Ed30 to Polo GTi

[stealthwolf]

TBH could you live with it? A small runabout is fine but would be limiting.

[edd666999]

What would be the reason for the swap?

[Horatio]

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
BTW.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36377.msg438475.html#msg438475 

[Mako V12V]

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

[jhtrophy]

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

[Mako V12V]

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.

[jhtrophy]

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 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 just go buy a new toy you know you want to.

[lee_]

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. 

[winrya]

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

[edd666999]

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.

[andrewparker]

Have we any ideas what the residuals are looking like on the 6R Polo GTI? Is there a market for an expensive super mini?

[mk125]

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 .

[TagnuT]

I would be happy with a moped with that sexy arsed Aston in my drive .