VW Polo GTI Manual Overview | Used Car Check | Features | Common EA888 1.8TSI Problems and Failures

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Hi Everyone, I was helping a client decide between this car and a couple others. I wanted to share this one with you as a reference to a car we will never see again, a manual polo GTI in the south african market. Skiet and JUMP!!! A used car check so ill also be including some features, go through how well its aged and common failures... The Last 3 Pedal Mini Golf
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  • @jayjayjya
    @jayjayjya Жыл бұрын

    One of the best local reviews 👌 iv seen in ages

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't have many words but thank you is the biggest one. I work to do more and better

  • @bright1606
    @bright1606 Жыл бұрын

    These are the car reviews we need. Thank you Sir.

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll definitely keep going. The next one should be between another Polo GTI 6R (twin charged) or The Ford ecosport

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. People need to know what fails on these cars so they also know what to look out for

  • @mzuvele
    @mzuvele Жыл бұрын

    I owned one of these for 5 years. Took it to 185k. Everything you said was true re maintenance

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Its a great little car especially if you stay on top of maintenence. Why did you sell yours?

  • @toughhorizon529
    @toughhorizon5297 ай бұрын

    will be buying one of these soon

  • @humphreybohopa677
    @humphreybohopa677 Жыл бұрын

    Great review...need to bring you along when I'm in the market for a car😂 was looking at this car at some point this would have been helpful.

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    😄 if your in PTA I can definitely help. It's what I do. But I'm also making the reviews tk help those who can't reach me and use my services. novacars@consultant.com

  • @siyabonga9662
    @siyabonga9662 Жыл бұрын

    Very insightful content mate. Hope you do more as you help more people

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll definitely do more. The comments help 🙂.

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Happy I could share

  • @MrEvansjethro
    @MrEvansjethro Жыл бұрын

    So far, I was fortunate to always buy new cars. Obviously financed, but thanks for the advice on what to look for on a used car. I'll also share with families when in the market for a used car.

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. I'll bring following up with more videos, what cars to avoid and top 5s

  • @camerashymedia2433
    @camerashymedia2433 Жыл бұрын

    Man, i love this car..

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    10 ай бұрын

    The best of the Polo 6 in my opinion.

  • @Arrahant
    @Arrahant Жыл бұрын

    Very informative vid, thank you! I'm doing a test drive in a manual 6C GTI tomorrow and some of these tips will come in handy. It's at 64 k but it has some modifications, so I must be careful. But with 3 doors, manual shifting and black rallye-style rims it's quite up my alley. I really love the look of this generation of the Polo. It reminds me of the old Golf models like the Mk3. I drive a 2011 Polo diesel right now; it's at 144 k and it has never let me down.

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Love to see this 🙂, thanks for watching brother. The look also won me over and has since I first layer eyes on this car. It's a good one, even more reliable because manual. I hope you enjoy your test drive, let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know

  • @Arrahant

    @Arrahant

    11 ай бұрын

    @@carswnova After a close inspection and a lovely test drive I ended up purchasing the car. Price was quite low, lower than a recent 110 bhp+ Golf with similar mileage here in Holland. Everything clicked, and the people at the garage gave off good vibes. I get a year of warranty on it, including the aftermarket parts. Manual shifting, 3 doors, sport pack, and it has the old school red-grey upholstery. Very happy man :) Here is a pic: i.imgur.com/EGwUK9C.jpg I'm going to replace the blackened logo's for original chrome ones, and increase the ride height a bit. Air intake, exhaust, suspension, dampers, mirror caps and rims are aftermarket. They'll also inspect the water pump... And it comes with somewhat fresh Michelin summers. Seems the previous owner was a bit of a rally fan (like myself).

  • @mongezimagagula7195
    @mongezimagagula719510 ай бұрын

    That was the best review ever I actually like the manual I thnk it's way better than the DSG I hope they still have them around

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    10 ай бұрын

    They were out for a limited run my brother so it's actually been a little difficult to find one. But it's actually more reliable than DSG half the problems are gone with a manual. Also. Thanks for watching 😃

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    10 ай бұрын

    Next review will be a Suzuki Baleno

  • @dalisodizzo8898
    @dalisodizzo88989 ай бұрын

    Where in SA CAN I FIND THIS TYPE...I NEED ONE BRO❤❤

  • @thandonkosi1996
    @thandonkosi1996 Жыл бұрын

    This is what we calla car review

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot man, I'll make another one this week. It'll be a Suzuki though

  • @tshepanglekhila6240
    @tshepanglekhila6240 Жыл бұрын

    Do you reckon you could still one find one like this?

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    They are rare but I think we can if we really tried 😁

  • @tshepanglekhila6240

    @tshepanglekhila6240

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carswnova I'm in the market for one because I don't trust the DSG box

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    @Tshepang Lekhila DM me on Twitter @nova_cars we'll exchange numbers, see if we can find you one of these rare cars.

  • @user-of2bc4tp8q
    @user-of2bc4tp8q5 ай бұрын

    Where is are you guys located

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    4 ай бұрын

    Pretoria

  • @crig9758
    @crig97586 ай бұрын

    I had a 2014 polo Gti dsg box.... The gearbox broke two times after fixing it up the 2nd time I shoot it out never buy that crap again 😂

  • @blastmanutz7798
    @blastmanutz7798 Жыл бұрын

    well... I have a 2019 polo gti (2.0L) with a manual :) I prefer it over the dsg!

  • @jamie7055

    @jamie7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t realise they came with a manual, where are you from?

  • @blastmanutz7798

    @blastmanutz7798

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamie7055 slovenia, we get our vws from german and polish factories.

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    I have you agree with you, I prefer the manual over DSG. A button attached to a module actuating solenoids isn't my cup of tea. They tend to have some catastrophic reliability issues as well. Manuals always win

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Limited production run that was meant to keep going but a lack of support and sales so VW decided to ditch it. I'm from south africa

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Just not the Polo GTI that is produced this side and sent back to Europe

  • @mahatma-ghandiofentseraphu1370
    @mahatma-ghandiofentseraphu137010 ай бұрын

    How do I get ahold of you?

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    10 ай бұрын

    Find me on Twitter. I'll share my details there via DM please. @nova_cars

  • @kabelomutubi9197
    @kabelomutubi9197 Жыл бұрын

    Is Manual better than Auto? I bought a manual Polo and I'm having a bit of challenge driving a manual. I can't afford a dsg🥲Great content grootman

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Speaking specifically about the DSG automatic, its different from the normal torque converter automatics, it has its reliability issues that relate to its complex design. The one optioned with this version Polo GTI used a dry clutch system which resulted in the car being unable to shift and grenading the clutches and mechatronic unit, worse if they have not been maintained which is what mostly happened. The manual is easier to service, less complicated because you are the one operating the gears. I'd suggest you go for a course, these gearboxes can be fun if used correctly

  • @carswnova

    @carswnova

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the love. I'll make more 🙂

  • @kabelomutubi9197

    @kabelomutubi9197

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carswnova Thanks for the reply and the info. Currently am doing a course. I never leave home without the L sticker.

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