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Offline stealthwolf

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2012, 01:26:42 pm »
TBH could you live with it? A small runabout is fine but would be limiting.

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2012, 01:49:14 pm »
What would be the reason for the swap?

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2012, 01:58:39 pm »
The other half has got a 2008 Polo Sport 1.6 which i drive on a regular basis. Cant fault it actually, will be sad to see it go. A great little run-around and does 45+ mpg on long runs up to Norfolk. just coming up to 22k FVWSH if anyones interested
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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2012, 02:08:40 pm »
What would be the reason for the swap?
30000 v 4000 miles
08 v 61 plate
£245 v £115 road tax
Maintenance costs year 4,5,6 v 1,2,3
No warranty v 3yr warranty
An average 10mpg more
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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2012, 02:16:54 pm »
How many miles do you do mate? Obviously the ed30 is a better car, but as you have the other weapon a small fun cheaper car to run would not be the end of world, people on here will tell you to keep the edy as I would, but if it's just for nipping to shops and back in the polo will be better, as for saving money can't see that happening with 3500 to swap. I think you know all this but just fancy a swap and I can't fault you :happy2:
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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2012, 03:00:12 pm »
Jhtrophy - some good points there. I do about 7500-8000 miles pa in my Golf. The daily commute is a 20 minute drive, 11 miles, of which half is on the motorway. The rest of the mileage is just local runs, with maybe 3 or 4 days out a year doing 200 miles.
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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2012, 04:13:16 pm »
Jhtrophy - some good points there. I do about 7500-8000 miles pa in my Golf. The daily commute is a 20 minute drive, 11 miles, of which half is on the motorway. The rest of the mileage is just local runs, with maybe 3 or 4 days out a year doing 200 miles.
Doesn't warrant replacing for 10mpg then, but I know what's its like to want a new car :signLOL: to me the polo is not as good as the golf, that sounds harsh I know and the polo is a great car, but every car has a hierarchy within the brand, if it's not for fuel saving I would go for something else if I just wanted to change, suggestions on a postcard to.... I'm trying to justify wanting a new car with saving money :signLOL: just go buy a new toy you know you want to.
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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #22 on: February 26, 2012, 04:41:00 pm »
I've got a 6R polo and whilst its a nice car to drive, the ride quality is nowhere near as good as
a Mk5 GTi. As soon as it touches a bump its unsettled and all over the place, definitely not as well
developed as the golf.  :happy2:

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #23 on: February 26, 2012, 04:44:47 pm »
I wouldn't mind the polo as a car for the missus but for myself its a little small and cheaper finished inside for my liking and I don't think its anywhere near as nice looking as the golf.  Lovely little car but think the a1 equivalent is far nicer as has a much nicer quality interior

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #24 on: February 26, 2012, 06:23:18 pm »
What would be the reason for the swap?
30000 v 4000 miles
08 v 61 plate
£245 v £115 road tax
Maintenance costs year 4,5,6 v 1,2,3
No warranty v 3yr warranty
An average 10mpg more

So id say costing you about £1400 over 3 years more for the ed30 over the 6R. (not including the £3500 you have to pay to change). But you lose imo more than you gain in term of car and such.

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #25 on: February 26, 2012, 06:29:30 pm »
Have we any ideas what the residuals are looking like on the 6R Polo GTI? Is there a market for an expensive super mini?

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #26 on: February 26, 2012, 07:04:47 pm »
This is a great topic I have pondered getting a polo gti but after just doing a 400 mile round trip in the golf it's a keeper for me . I love the look of the polo but the ed30 has to be better long term alot of the immediate value has already gone from the golf you won't lose a great deal on it in the next couple of years but the polo will drop like a stone.keep the golf it's lovely and in candy white you can't go wrong . Bear in mind there has been alot of engine failures with the 1.4tsi. The dealer knows he is on to a good thing hence the price drop of £2500 . I would be happy with a moped with that sexy arsed Aston in my drive .

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Re: Ed30 to Polo GTi
« Reply #27 on: February 26, 2012, 08:54:06 pm »
I would be happy with a moped with that sexy arsed Aston in my drive .

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