Polo 66 tdi- anyone own?

[walbjj]

Entertaining the idea of getting one of these rather than a polo gti. Main reason is I want a manual, and the idea of a dsg failure, although rare is off putting. I also have no intention of racing or driving fast.
In fact, towards the end of my ownership of an s2000, I never took it beyond 5000rpm, and when I owned an evo9 I never pushed it hard as fuel consumption was ridiculous in it.
I guess I just want something nice and easy to drive.
So anyone here have a tdi polo and how is it

[William_Foster]

We ordered the DSG but test drove the manual; it is very easy to drive as a manual, and whilst it doesn't have great power the torque makes it drivable (Potentially even fun). My biggest annoyance with the manual was the arm rest and the air conditioning controls which I always seemed to bump when changing gears; a short-throw stick may resolve this (Not sure that this is available).

[walbjj]

well the armrest can be moved up, so thats not an issue. dont know about the ac knobs tho

[markis]

also in the same dilemma. whether or not to buy the TDI or GTI based on tranny.

any other inputs?

[Transporter]

Do not let others to affect your decision too much. IMO the DSG is quite reliable and I don't think that anybody in OZ paid for the DSG repairs, even when the car was out of warranty.

[walbjj]

well thats nice to know. i went to bill buckle to try and test a diesel polo. none available. had a sit in the yellow one there, the gear change is extremely long and the clutch pedal very light. didnt find the armrest an issue, i just flipped it up. and the ac controls were no where near the gear knob when flicking the stick up and down.
ill have to try and source a test drive elsewhere.
my biggest concern is how the power and torque translates into everyday driving
the salesman there asked why i decided to change directions from a gti to diesel. i told him flat out, i wasnt impressed by the dsg. im not fussed about the performance advantages that the gti might have. i just want a nice, easy comfortable car that is reliable, gets great economy and is cheap to run and maintain.
my current car fits all those except its 15 years old, thats teh only reason why im looking to move on

[FJ Steve]

the 1.2L TSI fits all those criteria

i just want a nice, easy comfortable car that is reliable, gets great economy and is cheap to run and maintain.

[walbjj]

if thats the case, then why does the tdi exist? wouldnt the tdi be even more economical?

[FJ Steve]

if thats the case, then why does the tdi exist? wouldnt the tdi be even more economical?

it depends on your vehicle use. If it's start/stop with some freeway use, I'd be looking at the TSi to provide much better overall economy. If you are punting long distances per annum, with infrequent stopping, the oiler will win hands down.

[walbjj]

really? why would the petrol be better for that? doesnt europe love diesels and they have them as their city cars. i can understand if its a long haul truck, but a car?
anyway,besides that reason, why would the tsi be any diff than the diesel tho
as for me, i drive about 350-400 km a week in sydney traffic. current car gets mid 8l/100km but is super cheap to maintain, way less than a vw would be, but its old