Polo gti 12.5

[adamda]

Hi all,

I have been reading the forums for about a month non-stop now and am loving all the expertise everyone has when talking about vws. I am about two weeks out from getting my first vw. A polo gti in candy white with the rns510 included.

When picking up the car what things should i looking for?

Looking forward to posting some pics and reports on how it all goes along the journey!

[Volkstech1]

Great car the polo gti. Youll get much enjoyment driving it. Get the dealer to throw in a ipod cable for you mdi kit. Which i think is now standard! Giac tune for more power later down the track

[adamda]

The dealer charged me 3.5k for the rns510. But didnt specify what that actually covers. What should be included?

[Volkstech1]

MDi kit is standard. I pod cable is extra cost. RNS510 is a navigation unit and has an inbuilt 30gb hard drive which 10gb is used by your navigation. You can use the 20GB to store music. You should have bluetooth as standard aswell for the polo gti..

[adamda]

Im really looking forward to having a sat nav and touch screen. It is being installed here in oz. Will it come with the sharkfin antenna?

[Acko1991]

shark fin antenna? That is BMW?

[readerr0r]

Yes it'll come with the sharkfin style antenna, because the BT phone system uses it. Weather or not they connect the RNS510 to it or just pop a puck antenna somewhere under the dash is something you might want to ask your dealer. I would certainly want the sharkfin ariel connected if I was spending 3.5K on a unit I can get (and did) from eBay for 1.2K.

Acko the Sharkfin is on the new MY12.5 models, here's a pic of it.

[noone]

The dealer charged me 3.5k for the rns510. But didnt specify what that actually covers. What should be included?

damn, 10% of the car value... thats some serious money for a little screen. I guess if you are going to use the GPS and make calls in the car frequently it makes sense.

I've read that Bluetooth, USB and ipod connections are not standard with the RNS510, you'd want all that covered at a minimum.

Jesus you could get a lot of aftermarket audio for that cash.

I would certainly want the sharkfin ariel connected if I was spending 3.5K on a unit I can get (and did) from eBay for 1.2K.

Thats a big difference, maybe see if they can do better?

[readerr0r]

I've read that Bluetooth, USB and ipod connections are not standard with the RNS510, you'd want all that covered at a minimum.

Thats a bit of red herring, none of the VW headunit's have those features because they're controlled by other units in the car (MDI and BT). Both of which are standard on MY12.5+ Polos.

The RNS510 is a good unit compared to aftermarket units, especially when the car comes with the BT and MDI standard but the price that dealers charge is just silly.

[adamda]

Yeah it was expensive but worth it i think. Should i take the extended warrenty they are offering me?

[iigx]

I picked up the extended warranty as I plan on keeping the car for 6+ years. YMMV. If you are only planning on having the car for 3 years, maybe skip it. However given any potential oil issues will be resolved well before the 3 year period is up you should be fine without it!

Also for those with the RNS510... If you get an RCD510 as per standard with the Polo GTI - i assume upgrading to the RNS510 is alot easier than say RCD310->RNS510? I am considering an RNS510 myself, but wiring in the GPS is my biggest concern.

[adamda]

Can't wait give it a good run. Ive only had about a 2 month wait. I got a cancelled order or an unassigned car on the boat over here. I dunno what i would have done with a 18 month wait!

[amazeer]

What is the ask for extended warranty? if you were going to sell it after 3 years you would have an easier task if you had it but would you get your money back?

[adamda]

went to pick up my polo this afternoon only to find that the sat nav doesnt work in the pre inspection.. needless to say im not impressed that they did not check this before i came in. Not too happy with the dealer at the moment

[Jimmx]

What was the reason the dealer gave for it not working or for them not checking?

Waiting for a 77TSI with sport and comfort pack + few other options and would hope it is all good when I pick it up at the end of august...