2015 polo gti

[eli1981]

SunnyCoast_GTi,
Very nice photos.

I noticed you seem to have halogen headlights on, what made you not taking the led package? how much did they want for it? and is it only led front headlights, or also led tail lights?

Do halogen headlights (i am guessing its H7) have DRL (Day Running Lights) mode?

Thanks in advance, and drive carefully!

[SunnyCoast_GTi]

SunnyCoast_GTi,
Very nice photos.

I noticed you seem to have halogen headlights on, what made you not taking the led package? how much did they want for it? and is it only led front headlights, or also led tail lights?

Do halogen headlights (i am guessing its H7) have DRL (Day Running Lights) mode?

Thanks in advance, and drive carefully!

Thanks mate

At an extra $3000 for LED lights I wasn't going to pay that money. You can only get the LED's with the premium option which includes the glass panorama roof and alcantara/leather seats. I don't like sunroofs and really not fussed on leather seats, especially here in QLD.

Yes they have DRL as standard.

Hope that helps mate.

[eli1981]

Thanks mate

At an extra $3000 for LED lights I wasn't going to pay that money. You can only get the LED's with the premium option which includes the glass panorama roof and alcantara/leather seats. I don't like sunroofs and really not fussed on leather seats, especially here in QLD.

Yes they have DRL as standard.

Hope that helps mate.

Thanks for the quick reply! it did help

In where I live (Israel) they want 3333$ (AUS) only for the led headlights, i am debating with myself if it's really worth it, or the halogen will be OK...
The led (and parking assistants) will also delay the arrival of the vehicle for 3-4 months more

I am planning to order a white GTI, and still not sure if to go with DSG or Manual on this one. (I currently drive a 105PS Polo TSI 2011, which had the DSG problems)

[NuffNuff]

Get the manual.... Lol

[Jgolf]

Took a drive up to cotter this weekend and let it stretch its legs out. Definitely pulls above 4k and all that torque puts a smile on ones face. Very satisfied with the car so far and it will be in for its first service on Tuesday. Btw nice photos sunny coast.

[Jgolf]

Thanks for the quick reply! it did help

In where I live (Israel) they want 3333$ (AUS) only for the led headlights, i am debating with myself if it's really worth it, or the halogen will be OK...
The led (and parking assistants) will also delay the arrival of the vehicle for 3-4 months more

I am planning to order a white GTI, and still not sure if to go with DSG or Manual on this one. (I currently drive a 105PS Polo TSI 2011, which had the DSG problems)

From previous experience I'd go the manual let alone the fact you have 70nm up on the dsg. I may be biased though lol.

[jbounce]

Great photis all. Cant wait to feel how it pulls after 4k. Is there the turbo sensation? Had it for 6 weeks and only done 600ks. Prob 2 months to go Until it has run in.

[Splashalot]

Can anyone with a MY16 Polo GTI give an opinion on the sport select suspension? Specifically, is there a significant difference between sport and comfort? I ruled out the MY15 due to the ride. Is the MY16 in sport much better? No MY16s down here to test drive.

I want something with less "jiggle" than my Mk5 Golf GTI. Would the Polo on comfort do the trick?

[Jgolf]

Can anyone with a MY16 Polo GTI give an opinion on the sport select suspension? Specifically, is there a significant difference between sport and comfort? I ruled out the MY15 due to the ride. Is the MY16 in sport much better? No MY16s down here to test drive.

I want something with less "jiggle" than my Mk5 Golf GTI. Would the Polo on comfort do the trick?

It's definitely less 'floaty' in sport mode and more composed. I've never driven a mk 5 but it feels relatively similar to a mk 7 r from my experience. Along with the ride it also has heavier steering and a sound actuator I think because of the noise difference, not sure.

[SunnyCoast_GTi]

Can anyone with a MY16 Polo GTI give an opinion on the sport select suspension? Specifically, is there a significant difference between sport and comfort? I ruled out the MY15 due to the ride. Is the MY16 in sport much better? No MY16s down here to test drive.

I want something with less "jiggle" than my Mk5 Golf GTI. Would the Polo on comfort do the trick?

It is really a lot firmer, even on the highway. You can certainly feel the change.

[HenryJr]

It also tricks up the throttle response as well I believe.

[SunnyCoast_GTi]

Great photis all. Cant wait to feel how it pulls after 4k. Is there the turbo sensation? Had it for 6 weeks and only done 600ks. Prob 2 months to go Until it has run in.

Run in? Dealer told me, just drive it as you would. It is better to drive them harder then not. There is an article somewhere about how to seal new engines properly, as the basics is to not be gentle. It's not like the old days of rebuilding a Holden red 186 and running it in. They don't even do an oil change at 1500k service/checkup.

Mate also just bought an Audi TT S Line Quattro and his dealer told him the same thing.

[Jgolf]

It also tricks up the throttle response as well I believe.

Yes that too.

[SunnyCoast_GTi]

Took a drive up to cotter this weekend and let it stretch its legs out. Definitely pulls above 4k and all that torque puts a smile on ones face. Very satisfied with the car so far and it will be in for its first service on Tuesday. Btw nice photos sunny coast.

Looks great, I think the white is one of the better colours for the Polo.

[HenryJr]

Run in? Dealer told me, just drive it as you would. It is better to drive them harder then not. There is an article somewhere about how to seal new engines properly, as the basics is to not be gentle. It's not like the old days of rebuilding a Holden red 186 and running it in. They don't even do an oil change at 1500k service/checkup.

Mate also just bought an Audi TT S Line Quattro and his dealer told him the same thing.

Yep I was told the same thing. Don't nurse it I was told and avoid sitting on the same revs/speed for long periods. Just make sure she is warmed up (I like atleast 70c oil temp) and then let her fly.