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I looked at the old Polo GTI for all of 5 minutes - it could have been the fastest VW in the world but it was still too small for my needs. I doubt the new one is half a size bigger, so it would still be off the shopping list.
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carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums -
If there's one thing this thread does demonstrate, it's that value is a very personal thing that everyone perceives differently depending on a combination of price, wants and needs.Originally posted by triode12 View Post
I reckon the new Polo GTI is an awesome little car, that represents fantastic buying for many people (I'm going to suggest a few mates have a close look). I wouldn't consider one for a moment, however, as it satisfies neither my wants nor my needs.
2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
Sold: 2015 8V Audi S3 Sedan Manual
Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSGComment
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It's not all about 0-100 times, what about the agricultural suspension used on the Polo?Originally posted by Corey_R View PostBoth cars have similar power to weights which means that the Polo GTI is capable of the same 0 to 100 in 6.9 seconds that the Golf GTI (with DSG) can do.
But the Polo GTI 3 door DSG is $27,790 vs the Golf GTI 3 door DSG at $41,490.
In fact, a fully optioned 5 door Polo GTI drive away will end up still being less than $40k - and that's before negotiation of discount etc.
So yeah. For all those who are saying that the Golf GTI is better "value" than the Golf R - I think that the Polo GTI has just knocked the Golf GTI out of the equation!
Maybe we should rename this thread "Polo GTI vs Golf R".
The lack of room, the lack of storage, the lack of options and so on. I fail to see how the Polo is competition for the Golf when it's aimed at a different market and is low spec.website: www.my-gti.comComment
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mav, have you driven the new one? I haven't but the guys that i know that have driven the Polo have raved about the handling/ride. So, I'm not sure what's changed.Originally posted by Maverick View Post
Fully agree, car choice is more than numbers on paper.carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forumsComment
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C'mon! Polos are bought by girls! Real ones and figurative ones!
Harden up gents a get a real car. It's a Golf thread!
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Wait... isn't the Golf a girls car too? It was according to that gawd awful thread from a few months back....Comment
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given the Golf has it's masculinity challenged on a regular basis your statement made me chuckle..Originally posted by Whistler View PostCurrent Ride: MY 16 Daytona Pearl Grey Audi S3- Performance Pack 1, Sunroof and Driver assistComment
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A girls car is what I am currently driving
...... Prodigy has seen photo's of the 'beast'!
I refuse to admit outright what it is .... but what I will say is its colour is listed as 'Cha-cha-cha Azure'!!
Anything after this will be more masculine!!Last edited by DAL344; 26-11-2010, 05:56 PM.2015 MY15 Polo GTI 6C - Blue - DSG. SOLD
2011 MY12 Golf R - Rising Blue - 5DR - DSG - 19" Silver Talladega's - MDI - BT - Leather. SOLD July 2017
2017 MY17 Golf R - White - 5DR - DSG - sunroof
2018 MY18 Golf GTI Original - White - 3DR - DSGComment
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The Fiat 500 is a cool little car thoughOriginally posted by DAL344 View PostA girls car is what I am currently driving...... Prodigy has seen photo's of the 'beast'!
I refuse to admit outright what it is .... but what I will say is its colour is listed as 'Cha-cha-cha Azure'!!
Anything after this will be more masculine!!
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The polo is pretty girly, you can get enough stick for having a golf.Comment
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It's for sale shortlyOriginally posted by Corey_R View PostThe Fiat 500 is a cool little car though
Last edited by DAL344; 26-11-2010, 07:08 PM.2015 MY15 Polo GTI 6C - Blue - DSG. SOLD
2011 MY12 Golf R - Rising Blue - 5DR - DSG - 19" Silver Talladega's - MDI - BT - Leather. SOLD July 2017
2017 MY17 Golf R - White - 5DR - DSG - sunroof
2018 MY18 Golf GTI Original - White - 3DR - DSGComment
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They are all good cars, can't believe everything you read on the interwebz.Comment
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Coincidentally, while having my dinner, a red Polo GTI rocked up and parked beside my Golf GTI. I wouldn't dare call tell the guy that the Polo is a girly car, he was quite big...no offense mate if you are reading this
by the way I saw you and your partner checking out my GTI...and...we were in the same restaurant 
[MK6 GTI MY11 CW 3-door DSG Sunroof Detroits Dark Tint R LEDs APR Stage 1 (regrettably a few years late)]Comment
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carsguide.com.au: COTY
Volkswagen Polo has also taken the carsguide.com.au 'Car of the Year' crown for 2010. See link:
VW POLO wins Car of the Year 2010 | carsguide.com.au
Skoda Superb picked up the Bronze Medal.
VIDEO: http://player.video.news.com.au/cars...d_viyqhdYtPWcW
Food for thought: Polo GTI is about 400kg lighter than the new Audi RS3.
Cheers
WJLast edited by WhiteJames; 27-11-2010, 07:01 AM.Comment
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