Should we buy a new Polo GTi?

[Molly GT]

Tried a Polo Gti today and considering putting in the Golf Gti Tdi against it and taking delivery of a new one in March 2013. Have read a few reviews and comments and would be glad of your feedback - particularly from anyone who has one.

I hear that the DSG box is unpopular so that worries me slightly with regard to re-sale. However, it impressed me so it's a shame that it's putting people off.

Also I gather there has been some talk of it needing more oil than expected?

The other issue would seem to be should I be considering it's French rivals, or does anyone have any other suggestions. With our chosen spec it's coming up to nearly £20k which is a lot of money for a Polo ......

[Molly GT]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Haven't decided yet so, in the interests of balance, I am going to try a 'warm' hatch today - the Suzuki Swift Sport. It has had excellent reviews and sounds like fun. It may just do the same job for a lot less money. However, I wont be trying the French rivals to this range as my husband used to sell Peugeots (amongst many other brands) and the quality was cr*p!

[Molly GT]

Well the Swift Sport was fun BUT it's no VW is it?!?! I know we are talking a big price difference tho' so I would say that for the money it's great fun.

So we are one stage closer to making a decision but that now comes down to a low mileage nearly new Golf GTi or a brand new Polo GTi which they are offering a tidy deal on currently.

[Molly GT]

Thanks for your advice - I haven't exactly taken it tho'

Deal has been done: Golf goes in next weekend (money in the bank) - use winter hack (just acquired 9 year old Grand Vitara) until - 1st March - take delivery of shiny new Polo GTi

Hope this winter goes quickly

Edited by MollyGTi on Sunday 3rd March 16:02

[MollyGTi]

Dave Hedgehog said:

Molly GT said:

Thanks for your advice - I haven't exactly taken it tho'

Deal has been done: Golf goes in next weekend (money in the bank) - use winter hack (just acquired 9 year old Grand Vitara) until - 1st March - take delivery of shiny new (well discounted) Polo GTi

Hope this winter goes quickly

You shouldn't regret it, my OH loves her's, the instant go from the charger is very addictive

It's been a long Winter since this car was ordered but today was the day! Oh yes!

[MollyGTi]

okie592 said:

Very nice!

How come you didn't spec xenons? They make the front look such meaner

Couldn't justify the (high) extra cost .......& I'm not a slave to fashion trends

[MollyGTi]

daydotz said:

very smart love the plate

Thank you very much

Two weeks on & I still love it but its so quick I fear it's going to get me into trouble