9n3 Polo GTI Ownership

LFC · Post by **LFC** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:46 am

Hi guys, please help, my cuz is looking at purchasing a 9n3 PGTI.

He wants to know what to lookout for and most importantly what the maintenance costs will be.

He is looking at one with +-70,000km on the clock.

Let's hope he is rolling in a GTI soon

Thanks

Stompie · Post by **Stompie** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:51 am

when buying one, take for a test drive and give a bit of foot from 1st to 2nd and check if the 2nd gear scratch. these gearboxes has problem with 2nd gear synchro. when i bought mine, my second gear and synchro needed replacement (which the dealer paid for R12000 at mayfair gearbox)

other than that i havent had any other problems on mine...

LFC · Post by **LFC** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:59 am

Thanks for the reply. What do the following items cost +- and at what intervals?

Cambelt
Coilpacks
Clutch
Brakes

Does it use full synth 5w40?

Stompie · Post by **Stompie** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:05 am

LFC wrote:Thanks for the reply. What do the following items cost +- and at what intervals?

Cambelt - Yosh from unitronic does a complete cambelt, bearing tensioner, and metal waterpump with fitment for R3500 last time i spoke to him

Coilpacks - Yosh sells a set for around R1300 +-
Clutch - if the clutch goes, replace it with a VR6 Clutch and flywheel - probably around R5000 without fitment
Brakes - Ferrodo Premium front pads R900 a set, ATe discs R200-R300 a disc.

Does it use full synth 5w40? Not sure bro...almost think so.

LFC · Post by **LFC** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:14 am

Thanks man

VW POLOTIC · Post by **VW POLOTIC** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:17 am

Yup, full synthetic oil.
I have mine for about 90000kms now.
Had to have the turbo re-conned due to the shaft that went, other wise trouble free motoring!

Stompie · Post by **Stompie** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:25 am

LFC wrote:Thanks man

Pleasure bru!

LFC · Post by **LFC** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:28 am

VW POLOTIC wrote:Had to have the turbo re-conned due to the shaft that went

Is this common, what was the cost?

VW POLOTIC wrote:other wise trouble free motoring!

Good to hear

Da Stigg · Post by **Da Stigg** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:15 pm

Excuse me nosing in.

@PoloGtiman: The affore mentioned cambelt service does that include the plugs etc service or is that just the cambelt and related stuffs?

Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?

Excuse if I ask lot questions, am a curious bugger.

M3THANOL · Post by **M3THANOL** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:26 pm

with regards to the servicing of a turbo, this doesn't happen to my knowledge unless there is an issue i.e. leaking seals or if you notice there is a drop in boost, then the turbo gets checked (and boost pipes and intercooler and wastegate and obviously scanning for error codes) but other than that a turbo is usually a low/no maintainance part as long as there are no issues and as long as the correct oil is used and propper cool-down procedures are followed.

Stompie · Post by **Stompie** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:30 pm

Da Stigg wrote:Excuse me nosing in.

@PoloGtiman: The affore mentioned cambelt service does that include the plugs etc service or is that just the cambelt and related stuffs?

Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?

Excuse if I ask lot questions, am a curious bugger.

hey bru, that price is just for cambelt service without plugs ect.

oil service is about R1000 at vw, im not sure how much a full service is? probably around R3000-R4000 but i have service plan.

the turbo does not get serviced...but will probably need a refurb sometime or when the car starts smoking as turbo seals go

dazza · Post by **dazza** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:32 pm

Da Stigg wrote: Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?

Turbo does not get serviced as part of the regular service schedule... its not really a serviceable part.
In the example above there was an issue with the turbo hence it was re-done. These turbo's are known to be very good and you will not often see a turbo on a Polo GTI giving you issues

SemiColon · Post by **SemiColon** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:16 pm

dazza wrote:
Da Stigg wrote: Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?
Turbo does not get serviced as part of the regular service schedule... its not really a serviceable part.
In the example above there was an issue with the turbo hence it was re-done. These turbo's are known to be very good and you will not often see a turbo on a Polo GTI giving you issues

Stompie · Post by **Stompie** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:23 pm

SemiColon wrote:
dazza wrote:
Da Stigg wrote: Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?
Turbo does not get serviced as part of the regular service schedule... its not really a serviceable part.
In the example above there was an issue with the turbo hence it was re-done. These turbo's are known to be very good and you will not often see a turbo on a Polo GTI giving you issues

dude, please just dont give use your history with the polo....you will scare this guy from buying one! lol

i think your polo is a factory dud

SemiColon · Post by **SemiColon** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:24 pm

pfffft my factory dud will rip you a new ahole

Stompie · Post by **Stompie** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:26 pm

SemiColon wrote:pfffft my factory dud will rip you a new ahole

bring it!!

Da Stigg · Post by **Da Stigg** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:33 pm

@semicolon: Hows bout some history there bra?

SemiColon · Post by **SemiColon** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:36 pm

Da Stigg wrote:@semicolon: Hows bout some history there bra?

Have a look at my rides thread. ie. the link in my sig.
Everything is there.

ruler_70 · Post by **ruler_70** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:58 pm

Also check that the lower control arm bushes are still ok as they tend to wear out quite quick, although thats a problem with all 9n3 polos.

boost'd · Post by **boost'd** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:43 pm

90% of the issues that occur can be sorted with aftermarket/upgraded parts for a fraction of dealer prices.

SemiColon · Post by **SemiColon** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:11 am

And this morning's drive to work was epic, like everytime you get into the Car...*

*T's and C's apply

Stompie · Post by **Stompie** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:20 am

SemiColon wrote:And this morning's drive to work was epic, like everytime you get into the Car...*

*T's and C's apply

what happened this morning that was so epic?

Nova101ify · Post by **Nova101ify** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:23 pm

Hi everyone. I know its 2018 but I have been looking at the 9n3 GTI. Can i still buy one, reading and browsing the page has convinced me. It would be my first hot hatch and I just keep hearing good things about these engines is there anything specific i should look out for? And who is willing to let theirs go?

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