Things our Aussie Polos Dont Get

[Celestine]

In regards to the boot tray, is this what you're referring to?

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/vwcms_publish/etc/medialib/vwcms/virtualmaster/en_au/new_cars/polo/colors_and_options/accessories.Par.0017.Image.jpg

[tobes]

I have a Dash top box that I've replaced with a boost guage & pod. Almost brand new, hardly used. Willing to sell for $45 including shipping anywhere in Australia.

Do you have photo's of the Gauge + pod setup?

Also, I'm interested in that dash box.

Tobes

[Matt P]

yeah if tobes doesent want it, i'll take it

[RhysQ]

The few I can think of from flicking through the manual:
1) Folding box in the boot
2) Safety Triangle
3) Climate control aircon
4) Top dash box

what about......a steering wheel on the left hand side.....aaahhh.....no one thought of that one. thats 1 point for rhys

[VW GTI]

what about......a steering wheel on the left hand side.....aaahhh.....no one thought of that one. thats 1 point for rhys

lol, I'm kinda glad we don't get that, 2 steering wheels would suck.

[RhysQ]

lol, I'm kinda glad we don't get that, 2 steering wheels would suck.

even just a LHD would suck. i'm not sure how many of us here have driven in europe or america (or others) on the other side of the road but it is a very confusing task. i remember in france driving down to the shops for the first time and nearly side swiping about 5 parked cars . i don't think the hire co. would have been too happy . i let my old man drive most the time but it got tiring always reminding him which way you have to go around the round-abouts......a little bit scary.

[Roodosutaa]

Other things we don't get:

1. "Follow-me-home" function on the headlamps (pull the stalk for high beam after switching off the ignition and before you open any door, and the headlamps stay on for 2 minutes).

2, first aid kit

3. Sunglass holder in place of the driver's side overhead grab handle (don't see the point of a handle there)

[Stuwey]

.....even just a LHD would suck....... It is a very confusing task.....

Dad's '70 Mustang is LHD. And manual. Sure have to keep your eye on the ball!

[pixl]

Other things we don't get:

1. "Follow-me-home" function on the headlamps (pull the stalk for high beam after switching off the ignition and before you open any door, and the headlamps stay on for 2 minutes).

2, first aid kit

3. Sunglass holder in place of the driver's side overhead grab handle (don't see the point of a handle there)

Damn. All those mentioned above would be great to have.

Makes me wonder why and who decides to take these things out.

[Roodosutaa]

Damn. All those mentioned above would be great to have.

Makes me wonder why and who decides to take these things out.

1. Am sure this is only a software thing... mmm maybe another reflash along with the 152kw upgrade???

2. AutoOne/Barn/Repco is your friend.

3. eBay is your friend.

[bluey]

safety triangle

Anybody know an aftermarket safety triangle that fits in the storages recess??

I saw a big heavy one at Repco but the VW/Audi one is one with wire legs rather than big weights.



I suppose I could price a genuine one...

Hella one looks the same:

[Blitzen]

Other things we don't get:

1. "Follow-me-home" function on the headlamps (pull the stalk for high beam after switching off the ignition and before you open any door, and the headlamps stay on for 2 minutes).

2, first aid kit

3. Sunglass holder in place of the driver's side overhead grab handle (don't see the point of a handle there)

Maybe you just didn't tick the right options....

The 'Follow Me Home' is there, I know, cos it was on the other night when I left the blinker on in the car and took the keys out, and the left side park light was on.
The First aid kit is an optional extra. Not sure about the sun glasses holder though.

[bluey]

Isn't "follow me home" programmable via vag-com? (Tried it last night didn't seem to work. Parking light feature does work.)

I thought the sunglass holder lived in the centre/front of roof in front of the light console, or perhaps I am remembering some other car that has one there. Would be possible/expensive to find one from another model and order as VW spare.

[Sehr Gut GTi]

Isn't "follow me home" programmable via vag-com? (Tried it last night didn't seem to work. Parking light feature does work.)

I thought the sunglass holder lived in the centre/front of roof in front of the light console.

Does in the Golf or Jetta when I went for a test drive a month ago.

[DAN682]

My cousin lives in the States and works for BMW, he is always in Germany.

He took this on his last trip.

Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't this polo look like it has 4motion?

http://www.imagebam.com/image/75e95216681140