Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review

radiokidb · 13th May 2011, 10:01

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Originally Posted by rajamuneeb

Hi i am planning to buy a Polo soon. Can someone please confirm if there is a polo 1.6 diesel also available and what is the cost?

Nope there is no polo 1.6 diesel, only the 1.2 diesel. There is a 1.6 petrol though

volkman10 · 13th May 2011, 10:52

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Originally Posted by rajamuneeb

Hi i am planning to buy a Polo soon. Can someone please confirm if there is a polo 1.6 diesel also available and what is the cost?

You have all information in T-BHP for the 1.6 Polo.

6.5 L is the ex-showroom price in Bangalore.

Cheers!

GTO · 13th May 2011, 18:42

Polo soon to get steering mounted controls:

Source : Motorbeam

Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review-2012volkswagenpoloindiasteering.jpg

volkman10 · 13th May 2011, 20:27

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Originally Posted by GTO

Polo soon to get steering mounted controls:

Great news. Buy at launch is not the way to go even for proven international models due to standard feature offerings being different @ launch and after in India.

Cheers!

CANPUSH · 13th May 2011, 22:53

will the upgrade be available for existing polos?

rajamuneeb · 13th May 2011, 22:54

Thank you Radiokidb and volkman10. I booked my white polo trendline diesel today. Delivery in 30 days.Pretty excited

What should i be expecting from the dealership as the booking was done on the phone and i sent them a booking amount through the bank as well. The dealership is about 300kms away from my city. Will take the delivery from the showroom itself though they offered me the delivery on my doorstep. Kindly guide through the process of after booking. Thanks guys.

theragingbull · 14th May 2011, 01:44

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Originally Posted by GTO

Polo soon to get steering mounted controls:

Source : Motorbeam

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Nice! But I don't like the fact that the current owners are being deprived of such features. First, the electrical mirrors were added and now this.

But I feel this will be an all new variant above Highline cuz I also see a new music system with bluetooth, aux, usb. So the price will also be on the higher side. But Polo finally gets the features it deserves

VW should also add ACC.

rajamuneeb · 14th May 2011, 13:04

Hi i just received a confirmation receipt for my booking amount from the dealer but there is no mention of delivery date. Is this normal or does the receipt also mention the care delivery date as well?

AvonA7 · 21st May 2011, 22:49

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Originally Posted by rajamuneeb

Hi i just received a confirmation receipt for my booking amount from the dealer but there is no mention of delivery date. Is this normal or does the receipt also mention the care delivery date as well?

In my case they (VW) didn't mention the delivery date, its all verbal, in the end it turned out to be at par with the dealer's verbal commitment (delivery date, actually before the committed date).

But I guess you have every right to know the delivery date once you booked the car. BTW waiting period of Polo (1.2 or 1.6) have definitely reduced (newspaper ads, SAs), get in touch with the dealer asking them to confirm the delivery date, it`ll surely help you, if I may add - "crying baby gets the milk" all the best !

rajamuneeb · 21st May 2011, 23:40

But I guess you have every right to know the delivery date once you booked the car. BTW waiting period of Polo (1.2 or 1.6) have definitely reduced (newspaper ads, SAs), get in touch with the dealer asking them to confirm the delivery date, it`ll surely help you, if I may add - "crying baby gets the milk" all the best ![/quote]

Thanks Avon shall surely start crying and cribbing like a baby if that what it takes to get my Polo

Omega Man · 22nd May 2011, 18:50

Always wanted a light in the Glove Box. Completed a small and insignificant DIY for a light in the Glove Box. (Stowage Compartment)

This is a small LED light, switched magnetically, working on 3 button cells which last long, considering the box is in use just once or twice a day.
Measuring (WxHxD) 3cms X 6cms X 2cms.

Illuminates sufficiently in the dark at night. No wiring cut/touched, no cables, nothing fixed permanently. Both the LED light and magnet is attached using industrial quality double-sided-glue tissue tape.

Attached are some pix.

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AvonA7 · 22nd May 2011, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Omega Man

Always wanted a light in the Glove Box. Completed a small and insignificant DIY for a light in the Glove Box. (Stowage Compartment)

This is a small LED light, switched magnetically, working on 3 button cells which last long, considering the box is in use just once or twice a day.
Measuring (WxHxD) 3cms X 6cms X 2cms.

Illuminates sufficiently in the dark at night. No wiring cut/touched, no cables, nothing fixed permanently. Both the LED light and magnet is attached using industrial quality double-sided-glue tissue tape.

Thanks mate for sharing this.

Can you please share some more info on this - like where did you get this, online or any local shop, whats the name of this device if I wish to buy this.

ventolute · 22nd May 2011, 23:14

Omega man, thats a nifty piece of equipment. Where did you procure that from? You said it operates magnetically. How exactly is it working? Does it switch on , on it own when you open the glove compartment?

Further like AvonA7 asked you , more details on the same please!

AvonA7 · 22nd May 2011, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvonA7

Thanks mate for sharing this.

Can you please share some more info on this - like where did you get this, online or any local shop, whats the name of this device if I wish to buy this.

Is this the one-

eBay India: 3 Automatic Magnetic Sensor Wireless LED Light Closet (item 120569265416 end time 07-Jun-2011 10:02:14 IST)

Omega Man · 22nd May 2011, 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvonA7

Thanks mate for sharing this.

Can you please share some more info on this - like where did you get this, online or any local shop, whats the name of this device if I wish to buy this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ventolute

Omega man, thats a nifty piece of equipment. Where did you procure that from? You said it operates magnetically. How exactly is it working? Does it switch on , on it own when you open the glove compartment?

Further like AvonA7 asked you , more details on the same please!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvonA7

Is this the one-

eBay India: 3 Automatic Magnetic Sensor Wireless LED Light Closet (item 120569265416 end time 07-Jun-2011 10:02:14 IST)

Thank you indeed AvonA7 & Ventolute,

Right you are Avon, that (on eBay) is precisely the equipment I got on my last visit to UK for a pound a pair.

Right you are Ventolute, when I open the glove compartment, it turns ON automatically and turns OFF when the glove compartment is closed. AvonA7 has already provided the link to the equipment.

Wish you all the best in your DIY, do let me know if you have any queries and need any assistance. I will be more than glad to assist.

Cheers

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13th May 2011, 22:54	#2166
rajamuneeb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gurgaon/Srinaga Posts: 354 Thanked: 160 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review Thank you Radiokidb and volkman10. I booked my white polo trendline diesel today. Delivery in 30 days.Pretty excited What should i be expecting from the dealership as the booking was done on the phone and i sent them a booking amount through the bank as well. The dealership is about 300kms away from my city. Will take the delivery from the showroom itself though they offered me the delivery on my doorstep. Kindly guide through the process of after booking. Thanks guys.
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rajamuneeb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gurgaon/Srinaga Posts: 354 Thanked: 160 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review Hi i just received a confirmation receipt for my booking amount from the dealer but there is no mention of delivery date. Is this normal or does the receipt also mention the care delivery date as well?
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21st May 2011, 23:40	#2170
rajamuneeb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gurgaon/Srinaga Posts: 354 Thanked: 160 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review But I guess you have every right to know the delivery date once you booked the car. BTW waiting period of Polo (1.2 or 1.6) have definitely reduced (newspaper ads, SAs), get in touch with the dealer asking them to confirm the delivery date, it`ll surely help you, if I may add - "crying baby gets the milk" all the best ![/quote] Thanks Avon shall surely start crying and cribbing like a baby if that what it takes to get my Polo
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22nd May 2011, 18:50	#2171
Omega Man BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Thane Posts: 144 Thanked: 39 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review Always wanted a light in the Glove Box. Completed a small and insignificant DIY for a light in the Glove Box. (Stowage Compartment) This is a small LED light, switched magnetically, working on 3 button cells which last long, considering the box is in use just once or twice a day. Measuring (WxHxD) 3cms X 6cms X 2cms. Illuminates sufficiently in the dark at night. No wiring cut/touched, no cables, nothing fixed permanently. Both the LED light and magnet is attached using industrial quality double-sided-glue tissue tape. Attached are some pix.
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22nd May 2011, 23:14	#2173
ventolute BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 136 Thanked: 27 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review Omega man, thats a nifty piece of equipment. Where did you procure that from? You said it operates magnetically. How exactly is it working? Does it switch on , on it own when you open the glove compartment? Further like AvonA7 asked you , more details on the same please!
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