Buying new Polo - Beats or 81TSI?

[smison]

Hello all, looking at buying a new Polo. 'Downgrading' from an FPV GT 335 so a whole new ball game for me.

Wondering if the 'beats' version is worth the extra cost? Seems like all the badging is a little corny, but thinking that the extras (seats, interior, system) is worth the buy.. Also the standard Polo doesn't have a decent red in the lineup, the sunset red isn't to my liking.

I will forgo the stripe if getting the beats version FYI..

Any advice?

[carnosoar]

I think beats audio is just marketing imo. The standard sound system is pretty good. I'd go after market if I wanted anything better but then again your jbhifi sort of stuff is pretty rubbish so if you like all the other extras and want a sub maybe it's worth it to you?? Just take most of the beats stuff as a fancy name.

Personally I drool over a custom Peerless Audio system.

[jonoz]

Is the GTI out of the question?

[Ital92]

Hi mate, i was in the same decision as you this week. (coming from a e90 320i msport)

the only reason i considered the beats was for the leather upholstery as the standard polos don't have that option.

Also with a large breed dog i would loose boot space due to the subwoofer taking the tyre space-saver, meaning i couldn't lower the flooring down the second level. to make that work i would have to relocate the sub and amp which if i were to do. id rather upgrade the whole sound system with a professional aftermarket system.
Maybe even looking into underseat subwoofers to free up space.

Note: the speaker quality on the beats are great (didn't play around with the EQ on the demo model)

i end up choosing the 81tsi comfortline as the price is lower and with the price difference between the two i can put towards customising it.

hope that helps clears up the thought process a little.

[smison]

Thanks guys, I guess the system is just a bonus, I do like it more for the interior and colour.. I'll have to see what sort of deal the dealer can do!

[Paulc1964au]

great thread am currently looking at replacing my old station car a 98 Hyundai, I own a mark 6 Golf R which I love but have deiced until the Mark 8 R is released in 2019 to replace it. So for my second car i am looking between a polo tsi comfortline or a beats or a Golf TSI,

When is the next version of the Polo due for release? what prices did you negotiate for the Comfortline? Am considering the sports option upgrade

[Paulc1964au]

Ended up purchasing a 81tsi comfortline with sports and driver comport package

[Mitchh]

Ended up purchasing a 81tsi comfortline with sports and driver comport package

Grats,

Just wondering, i drove a 66TSI the other day and it was horrendously slow, is the 81TSI's acceleration reasonable?

[Paulc1964au]

well i haven't driven a 66TSI but the 81TSI has approx 20% more power, the 81 seems fine but for me i though it was ok for what it is lol considering my main car is a R anything less feels sluggish

[trive2]

The seats in the Beats are the best seats I've ever sat in, in my entire life. Shame the color scheme is so awful.