storage compartments in rear doors (5 door only)

safety and security

Alarm, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Carpet mats with edged lining in red, Disc brakes, front and rear (not 60 or 75PS models), Driver's and front passenger's airbags, Driver's and front passenger's safety optimised head restraints, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), including ASR and EDL, Electronic engine immobiliser, Height adjustable front three-point seatbelts with tensioners, Isofix preparation for two rear child seats, Load sill protector, Rear head restraints x 3, Rear three-point seatbelts x 3, Remote central locking with two remote folding keys, Side, head/thorax airbag system for front passengers, Two-tone horn

service

12-year body protection warranty, 3-year paintwork warranty, 3-year/60,000 mile warranty (whichever is soonest), Volkswagen Roadside Assistance

wheels and suspension

16" steel spare wheel, Alloy wheels, 17" Parabolica, Sport suspension - lowered by approx. 15mm

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Unfortunately after the event Ben!

 

Edited 14 March, 201610 yr by vrskeith

Does it have ACC?

Just cannot see any radar unit but they may have changed the design as the little box is a bit butt ugly.

 

ACC is on the Polo options list, but not for the GTI.

Crumbs....that was a bit of a list!

Take it you have opened a new account Keith Or is there a new Keith?

post #134 looks like a list of stuff you would expect on a car, like seats and wheels and lights and stuff, mirrors, glass, brake calipers and other essential stuff.

Not that accurate on some stuff and is about a GTI and mentions exluding rear disc brakes on lesser models that are not GTI.

Anything less than that and VW would really be penny pinching on the Halo model.

PS

Paddle Shift will be unlikely to be standard with a manual gearbox but no mention of a DSG as being standard in that list.

So options and extras to be added making an even longer list.

Edited 14 March, 201610 yr by GoneOffSKi

Crumbs....that was a bit of a list!

Take it you have opened a new account Keith Or is there a new Keith?

Must be the old Keith. Can't be two making posts like that lol ;-)

Just been at Inchcape VW Swindon picking up the missus Polo GTI, looks and drives well with 8 miles on the clock.

Had a nose around showroom,stumbled on a nice speced Golf Alltrack Estate. 2 punters picking up New Golf R Hatches,one in Met Black and the other in Limestone grey. Woman taking out their Black Golf R Hatch Demo.

So all in all a healthy looking trading day.

Haven't got behind the wheel of the GTI but the 1.8 has a good torquey pickup. Tomorrow!!

Bye bye Fabia vRS,see you around!!

Edited 19 March, 201610 yr by vrskeith

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Posted Yesterday, 20:59

vrskeith, on 20 Mar 2016 - 16:39, said:

When me and the missus were out today on Running-in,get to know you run in her Polo GTI we came across a convoy of this,presumably on testing rumour.

Look very nice in darker blue in the glorious Wiltshire sun.

http://www.autocar.c...w/jaguar/f-pace

Couldn't stay with the GTI though.lol
Hope you don't mind me asking but how have you found the Polo?

I have one ordered - due beginning of April.

I'm coming from Fabia Vrs, seat Ibiza and currently Peugeot 208 GTI.

The Peugeot has been good fun but 2 growing kids mean I needed a bit more practicality (5 door).

I couldn't get a test strive for love nor money but drove a Blue GT and did a lot of research which tends to suggest I'll get near identical performance as the Peugeot (perhaps a bit better in gear-real world performance due to extra torque) but with more practicality.

Would be interesting to hear your early opinions (although it's too late as mine will be here in a week or two!!!)

Cheers

Edited by FOX1429, Yesterday, 20:59.

 

 

FOX1429,

 

We picked up my partners Polo GTI on Saturday lunchtime, after picking up her son and two school mates, who had been partying the previous night. So tent rolls etc. requiring boot space ,as well as a rear seat for 3 adults (17 year olds) .note her son is 6'3" 15 stone,so not petit .

Arrived at dealers ship to PX the Fabia vRS MK2 ( my partners 2nd and much loved car)

 

So first notable difference here was boot height, but we still managed to squeeze all stuff and humans it.

 

Early days yet but my missus does a 60 mile commute so will be interesting to hear her 1st weeks driving experience - currently she is over the moon.

 

Car first impressions are , the high quality of paint and fit and finish of body panels. Interior, well top class fit, finish and materials compared to the vRS.

 

We both love the retro look of the tartan upholstery , I had one of the 1st ever  Golf GTIs ,so bring backs great memories of that ownership.

 

Car is very well spec'd. and is in Metallic Black with red trimming ,looks cracking.

 

The 1.8 matched to the DSG, runs very smoothly, if it were mine, I would have plumped for the manual but she is driving in traffic regularly , so fully understand her selection. 

 

So initial conclusion is, Bloody Chuffed.

Thanks VrsKeith appreciate the reply.

I've gone for flat black manual with sports pack, winter pack, convenience pack and parking pack.

Decent spec and it seems I won't be disappointed with the performance/quality.

Plus with a 7 year old and 16 month baby the 5 doors will be a godsend (especially after a recent shoulder op!)

Just hope I'll be able to drive again in next week or so otherwise it'll be sitting in the dealers waiting!!

Edited 23 March, 201610 yr by FOX1429

No decent PCP Deals on this :

 

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport-wrc/2017-volkswagen-polo-r-wrc-concept-sketch-revealed

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/polo/95162/wrc-polo-r-all-set-to-be-vw-s-2017-world-rally-championship-entry

 

 

Perhaps I can convinced my missus to have a look at some subtle improvement to her recently acquired New Polo GTI.

Edited 12 April, 201610 yr by vrskeith

Who needs a 374bhp Polo.

My mate in a recent rally.

https://m.facebook.com/gareth.turgoose/posts/10207408716510995

Just had a really enjoyable blast in my Partner's Polo GTI DSG this morning. 900 miles on the clock but motor has eased up nicely with her 65 mile daily commute.

 

Wacked into Sport mode,  on the dash button, god this little thing flies and handles really well around country lanes normally progressed in my departed R hatch and now my R Estate.

 

Real good fun, handles well, yes a little stiffer than normal mode. Good balance between pace and ride. Much fun over 30 miles 90 % in quick mode and still showed 36 mpg returned. Filled her car up for the first time not Tesco Momentum, but Sainsbury's Super Unleaded. Last 350 miles  tank full ,on Tesco Momentum returned 36.2 mpg.

 

My missus does has a heavy ,as she will openly  admit to.

 

Conclusion, loved the brisk drive on this glorious sunny Wiltshire morning.

 

PS. That 1.8 feels and  sounds great, nice low down torquey rumble.

Just had a really enjoyable blast in my Partner's Polo GTI DSG this morning. 900 miles on the clock but motor has eased up nicely with her 65 mile daily commute.

 

Wacked into Sport mode,  on the dash button, god this little thing flies and handles really well around country lanes normally progressed in my departed R hatch and now my R Estate.

 

Real good fun, handles well, yes a little stiffer than normal mode. Good balance between pace and ride. Much fun over 30 miles 90 % in quick mode and still showed 36 mpg returned. Filled her car up for the first time not Tesco Momentum, but Sainsbury's Super Unleaded. Last 350 miles  tank full ,on Tesco Momentum returned 36.2 mpg.

 

My missus does has a heavy ,as she will openly  admit to.

 

Conclusion, loved the brisk drive on this glorious sunny Wiltshire morning.

 

PS. That 1.8 feels and  sounds great, nice low down torquey rumble.

 

Loved the write-up Keith - pretty much echoed my own thoughts on ownership. I am also pleasantly surprised by the mpg - after plenty of spirited spurts  of fast driving, never dropping below 35/36 mpg. I have the manual and the car has plenty of torquey pull left in 6th in most situations. Dropping down to 3rd for an overtake is a definite rush and feels very strong.

Just had a really enjoyable blast in my Partner's Polo GTI DSG this morning. 900 miles on the clock but motor has eased up nicely with her 65 mile daily commute.

 

Wacked into Sport mode,  on the dash button, god this little thing flies and handles really well around country lanes normally progressed in my departed R hatch and now my R Estate.

 

Real good fun, handles well, yes a little stiffer than normal mode. Good balance between pace and ride. Much fun over 30 miles 90 % in quick mode and still showed 36 mpg returned. Filled her car up for the first time not Tesco Momentum, but Sainsbury's Super Unleaded. Last 350 miles  tank full ,on Tesco Momentum returned 36.2 mpg.

 

My missus does has a heavy foot ,as she will openly  admit to.

 

Conclusion, loved the brisk drive on this glorious sunny Wiltshire morning.

 

PS. That 1.8 feels and  sounds great, nice low down torquey rumble.

The more I drive this car, the more I LIKE AND ENJOY IT. Sure it could be further developed at little money!

This really should have been the successor  to my much loved Fabia vRS MK2.

 

That is exactly what my missus says, after having two of then - warts and all.

Edited 26 April, 201610 yr by vrskeith

?

What do you think then, is the 2015 / 16 Polo GTI 1.8 TSI the best value Hot Hatch currently on offer, 

and worth spending just a little on a remap and maybe better brakes to have a New 200ps Plus Hot Hatch at under £20,000 

to match the other 200-220 ps Hot Hatches around?

(Given that there is a 3 or 5 door, manual or Automated Manual giving more choice than from other manufacturers.)

?

What do you think then, is the 2015 / 16 Polo GTI 1.8 TSI the best value Hot Hatch currently on offer, 

and worth spending just a little on a remap and maybe better brakes to have a New 200ps Plus Hot Hatch at under £20,000 

to match the other 200-220 ps Hot Hatches around?

(Given that there is a 3 or 5 door, manual or Automated Manual giving more choice than from other manufacturers.)

Or a "much cheapness" one of these soon!

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/ibiza/62507/seat-ibiza-cupra-facelift

 

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/seat/ibiza-cupra/first-drives/2016-seat-ibiza-cupra-review

Edited 26 April, 201610 yr by vrskeith

Or a "much cheapness" one of these soon!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/ibiza/62507/seat-ibiza-cupra-facelift

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/seat/ibiza-cupra/first-drives/2016-seat-ibiza-cupra-review

Do they do the Cupra in 4 doors?

Probably not.

Going by the pictures the Seat looks positively dated inside and certainly not of the polo quality.

We love the Gti, nearly had it a year and 8k odd miles it's great fun to drive and brilliant value for money.

Although.. I've just checked drive the deal and the Cupra can be had with a £4159 discount making it £13,875!!!

That is a bargain and I could live with 2 doors and not so nice plastic at that price.

Edited 26 April, 201610 yr by servicepoint

?

What do you think then, is the 2015 / 16 Polo GTI 1.8 TSI the best value Hot Hatch currently on offer, 

and worth spending just a little on a remap and maybe better brakes to have a New 200ps Plus Hot Hatch at under £20,000 

to match the other 200-220 ps Hot Hatches around?

(Given that there is a 3 or 5 door, manual or Automated Manual giving more choice than from other manufacturers.)

 

Apart from bragging rights, not sure if mapping the Polo would achieve much in real world. An aggressive right foot can destroy tyres as it is, and I've read on Polo forums of near 250bhp remaps that are just wheel-spin central. Maybe if the Polo R with 4WD ever appears... As Keith says, it is indeed a blistering car to drive, and the sport button only adds to the frantic nature. Whilst on the subject of the sport button, I will say that the cabin sound resonator thing never feels fake or obtrusive, at least to my ears. Quite subtle really, like the rest of the car.