Ownership Review: Polo 1.2 TDI Comfortline Diesel (100K Crossed)


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thanks bro, planning to buy a diesel hatch. Shortlisted Polo so are you getting a mileage of above 18 ?
Many people claims that so just confirming it with you and how is the service of VW ?
 
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thanks bro, planning to buy a diesel hatch. Shortlisted Polo so are you getting a mileage of above 18 ?
Many people claims that so just confirming it with you and how is the service of VW ?
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No issues, i am getting mileage of 17kmpl in city and 18kmpl on highways with 100% AC hope average increases after first service crossed above 7K till date.

Excellent after sales service and support by VW till date for me got two accidental claims (minor repairs) till date car is now little over 3months old, please check my previous posts on this thread i documented everything which surely helps you in understanding my experience with them.
 
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I also have the key chain and valves.

The valves are cool, go ahead and buy them. Instead try locating blue valves on ebay, they would look better on your white polo.

Someone has already stolen a valve from a tyre of mine, damn the chindi chor. So beware as the valves can easily be stolen.

I will try to upload pics of the valves on tyre today, I am just not getting enough time to update my ownerships review.

Also have a look at steering chrome for polo. I have ordered this:
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

It should reach me in about two weeks. A bit too much in price though.
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How would you install them .. u would need to take out the plastic from the steering ... i tried but i couldnt pull it out ..
 
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How would you install them .. u would need to take out the plastic from the steering ... i tried but i couldnt pull it out ..
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As I understand, the chrome needs to be peeled off from behind which consists of adhesive and it just needs to be fitted at appropriate place.

I don't think steering needs any tampering. If it does, I am afraid I would ever put the chrome on steering.

What is the exact problem you got poloman? And from where did you get the chrome trims?
 
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From past one month i am noticing consistent air pressure loss in rear right tyre during every week pressure check up, this time went to puncture repair shop, culprit was found in form of small nail [frustration]

Paid 50bucks for first puncture of Polo.

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Yesterday evening a young lady reversing her new WagonR blindly and banged in my parked Polo in Dwarka sec-12 market though dent on rear bumper is minor but i scolded her but not able to do much [anger]

Now i gave up and will live with this mark on my Explorer 1.

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From tomorrow i will be on 3days Nainital trip will soon post my experience with Polo on hills.
 
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As I understand, the chrome needs to be peeled off from behind which consists of adhesive and it just needs to be fitted at appropriate place.

I don't think steering needs any tampering. If it does, I am afraid I would ever put the chrome on steering.

What is the exact problem you got poloman? And from where did you get the chrome trims?
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I purchased online but only one piece down side of steering tat looks good, but to install that there is a plastic bit like chrome which needs to be pullled out, I tried but i couldnt..but i didnt try hard..
 
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Just Ordered for car mobile cell phone holder for my iphone from ebay for 395 bucks, i found my phone GPS quite useful and decided to use it for time being till i purchase any Garmin device:

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I purchased online but only one piece down side of steering tat looks good, but to install that there is a plastic bit like chrome which needs to be pullled out, I tried but i couldnt..but i didnt try hard..
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Then you should try hard to peel it off. Or you may go to an accessories shop and apply adhesive to fix it on steering.

I am waiting for mine and will let you know when I fix it on my polo.
 
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From past one month i am noticing consistent air pressure loss in rear right tyre during every week pressure check up, this time went to puncture repair shop, culprit was found in form of small nail [frustration]
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Past one month?? And you didn't notice any problems in alignment or road grip, that is strange. If you didn't notice any changes then its really great for your polo, and also no damage to the punctured tyre being driven for a month is nice.
Please share your experiences on this.

I am saying so because in my polo, even slight differences in air pressure of tyres is noticable.
 
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Past one month?? And you didn't notice any problems in alignment or road grip, that is strange. If you didn't notice any changes then its really great for your polo, and also no damage to the punctured tyre being driven for a month is nice.
Please share your experiences on this.

I am saying so because in my polo, even slight differences in air pressure of tyres is noticable.
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Nopes i never felt any difference in handling and ride quality (this may be due to rear tyre), air leakage is very nominal like in a week pressure comes down to 20-24 from 32psi, in rest of the tyres pressure remains 32psi even after a weeks time.

I observed this and got my tyre checkup for puncture after a month's time i was little tied up with my work. I must say Appolo tyres are amazing i never felt driving my car with under pressure tyre.
 
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Nopes i never felt any difference in handling and ride quality (this may be due to rear tyre), air leakage is very nominal like in a week pressure comes down to 20-24 from 32psi, in rest of the tyres pressure remains 32psi even after a weeks time.

I observed this and got my tyre checkup for puncture after a month's time i was little tied up with my work. I must say Appolo tyres are amazing i never felt driving my car with under pressure tyre.
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Yes, appolo are great. Even I drove for around 3-4 days with 3 punctures on rear tyres and not so much of trouble. Though I have noticed drop in the precision of ride with punctured tyres.

Other polo owners may like to comment if they observe drop in ride quality with difference in tyre pressures. I would be eager to know.
 
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Yes, appolo are great. Even I drove for around 3-4 days with 3 punctures on rear tyres and not so much of trouble. Though I have noticed drop in the precision of ride with punctured tyres.

Other polo owners may like to comment if they observe drop in ride quality with difference in tyre pressures. I would be eager to know.
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You will be surprised to hear that i drove my i10 on Mussoorie trip with large nail in rear tyre got it repaired after driving couple of days and many kms check my log in voyage junction, that time too there is only slight reduction in tyre pressure and yes the tyre is stock MRF performed well on Auli trip too.

For time being i purchased Belkin mini usb for 300 bucks from NFC few days back for my iphone, this will take care of phone charging thing.

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Reached Nainital today, my Polo covered more than 350Km today with 100% AC, took the Tanda-Bazpur road which got some really bad patches but Polo managed to eat them out with ease, jerks were minimized ride was comfortable, performed well on hills too.


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Eager to cover the rest of Kms

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Maggi break

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Scenic Kaladhungi route

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Rewa retreat: My home for next three days
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