hi!

[bec]

Just went and bought a new Polo GTI yesterday! Yet to pick it up but VERY excited
Does anyone have any tips on how to best take care of this car?
(it's my first one!!)

[velly_16v_cab]

"keep it on the black stuff" helps

got any pics???

[WHTPOLOGTI]

great little car you got yourself!!! give it a wash once every few weeks. just wondering how much u got it for onroad??

[bec]

Hey Velly what did you mean by "keep it on the black stuff"??

I got it for 26990 drive away. VW are currently having a sale on 07 stock but mine is an 08.
I have a few questions though.
1. Do you need to use fuel which isnt unleaded?
2. Is paint/leather/carpet protection important?
3. Should I get black plates or white plates with the car?

Im a very indecisive person

[Tim]

you need to use premium unleaded
paint protection and what not is a money spinner for the dealer
what colour is it?

[GTI_SYD]

Hey Velly what did you mean by "keep it on the black stuff"??

I got it for 26990 drive away. VW are currently having a sale on 07 stock but mine is an 08.
I have a few questions though.
1. Do you need to use fuel which isnt unleaded?
2. Is paint/leather/carpet protection important?
3. Should I get black plates or white plates with the car?

Im a very indecisive person

G'day Bec,

I'm due to pick up my Golf GTI next week and can't wait!
I personally wouldn't worry about the paint/leather/carpet protection - I've got it in my other car, and I've never needed it, or claimed anything...
Also - I always say go the Euro plates if you are prepared to pay the $$$...they look hot on Euro cars...

[bec]

Hi Tim,
It's black with the grey leather.

[bec]

Hi GTI-SYD!
Im going overseas this coming sunday and so I've asked to pic up the car when I get back. My dad's offered to pick the car up for me, but I want to drive away from the dealer in my new car! Im not too sure though, if I can trust them holding the car for a month
I think I will cancel the paint/carpet/leather protection. It cost me $2000
Thanks for letting me know~
And yes I'm going with the Euro plates but I jsut can't decide whether I want white or black. Im thinking black plates on black car will look too mean for me!

[GTI_SYD]

Personally I like the white - more 'authentic'...the black does look nice, but it kinda stops looking like Euro plates... Not sure where you're heading, but I'm a bit of a Europhile...love Europe...so love to think I'm in my own little part of Europe when I'm sitting in traffic on Victoria Rd!

[bec]

Oh and sorry to bombard you's with these questions,
but can anyone recommend tinting places?
VW offer to tint for 695 but I'm sure I can get it for cheaper elsewhere
thanks