PRODUCT BULLETIN - POLO GTI MANUAL UPDATE

Post by **tashy** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:36 am

Complimenting Polo’s Sporty credentials, is the Polo GTI manual version- now available for ordering.

SPORT SELECT OPTION

• When the driver presses the 'Sport' button this activates an electro-mechanical switching valve in the dampers which alters their tuning from the more comfortable basic setting to the stiffer characteristic of a true sports suspension
• The engine noise heard inside the car also changes due to the sound actuator.
• On the 7-speed DSG, the transmission changes automatically from D to S mode

Titleists · Post by **Titleists** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:41 am

R50k more than a Fiesta ST

georgie · Post by **georgie** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:46 am

That price

Post by **tashy** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:12 pm

Titleists wrote:R50k more than a Fiesta ST

thats cos it's nicer

faster

amstel18 · Post by **amstel18** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:18 pm

tashy wrote:
Titleists wrote:R50k more than a Fiesta ST
thats cos it's nicer faster

Don't think you watched this video then....

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/hot ... -st/35308/

georgie · Post by **georgie** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:21 pm

tashy wrote:
Titleists wrote:R50k more than a Fiesta ST
thats cos it's overpriced

FTFY

BB-GP · Post by **BB-GP** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:27 pm

Lol as much as everyone complains, these cars will be everywhere in no time...current polo gti?
Thing is, it IS expensive but VW knows there is a market...

georgie · Post by **georgie** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:43 pm

BB-GP wrote:Lol as much as everyone complains, these cars will be everywhere in no time...current polo gti?
Thing is, it IS expensive but VW knows there is a market...

True story. The car is beautiful, but people are starting to realize the value other brands are offering these days compared to vw.

Even if not other brands, the pre-owned market gets you so much car for this amount of money.

Robz · Post by **Robz** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:44 pm

BB-GP wrote:Lol as much as everyone complains, these cars will be everywhere in no time...current polo gti?
Thing is, it IS expensive but VW knows there is a market...

So true!

Post by **tashy** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:05 pm

amstel18 wrote:
tashy wrote:
Titleists wrote:R50k more than a Fiesta ST
thats cos it's nicer faster

Don't think you watched this video then....

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/hot ... -st/35308/

no lol i didnt ... but i still love the PGTI more. ..i drove the ST and didnt enjoy the drive at all.

Post by **Reegz** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:10 pm

It will sell; and sell well. But let's take the debate off the paid-for advertising section

Post by **FezzerGTI** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:11 pm

that clip is also ST vs DSG PGTi

I had a Fiesta ST and yes they are brilliant for the price and surprises most people once they drive them...

georgie · Post by **georgie** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:12 pm

reegz wrote:It will sell; and sell well. But let's take the debate off the paid-for advertising section

Ooops, didnt even notice where this was posted

Post by **tashy** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 3:02 pm

reegz wrote:It will sell; and sell well. But let's take the debate off the paid-for advertising section

I dont mind

the more you debate ... the better it is for me hehe

Post by **Kavi4GP** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:47 am

The polo is nice the ST is fun , I think if you looking in this segment , you want fun ...

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Wolf Mk2 16V · Post by **Wolf Mk2 16V** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:11 am

The Polo is streets ahead of the Fiesta in terms of build, fit and finish, materials used, comfort etc etc...(I also bet you will get a load more back for it come replacement time)
I don't think car prices have so much to do with the manufacturers being greedy as with our dimwitted government F'ing up our currency.

Titleists · Post by **Titleists** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:15 am

Wolf Mk2 16V wrote: as with our dimwitted government F'ing up our currency.

But the Rand/Euro was R14.50 a year ago, then strengthened to R13 at the beginning of 2015 and weakened again last week to R14. Yet VWSA did not decrease their pricing when the exchange rate strengthened or the after the oil price fell (shipping became a lot cheaper). They only know one way and that's up. It's bullsh$t.

Wolf Mk2 16V · Post by **Wolf Mk2 16V** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:20 am

What would you do if it was your company? Hehehe

brandingo13 · Post by **brandingo13** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:28 am

Love vw... just wont buy one again. Vw aftersales service here in PE just put me off, any excuse not to fix something and let you pay for it.
Maybe in another country i would buy one again.
Just my 5c.

@op the manual version should be much more popular being cheaper and having more torque. Sorry for hijack

Post by **Kavi4GP** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:56 am

Wolf Mk2 16V wrote:The Polo is streets ahead of the Fiesta in terms of build, fit and finish, materials used, comfort etc etc...(I also bet you will get a load more back for it come replacement time)
I don't think car prices have so much to do with the manufacturers being greedy as with our dimwitted government F'ing up our currency.

So I take it you drove both for a while ?

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Post by **Kavi4GP** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:59 am

Titleists wrote:
Wolf Mk2 16V wrote: as with our dimwitted government F'ing up our currency.
But the Rand/Euro was R14.50 a year ago, then strengthened to R13 at the beginning of 2015 and weakened again last week to R14. Yet VWSA did not decrease their pricing when the exchange rate strengthened or the after the oil price fell (shipping became a lot cheaper). They only know one way and that's up. It's bullsh$t.

Not all manufacturers do that , the new Ford Focus prices are cheaper with better engines and spec than the out going N/A models , lots more fun in the corners too.

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SemiColon · Post by **SemiColon** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:05 am

Kavi4GP wrote:
Titleists wrote:
Wolf Mk2 16V wrote: as with our dimwitted government F'ing up our currency.
But the Rand/Euro was R14.50 a year ago, then strengthened to R13 at the beginning of 2015 and weakened again last week to R14. Yet VWSA did not decrease their pricing when the exchange rate strengthened or the after the oil price fell (shipping became a lot cheaper). They only know one way and that's up. It's bullsh$t.
Not all manufacturers do that , the new Ford Focus prices are cheaper with better engines and spec than the out going N/A models , lots more fun in the corners too.

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The pricing on all their(Ford) vehicles are aggressive at the moment, they are aiming for market share it seems.

Post by **Kavi4GP** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:08 am

SemiColon wrote:
Kavi4GP wrote:
Titleists wrote:
Wolf Mk2 16V wrote: as with our dimwitted government F'ing up our currency.
But the Rand/Euro was R14.50 a year ago, then strengthened to R13 at the beginning of 2015 and weakened again last week to R14. Yet VWSA did not decrease their pricing when the exchange rate strengthened or the after the oil price fell (shipping became a lot cheaper). They only know one way and that's up. It's bullsh$t.
Not all manufacturers do that , the new Ford Focus prices are cheaper with better engines and spec than the out going N/A models , lots more fun in the corners too.

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The pricing on all their(Ford) vehicles are aggressive at the moment, they are aiming for market share it seems.

Yep , but since focus MK1 they have really done well , and can't come with the German build nonsense the focus we get is sourced from Germany .

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Post by **Kavi4GP** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:10 am

But I know the polo will be a great car and seller . Just pricing needs to be adjusted and since locally built maybe put some options as standard .

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amstel18 · Post by **amstel18** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:21 am

Kavi4GP wrote:But I know the polo will be a great car and seller . Just pricing needs to be adjusted and since locally built maybe put some options as standard .

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Mine was built in germany according to the VIN