[REVIEW] VW Polo GTI '16 Review (8 months later)
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
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2022 Update
This was a car that I wanted for so long and when it finally came, I managed to purchase a mint example 2016, Polo GTI with the spec I wanted back in 2019. I owned this car for 2.5 years and I had so much fun with it and made some incredible memories and friends because of it. I have now sold this car, which wasn't easy to do after 2.5 years, and upgraded to a 2017 Edition 40. I'll be making a video at some point to discuss why and compare the two as it's a commonly asked question.
In this review; I discuss the performance figures of this car and other cars in its price range (at the time), the mods I'd done in the first 8 months, fuel economy info (with petrol prices at the time), problems to watch out for and opinions on the gearbox you go for, some sound clips of the exhaust from Cobra Sport Exhausts UK as well as some other recommendations from myself.
Thanks for watching in 2022, if you have any thoughts, opinions, or questions, feel free to drop them below in the comments and I'll get back to you if I can help in some way! Enjoy!
Thanks to Ryan for helping film some clips and find the spot to film in.
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Just wanted to say, thank you so much for the support and interaction on this video. I never expected to get over 4k views or nearly 100 likes. This is mega for me! Thank you, everyone! Would anyone be interested in another update video (I'll try to sound a bit more lively this time) on the mods, the car itself, etc? If you do, let me know and if you have any questions, I'll answer them in the video! :)
Definitely an update!
@@badboij2813 I will work on one soon. Due to lockdown, obviously, it's not a great idea too but I will defo get out and film something. Be good to share the experience of almost 2 years of ownership and what's changed. The car is very different now from what it is here!
@@j99bgr for sure another update!
@@palacetalk4204 Will work on one when the UK lockdown measures allow it! Excited to share the changes, it's a pretty big difference now and I'd love to share some more thoughts on ownership etc now as it's coming up to two years this year!
Love an update! Plus is there any other common problems?
Definitely cant beat the sound of a good VAG dsg fart! Love it man!
Heard some things about water pumps and thermostat being expensive to replace
Yes, on all EA888.3 engines, this is a common fault that can happen at any age of the engines. It's one of the few faults, otherwise they're very reliable, strong engines.
@@j99bgr thank you for your reply
Do you know roughy what mileage these usually go. I’m in the market for this car right now. Heard a lot of good things apart from the water pump 👍🏻
@@janimize-3066 Sadly, age, mileage... none of it means anything. I've got two friends that have MK7 Golf GTI's, both from 2016 and one had it all replaced at 20,000 miles, the other at over 100,000 miles. It's all a pot luck game. It can really happen at anytime.
If your purchasing from a main-dealer, you maybe covered under their warranty and you can also ask them, or take it a specialist, to see if it's been replaced or not already. My car is currently on just over 74,000 and it appears to have been done by the previous owner.
It's not something that was super common on Polo's, it was never hugely talked about when I had mine so but it's definitely something that will affect them, being as they're the same engine pretty much.
@@j99bgr okay thank you for this advice very helpful. I’ll just have to make sure I find one that has had it recently replaced no matter the mileage. So I don’t have some big bills withing the first few months
Ye I’ve had a friend who had to replace his at 45k on a manual Gti and it wasn’t cheap as it’s a long labor time 😅
Hey mate,
Have you got a link to top mounts you also installed on your car? I've seen a few different variations of top mounts available...
Not sure if it's the top mounts, but I've never seen eibach springs sit so well for a Polo... From what ive read if you want to retain a level of comfort in aftermarket springs, eibachs are the best option...
Cheers.
These are the mounts if you're still wondering, mate.
powerflexstore.co.uk/volkswagen/polo-mk5-6r-6c-2009-2017/powerflex-front-strut-top-mount-bush-10mm-polo-mk5-6r-6c-2009-2017-pff85-431/?gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEFzOOzDn9Ma-0H_5YZXGYklV2NMVyRLy1gQO8B_FD0NPNp8d3Aq3FRoCwv0QAvD_BwE
Such cool little cars, really want a dsg one of these or an s1 next
I got a dsg gti:)
I've got a polo gti 2018 6 speed and love it to bits.
Yours looks great too 👍
Can you link where did u buy the front vw black badge and back vw badge? Sick vid man and amaizing sounded car i just got one polo gti too :)
I think these where the ones I got: diversionstores.co.uk/products/volkswagen-polo-mk5-6r-6c-gloss-black-front-and-rear-badges-2009-2017-models - I got pretty much all my parts from here!
Thanks for the feedback, mate! Enjoy the car, they're mega. I've upgraded to a Golf GTI and I miss the Polo a lot. Such awesome cars!
Can you link the front canards mate? I can't find them anywhere on Ebay if I'm checking the right place
Hi, mate.
Sure, these are the ones I used: diversionstores.co.uk/products/universal-front-bumper-canards-gloss-black-fits-all-cars?_pos=2&_sid=dec5f4655&_ss=r
Great vid mate defo covered a lot of important things, definitely the best colour to get the gti in and some tasteful mods there too! You’ve earned a like and a sub from me 😁
Charlie Thanks for the feedback my man! Appreciate it a lot! Thanks for subbing too, hope you enjoy the furniture content!
Have you got a link for the badge overlays??
Most people use Badgeskinz but I think I got my exterior badges from here: www.ezmods.co/
Great review.
One day I’ll have a GTI, got 1.2 60BHP Polo atm🤣
They're brilliant cars mate! I'm going to be making a video soon regarding some issues though. I feel it might be informative for people looking at them. Thanks for the comment! :)
Another issue to just be aware of on the EA888 engine is a slow coolant leak from the thermostat housing. This is an issue on both this 1.8 form and the 2.0 from the golf R, S3, etc...
Just keep your eye on the coolant reservoir, for me it was dropping about 2mm every 200ish miles, so can easily go unnoticed and its quite costly if you have to have it done out of warranty.
Jack Dean Yes, this is one a I’ve heard a lot. I did ask VW to review mine when it last went in under warranty and they said it was okay.
Fingers crossed it’s all well, warranty ran out. Thanks for the heads up & info tho!
I have also heard from a vw tech that the coolant vw uses is way to strong and eats through the seals...best to dilute it with some water. Apart from that these engines are rock solid and can handle big power with ease
Should do more videos lad. This is class
sounds amazing, thinking of purchasing the 1.4 gti dsg 2013 version, however would it be possible to make the 1.4 GTI sound the same as this?
Completely different engine mate, and I would keep as far away from the 1.4 twin charge as possible
Only just seen the comment! Personally, avoid the 6r and look at the facelift 1.8T versions. Engine is much more reliable and the facelift is just a lot more MK7 and feels a lot more premium compared.
How are you sweeping indicators? I’ve got some but they don’t seem to work all the time? Do you have a fix for this? Great vid btw
Liam Mine barely work either mate! Seems to be a thing with them on these cars... appreciate the feedback mate!
Overall view on these 6c gtis, might buy one soon. Thoughts?
Can safely say, even owning a Clubsport, I miss this car everyday. Sadly, the UK community has become a bit ripe of chavs and these ar the new Fiesta ST, but they're amazing cars. Great platform to mod, will handle lots of power and there's some awesome builds out there on them. Definitely has my recommendation!
@@j99bgrhow was the DSG in your hands. Did it give you many issues? After something sporty like a 6c gti / VXR/ abarth etc
@@nizamahmed5073 If I was to buy another, I'd get a manual. This DSG box is not great... very weak and problematic. I'd just say get a manual. They're much torqier as well! Even vs a mapped DSG car.
@@j99bgr that's the dilemma I'm in as its going to be driven around central London primarily and driving a manual right now its a bit of a pain
@@nizamahmed5073 Unfortunately, that DSG isn’t phased by how gentle you treat it. Some die very early on from normal driving, others can stand hard abuse before dying. I was quoted a few thousand to fix it, and part of me wishes I did. It’s hard to recommend as the chance of failure is quite high on it. But, it’s not to say it won’t last for a few years before then. Sadly, you can’t officially service that box, but RTMG, and maybe more these days, do offer a service.
Wtf, only 27mpg? Wow.. the old 1.4 gti had avg 12l/100
It's always dependant on how it's driven. I think around town, small drives etc, it was around 27mpg. On longer drives, that were more cruising, it would do upwards of 40mpg. My first long drive with it, I did a 300 mile round trip and it did 50.2mpg, fully stock though. So, it varied. Overall, it wasn't bad on fuel!
@@j99bgr 27mpg is 8.7l right? For town it's normal consumption!! So daily is around 10 with little more gas.. around 4k rpm change! Not fast not slow.. also 100 octane or 95?
@@alexandrgr In the UK, our common fuels are 95 or 99 octane. I usually run 99 when I can.
@@j99bgr ok thx for info!!
Make an autovlog with polo!
Bridgestone ditch finders😂 have them on mine they're horrendous
That's the best nick name I've heard yet hahahaha. They're awful tyres. I've had PS4's for several months now, best thing I've done so far!
@@j99bgr that's the only thing they're good at plenty of times I've nearly lost it cos they don't grip hahahahaha
@@harryocallaghan5550 Honestly mate, highly recommend the PS4's for it. It completely changes the car and it just sticks no matter the speed or conditions
@@j99bgr just purchased some rainsport 3s and it's made such a difference
Tesco momentum! Never use supermarket fuel bud. Also you should loose the sunstrip, halfords special
Thanks for the comment mate! Yeah, I wasn't a fan of the text so it's now just a black one.
Nice content bro you deserve way more subs keep it up
Year review would be great to give me an insight into running costs after servicing and mot etc cause I’m dead interested in one but sick video mate!
Thank you for the comment mate! I'm going to try do one soon. Although I've got some bad news, I'm having some pretty shit gearbox issues right now so I'll happily get this looked at and find out what's happened and add that too costs for the DSG because it's a problem for most DSG Polo's! Appreciate the feedback my guy!
Thanks for the tip on DSG issue
No worries! Just be very careful with them. Sadly, it's pot luck with them. I think a manual would've been my choice looking back at it. Still, I enjoyed the DSG a great deal, it just doesn't last long compared to the manuals. Although, manuals clutches are chocolate, so even stock, uprating the clutch is something to do.
How much mm are those spacers can u remember??
From memory, I think when I did run spacers on the front, they where 12mm and the rears where 15mm.
I eventually took the fronts off because they scraped quite a lot.
I've got a polo on PCP and looking to make similar mods. Have you had any issues with it and your finance?
Not as of yet. I have the VW Serivce plan and my car goes in often enough with more mods than the last time usually and never have an issue. The car has changed a lot since recording this tbh, do need to make an update.
@@j99bgr nice one! That would be great to see
Very nice video and a lovely car. We all love our cars and it’s great to see your enthusiasm.
Thank you for the feedback! Really appreciate the kind words, glad you enjoyed it! :)
Awesome josh keep up the sick content 🤟🏻❤️
Thanks, bud! I appreciate the feedback mate!
Currently got a Ford Fiesta st and I’m going to be chopping it in for a polo gti 1.8 dsg in the next month :)
Congrats mate, they're wicked cars mate. I think you'll love it! Just make sure you're aware of the common issues etc!
@@j99bgr what are the common issues, I’m going for dsg
@@dylanmiller5860 With DSG, the gearbox, if it's not been ragged by previous owners, can be faulty. They're not always good with power, stock or tuned. Manual has it's issues, the stock clutch is chocolate. The thermostat housing on manual and auto can be faulty and cause overheating and leak so have that checked every service or time it goes into a garage.
@@j99bgr thanks for the heads up mate, I’m currently looking at one in evans Halshaw 67 plate, dsg 14k on the clock one owner, looks like an extremely clean example
@@j99bgr also be good to see you making another video of your car
I love vw polo
nice video 👍🏽
proper well made video, props g
Charlie Owen All the love bro! 👏🏼💜
Yess lad , Love it
Martinguy Thanks man! Appreciate the comment! 💜
how much is insurance at ur age ?
Insurance with Brentacre @21, 2 years NCD is about £1500 with all mods declared.
Nice detailed video
how much was it to insure?
So for me at the time of filming this, it was about 1800 on Admiral with 1 year NCD. Currently, with Brentacre, it's 1300 a year.
Hi mate, just bought a polo Gti, do you have a contact number
Proper decent review mate!
Nice one mate, cheers! Glad you enjoyed it
Which wheel spacers are you using?
At the time of recording, not too sure what brand they were. I did switch to H&R 18mm rears and 12mm fronts and they were bangning.
@@j99bgr thank you :)
18 each side, so 36 ,right?
Is there still a little space left and is this with the same original vw 17 inch wheels?
Ermm