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by raysablade
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI long term costs estimation
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

Re: Polo GTI long term costs estimation

Thanks for the replies. Seems that the costs aren't going to be big enough to justify a change; that's good news. It is a great car and my better half adores it.
by raysablade
Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI long term costs estimation
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

Polo GTI long term costs estimation

I know this is a how long is a piece of string question, but the wife and I have just retired and we are considering options for the next 8 to 10 year, after which we will probably give up driving. I can no longer get a car through work, she has a 2019 Polo GTi+ she has owned from new. It has 17,000...
by raysablade
Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: CarPlay woes
Replies: 16
Views: 2553

Re: CarPlay woes

iOS 14.7 is out today.
by raysablade
Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo AW Facelift Teased
Replies: 64
Views: 7804

Re: Polo AW Facelift Teased

It this Autogefühl video there are no exciting additions and the AC and Infotainment controls do seem to be a step back
by raysablade
Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias
Replies: 39
Views: 9002

Re: Quick poll on alloys- Parkers or Brescias

My wifes factory order came with Brecias and I asked her this morning if she regretted asking the dealer change them for the smaller Parkers. At the time she liked the idea of improved ride comfort and if she could: have something she didn't hate, get that for less money, especially considering the ...
by raysablade
Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Apple CarPlay issues on GTI+
Replies: 10
Views: 2530

Re: Apple CarPlay issues on GTI+

On the poor connection front I assume both USB sockets in the front show the same problem? I was going to suggest, as an alternative, using one of the two USB sockets in the rear. However, having just tried that, all they do is provide power. From what others have said poor connections are not unco...
by raysablade
Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Coming from a Golf GTI mk7.5
Replies: 57
Views: 12224

Re: Coming from a Golf GTI mk7.5

Good news and bad from DTD. 12.5% discount but the spec is only available on a factory order so a 6 month wait. Given that the big dealer deposit locks you in it’s effectively a £2.5k punt on no-deal brexit at even money. Sounds fun :wink: If you haven't yet committed to the Lookers car (sounds lik...
by raysablade
Sun Oct 20, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Washer Fluid Filter Cap - Dropped
Replies: 17
Views: 3412

Re: Washer Fluid Filter Cap - Dropped

Dark_cze wrote: Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:38 pm Skoda filler cap look little more useful. Anyone know if it would fit?
Looks very likely, good basis for a "group buy" if it does.
by raysablade
Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI clutter capacity
Replies: 21
Views: 4931

Re: GTI clutter capacity

Just lifted the floor of my boot (in the lower position) and I have 4 fold flat bags 2 cagoules and a road atlas. I do have a normal sized tyre. Is that in the space to the left or around the tyre? https://www.drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-VW-Polo-GTI-Car-Review-10.jpg Given that ...
by raysablade
Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI clutter capacity
Replies: 21
Views: 4931

Re: GTI clutter capacity

The boot is small. I currently have the following items. Backpack Small black&decker vacuum Anti-ice spray stuff Torque wrench Went grocery shopping yesterday, only had room for 2 grocery bags. It’s real tiny. That seems smaller than my worst fears, and none of that will fit under the floor? It...
by raysablade
Sun Oct 13, 2019 10:22 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI clutter capacity
Replies: 21
Views: 4931

Re: GTI clutter capacity

The boot is small. I currently have the following items. Backpack Small black&decker vacuum Anti-ice spray stuff Torque wrench Went grocery shopping yesterday, only had room for 2 grocery bags. It’s real tiny. That seems smaller than my worst fears, and none of that will fit under the floor? It...
by raysablade
Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI clutter capacity
Replies: 21
Views: 4931

GTI clutter capacity

The need to address her clutter problem is the one cloud on my wife’s horizon as she waits to pick up her new car on Monday week. She understands that the GTIs boot capacity is 305 litres as opposed to 351 for the regular Polo and 380 for her current MK7 Golf. However some pictures I’ve seen online ...
by raysablade
Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Interest rate drop on GTI
Replies: 25
Views: 5892

Re: Interest rate drop on GTI

Can confirm this. Pick up my car tomorrow (GTI+) and the stealer informed me yesterday of the good news. Increased contribution on their behalf and an interest rate drop means the car is an awesome deal right now. Our’s has confirmed too, the wife was happy with the cash deal she’d secured so £1000...
by raysablade
Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Interest rate drop on GTI
Replies: 25
Views: 5892

Re: Interest rate drop on GTI

Just noticed a very low offer on Carwow for a stock GTI plus that includes a £1000 “dealer contribution”. It might be on its way more generally, just not published yet. We are planning to pay cash for the wife’s car in a couple of weeks, this might change the calculations. From what I've read, it's...
by raysablade
Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Interest rate drop on GTI
Replies: 25
Views: 5892

Re: Interest rate drop on GTI

Just noticed a very low offer on Carwow for a stock GTI plus that includes a £1000 “dealer contribution”.

It might be on its way more generally, just not published yet.

We are planning to pay cash for the wife’s car in a couple of weeks, this might change the calculations.