***The official my polo arrives thread***

[pinzvidz]

Woo hoo! My sis-in-law has decided to purchase a silver Polo GTI, signed up yesterday and picking up in the middle of the week.

[Bluerex]

New Baby...

Took delivery of my new Polo on Wednesday. Unfortunately not a GTI (need an auto until my leg/foot recovers) but a nice red Pacific with safety-pack now lives at my place. Tempted to add GTI body work but as my wife pointed out - much too ricey!

Proud Dad,

Charles

[VW GTI]

Apart from the wheels, grill and roof spoiler, isn't the body work the same?

[philthy]

Apart from the wheels, grill and roof spoiler, isn't the body work the same?

Front & rear bar and skirts are different too.

[pixl]

Front & rear bar and skirts are different too.

Also, (and I could very well be wrong) but I was under the impression that our front/rear quarter panels have more flare over the arches... which is why they offer the wheel arch flares for every Polo except the GTI.

[mikepologti]

Also, (and I could very well be wrong) but I was under the impression that our front/rear quarter panels have more flare over the arches... which is why they offer the wheel arch flares for every Polo except the GTI.

i guess what people consider "flares" is a matter of opinion.

[Ralfi]

So tell us what your getting, when your getting it and why you chose it over other cars.

Polo GTI, next week, bang-for-buck.

[Ralfi]

Awww yeah!!!! Top day yesterday....

Dropped off my 86 Corolla at my mechanics in Highpoint for a roadworthy & minor fixes, ready to sell (practically give) to my nephew for his first car.

Caught some public transport (first time in ages) to Moonee Ponds to get the bank cheque, more public transport to South Yarra Volkswagen, where my beast was waiting.

1 minor fix - the in dash cup holder got jammed when the dealer was showing it to me....they replaced it on the spot, in 15 minutes, & that was it. Nice service. & thanks to the guys who recommended Peter. He comes across as a really nice guy - told me he'd rather sell a bargain & let word of mouth bring in more business than trying to sell every car at a higher price. Dunno if mine's a true bargain (i'm not the most experienced negotiator when it comes to these things, but both parties came out happy with the deal, so alls good;

Black Magic
Rubber floor mats (x4) (kept carpets too)
Cargo net
Full tank BP Ultimate

All up, just under $26k drive away.

Then took her for a drive down Chapel St, on my way to a lap around Albert Park (photos in pic thread).

Next stop was Tint-a-car in Nth Melb (thanks to those recommending this place!). ~2 hours & $295 later, I had my Midnight Express tint.


So far, so fun!

[pixl]

Congratulations. Excellent choice of colour.

Peter is a great guy, I generally don't like recommending dealers as sometimes it can come back to bite you in the arse. But I'm glad he was able to look after you.

[teamshaw]

I just wired a deposit on a Polo GTI I looked at in Sydney yesterday. Picking it up on Saturday. Pics to come

[noone]

What are the stats man?

[teamshaw]

2006 stock GTI. Red colour.

[Ralfi]

2006 stock GTI. Red colour.

Good stuff man! You will love this thing!

[teamshaw]

Yeah I think so, can't wait to pick it up. It was a hard decision between this and a Clio Sport but I think I made the right choice.

[Ralfi]

I hardly ever wake up early on weekends, but the last couple of days (after picking up my GTI on Friday), I was awaken early in giddy excitement, eager to get my new baby on the road - a morning cruise down Williamstown way following a clear, beautiful sunrise started my Sunday off nicely.