Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review

Thad E Ginathom · 6th June 2010, 11:37

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I asked him if I can get a music system outside of VW? He said NO. Autocop? NO. So if I buy a trendline, I have to drive without a system and keyless entry? YES. He said, if I buy anything outside VW, warranty is void and VW is very strict about this

What an absolute b______s attitude! Have they considered that, if the workings of their car can be upset by a sound system, then the car can't be much good!

I suspect that this is not international, and that it might even be illegal to make this stipulation in some other countries (anybody know?).

steve82 · 6th June 2010, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

What an absolute b______s attitude! Have they considered that, if the workings of their car can be upset by a sound system, then the car can't be much good!

I suspect that this is not international, and that it might even be illegal to make this stipulation in some other countries (anybody know?).

Only the wiring warranty is void..I got my stereo installed from outside..

liner4u · 10th June 2010, 11:57

I got a letter rather wordings on a car model made of thick paper, welcoming me to the VW family and thanking me for being patient WRT car delivery. Till I get the car I am supposed to make the car model from the thick paper and enjoy that !!!

Subaro123 · 10th June 2010, 12:09

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Originally Posted by liner4u

I got a letter rather wordings on a car model made of thick paper, welcoming me to the VW family and thanking me for being patient WRT car delivery. Till I get the car I am supposed to make the car model from the thick paper and enjoy that !!!

whats that Letter I haven't received anything from VW except my booking receipt. Does it has expected delivery date for POLO. This waiting period is killing me.

formel_eins · 10th June 2010, 12:30

hey even I got a letter which included DIY paper car, well VW is somehow trying to keep their customers calm, giving a lolipop and keeping the kids mouth shut. Maybe it has something to do with delivery? Because I am being promised the delivery in next 3 weeks. So probably a way to welcome? take your guess

Daewood · 10th June 2010, 12:45

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Originally Posted by adi99

He said NO. Autocop? NO. So if I buy a trendline, I have to drive without a system and keyless entry? YES.

Does Trendline atleast have a 'key in ignition warning' or some safety system to prevent accidental locking of doors?

Thad E Ginathom · 10th June 2010, 12:50

I had forgotten that, even in Europe, there are waiting periods for car delivery. Yesterday I was reading a thread by a member in Germany who waited three months for his new Golf!

carfanatic007 · 10th June 2010, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Subaro123

whats that Letter I haven't received anything from VW except my booking receipt. Does it has expected delivery date for POLO. This waiting period is killing me.

Aha, the letter is at the back of the cardboard car cut out which just asks you to be patient and says nothing about the delivery date of the car. I guess it has been sent to all the people who had booked the cars. But IMO it is irritating me more as the cardboard car reminds you more about the car and the long delivery times

Thad E Ginathom · 10th June 2010, 16:55

Maybe they have misjudged the sense-of-humour of the local market --- and cultural sensitivity is rather important in selling!

Infantarian · 10th June 2010, 20:49

I kind of liked the paper car...it looks good from the side profile, but looks bad from front .... great gesture from VW, other carmakers just forget you once the booking amount is paid

poloman · 10th June 2010, 21:17

Can some one post a picture

Subaro123 · 10th June 2010, 23:48

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Originally Posted by Infantarian

I kind of liked the paper car...it looks good from the side profile, but looks bad from front .... great gesture from VW, other carmakers just forget you once the booking amount is paid

I didn't even get any of these paper Cars, the dealer here in noida didn't bother to call up and update me about delivery. How did you get these letters were they post to you or you collect from dealer personally.

Does anyone know about kashyap Vehicle Works in Noida, they had just delivered only 17 Cars in the city. I doubt there credentials whether they will be able to deliver Car within this month which they have promised.

Chethan B G · 11th June 2010, 08:12

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Originally Posted by Daewood

Does Trendline atleast have a 'key in ignition warning' or some safety system to prevent accidental locking of doors?

Key-less entry - Non availability - is the biggest problem in Comfortline.

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I had forgotten that, even in Europe, there are waiting periods for car delivery. Yesterday I was reading a thread by a member in Germany who waited three months for his new Golf!

In Europe/America, buyer can configure his car. If the configuration is non-standard, it will take time. Also - I heard that the demand for Polo and Golf has increased all over the world, in recent times. This would have added to the problems.

sheetumanu · 11th June 2010, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Subaro123

I didn't even get any of these paper Cars, the dealer here in noida didn't bother to call up and update me about delivery. How did you get these letters were they post to you or you collect from dealer personally.

Does anyone know about kashyap Vehicle Works in Noida, they had just delivered only 17 Cars in the city. I doubt there credentials whether they will be able to deliver Car within this month which they have promised.

Who is your point of contact in Kashyap, Noida?

carfanatic007 · 11th June 2010, 14:34

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Originally Posted by poloman

Can some one post a picture

I will try to do it over the weekend, if not the real one atleast I have the cardboard one Poloman

10th June 2010, 11:57	#1458
liner4u BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 69 Thanked: 2 Times	I got a letter rather wordings on a car model made of thick paper, welcoming me to the VW family and thanking me for being patient WRT car delivery. Till I get the car I am supposed to make the car model from the thick paper and enjoy that !!!
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formel_eins BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 168 Thanked: 16 Times	hey even I got a letter which included DIY paper car, well VW is somehow trying to keep their customers calm, giving a lolipop and keeping the kids mouth shut. Maybe it has something to do with delivery? Because I am being promised the delivery in next 3 weeks. So probably a way to welcome? take your guess
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10th June 2010, 12:50	#1462
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	I had forgotten that, even in Europe, there are waiting periods for car delivery. Yesterday I was reading a thread by a member in Germany who waited three months for his new Golf!
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10th June 2010, 16:55	#1464
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	Maybe they have misjudged the sense-of-humour of the local market --- and cultural sensitivity is rather important in selling!
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10th June 2010, 20:49	#1465
Infantarian BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	I kind of liked the paper car...it looks good from the side profile, but looks bad from front .... great gesture from VW, other carmakers just forget you once the booking amount is paid
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10th June 2010, 21:17	#1466
poloman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,311 Thanked: 5,263 Times	Can some one post a picture
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