Polo Comfortline rarely seen here - why?

**Libran** · 12-01-2013, 08:50 PM

I am considering buying a Polo Comfortline 77TSI. I am wondering why I don't see many Polos on the streets in Melbourne, despite this car having won several awards. The VWs I see all seem to be Golf. Does that mean there are reasons to be cautious about a Polo? Or perhaps the Golf represents better value?

**LunchboxVRS** · 12-01-2013, 09:11 PM

There are plenty around, Melbourne's just a big place. Don't be put off. Read New Polo problems - Register. Mainly issues with the Dsg or burning oil in gti. But have a look and search for other info but you can't really go wrong with a manual 77tsi.

**nomadx38** · 12-01-2013, 09:18 PM

There are a lot of comfortlines' around trust me. Besides me and my brother having one, I have seen hundreds in the eastern suburbs.

I was siting at Doncaster shopping centre once having a coffee looking out the big dome window onto the intersection bellow and I kid you not every cycle of the lights a polo (trend, comfort or GTI) was going through. They are more popular than you think. But I would say the majority are in the eastern suburbs. I work in the west and rarely see any over there, except my babe of course.

**alexaescht** · 12-01-2013, 10:02 PM

Don't be put off. The Polo is an extremely popular car around Melbourne and I think the only reason you'll see more Golf's is because most people when buying cars believe that VW=Golf. I see plenty of Polo's (mainly the 77 TSI) around where I live and in other eastern suburbs and the odd GTI and occasional TDI as well. Even though I own a TDI I would definitely say that you cant go wrong with a 77 TSI manual, that way you have the joy of a fun little turbo-charged engine, a great gearbox and you avoid all of the issues surrounding the DSG gearbox and the DPF exhaust filter.

Alex.

**kam** · 12-01-2013, 10:16 PM

you never notice a car until you start noticing them, if that makes sense

eg: your friend buys a honda accord. all of a sudden, you start noticing them on the road

same goes for the polo, i literally never knew they existed until a month ago when i bought mine, now i see them everywhere

**alexaescht** · 12-01-2013, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by kam

you never notice a car until you start noticing them, if that makes sense

eg: your friend buys a honda accord. all of a sudden, you start noticing them on the road

same goes for the polo, i literally never knew they existed until a month ago when i bought mine, now i see them everywhere

Yep. Same here

**Diesel_vert** · 13-01-2013, 08:46 AM

It's all to do with numbers.

Traditionally, C-segment vehicles (Focus, Golf, Corolla, etc) have always sold in higher numbers than B-segment vehicles (Fiesta, Polo, Yaris, etc) in Australia.

In addition, the Golf is Volkswagen's best selling model in Australia, where they sold nearly three times as many Golfs than the Polo in 2012. Similarly, Toyota sold twice as many Corollas than the Yaris.

Even in Europe, VW sells more Golfs than it does Polos, overall.

**alexaescht** · 13-01-2013, 09:16 AM

I wouldn't blame anyone for buying a Corolla over a Yaris

**Libran** · 13-01-2013, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by lunchboxGTI

There are plenty around, Melbourne's just a big place. Don't be put off. Read New Polo problems - Register. Mainly issues with the Dsg or burning oil in gti. But have a look and search for other info but you can't really go wrong with a manual 77tsi.

Thanks to everyone for the replies. Special thanks to lunchboxGTI for pointing out the Polo problem register thread. Several people who replied to my question have suggested that a manual is the way to go, although the problem thread doesn't highlight DSG issues in particular. Is it just because a manual is less complex and therefore less likely to be problematical, or should I stay well clear of the DSG?

**nomadx38** · 13-01-2013, 03:36 PM

Manual is less complex so it has less chance to fail. I would say the 7 speed DSG is getting better but it is still a far cry from the reliability and smoothness of the 6 speed which is a wet clutch system. I think the main problems with these gearboxes is heat, the lack of fluid cooling the clutches and in turn the gearbox means that in this hot country is more prone to failure. They have changed the clutch material to make them last longer and so far appears to be working.

I can't say this problem is with vw boxes only. Ford has had similar issues with the fiesta which again is a dry clutch 6 speed box. You then have the 6 speed box in the focus which is a wet clutch and far smoother in comparison.