Golf price attack on Carolla, Mazda3, (and the Polo 5 door TSI?)

[FJ Steve]

.................Too bad your wife didn't have the circumstances and options before purchasing...

I told my wife about the price reduction on the standard edition Golf. She said "Why do we need a 2nd Golf? We already have the R32...doesn't the Polo stack up better $ for $? I'll find it easier to park in the (smaller) Polo...so why would I want a bigger with the likelihood of lesser features? Pass"

She who must be obeyed has voted.

[BR @ ON]

I told my wife about the price reduction on the standard edition Golf. She said "Why do we need a 2nd Golf? We already have the R32...doesn't the Polo stack up better $ for $? I'll find it easier to park in the (smaller) Polo...so why would I want a bigger with the likelihood of lesser features? Pass"

She who must be obeyed has voted.

ER.... I am sure your wife (or anyone for that matter) would not appreciate 2 golf as oppose to someone who is buying their first ...
Polo has being easy to park, I can confirm that.

[dave_r]

YES, you are a HOON, no questions about it, when compared with majority safe drivers.

Not turning this into another one of those arguments so

I am sure it's better to stick with what you have, it is not as if you can take it back to swap for a GOLF. But this question is for the potential buyers to weigh their options.

Same thing. I think there will still be a lot of buyers who prefer the Polo and vise versa. Just because you are getting a bigger car doesn't instantly make it better value. The value is perceived by the respective buyer.

[BR @ ON]

Not turning this into another one of those arguments so

No, I am not arguing at all. Just saying license suspension(s) = dangerous driver.

[pologti18t]

YES, you are a HOON, no questions about it, when compared with majority safe drivers.

LOL... "majority safe drivers" - who are the ones having all the accidents then?

[BR @ ON]

LOL... "majority safe drivers" - who are the ones having all the accidents then?

you should be ashamed of yourself, really... for your "numerous license suspensions"

I see you haven't had an accident yet, good for you (so far)!
I have a few accidents in the parking lot, with old ladies backing into my car, and that is what the majority of accidents are like... (non-fetal low speed impacts)

[FJ Steve]

you should be ashamed of yourself, really... for your "numerous license suspensions"

I see you haven't had an accident yet, good for you (so far)!
I have a few accidents in the parking lot, with old ladies backing into my car, and that is what the majority of accidents are like... (non-fetal low speed impacts)

non-fetal?

[yauipop]

Good news the dealer has a MY11 Golf 90TSI in stock! Will have to organise a few things but am definitely picking it up this month...can't wait!

[BR @ ON]

Good news the dealer has a MY11 Golf 90TSI in stock! Will have to organise a few things but am definitely picking it up this month...can't wait!

Good to hear... Next thing is to get the window tint Done. I just did mine on Saturday (there were two cars that day, ones my polo, another is someones new TDI Golf), condition is you can't wind down the window for at least 2 days. But I never had to anyways, hahaha. My first car with a climate control (make sure you get it, very good and functional, just like the auto-dimming rear view mirror)

[BR @ ON]

non-fetal?

I hope small accidents in parking lot between cars won't kill you...

[cm10]

....Just because you are getting a bigger car doesn't instantly make it better value. The value is perceived by the respective buyer.

I've been checking up on the Polo GTI, Golf 77TSI and 90TSI to see what's the best deal as my 77TSI has been delayed until Jan 2011...so here is my 5c worth...

Regarding performance and availability: I believe VW are testing at Philip Island today inc. Polo GTI and the new base Golf. The cars that are in-country for testing will then go on a press junket around Aus so I'm sure we will hear more. It seems there are also small allocations of Polo GTI becoming available this year, but I would think those would be snapped up real quick...does not sound like there will be a lot available first up.

Regarding value: to my knowledge, the Golf 77TSI has plastic wheel arches, and no options are available, so you are getting the bare minimum. I actually prefer the optioned up Polo given I've got the same spec's as Dave's Missus. So for $27,500 drive away I got the audio pack, comfort pack, sports pack, and reverse sensor parking. I think the Polo is quite roomy, and the seats fold down flat, unlike the Golf (which do not - apparently) Based on my research I think the Polo value for money is pretty great package all up IMO. The only thing that would shake my opinion is if a GTI, in white, is available before Christmas....that would be tempting!

[BR @ ON]

I've been checking up on the Polo GTI, Golf 77TSI and 90TSI to see what's the best deal as my 77TSI has been delayed until Jan 2011...so here is my 5c worth...

.................. Based on my research I think the Polo value for money is pretty great package all up IMO. The only thing that would shake my opinion is if a GTI, in white, is available before Christmas....that would be tempting!

I know what you saying mate. That is why the dealers are pretty reluctant to do a deal on the Polo, it is already well-priced! I have yet to sit in the new model Golf to make an opinion on it.

But I imagine the difference would be Civic & Accord??
We have a new model Civic at home, the rear leg room is not great comparing to my workmate's new model Accord...

[RedSky83]

I've been checking up on the Polo GTI, Golf 77TSI and 90TSI to see what's the best deal as my 77TSI has been delayed until Jan 2011...so here is my 5c worth...

Regarding performance and availability: I believe VW are testing at Philip Island today inc. Polo GTI and the new base Golf. The cars that are in-country for testing will then go on a press junket around Aus so I'm sure we will hear more. It seems there are also small allocations of Polo GTI becoming available this year, but I would think those would be snapped up real quick...does not sound like there will be a lot available first up.

Regarding value: to my knowledge, the Golf 77TSI has plastic wheel arches, and no options are available, so you are getting the bare minimum. I actually prefer the optioned up Polo given I've got the same spec's as Dave's Missus. So for $27,500 drive away I got the audio pack, comfort pack, sports pack, and reverse sensor parking. I think the Polo is quite roomy, and the seats fold down flat, unlike the Golf (which do not - apparently) Based on my research I think the Polo value for money is pretty great package all up IMO. The only thing that would shake my opinion is if a GTI, in white, is available before Christmas....that would be tempting!

For what it's worth, the difference inside a Polo and Golf is very little. I thought there'd be more room but it's pretty negligible. If you're going to go up to a Golf it'd be for the larger engine. Can't wait for the info on the GTI!

Out of curiosity cm10, were your parking sensors after market? I was under the impression it wasn't a factory option for the Polo.

[cm10]

Out of curiosity cm10, were your parking sensors after market? I was under the impression it wasn't a factory option for the Polo.

RedSky83 - I did check this out when I put my deposit down. Parking sensors were factory fit only for the first produced. From then on it was after market. Mine is after market $750 plus $200 installation fee (I hear that is a bit steep - to put it politely). The option was not in the brochure, but was on the computer printout of options from the dealer.

Would like to hear what the options are outside of VW if anyone knows!

[BR @ ON]

......But I imagine the difference would be Civic & Accord??
We have a new model Civic at home, the rear leg room is not great comparing to my workmate's new model Accord...

Or perhaps we should compare the 2 as in JAZZ and a CIVIC