Buying a Polo GTi 9N - what to look for

[GRP]

You could consider Volkwerke in Greensborough as well.


I would offer you my GTI as I'm selling it soon, however if you're concerned about the power output for a P-plater mine probably wouldn't be all that suitable in it's current state

Stock is enough power for my 18 year old even if he spent most of his learning in a 240rwkw V8 manual. Fairly tight restrictions on P platers - basically no mods allowed (I generously interpret that as he can drive stock tune and I can drive performance tune ) and in any event probably well outside my budget (I would like to spend only $15K but the low klm ones are more like $18K ).

Have had a chat with James at Audvolk and he is convenient to me. That said it may be that a vehicle I am interested is located far from home and one of the other suggested workshops will be easier.

[noone]

Sounds like you want a tune that switches, like the APR? there are others out there.

being a euro car with very basic local support, be aware that replacing basics can be expensive and VW Aus seem to often be out of stock of most things i've ever needed that are specific to the 9N3 Polo (bushes, bearings).

If you are not modding it beyond the tune, there is not a whole lot that is likely to go wrong.

Good luck.

[alch3mist]

You could consider Volkwerke in Greensborough as well.


I would offer you my GTI as I'm selling it soon, however if you're concerned about the power output for a P-plater mine probably wouldn't be all that suitable in it's current state

Im also in the market for a polo gti, but for myself.
Maybe you can post an ad Bflat

[flat6]

Bigger and better things.

Ahh few of us moving on by the sounds of it, don't forget my keys think the stock units going back before mine goes

[Bflat]

Im also in the market for a polo gti, but for myself.
Maybe you can post an ad Bflat

I've sent you a PM Alchemist

don't forget my keys think the stock units going back before mine goes

Not a problem mate, will get them to you whenever you need them

[jamesatfish]

I would offer you my GTI as I'm selling it soon, however if you're concerned about the power output for a P-plater mine probably wouldn't be all that suitable in it's current state

I remember seeing your car at GAF in Canberra last year - it looked great and I'm sure it'll be a good buy for the new owner.

What's on the upgrade list?

[Bflat]

I remember seeing your car at GAF in Canberra last year - it looked great and I'm sure it'll be a good buy for the new owner.

What's on the upgrade list?

Thanks mate, I'll be sad to see it go.

Let's just say instead of drivin a car from Germany, I'll be driving one IN Germany

[GRP]

Thank you to everyone for the advice. Purchase made - less than 26,000 kms on the clock - save for some tyre wear it is as new.

There remains a very nice white Polo GTI in ACT with leather - I was able to negotiate a price I was happy with and came very close to buying it however the one I bought is only 5 minutes from home.

Now to sort out the tune. I need to be able to select stock for my son and power for me. APR seems to meet those needs. Need to see what the others offer. If anyone knows which offer selectable tunes please advise.

[kaanage]

Viezu, DNA Tuning and Bluefin have reflash units that allow the maps to be switched but not as quickly as with the APR (but they cost a fair bit less too)

[alch3mist]

congrats on the purchase mate, just sent a pm to you with some questions.

[GRP]

Viezu, DNA Tuning and Bluefin have reflash units that allow the maps to be switched but not as quickly as with the APR (but they cost a fair bit less too)

Thanks for that. APR products to my mind are often well overpriced however in this instance the ability to quickly use stalk controls to change tunes is a big bonus.

[jamesatfish]

Thanks mate, I'll be sad to see it go.

Let's just say instead of drivin a car from Germany, I'll be driving one IN Germany

Sounds great - best of luck with the move!