Should You Buy a Used VW POLO GTi (Test Drive and Review)

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  • @cska880
    @cska8803 жыл бұрын

    I feel depressed after listening to you only for 3 minutes.

  • @sbstnpofadder

    @sbstnpofadder

    3 жыл бұрын

    You were depressed to begin with sort it out.

  • @lutze5086

    @lutze5086

    Жыл бұрын

    You need some peppy tunes and a fake radio voice?

  • @ramalufc322

    @ramalufc322

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd never have a Volvo estate... roll forward 4 years 😂

  • @fjaff

    @fjaff

    11 ай бұрын

    Me too. People are trying to save on fuel costs these days. One of the reasons why people go for hot hatches.

  • @chickfight1602

    @chickfight1602

    11 ай бұрын

    Lol

  • @stewartwhitley5259
    @stewartwhitley52595 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Appreciate your support :)

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    By the way, Id have a Fiesta ST over this - more of a true hot hatch

  • @fasthracing

    @fasthracing

    4 жыл бұрын

    Like your style.

  • @swannyson8609

    @swannyson8609

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Stewart! One of my neighbours is in his 70s and he's got a Honda S2000 and an ek9 type R

  • @boycie64
    @boycie64 Жыл бұрын

    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… 😅🙏

  • @jamesfzj2495
    @jamesfzj24954 жыл бұрын

    Reliability isn't sexy but nor is breaking down in the middle of a journey 😂

  • @darronian4951
    @darronian49514 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @s1hl3
    @s1hl33 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is refreshing and authentic, keep up the good work

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @notroll1279
    @notroll12794 жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @072maharshipanchal7
    @072maharshipanchal7 Жыл бұрын

    I totally agree . I must say u speak ur mind and that’s why I admire u. Keep up the good work !!

  • @loveitorscrapit6673
    @loveitorscrapit66734 жыл бұрын

    These are great cars. Thumbs up.

  • @RichyRichGoldChannel
    @RichyRichGoldChannel2 жыл бұрын

    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)

  • @logandejager3533

    @logandejager3533

    Жыл бұрын

    To be honest I also am planing on buying one as my 1ste car

  • @thegrowl2210

    @thegrowl2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Insurance companies are going to love you 😂

  • @indeedentertainment

    @indeedentertainment

    9 ай бұрын

    @@thegrowl2210ended up buying a Ford Falcon instead 😂

  • @normannieder-heitmann5398
    @normannieder-heitmann5398 Жыл бұрын

    Good review, thanks!

  • @themanipulator1
    @themanipulator14 жыл бұрын

    This is why I love hot estates. Especially old school ones. Retro e34 and e39 V8 tourings and old school amg wagons

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Id much rather have something like that than a hot hatch. I think they're pointless

  • @abizzle100

    @abizzle100

    4 жыл бұрын

    themanipulator1 I’d kill for a nice e34 saloon or estate.

  • @MrCdt
    @MrCdt3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @voetbalboudewijn

    @voetbalboudewijn

    2 жыл бұрын

    I own a manual one with the adaptive dampers via sports mode. Everytime it’s a joy to drive

  • @Billythebubble
    @Billythebubble4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds nice, I remember my first Citroen AX GT with twin carbs.....push in the back feeling.

  • @jamesbroadhead348
    @jamesbroadhead3483 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha killed me the chav part grey review 🤟🏼

  • @hamishmctavish2977
    @hamishmctavish29774 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @billsheehy1
    @billsheehy15 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @dandii..
    @dandii..5 жыл бұрын

    Good review, be interesting to see you do one on the ST and Corsa too

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking for a Fiesta ST so I can do a vid on that

  • @dandii..

    @dandii..

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos hopefully you'll find one before I buy one, so I can watch before I buy haha

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    haha The fiesta ST is the one I would choose to be honest

  • @dandii..

    @dandii..

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos I think it will be, just be interesting to see your review 😀

  • @AntonioHernandez-ml5mz
    @AntonioHernandez-ml5mz5 жыл бұрын

    Stone island and man bags. I like you even more for that generalisation! 10 years driving, don’t want to be rude but 27?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha 29 now

  • @mrgt3201

    @mrgt3201

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same about 10 years driving but just thought not everyone starts at 17.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ok so 12 years of driving

  • @JackiePrime
    @JackiePrime4 жыл бұрын

    I like hot hatches. That’s just me.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Youre not on your own. They're very popular. I just don't really like them

  • @paulhall170
    @paulhall1703 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to the Straw Man champion of KZread....

  • @annkeville8355
    @annkeville83554 жыл бұрын

    Nice one

  • @Dung8aj
    @Dung8ajАй бұрын

    Coming back to your original videos you can really see how much you have come on

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @DB068
    @DB0685 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, you state chavs are basically the owners of hot hatch’s... a few videos back you said you wanted a S3 saloon :/

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @SPTSuperSprinter156
    @SPTSuperSprinter1564 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not a hot hatch fan

  • @kimamey
    @kimamey2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @darrenwhyman4539
    @darrenwhyman45394 жыл бұрын

    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 !

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    A lot the hot hatches I've driven dont do much for me. And they attract the wrong sort of customer. Only my opinion.

  • @aperture44

    @aperture44

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @darrenwhyman4539

    @darrenwhyman4539

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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. 👍

  • @MartinJG100
    @MartinJG1005 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like an MX-5 is on the list. Now that will be fun.

  • @jennatools687
    @jennatools6874 жыл бұрын

    No one should hate this video it’s a personal opinion, and it’s quite a good one

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well exactly

  • @Jackson-hl1zd
    @Jackson-hl1zd Жыл бұрын

    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 ?

  • @Mashmarriner69
    @Mashmarriner695 жыл бұрын

    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. 😂.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mashmarriner69 😂 Good point!

  • @justinoppermann3997

    @justinoppermann3997

    5 жыл бұрын

    I own a Polo 6R and want a GTI. Which one do you want instead?

  • @bankox4
    @bankox45 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TassieLorenzo
    @TassieLorenzo3 жыл бұрын

    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. :)

  • @MrTuts4life
    @MrTuts4life3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think the later ones were improved

  • @antondelport3545
    @antondelport35454 жыл бұрын

    Good review, thanks

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    I love hot hatches...but only pre 1990 ones :-)

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    That was the time when they were at their best

  • @MetalVII
    @MetalVII2 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @boycie64

    @boycie64

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @ZER0D0T
    @ZER0D0T3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do like fast Fords I must admit

  • @danl4252
    @danl42525 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 😂

  • @KayDeeDuiker
    @KayDeeDuiker3 жыл бұрын

    Bro you complaining about specific people 😂💀

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @AnNoYiNgAhMeD
    @AnNoYiNgAhMeD5 жыл бұрын

    Nice review has this polo gti got a stock exhaust ?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yusuf Ahmed Thanks. Yeah it’s completely standard

  • @aperture44
    @aperture443 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @11East

    @11East

    2 жыл бұрын

    Audi S3 saloon maybe? Obviously costs a couple of grand more but a much better looking car I think.

  • @darkclouds5261
    @darkclouds52615 жыл бұрын

    Good review

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @benmulleady7266
    @benmulleady72665 жыл бұрын

    I have the fabia vrs with the same engine and it’s a cracking little car. Basically the same cars in a different dress.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! I've got a VRS in stock at the moment and I like it

  • @benmulleady7266

    @benmulleady7266

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes they are great. Understated but comfy, heated seats etc. Nice to drive

  • @chiel-

    @chiel-

    4 жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @unleasherR6
    @unleasherR64 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha I think I'd get some abuse for airing my opinions :)

  • @unleasherR6

    @unleasherR6

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos lol. Mate. No publicity is bad publicity. Embrace the hate like Nick Murray.

  • @kmuinde
    @kmuinde4 жыл бұрын

    Focus st, rs and vw golf gt are good I like them. But must have a manual transmission

  • @ABell676
    @ABell6763 жыл бұрын

    Wow, you’re fun.

  • @TheDarrenc1973
    @TheDarrenc19735 жыл бұрын

    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....

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I agree. Great city car

  • @mpkcleaningservices-cardet2835
    @mpkcleaningservices-cardet28355 жыл бұрын

    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,

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 👍🏻

  • @mpkcleaningservices-cardet2835

    @mpkcleaningservices-cardet2835

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 😎

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @gusasad8949

    @gusasad8949

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos same got a 2014 just for the wife for school run and light shopping, yes early 40s

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad24 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @markturner-smith5309
    @markturner-smith53093 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sunnydhaliwal9012
    @sunnydhaliwal90124 жыл бұрын

    Haa haa when wacked into sports mode and gas peddle floored there loads of white smoke in the rear window... 🙈

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    It was winter to be fair

  • @sunnydhaliwal9012

    @sunnydhaliwal9012

    4 жыл бұрын

    High Peak Autos 🙈💨

  • @momoz283
    @momoz283 Жыл бұрын

    When is it suitable to drive the gti in sport mode?

  • @gordonremsey8055
    @gordonremsey80558 ай бұрын

    I mean I just like small cars in general. Any complaints from it? The 1.8 looks savage.

  • @geriatricmotorcars9516
    @geriatricmotorcars95165 жыл бұрын

    I like it

  • @79johnnykage
    @79johnnykage2 жыл бұрын

    Just get it remapped brings them up to 200hp that should make u a little bit happier I hope 🤞

  • @tonystopforth1666
    @tonystopforth16665 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @maxs6775

    @maxs6775

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lots of bad reviews for the 1.4 turbo engine and DSG gearbox //// Many recalls in USA and lawsuits !?!?

  • @v811gfg

    @v811gfg

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @chappy2121

    @chappy2121

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @jackwood9013

    @jackwood9013

    4 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @brianjones1240

    @brianjones1240

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @propanbutan4634
    @propanbutan463410 ай бұрын

    You perfectly described the hot hatch owners

  • @yumyum1742
    @yumyum17425 жыл бұрын

    OMFG you are fucking awesome lmaoooo! So true what you said. Holy shit. Spot on.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha this video didn't go down too well, but I was only being honest :)

  • @LeCorexUser
    @LeCorexUser4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @moist_captain
    @moist_captain Жыл бұрын

    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).

  • @wolvoman1
    @wolvoman15 жыл бұрын

    Good review as usual, and yes i agree with your description of the type of owner.

  • @1005wiking
    @1005wiking4 жыл бұрын

    I mostly agree to your comments, but serioulsy a BMW m3 seriously doesent have a better clienteel than a hot hatch.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. I didnt say it did, did I? :)

  • @1005wiking

    @1005wiking

    4 жыл бұрын

    do you source cars for customers as well?@@HighPeakAutos

  • @Geeunit199
    @Geeunit1993 жыл бұрын

    The carl pilkington of cars

  • @kabuterrimondw5919
    @kabuterrimondw5919 Жыл бұрын

    Please do an alpine a110 soon

  • @kuacisudo995
    @kuacisudo9952 жыл бұрын

    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 )

  • @ericgeorge5483
    @ericgeorge54834 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jonathanpalmer155
    @jonathanpalmer1555 жыл бұрын

    You do seem to have a bit of an air of Morrissey about you in this video. Are they all filmed around Disley?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, its that kind of area. Mellor/Disley/New Mills etc..

  • @jonathanpalmer155

    @jonathanpalmer155

    5 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its a nice part of the world

  • @johnfairclough2998
    @johnfairclough29985 жыл бұрын

    Top reviews. Plse could you review a really old Honda Accord saloon manual diesel

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'd probably quite like that :)

  • @papapetad
    @papapetad3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I understand it, but I personally dont see the appeal

  • @2spoons
    @2spoons2 жыл бұрын

    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 ....)

  • @nevetsreyd4688
    @nevetsreyd46885 жыл бұрын

    Are you ok?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nevetsreyd Because I don’t like Hot Hatches? 😂 I do like this Polo to be honest

  • @ayubsalim
    @ayubsalim4 жыл бұрын

    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 ?

  • @martyn164
    @martyn1643 жыл бұрын

    No service on 7spd Dsg gearbox according to VW or Seat. Dry Dsg not wet

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes youre right

  • @ghostdog4330
    @ghostdog43304 жыл бұрын

    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... ;)

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha yes you're right. But also bear in mind I'm only trying to entertain :)

  • @darronian4951

    @darronian4951

    4 жыл бұрын

    To be fair, a lot of his references to types of driver etc, tend to be quite realistic.

  • @greymark420
    @greymark4205 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @greymark420

    @greymark420

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos Maybe your should remember the term, don't judge a book by its cover.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah I know. Also remember I am trying to make semi-amusing car videos on KZread so don't take offence at my nonsense :)

  • @greymark420

    @greymark420

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos Hey mate, np. I really like your style of commentary, guess I am a bit sensitive to stereotyping.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    No probs. Its never my intention to offend

  • @drzxy5498
    @drzxy5498 Жыл бұрын

    You’re videos have improved a lot since here you sounded depressed and like u hated life

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    I did 😂

  • @Biggreydog
    @Biggreydog4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @tristanyoung4161
    @tristanyoung41615 жыл бұрын

    I like it but Hatches Are not necerassily more reliable than a sportscar.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @Alexandru-T.
    @Alexandru-T.3 жыл бұрын

    This also came with a 1.8 TSI engine, much better than the 1.4.

  • @clitflicker9769

    @clitflicker9769

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not really has about 10 more bhp lol

  • @Alexandru-T.

    @Alexandru-T.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@clitflicker9769 I meant in terms of reliability. The high power 1.4 TSI engines weren't great.

  • @clitflicker9769

    @clitflicker9769

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Alexandru-T. I’m thinking of getting one? What’s wrong with them?

  • @Alexandru-T.

    @Alexandru-T.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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).

  • @clitflicker9769

    @clitflicker9769

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Alexandru-T. there such a good looking car though, 180bhp out of a 1.4T engine is insane

  • @asterisp
    @asterisp4 жыл бұрын

    used polo gti, skoda RS, seat ibiza cupra OR mini cooper S ?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm. Probably the Cooper S

  • @asterisp

    @asterisp

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos cooper S, opel corsa OPC or alfa romeo giulietta 1.4lt 170ps??

  • @asterisp

    @asterisp

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos forgot to mention the audi s3 8L. in my other post. thanks for the answers!

  • @danejensen6064
    @danejensen60643 жыл бұрын

    Shallow simple man

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 Ok Dane

  • @markfarrier1711
    @markfarrier17113 жыл бұрын

    You killed the video 1st 30 seconds review the car not the people that drive them.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I disagree. I think its worth considering the kinds of people who buy certain kinds of cars

  • @TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld
    @TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld4 жыл бұрын

    So more a lukewarm hatch? 😜

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha yes

  • @finaldriveuk8357
    @finaldriveuk83574 жыл бұрын

    You are the Karl pilkington of car guys 😂😂😂

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    JNA Design 😂 I am with hot hatches! I don’t really like them

  • @1005wiking
    @1005wiking4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @EinkOLED
    @EinkOLED5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know I'm in the minority, but I'm not a hot hatch fan

  • @andrewpreston4127
    @andrewpreston41272 жыл бұрын

    Turbocharged and supercharged ..., all the stability and reliability of a hand grenade with the pin out.

  • @Whiponized
    @Whiponized3 жыл бұрын

    Please drive a new hot hatch

  • @drdts
    @drdts2 жыл бұрын

    Short answer: Yes.

  • @stigmoltu-jacobsen
    @stigmoltu-jacobsen4 жыл бұрын

    Seems like you can’t make up your mind about this car?

  • @ashleyng7466
    @ashleyng7466 Жыл бұрын

    When I subscribed I didn't realise this was a comedy channel too HAHAHAH

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    😉

  • @jamesrobinson9194
    @jamesrobinson91943 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1.4 Polo with 80 horsepower 🤣

  • @wwethemes2341
    @wwethemes23414 жыл бұрын

    should i buy a polo Gti 1.4DSG with 100.000Miles or is it too unreliable ?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ssxngh7983

    @ssxngh7983

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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?

  • @Stop..carry-on
    @Stop..carry-on5 жыл бұрын

    😂 your description of the nobs that buy those cars is hilarious 😂 😆✅

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha the buyers are so predictable

  • @Shortsquad

    @Shortsquad

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 😅

  • @hansmercer728

    @hansmercer728

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oliver,calm down its only showbiz.

  • @mironcsurilla9731
    @mironcsurilla97315 жыл бұрын

    I dont like hot hatches aswell accept the alfa gulieta (because I've got it and I love it)

  • @sebraaap
    @sebraaap Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Noted!

  • @nazmo_za9654
    @nazmo_za96544 жыл бұрын

    Owned one. Quick yes. Also boring and unreliable. Much happier with my clio rs trophy 220

  • @tomporter39
    @tomporter395 жыл бұрын

    1.4 GTI . . . where is the 1.8?

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    5 жыл бұрын

    We only get the 1.4T. The GTi gets a 1.8 or 2.0 I think

  • @mattsamuels3607

    @mattsamuels3607

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joe Hew the 6c isn’t the next generation it’s just a facelift 👍🏼

  • @fasthracing
    @fasthracing4 жыл бұрын

    You are getting old before your time with your taste in cars Lol. Bit like one of my son's friends who is 23 and has a 2013 Audi A4 diesel and my son (same age) has a 2010 Seat Cupra R thing tuned to I believe 340 bhp. There is plenty of time for boring sensible cars when you are older like me. I drive a sensible Fiesta ST tuned to 250 bhp which sees regular track action.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha you might be right! I'd just always rather have a fast saloon :)

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