2015 polo gti

[YellowLemon]

Would I be able to fit a RVC on it?

Good question, here is a link to the all-new kit for the 6C Polos:

VW Rear View Camera KIT - Retrofit - NEW Polo 6C

This only came up in the last few weeks AFAIK. Having a look at the demo Polo GTI VW this is the exact OEM camera that comes with the DA pack. It is fitted just under the lip above the number plate ... you can hardly see it when installed unless you squat down.

Maybe ask JKU or The Retrofitters? (forum sponsors on here)

[brad]

Thanks YellowLemon,

Good advice! We currently driving the new Honda Odyssey. So the second car will be the our everyday car and the Honda will only be use during family occasions. Yes like what you said $10k is a lot of money + interest if loan.

My wife was in the Polo GTI too. But she was less impressed. So do I to be honest. Maybe because of the road condition I guess. I had a good time in my brother's BRZ. The handling was exception and engine was decent enough. She actually prefer the mini suv like the Honda HRV or the Mazda CX3.

I can understand where she coming from. For the same price, you get all the luxury features (collision avoidance system, blind spot warning, leather and etc) which are included in the Honda or Mazda. Even I was tempted too! Especially the CX3, what a sexy looking car. Look like an mini evoque!

Tough decision!!!

The Golf will always be more refined than the Polo. Running costs will be similar & it wouldn't surprise me if the Golf was cheaper to insure.

Why does it have to be a GTI? (and why on earth a Mini SUV which are about as useful as pockets in a singlet?)

Personally, I'd look at a Mazda3.

As an aside (take it to PM if you want) my wife has the latest Odyssey with 2500km on it. Compared to my 1.8tsi the idle is woeful (vibrating steering wheel) and the engine howls like a crappy old V6 Commodore above 4000rpm (it's harsh & not pleasant). Is yours like this?

[bigwalker]

Hi brad

I am looking for the Gti because I want a fun car as a second car and only have a budget of $40k. Yea I am also looking at the mazda 3 SP25.

In regard to odyssey, idle is fine for me. i never feel any rattles on the steering wheel. Yes you're right with the engine. It could be abit harsh and under power especially when trying to accelerate or overtake. But for a people mover that giving you an avg 8.5l/100k, can't complain much I guess.

[Psyche]

Re: insurance polo is much cheaper - rolled mine over yesterday and lineball for a 2015 polo gti v 2009 mk5 golf gti. Mkt value of polo would have to be at least $13k higher too for context

[brad]

Hi brad

I am looking for the Gti because I want a fun car as a second car and only have a budget of $40k. Yea I am also looking at the mazda 3 SP25.

In regard to odyssey, idle is fine for me. i never feel any rattles on the steering wheel. Yes you're right with the engine. It could be abit harsh and under power especially when trying to accelerate or overtake. But for a people mover that giving you an avg 8.5l/100k, can't complain much I guess.

I'd look at a 1yr old Golf GTI and a tune.

She's averaging 10.5L/100. LOL

Re: insurance polo is much cheaper - rolled mine over yesterday and lineball for a 2015 polo gti v 2009 mk5 golf gti. Mkt value of polo would have to be at least $13k higher too for context

That's not comparing apples with apples.

I have a 2008 Octavia. Every year the premium goes up and the value goes down. I pay $900 for $12k cover - it sucks. I can almost guarantee that if I updated to the latest equivalent model it would be less premium for $35k cover.

I would think that Polos are in more accidents (due to the demographic they are marketed to) and written off more (due to the lower replacement value). Maybe I'm wrong but often there isn't much logic in insurance.

[Psyche]

Really. This surprises me. Interesting info. Thanks.

Id always thought all things being equal for cars in same 'risk' profile the higher value car would cost more to insure. Ie mk7 golf gti v mk 5 golf gti?

Anyone know why it doesn't work that way if so?

[Rubbadub]

If more younger people are buying the Polo, then in general there will probably be more accidents. A lot of the people I see driving Golf GTI's look like middle-aged public servants (with all due respect to anyone in that category), so presumably they are driven more soberly in general.

As an aside, when I first insured the Fabia the insurance company quoted me a figure so low (comparable to a Ford Focus of lesser value) that I checked they hadn't confused it with the non-RS version. They confirmed that it was the right figure, but that they often start newer model or unknown cars at the bottom until they get some statistics.

[YellowLemon]

I pay $900 for $12k cover - it sucks.

Wow yeah that does suck. Allianz, AAMI and Progressive have always worked out cheapest for me (beware with Progressive they give you an awesome deal on the first year to suck you in, and then on renewal each subsequent year your insured value drops by $10k - you'd never notice until you needed it

[brad]

Really. This surprises me. Interesting info. Thanks.

Id always thought all things being equal for cars in same 'risk' profile the higher value car would cost more to insure. Ie mk7 golf gti v mk 5 golf gti?

Anyone know why it doesn't work that way if so?

I was told (could be BS) that:
*the older the car got the harder it was to get parts
*new car buyers treat their car better than those that buy used and the older the car the more likely you are the 2nd /3rd/4th owner
*the older the car, the less the value & therefore more likely to get written off in an accident. Therefore (pulls figures out of air) 50% of cars that are worth $10k get written off and only 5% of cars worth $35k get written off.

I think the mysteries of insurance are only slightly less than the mysteries of women - I understand neither.

The take-home is "Don't assume what the cost of insurance will be - get a few quotes before committing to purchase a vehicle."

[notflyingscot]

Experienced this just last week when I queried with NRMA why our comp. insurance for a 2005 Falcon was higher than for our 2012 Superb. Difference in agreed value between the cars is about 22K!

[Sydneykid]

Polo is too small.

Golf is too big

Cheers
Gary

[tc831]

hmm, Mine is insured for market value with RACV - 770 Full comp. Rating 1 - in Boronia with Market value cos the car is new. They will replace the car in the first 2 years of its life - stated in the info pack.
It was definitely cheaper than my accord euro.

[tc831]

Good question, here is a link to the all-new kit for the 6C Polos:

VW Rear View Camera KIT - Retrofit - NEW Polo 6C

This only came up in the last few weeks AFAIK. Having a look at the demo Polo GTI VW this is the exact OEM camera that comes with the DA pack. It is fitted just under the lip above the number plate ... you can hardly see it when installed unless you squat down.

Maybe ask JKU or The Retrofitters? (forum sponsors on here)

Ah-Ha! found the one I wanted!

VW Rear Emblem Camera KIT - Retrofit - Polo 6C + Adapter

This one is the one under the badge...
My friend has a mk6 one, I will try and see if they plug into the back first.. otherwise.. I'll buy this kit.

[YellowLemon]

The standard non satnav model. ... Would I be able to fit a RVC on it?

I contacted carsystems about this and they replied that only the higher versions of the radio can accept the OEM camera input. And the camera is now a standard 'composite' 2-wire camera, no longer the fantastic high-res RGB camera from the RNS510/mk6 days

[tc831]

Ah crap thanks yellow!