VW Polo GTI Manual Overview | Used Car Check | Features | Common EA888 1.8TSI Problems and Failures

[@jayjayjya]

One of the best local reviews 👌 iv seen in ages

[@carswnova]

I don't have many words but thank you is the biggest one. I work to do more and better

[@MrEvansjethro]

So far, I was fortunate to always buy new cars. Obviously financed, but thanks for the advice on what to look for on a used car. I'll also share with families when in the market for a used car.

[@carswnova]

Thanks a lot. I'll bring following up with more videos, what cars to avoid and top 5s

[@humphreybohopa677]

Great review...need to bring you along when I'm in the market for a car😂 was looking at this car at some point this would have been helpful.

[@carswnova]

😄 if your in PTA I can definitely help. It's what I do. But I'm also making the reviews tk help those who can't reach me and use my services. [e-mail]

[@mzuvele]

I owned one of these for 5 years. Took it to 185k. Everything you said was true re maintenance

[@carswnova]

Its a great little car especially if you stay on top of maintenence. Why did you sell yours?

[@Arrahant]

Very informative vid, thank you! I'm doing a test drive in a manual 6C GTI tomorrow and some of these tips will come in handy. It's at 64 k but it has some modifications, so I must be careful. But with 3 doors, manual shifting and black rallye-style rims it's quite up my alley. I really love the look of this generation of the Polo. It reminds me of the old Golf models like the Mk3. I drive a 2011 Polo diesel right now; it's at 144 k and it has never let me down.

[@carswnova]

Love to see this 🙂, thanks for watching brother. The look also won me over and has since I first layer eyes on this car. It's a good one, even more reliable because manual. I hope you enjoy your test drive, let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know

[@Arrahant]

@@carswnova After a close inspection and a lovely test drive I ended up purchasing the car. Price was quite low, lower than a recent 110 bhp+ Golf with similar mileage here in Holland. Everything clicked, and the people at the garage gave off good vibes. I get a year of warranty on it, including the aftermarket parts. Manual shifting, 3 doors, sport pack, and it has the old school red-grey upholstery. Very happy man :) Here is a pic: i.imgur.com/EGwUK9C.jpg I'm going to replace the blackened logo's for original chrome ones, and increase the ride height a bit. Air intake, exhaust, suspension, dampers, mirror caps and rims are aftermarket. They'll also inspect the water pump... And it comes with somewhat fresh Michelin summers. Seems the previous owner was a bit of a rally fan (like myself).

[@mongezimagagula7195]

That was the best review ever I actually like the manual I thnk it's way better than the DSG I hope they still have them around

[@carswnova]

They were out for a limited run my brother so it's actually been a little difficult to find one. But it's actually more reliable than DSG half the problems are gone with a manual. Also. Thanks for watching 😃

[@carswnova]

Next review will be a Suzuki Baleno

[@bright1606]

These are the car reviews we need. Thank you Sir.

[@carswnova]

I'll definitely keep going. The next one should be between another Polo GTI 6R (twin charged) or The Ford ecosport

[@carswnova]

Thank you. People need to know what fails on these cars so they also know what to look out for

[@siyabonga9662]

Very insightful content mate. Hope you do more as you help more people

[@carswnova]

I'll definitely do more. The comments help 🙂.

[@carswnova]

Thank you so much. Happy I could share

[@camerashymedia2433]

Man, i love this car..

[@carswnova]

The best of the Polo 6 in my opinion.

[@toughhorizon529]

will be buying one of these soon

[@dalisodizzo8898]

Where in SA CAN I FIND THIS TYPE...I NEED ONE BRO❤❤

[@maln8102]

Buy mine.

[@blastmanutz7798]

well... I have a 2019 polo gti (2.0L) with a manual :) I prefer it over the dsg!

[@jamie7055]

Didn’t realise they came with a manual, where are you from?

[@blastmanutz7798]

@@jamie7055 slovenia, we get our vws from german and polish factories.

[@carswnova]

I have you agree with you, I prefer the manual over DSG. A button attached to a module actuating solenoids isn't my cup of tea. They tend to have some catastrophic reliability issues as well. Manuals always win

[@carswnova]

Limited production run that was meant to keep going but a lack of support and sales so VW decided to ditch it. I'm from south africa

[@carswnova]

Just not the Polo GTI that is produced this side and sent back to Europe

[@thandonkosi1996]

This is what we calla car review

[@carswnova]

Thanks a lot man, I'll make another one this week. It'll be a Suzuki though

[@AniyoAba-w6b]

Where is are you guys located

[@carswnova]

Pretoria

[@tshepanglekhila6240]

Do you reckon you could still one find one like this?

[@carswnova]

They are rare but I think we can if we really tried 😁

[@tshepanglekhila6240]

@@carswnova I'm in the market for one because I don't trust the DSG box

[@carswnova]

@Tshepang Lekhila DM me on Twitter @nova_cars we'll exchange numbers, see if we can find you one of these rare cars.

[@maln8102]

Selling my manual.

[@mahatma-ghandiofentseraphu1370]

How do I get ahold of you?

[@carswnova]

Find me on Twitter. I'll share my details there via DM please. @nova_cars

[@crig9758]

I had a 2014 polo Gti dsg box.... The gearbox broke two times after fixing it up the 2nd time I shoot it out never buy that crap again 😂

[@kabelomutubi9197]

Is Manual better than Auto? I bought a manual Polo and I'm having a bit of challenge driving a manual. I can't afford a dsg🥲Great content grootman

[@carswnova]

Speaking specifically about the DSG automatic, its different from the normal torque converter automatics, it has its reliability issues that relate to its complex design. The one optioned with this version Polo GTI used a dry clutch system which resulted in the car being unable to shift and grenading the clutches and mechatronic unit, worse if they have not been maintained which is what mostly happened. The manual is easier to service, less complicated because you are the one operating the gears. I'd suggest you go for a course, these gearboxes can be fun if used correctly

[@carswnova]

Thanks for the love. I'll make more 🙂

[@kabelomutubi9197]

@@carswnova Thanks for the reply and the info. Currently am doing a course. I never leave home without the L sticker.