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hornmeister wrote:Just asking as it's less than 6 months old. 7000 miles is a bit more than I'd expect on a pre-reg and someones stolen your back doors
Looks lovely in blue. When I bought mine a year ago there were about 3 available second hand and not a lot cheaper than new so I did buy new. Now there's quite a few black 5drs like mine available 2nd hand
Ah right, yes I doubt it pre reg with that mileage! Haha I'm only 18 and don't really have the need for the extra two doors, I also prefer the look of the three doors
When I bought the white one in december there we're hardly any about that I liked but now there's over 30 of them available, must be something to do with the new polo/ new reg.
Just a quick query. Is this pre-registered or dealer stock? Seems a bit early for a 63 plater to be available.
Yeah I love the colour, looks even better in person.
Not entirely sure, the car only has 7000 miles on it so I'm guessing its used, it also doesn't have the Yorkshire plate number on it so its not from round here.
Just a quick query. Is this pre-registered or dealer stock? Seems a bit early for a 63 plater to be available.
Yeah I love the colour, looks even better in person.
Not entirely sure, the car only has 7000 miles on it so I'm guessing its used, it also doesn't have the Yorkshire plate number on it so its not from round here.
funlovincriminal wrote:Shadow blue ftw. Great choice, there are 2 of us now!
I actually thought this may had been your Polo from looking at your pictures before I got the car with it being a 63 plate! But mine doesn't have xenon's
Realised I hadn't actually uploaded any pictures of the car since I got her, these aren't great and I'll get some better ones up next time she has a wash but they'll do for now!
I've owned the car for around 2 months now and it has started misfiring quite badly recently and at first there wasn't any warning lights etc, so I thought it must just be the spark plugs, bearing in mind the car has only done 9000 miles but I know that the OEM ones can go pretty quickly on these. But then the misfires started getting much more violent with warning lights and limp mode. I checked the fault codes on VCDS and there is a problem with the HPFP (high pressure fuel pump) so I took it to VW to get their opinion and the master technician told me the fuel pump isn't supplying enough fuel to the engine and thats why there is a misfire.
So I said okay but here's where it gets bad, they told me that they will replace the fuel pump, the fuel lines and the fuel rails and possibly the injectors. Having had all the issues with my previous car I wasn't too pleased especially considering this one is only 6 months old! They then said that since the engine is relatively new they can't actually get the parts yet, they are on back order and they will give me a call to let me know when they are in. Having dealt with the service at my local dealer I know that I won't get a call and I will have to chase them up every week, they are useless at communication.
Now the only issue is the car is getting progressively worse, the misfires are happening even lower down in the rev range the previously and lasting much longer, the car jumps about erratically and is not fun to drive anymore.
To be honest taking the history into account if it was me I'd be asking for a full refund and take my money elsewhere. You just seem to be the unluckiest person in the world. It was not meant to be.
hornmeister wrote:I'm sorry to learn of the continued issues.
To be honest taking the history into account if it was me I'd be asking for a full refund and take my money elsewhere. You just seem to be the unluckiest person in the world. It was not meant to be.
I'm starting to think the same thing, its started chucking out white smoke out the back now which I believe is the turbo? Misfires are getting more and more violent and VW can't tell me when they're going to be able to fix it due to the parts being on back order. I'm unsure what to do and I'm not sure if they will be happy to give another refund like they did before. I wouldn't get another 1.4TSI again though thats for sure, I'd probably get something like a 2.0 TSI or TFSI next.
ben4012 wrote:Refuse the car and walk away. It doesn't make any difference if they're happy to refund. The sale of goods act is on your side.
Bang on with the history they shouldn't really quibble, take it to VW headquarters if the dealer kicks up a fuss. alternatively if there's a golf GTI in stock that's a year or two old at a similar value then suggest a swap.
The thing is I absolutely adore the car, I love how aggressive the little thing is and how its always willing to bite off more than it can chew and still put up a good fight! I got the car back today after spending what seemed like a very long two days in a 1.4 N/A DSG polo, it seems to be running a lot stronger now so I'm guessing the old HPFP was just weak. The only issue now is the car doesn't like starting, takes a few attempts and around 10 seconds to fire up, need to speak to VW about this again but hopefully its not a big issue!
I'm completely with you. Love mine and touch wood had no issues. Only done 3700 miles though at its had 1 litre or oil plus a service.
I wish I'd gone for the 5 year warranty but I'm desperate that the R comes out next year so that I can trade it in. The only issue I have with the car is it's too easy to sit there with the wheels spinning, not going anywhere and I think awd will fix that. I'll be wandering back to VW with the car and likely a very large cheque if they do bring it out.
I hope this starting issue is simple to fix. At the very least I'd be requesting a warranty extension or free breakdown cover. For me in your situation it's the worry or failure that is a prime concern.
