Volkswagen Polo Model Year (MY) 2011.5 Changes

[Maverick]

I find it funny how the poms get a Sunroof when their weather does not favour such a great accessory (English summer) last time i remember i think here in Australia we have more Sun Saturation then they do thus more (logical) reason to have it here first.

Quite stupid to be honest.

Actually it's stupid the other way, we get plenty of sun in Australia so why the need for extra light in the car during the day whereas in the UK they don't get as much so any additional light would be welcome.

[Maverick]

Would it be hard to change a light bulb somewhere, if the only difference is the colour of backlighting?

Changing a "bulb" isn't possible.

The old one is a positive LCD and the new one is a negative LCD.

[pologti18t]

I find it funny how the poms get a Sunroof when their weather does not favour such a great accessory (English summer) last time i remember i think here in Australia we have more Sun Saturation then they do thus more (logical) reason to have it here first.

Quite stupid to be honest.

Actually the take up of Sunroofs in Europe is inversely related to hours of sunlight. Areas like spain and southern italy also have low sunroof takeup rates. Who wants to let more sun in on a blisteringly hot summers day?

[Hail22]

damn it polo...ruin my little ashes jab at the poms ...also they're a pale bunch of people, any bit of sun they can grab they flock to the beach like seagulls.

[BR @ ON]

Changing a "bulb" isn't possible.

The old one is a positive LCD and the new one is a negative LCD.

I figured that out already, thanks anyway... At least it matches my base model factory stereo at moment.

[William_Foster]

I called my dealer yesterday to switch the production date for my Polo.... Purely because I think the black/white climate screen will match far better.

My car was due to be made in Week 49 of 2010, and now it'll be week 2 of 2011 for far better cosmetic value imho.

Kane-St-Kane; what stage of the schedule was your car at at week 49 of 2010? What kind of delay did it make to the arrival of your car? I am thinking of going to my dealer and ask the question [I bet they can't wait to hear from me!]

[Kane-St-Kane]

It was being manufactured in week 49 wholly as far as I know.

I just put it back further to week 10 because then I'll be able to get the panoramic roof.

Solitaire in SA are great..... They've accommodated all of my crazy requests.

[William_Foster]

I will pay my dealer a visit and see what they can do for me; they just delayed my arrival for a month so hopefully this means I might not have to do anything.

[William_Foster]

I have been told that if I want to delay my order to get the updated Climate Control unit I need to cancel my order and reorder. They are confirming that, but it looks like I will be stuck with black on blue; which is a little annoying given that the new unit would have matched nicely with the upgraded audio package.

[pologti18t]

I have been told that if I want to delay my order to get the updated Climate Control unit I need to cancel my order and reorder. They are confirming that, but it looks like I will be stuck with black on blue; which is a little annoying given that the new unit would have matched nicely with the upgraded audio package.

And what does that mean to the price you have already negotiated?

[William_Foster]

How do you mean? There is no change at the moment given that nothing has changed; I wasn't expecting that delaying the production of my order would have an affect on the price given that it is not modifying the standard features of the comfort pack. Do Volkswagen usually charge for this type of thing?

[Schibs]

they might conjure up some cancellation fee even though you're re ordering

[Kane-St-Kane]

How do you mean? There is no change at the moment given that nothing has changed; I wasn't expecting that delaying the production of my order would have an affect on the price given that it is not modifying the standard features of the comfort pack. Do Volkswagen usually charge for this type of thing?

I guess it depends on when your ordered car was being made. Changes can usually be made up until manufacturing is started, for no cost (other than the cost of the upgrade). Either your VW dealer is a shonk or the car has already entered the manufacturing process.

Either way; VW & eBay will have the new climate control unit for sale next year (it is a replaceable part afterall).

[Allegiance]

How do you mean? There is no change at the moment given that nothing has changed; I wasn't expecting that delaying the production of my order would have an affect on the price given that it is not modifying the standard features of the comfort pack. Do Volkswagen usually charge for this type of thing?

I would cancel, just say it's because of delay. Go order somewhere else, because the car isn't quite as rare now you could probably get a better deal too.

[Billecartz]

I would cancel, just say it's because of delay. Go order somewhere else, because the car isn't quite as rare now you could probably get a better deal too.

Is a different colour screen on the climate control that important?

Mine is blue and whilst it would be nice to have the matching one, who cares! If you really want it, just buy it as a spare part or you will probably be able to buy one on Ebay in the not too distant future.