Should You Buy a Used VW POLO GTi (Test Drive and Review)
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Should you buy a used small hot hatch? How does the VW Polo GTi compare to the Fiesta ST or the Corsa VXR?
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I feel depressed after listening to you only for 3 minutes.
You were depressed to begin with sort it out.
You need some peppy tunes and a fake radio voice?
I'd never have a Volvo estate... roll forward 4 years 😂
Me too. People are trying to save on fuel costs these days. One of the reasons why people go for hot hatches.
Lol
I bought one of these a few months ago after watching your review (amongst others). I fell in love with the Mk5 Polo GTI when it was first released and it’s great to finally have one at the tender age of 36! Perfect little car to have some fun in whilst still maintaining a classier image than its rivals… you’re spot on with that observation. Now to just pray it doesn’t go boom any time soon… 😅🙏
I am 62 an I own a 2017 Fiesta ST 3 along with a National Trust badge in the windscreen. I enjoy your videos by the way.
Thanks! Appreciate your support :)
By the way, Id have a Fiesta ST over this - more of a true hot hatch
Like your style.
Nice one Stewart! One of my neighbours is in his 70s and he's got a Honda S2000 and an ek9 type R
Your channel is refreshing and authentic, keep up the good work
Thank you! Will do!
The fiesta St May be more fun to drive, but driving it daily is another thing, I know a lot of people eventually get fed up with the harder ride, etc, whereas cars like the polo has better ride quality, more practical, besides some people like to have a more powerful car for overtaking on motorways, cruises better, and don't want boy racer looks. Personally I like both cars, but I'd imagine the polo would be easier to live with day to day.
Reliability isn't sexy but nor is breaking down in the middle of a journey 😂
I totally agree . I must say u speak ur mind and that’s why I admire u. Keep up the good work !!
As you said: it appeals to urban types who don't have the space (or other resources) to have separate cars for different purposes.
I want a small hatchback (hot or not) each time I see my car's (Saab 9-5) mileage in dense urban traffic, a car I like a lot in every other respect..
These are great cars. Thumbs up.
This is why I love hot estates. Especially old school ones. Retro e34 and e39 V8 tourings and old school amg wagons
Me too! Id much rather have something like that than a hot hatch. I think they're pointless
themanipulator1 I’d kill for a nice e34 saloon or estate.
Good review, thanks!
Despite the negative comments, I actually really loved this review, it was super honest and really well done. I plan on purchasing a 2013 MY14 GTI model as my first car. Combines sensibility with a ton of fun! (Sounds pretty awesome too)
To be honest I also am planing on buying one as my 1ste car
Insurance companies are going to love you 😂
@@thegrowl2210ended up buying a Ford Falcon instead 😂
Coming back to your original videos you can really see how much you have come on
Thanks
Sounds nice, I remember my first Citroen AX GT with twin carbs.....push in the back feeling.
The 1.8 polo GTi is a different little beast, faster and if you buy the manual it has more torque, and I think it has different suspension set up, it definitely handles better then the golf
I own a manual one with the adaptive dampers via sports mode. Everytime it’s a joy to drive
As long as the auto hold is switched off my 2ltr tdi Passat will creep like any other automatic absolutely no issues with parking in tight spots etc
Hi.. what s ur opinion on 1.2 DSG transmission? Planning to get a used one (2012-2015) ..will it be reliable over a Yaris / Jazz CVT ?
Good review, lots of great info regarding the car. We don't get any Polo's in the USA, why I have no idea. VW don't give us many choices at all. Most of the VW's offered in the USA are built in Mexico. Not really sure if that would affect the reliability issue.
We get the Polo, and they make one even smaller called the UP!, they probably wouldn't be that popular in the USA - although the Polo is a great little car
Stone island and man bags. I like you even more for that generalisation! 10 years driving, don’t want to be rude but 27?
Hahaha 29 now
I was thinking the same about 10 years driving but just thought not everyone starts at 17.
Ok so 12 years of driving
Congratulations to the Straw Man champion of TH-cam....
I mean I just like small cars in general. Any complaints from it? The 1.8 looks savage.
When you boot it at 2:27 there seems to be a load of white smoke that clouds the read window for a few seconds. I don’t think it’s camera flare, does anyone else see it or am I going mad?
Good spot. Early Mk5 GTIs like this one (with 1.4 twincharge) are notorious for oil consumption, and running rich due to cylinder misfires amongst other things. Could be a sign this one is headed the same way!
Hahahaha killed me the chav part grey review 🤟🏼
Quick question, you said about not having any creep when you let off the foot brake. I have one of these and I certainly do get creep, just the same as a normal auto, are you sure this one hasn’t had a TCU map and removed it? Cheers
I think the later ones were improved
No one should hate this video it’s a personal opinion, and it’s quite a good one
Well exactly
Good review, be interesting to see you do one on the ST and Corsa too
I'm looking for a Fiesta ST so I can do a vid on that
@@HighPeakAutos hopefully you'll find one before I buy one, so I can watch before I buy haha
haha The fiesta ST is the one I would choose to be honest
@@HighPeakAutos I think it will be, just be interesting to see your review 😀
A hot hatch isn't something I'd search out to buy but I can see the appeal for some people. If you need to carry more than 2 people sometimes possibly children and you need a reasonable amount of boot space plus you want something with a bit more power than a standard hatch then a sports car probably isn't what you need. Also I notice this has 5 doors which a lot of hot hatches don't which is a benefit if you're having to put kids in the back.
When is it suitable to drive the gti in sport mode?
The opinion at the beginning was an interesting one that I've not really heard before. Not going to say whether I agree or disagree, but I have always preferred power to be subtle (think debadged GTI hot hatch, VXR or similar) rather than raucus "look at me!!" car styling. That and you can take it to ikea after ripping up the country roads...
I'm not a hot hatch fan
Nice video, you state chavs are basically the owners of hot hatch’s... a few videos back you said you wanted a S3 saloon :/
Dee Bee Cheers. Yeah I know... I was trying to make a point and now watching it back it just sounds insulting 😂 They do drive well and are good fun, but they are a bit chavvy aren’t they. The S3 saloon was something that I genuinely considered though because in my head it wasn’t a run of the mill ‘hot hatch’ - it was a saloon that looks a bit classier and they’re a little rarer
I like hot hatches. That’s just me.
Youre not on your own. They're very popular. I just don't really like them
Nice one
Great review as always. I am possibly looking to buy a golf gti and I know you are not a hot hatch fan. I can only afford to have one car and it needs to be all things to me and the family. If I need to drop the kids off to school in the morning it is a very practical car. When i jump in the car in the evening after a very hard day at work and want to have some fun driving home I think it would achieve that. I am not a baseball hat wearing person who wheel spins around estates but I do want a car that has a bit of both worlds and doesn’t say look at me. I think the mark 7.5 Golf GTI does this or can you tell me of a better car.
Audi S3 saloon maybe? Obviously costs a couple of grand more but a much better looking car I think.
Imo you need the 6C version of the Polo GTI with the manual box and the 1.8TSI engine which is better, more refined and more reliable. and imo is the better hot hatch. I do like the Fiesta and the handling is supposed to be mint, that said I think I’d go for the Polo as I think it is the better all round car, and better built that the same era Fiesta. Also you just don’t get the premium sort of feel with the competition apart from the A1,which the Polo basically is underneath. That makes the Polo a bargain and it’ll deprecate much less than its rivals too.
Dan L It’s a very good car, but I don’t think I’d buy one. As a hot hatch, I think it needs to be manual - as you said, it would be much more fun. The Fiesta ST is more thrilling to drive. I quite like the polo GTi because it doesn’t feel like a hot hatch. I’m not a massive hot hatch fan though... I feel like I’m rambling now 😂
Hmm, if it's important a 200hp car looks like a sportscar than how about a Mk3 Megane RS or Integra Type R (DC2 or DC5)? Despite the hatchback underpinnings, they have the swoopy body lines. :)
Nice review has this polo gti got a stock exhaust ?
Yusuf Ahmed Thanks. Yeah it’s completely standard
Sounds like an MX-5 is on the list. Now that will be fun.
You perfectly described the hot hatch owners
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I have the fabia vrs with the same engine and it’s a cracking little car. Basically the same cars in a different dress.
Exactly! I've got a VRS in stock at the moment and I like it
Yes they are great. Understated but comfy, heated seats etc. Nice to drive
Did you had any problems with oil consumption? Leaking? Because from what i know those engines are bad.. but i would love to have one..
I love hot hatches...but only pre 1990 ones :-)
That was the time when they were at their best
Unfortunately these engines drink oil. I had the misfortune of owning a fabia vrs with this engine. Luckily under warranty but they weren’t VW finest.
Lots of bad reviews for the 1.4 turbo engine and DSG gearbox //// Many recalls in USA and lawsuits !?!?
I had a new engine in my VRS as it used so much oil and the new one used just as much.Part exchanged it for a Fiesta ST
@@maxs6775 you tend to find that in the US with European cars and bikes. I dont think they know how to really fix or work on them. They're used to big push rod engines that are really under stressed
Cars drink fuel. What's wrong with topping up another form of crude oil? They drink screenwash when you hold down the switch, what were you expecting?
I’d heard the same stories but I had zero problems with my Fabia vrs and it didn’t drink oil. Lots of smiles driving it but I was always worried about my license on the A9
Good review, thanks
Cheers
Focus st, rs and vw golf gt are good I like them. But must have a manual transmission
I love this GTI but in 3 doors version. Greetings, nice video of the Polo GTI.
Question: Is it noisy on the interior after some months? Mine with 8 months and has some noises in roof and sunroof.
Haa haa when wacked into sports mode and gas peddle floored there loads of white smoke in the rear window... 🙈
It was winter to be fair
High Peak Autos 🙈💨
Funny how you describe the typical driver however I purchased a 2012 polo GTI 2 years ago mainly for my wife to drive we’re both in our 40’s and we both get a thrill each time we drive it and the power for such a little car is just awesome we don’t fit the typical stereo type of this car here is Australia it’s mainly uni students or young professionals that seem drive them with fart noise aftermarket exhausts maybe I’m getting old I just prefer it the way it is as I did all that stuff when I was younger now can’t be bothered,
MPK Cleaning Services - Car Detailing & Window Cleaning Thanks for watching! Over here they’re bought by young idiots mainly. I’ve got nothing against the car, in many ways it the perfect city car that would be fun every time you used it 👍🏻
High Peak Autos every car has its typical stereotype driver your right it’s a perfect city car we nearly bought a Golf GTI till we discovered the Polo 😎
Exactly!
@@HighPeakAutos same got a 2014 just for the wife for school run and light shopping, yes early 40s
When your married got kids but want to keep your youth you will understand about hot hatches, they appeal to a wide range of car enthusiasts, from the people you describe (who fit loud exhausts and pretend they go faster) to the more mature family man who can drop the wife and kids off and have a bit of driving fun without breaking the bank, with subtle mods or re-mapping. Honestly you try firstly getting a baby seat in a three door then secondly folding the child in two getting them in, then the one handed grab and swing to get them out, it ain’t pretty!
Just because some of us are older don’t tar us with a stereotype would you have all working class family people driving Volvo estates ?
Not cool !
A lot the hot hatches I've driven dont do much for me. And they attract the wrong sort of customer. Only my opinion.
At last I agree with all of what you have said. This is exactly my situation and yes I agree don’t tar everybody who has a hot hatch with the same brush.
@@aperture44 👍 love my old 2001 5dr polo GTI, (standard apart from mild tune tested 201 bhp and brake upgrade) I think I will keep it forever I am nearly 50 now, but when I was younger and had kids I longed for a decent 5dr hot/warm hatch I had XRs/205 Gti just not workable with kids, so had to have larger hatch, then as my kids grew up I thought yes, bought a 206 GTI loved it pearl white, but after taking my mum and dad out for lunch I realised I had made a mistake again, getting my mum out the back took me and a bar man much effort and a considerable amount of embarrassment, 🤦♂️ I then bought a new Golf GTD 2017 stunning but boring, swapped it for a nice T5 camper 2010 and my older Polo GTI, win win, nearly 2 years in and I love them both. 👍
Driving a manual in traffic daily is not very fun. That's one reason I would not go for the Fiesta St right away(it's also only 2door where I'm from).
If you could get your hands on a Golf R or an S3 and perhaps an A45 AMG, it will be delighting to hear what you have to say knowing that you dislike hot hatches.
Haha I think I'd get some abuse for airing my opinions :)
@@HighPeakAutos lol. Mate. No publicity is bad publicity. Embrace the hate like Nick Murray.
Just get it remapped brings them up to 200hp that should make u a little bit happier I hope 🤞
Good review
Thanks!
You are right, i just buy a car i like , drive it until i get bored and then swap it again, there is plenty decent cars out there , you don't need to follow any trend, that's the problem, we get forced fed cars based on advertising, not in the real world.
Wow, you’re fun.
if you hv family and wanted an unsexy reliable hot hatch .. you should hv a sedan corolla for you to go to work ( and for family )
Nice video and nice car. Like you it's not for me but I can see the attraction. I'm no petrol head as such but, correct me if I'm wrong. The 7 speed DSG is a dry clutch and does not require the regular service whereas the 6 speed wet clutch calls for regular oil changes.
I had a 7 speed DSG Fabia and loved it. There was a factory recall to change the gearbox oil from synthetic to mineral, a one off requirement.( I think they'd been overheating in tropical climes) As for the 'creep' it does take a little getting used to but I could drive mine as smooth as any TC gearbox once I got used to it. Thanks again, keep the vids coming.
Hi, thanks for your comments! You're right, the 7 Speed DSG is dry so doesn't need servicing like the 6 speed. I didn't know that until I bought it and tried to book it in for a gearbox service. Its a nice little car, but its not for me to be honest. I've just bought a Fabia, and I know its basically the same car underneath, but for some reason I prefer it.
The carl pilkington of cars
I mostly agree to your comments, but serioulsy a BMW m3 seriously doesent have a better clienteel than a hot hatch.
I agree. I didnt say it did, did I? :)
do you source cars for customers as well?@@HighPeakAutos
i like the polo GTi.... if i lived in a city and wanted something with a bit more poke than a Yaris i'd have one....
Yeah I agree. Great city car
I owned a brand new 6r when I was younger and always wanted the GTI. Now I can afford one. I can't bring myself to go back to a Polo. 😂.
Mashmarriner69 😂 Good point!
I own a Polo 6R and want a GTI.
Which one do you want instead?
Like the videos.
Can sort of see why you don't like them. However for me it's nothing a about being able to get kids in back + stuff in the boot, for me it's about be able to get a mountain bike in "Hot Hatches" as I race mountain bikes in XC all round the south of the UK so need that space but also like fun/quick hatch (but only me so don't need Golf space). So afriad you miss the point of the Hot Hatches gives you performance but also ability for a normal bloke like me get my mountain bike kit into such a car do my races but then have quick and fast rest of the time (as I do some track days) and drive day to day impossible in the show off 2 seaters.
I like it
Gotta say Fiesta ST is great fun to drive, nicer styling than the Polo and other contemporaries too. Have you done a video on one? Keep up the good work man
I do like fast Fords I must admit
Please do an alpine a110 soon
You do seem to have a bit of an air of Morrissey about you in this video. Are they all filmed around Disley?
Hi, its that kind of area. Mellor/Disley/New Mills etc..
We use the Woodhead Pass to cross the Pennines to get to Oulton Park and return via Wildboarclough and the D
dry stone walls looked familiar, but basically we are skirting around that area if not actually crossing through it...
Its a nice part of the world
OMFG you are fucking awesome lmaoooo! So true what you said. Holy shit. Spot on.
Haha this video didn't go down too well, but I was only being honest :)
No service on 7spd Dsg gearbox according to VW or Seat. Dry Dsg not wet
Yes youre right
Mind you not every one can afford a sports car each.... so may be a cheaper run around ain't that bad (with all the air bags to protect your nearest and ....)
used polo gti, skoda RS, seat ibiza cupra OR mini cooper S ?
Hmmm. Probably the Cooper S
@@HighPeakAutos cooper S, opel corsa OPC or alfa romeo giulietta 1.4lt 170ps??
@@HighPeakAutos forgot to mention the audi s3 8L. in my other post. thanks for the answers!
Good review as usual, and yes i agree with your description of the type of owner.
Top reviews. Plse could you review a really old Honda Accord saloon manual diesel
Thanks! I'd probably quite like that :)
Are you ok?
Nevetsreyd Because I don’t like Hot Hatches? 😂 I do like this Polo to be honest
Bro you complaining about specific people 😂💀
Hahaha
I can definitely see the hot hatch appeal as they are all things to all men, however I wouldn't have this one because the interior is just so damn dull!! Must be like driving around in a funeral parlour.
It's a shame that your description of people who like hot hatches is so stereotype. I am 60 yrs old drive a 2018 Type R, chavy I am not. Simply enjoy driving a car that has good performance and handling, which is also practical.
It's a shame they're the wheels of choice for many chav types. It's put me off having one, because they're great city cars.
@@HighPeakAutos Maybe your should remember the term, don't judge a book by its cover.
Haha yeah I know. Also remember I am trying to make semi-amusing car videos on TH-cam so don't take offence at my nonsense :)
@@HighPeakAutos Hey mate, np. I really like your style of commentary, guess I am a bit sensitive to stereotyping.
No probs. Its never my intention to offend
I don't undersrand what's not to be understood about the hot hatch concept. Small, light, nimble, quick, practical. Fair economy in a fun all-rounder package that technically began with the original mini. Anyone who likes driving can very well appreciate a hot hatch provided it is well designed. Most so-called sports cars are full of useless gadgets, weigh too much and cost a lot of money to run. The hot hatch is basically for most people who DO like sports cars but can't justify/afford driving one everyday while they may actually own several to enjoy occasionally. It's the most logical car concept ever devised for people who actually enjoy driving. How is that difficult to understand?
I understand it, but I personally dont see the appeal
This also came with a 1.8 TSI engine, much better than the 1.4.
Not really has about 10 more bhp lol
@@clitflicker9769 I meant in terms of reliability. The high power 1.4 TSI engines weren't great.
@@Alexandru-T. I’m thinking of getting one? What’s wrong with them?
@@clitflicker9769 Chain tensioner was a weak point and it would fail causing the chain to damage the engine. On lower powered versions they replaced it with a belt.
For some reason, the engine was prone to oil consumption, although I have not researched as to why it happened. For the old Gen 2 1.8 TSI this was also an issue, but there the piston rings were the cause (which they fixed for the Gen 3 1.8 TSI).
@@Alexandru-T. there such a good looking car though, 180bhp out of a 1.4T engine is insane
should i buy a polo Gti 1.4DSG with 100.000Miles or is it too unreliable ?
If its got excellent service history and the gearbox works ok, you might be ok. The DSG box is quite unreliable though and can cost £1500 to fix
@@HighPeakAutos I'm kinda new to cars sorry but I'm getting an Automatic Polo (Maybe GTI) but is the DSG Automatic included as being unreliable?
I like it but Hatches Are not necerassily more reliable than a sportscar.
I agree
Terrible acting matt trying to be down hearted when your loving it, you're going to buy a volvo estate aswell . . Tommy hilfiger gets the boot for Stone Island at the weekend 😂 and a man bag on the horizon. Great reviews and real life car banter.
Shallow simple man
😂 Ok Dane
I'm 53, and totally agree about GTis . Wish you would stop driving like a teenager trying to Impress his date by driving with one hand on the wheel. You will find you "read " the driving experience better with both hands and fingers on the wheel. Through the additional feedback. I keep feeling this blatant visual unprofessionalism detracts from the knowledge and insight being offered. Please ?
I agree, and I hate the chav image of the seat brand. If I want sports car performance, I'll ride a 1 litre motorcycle. Cheaper to insure, own and maintain and more fun.
I know I'm in the minority, but I'm not a hot hatch fan
You’re videos have improved a lot since here you sounded depressed and like u hated life
I did 😂
I dont like hot hatches aswell accept the alfa gulieta (because I've got it and I love it)
You are the Karl pilkington of car guys 😂😂😂
JNA Design 😂 I am with hot hatches! I don’t really like them
I've noticed you make a lot of references in your videos about other people and their behaviour and who you think owns a particular car. I do understand but if you are thinking like that then its probably worth taking a deep, reflective and soulful, look in the mirror. Maybe you'd be happier living in a new area in the UK or somewhere else in Europe. Life is short, as they say... ;)
Haha yes you're right. But also bear in mind I'm only trying to entertain :)
To be fair, a lot of his references to types of driver etc, tend to be quite realistic.
Turbocharged and supercharged ..., all the stability and reliability of a hand grenade with the pin out.
Or if you have just picked up a new AMG from the dealership, you stop at the first redlight. On the side of you it stops another AMG and the only thing you can here from the ther car bhind its tinted windows is animal molester music. Then you just want to give your AMG back to the dealer
😂 your description of the nobs that buy those cars is hilarious 😂 😆✅
Haha the buyers are so predictable
Not funny bro that description of someone who buys a GTi is awfull only because you look like a bitch you'd be better off in a Micra mate 😅
Oliver,calm down its only showbiz.
Short answer: Yes.
So more a lukewarm hatch? 😜
Haha yes
Seems like you can’t make up your mind about this car?
Please drive a new hot hatch
You killed the video 1st 30 seconds review the car not the people that drive them.
I disagree. I think its worth considering the kinds of people who buy certain kinds of cars
In the words of Hermione Granger - "what an idiot" !
Dude we are looking for the video to figure out if it's a good used car to buy not to know your feelings, thanks anyway
Noted!
1:45 chavs??
Google it :)
1.4 GTI . . . where is the 1.8?
We only get the 1.4T. The GTi gets a 1.8 or 2.0 I think
Joe Hew the 6c isn’t the next generation it’s just a facelift 👍🏼
I have a 1.4 Polo with 80 horsepower 🤣