2015 Polo GTI, what are you paying?

[green_comet]

This has been helpful as we are considering a Polo GTI with Lux pack, question for those who have recently purchased, has there been a wait or are they generally in stock?

Depends on if youre going manual or auto, I had to wait a couple months for my White manual with luxury pack. The dsg models seem to be a lot easier to get a hold of.

[tokyovigilante]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at trading in my 2015 66TSI manual for a new GTI, but am a bit torn between the DSG and the manual. I initially assumed I'd want the manual, but test-drove the DSG a couple of weeks ago and was actually very impressed. Does anyone have experience with the current (post-recall) DSG and reliability?

It will be my daily driver in Melbourne so I can see the appeal of the DSG, but if the manual is a much better driving experience I'd definitely consider it, seeing as my current Polo is a manual.

Also, I was quoted $31800 drive away for the DSG in blue with no options, thoughts? They were going to trade mine for $8,000 but I'm hoping i can do a bit better privately.

[Mi16 Man]

I only bought the Polo due to the manual gearbox becoming available in the 6 C. Almost had a deposit down on a Skoda vRS due to lack of other cars with manual/4drs in the market.

If I lived in a major city, I'd consider a DSG but for me, Canberra/Newcastle has no traffic which makes the manual an easy choice. The extra torque and in gear acceleration is noticeable.

I was lucky enough to drive at SMSP of late for a VW driver day.... I'd stick with a manual even though the Golf R DSG was 'easy'



MY13 Kluger KX-S AWD / MY16 Polo GTI

[tokyovigilante]

Thanks for your advice. The manual in the GTI does sound like it's a good one, and my old Evo 9 was a lot of fun! The manual is 2.5k cheaper too...

[rose_e86]

My manual polo gti 6c is great. Highly recommend in this version of the gti.


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[Sydneykid]

I just don't get the "manual is a better driving experience" comments, the fact is a DSG is a manual. It doesn't have a clutch pedal but that doesn't mean it's an "automatic" as it doesn't have a torque converter. F1 cars don't have a clutch pedal either, they have paddles. On any given day if I want to drive a "manual" I simply use the paddles. Far faster shifting, no up and down left leg, no crunch because I change too quick for the synchros, no miss shifts etc. I can left foot brake and right foot accelerate while changing gear. Then on the commuting days the self shifting makes traffic a little less intolerable.

H pattern shifts and clutch pedals are so last century.

Cheers
Gary

[green_comet]

People say that because it's true! Changing gears with a proper manual setup is more engaging and fun, it makes you feel like you're part of the car, that it's an extension of yourself. It's an experience that pressing a paddle to change gears just can't rival imo. Sure new semi-auto boxes can change gears super quickly and will make you slightly faster, but they're boring and lifeless to drive.

[heath55]

I agree with above....it's not even close to driving a manual. Paddel shifts are not the same as whacking a gear stick into the next gear or punching the clutch in as you're revving through the rev range...its just the whole notion of it which makes it feel more engaging. It might not be quicker, but it is much more involving to drive

[code618]

I just don't get the "manual is a better driving experience" comments, the fact is a DSG is a manual. It doesn't have a clutch pedal but that doesn't mean it's an "automatic" as it doesn't have a torque converter. F1 cars don't have a clutch pedal either, they have paddles. On any given day if I want to drive a "manual" I simply use the paddles. Far faster shifting, no up and down left leg, no crunch because I change too quick for the synchros, no miss shifts etc. I can left foot brake and right foot accelerate while changing gear. Then on the commuting days the self shifting makes traffic a little less intolerable.

H pattern shifts and clutch pedals are so last century.

Cheers
Gary

Need to remember the Polo GTI DSG has significantly less torque than the manual box
Personal experience/preference after owning both a manual and DSG Skoda RS is that the manual is significantly more enjoyable to drive (never liked either the Sport - too aggressive or the economy - too lazy modes)
I would not purchase a DSG again (nothing to do with reliability either - the 6SP DSG was flawless)

[code618]

I agree with above....it's not even close to driving a manual. Paddel shifts are not the same as whacking a gear stick into the next gear or punching the clutch in as you're revving through the rev range...its just the whole notion of it which makes it feel more engaging. It might not be quicker, but it is much more involving to drive

Spot on
Never smiled with a 2012 Skoda RS DSG.
Smile daily with my current daily - 2006 manual GTI golf. It's older, no sat Nav, no options and it's great