New Polo Pics + Info

[astro]

Got a questions just seen a pic of the Polo GTI(Mk5) wondering if you could swap the head lights into the base model... they look like they are the same size and everything but the leds on the inside make it look nicer.

[Corey_R]

Unlikely, and even if possible, likely illegal. Those headlights are the probably optional Xenon (I say probably, because you're asking about a car which is still 6 months from release).
Even if you could swap the headlights, you are unlikely to be able to install the headlight washer system which is required by law for Xenon's.

[team_v]

Got a questions just seen a pic of the Polo GTI(Mk5) wondering if you could swap the head lights into the base model... they look like they are the same size and everything but the leds on the inside make it look nicer.

Doubt it.
They look like the Bi-Xenons and you would need the healight washers and leveling unit to make the assembly legal for use in the polo.

So yes you probably could do it but it would most likely be illegal or overly expensive almost to the point where you would have been better getting the GTI anyway.

[dave_r]

The cost ended up being about $24K drive-away though this will hopefully be reduced, as we are still waiting to hear whether VWA allows the Corporate Plus discount.

I'm hoping for the discount also but might be in a better positon due to the time it will take to get here. Given you have placed a deposit, I assume that the car gets locked and not used for test drives etc now or is it not technically yours yet?

I'm hanging for my car!

[MK532]

Dave-

That's right. The car has been locked up and removed from the showroom floor to storage. The car was not used for test drives, but was used for test 'sits' for Saturday (which would've seen a few bums I guess....)

Josh

[Bozman_au]

1.2TSI/1.6TDI (I'm a diesel person too) and a Fiesta Zetec - both are exceptionally good cars. Shame both aren't Euro built, and no I wouldn't care about the price if they were...

Hi Jake!

It is not true. Fiesta Zetec is German built.

Cheers!
Dmitry

[Gti Dave]

Yup very true. They're all made in Germany for the time being and are very well built with great features especially considering the low asking price. Got one for the wife and loving it so far. Sporty and comfy ride too no really no need for any suspension mods.

[AMG63]

Hi Guys,

Im new to forum, just want to know for the new Polo is it necessary to use Ron98 or just 95 is good enough?

Picking up Candy White 1.2 TSI DSG this week.

[Buller_Scott]

Hi Guys,

Im new to forum, just want to know for the new Polo is it necessary to use Ron98 or just 95 is good enough?

Picking up Candy White 1.2 TSI DSG this week.

hey mate, welcome to the forums!

this place is full of enthusiasts to varying degrees.

i'd say that there are more than a couple of people on here who wouldnt put anything but BP ultimate in their cars.

even though mine's a diesel, when im running low, i dont look for the nearest servo, i look for the nearest BP.

[AMG63]

Thanks Scott,

The Reason Im asking because as the specification says Ron95 is needed, therefore I dont know if there is a real benefit of using ron98 to fully utilize the new 1.2L turbo engine. Probably Ron95 will last as long as Ron98.

[team_v]

Thanks Scott,

The Reason Im asking because as the specification says Ron95 is needed, therefore I dont know if there is a real benefit of using ron98 to fully utilize the new 1.2L turbo engine. Probably Ron95 will last as long as Ron98.

98 will give more power and burn more efficiently than the dirtier 95.
95 is a false economy as you pay less but you use more and it harms your engine more.

It was suggested that the 118TSI failures were due to our fuel standards being sub-par but i never found out if it was true or not.

[philthy]

Hi Guys,

Im new to forum, just want to know for the new Polo is it necessary to use Ron98 or just 95 is good enough?

Picking up Candy White 1.2 TSI DSG this week.

Hi mate,

If the book says 95 RON then there's no reason you shouldn't be able to use it. As suggested, you might get better economy and a tiny smidgen more power out of 98. Try both and see how your fuel economy goes.

-Phil.

[Corey_R]

Of course, regardless of what fuel is the minimum requirement, there are only advantages by using better fuel, apart from the few cents additional cost. In the long run, the 98 octane fuels like BP Ultimate contain cleaning agents which prevent build up of carbon deposits on your engine internals. Therefore, regardless of whether your minimum requirement is 91, 95 or 98 - you will always be better to use the 98.

[Yevvy]

if you have a dub, refuel it with 98. end of story

[Ralfi]

i dont look for the nearest servo, i look for the nearest BP.

I did this for a year. My first non-BP fill up was on my last trip to the servo - went Caltex...........not sure if it was in my head only, but it felt sluggish to begin with, but sort of got better as I went through the tank.

Will try Caltex again a couple more times, before maybe Mobile next, just for the sake of comparison.