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    My Red Mist GTI

    After searching for a few months i have finally found a Polo GTI.

    Its a 2008model, Red, has 51k km, sunroof one owner and full service history.

    I found it slightly worrying that the 4 polo GTI's I went to see were all owned by female owners....which got me thinking is it a girls car? After 3 days of driving I have decided that no it isnt

    The car needs a bit of tinkering the previous owner butchered one of the wheels so I had it swapped out with the spare. also I'm going to service it as its been 10k kms since last service.

    Plans for the car are to keep it for about 3 years.

    I have already fitted an K&N filter, and the PD160 intake is on its way from the UK, so are the H&R Springs...

    Further down the track will be a media player/navigation system of some sort. A tune and FMIC and a Rear Sway Bar..... but for now I just want to enjoy it.







    See you on the forums.

    Cheers
    John
    2008 POLO GTI - SOLD
    2005 MkV Golf GTI - couldn't resist

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    2 weekends time = Go for a drive to Canberra, you won't regret it

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    Quote Originally Posted by AUC-05L View Post
    I found it slightly worrying that the 4 polo GTI's I went to see were all owned by female owners....which got me thinking is it a girls car? After 3 days of driving I have decided that no it isnt
    That's not a bad thing hey. In standard form they are still fun and safe, though add some mods and they become a great little hot hatch.
    Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
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    Quote Originally Posted by AUC-05L View Post
    I found it slightly worrying that the 4 polo GTI's I went to see were all owned by female owners....which got me thinking is it a girls car?
    Of course it is - just look at the lines
    The nice thing is that a lot of these are now coming off lease with low mileage, full service, careful driving and no mods.

    Quote Originally Posted by AUC-05L View Post
    The car needs a bit of tinkering the previous owner butchered one of the wheels so I had it swapped out with the spare. also I'm going to service it as its been 10k kms since last service.
    Passenger front? It looks kerbed big time.

    Quote Originally Posted by AUC-05L View Post
    so are the H&R Springs...

    and a Rear Sway Bar.....
    Try and get dampers to match the springs - it is far more benefical than a rear anti-roll bar

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bflat View Post
    2 weekends time = Go for a drive to Canberra, you won't regret it
    German Autofest! Come down on the Saturday for a cruise then GAF on Sunday

    Need More than Just Blitzens and my Polo GTI's there
    06 VW 9N3 Polo GTI - Reflex Silver Leather/OEM Colour coded S/guard/OEM Lower Honeycombe Grille/NSP Boost Gauge/APR Stage 1+,Dogbone & DP/K&N filter/Forge s/shift,DV008 & Strut brace/PD 160/Samco camo TIP/Whitline RSB/FK AK's/17 x 8 Oettiger RE's/Alpine Head Unit & Sony Amp. OEM+FTW

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    Good pick up! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get it for?
    NickZ
    Former ride: MY07 Black Polo GTI
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smead View Post
    German Autofest! Come down on the Saturday for a cruise then GAF on Sunday

    Need More than Just Blitzens and my Polo GTI's there
    im planning to head down there and have a look around. be nice to cruise down the freeway away from the daily traffic. driving to wakefield park was fun, especially when we were met with a wall of fog
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smead View Post
    German Autofest! Come down on the Saturday for a cruise then GAF on Sunday

    Need More than Just Blitzens and my Polo GTI's there
    mine will be there.. somehow, i hope!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MissVuks View Post
    mine will be there.. somehow, i hope!
    Looks like it will be a good day
    06 VW 9N3 Polo GTI - Reflex Silver Leather/OEM Colour coded S/guard/OEM Lower Honeycombe Grille/NSP Boost Gauge/APR Stage 1+,Dogbone & DP/K&N filter/Forge s/shift,DV008 & Strut brace/PD 160/Samco camo TIP/Whitline RSB/FK AK's/17 x 8 Oettiger RE's/Alpine Head Unit & Sony Amp. OEM+FTW

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    I'll try to make it sounds like a good day out.

    Just took it down to Campbelltown for a blast its such a fun drive.....i find its not the power that impresses as there isnt that much of it (yet) but the torque is amazing you really feel it going up hills, pulls very well.

    Quote Originally Posted by NickZ View Post
    Good pick up! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get it for?
    Picked it up for $15k which I thought was reasonable, there are cheaper ones out there but I didn't want a repairable write off and I wanted a sunroof.
    2008 POLO GTI - SOLD
    2005 MkV Golf GTI - couldn't resist

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