• Q.192 PS Volkswagen Polo GTI to hit Indian roads soon

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    Speedzilla
    Speedzilla | 8 years ago

    [USER="42"]CorsaVeloce[/USER] @I Live For Speed I was in a similar situation as you. If this car was launched at the 12-13 lakh price point I would take it over a used 3 series just because of the ownership costs involved in a 6 cyl bimmer. But recently I was looking for a replacement for my Jazz and had a budget of about 10 lakhs to work with. Went and drove the GT Tsi which is slower and considerably cheaper than a GTI. But for around the same price I picked up a used 2010 330i with a full comprehensive service history from BMW preowned. Only regret being, two rear tires on the 330i (which you can assume wear pretty quickly :P) are about 50k and that should get you a full set on a GTI easy. But all said and done 330i > Polo with any engine in it. At a 17 lakh price point it is all about the used car market unfortunately and only diehard fans of the VW AG will go for this car.

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    Vidit
    Vidit | 8 years ago

    [USER="8"]I Live For Speed[/USER], the history of the car not that hard to get. Most of these premium sedans come with a comprehensive history which can be accessed from any service centre. [USER="46"]Speedzilla[/USER] shall elaborate on this. As for the GTI, its going to be expensive initially as they are not producing it here, and based on the response, they would consider localizing. Although, the goodies inside would be compromised if that happens.

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    I | 8 years ago

    LOL hahahahahahaha [USER="21"]JijoMalayil[/USER] . But back to topic, Re 17L for a hot 190 HP has put me in a dilemma, I mean it all will depend on how special the car feels. If they follow the GT formula and keep it vanilla on the inside and outside, HELL NO! I can see that it has a twin tip set up but it has to be more than that. Like a Fiesta 1.6 S if you will, you can tell that it's not a normal Fiesta just by looking at it but you can't quite put your finger on it. On the inside, I would want a sporty feel to it, that VW flat bottom steering wheels looks nice already but I would want it sportier , maybe want a red mark on it like 918? or race pedals? or both!, you know what I mean? ONLY then I think it's worth the money, that too barely. The problem is I can get a pre-loved BMW 330i or 325i for the 12-13L range and still have change for repairs if any are needed. Now where do I start : 1) It's RWD 2) That straight six engine <3, it sounds amazing and goes like stink! 3) Did I mention RWD? 4) The 3 series is a great handling car!! 5) The sedan practicality 6) Snob value 7)Angel eyes What will I miss out on compared to the GTI? 1) The lower maintenance costs 2) No zero dep insurance :( 3) You can never be too sure of the history of the car What do you think [USER="42"]CorsaVeloce[/USER]

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