9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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
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
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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...
other than that i havent had any other problems on mine...
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
Thanks for the reply. What do the following items cost +- and at what intervals?
Cambelt
Coilpacks
Clutch
Brakes
Does it use full synth 5w40?
Cambelt
Coilpacks
Clutch
Brakes
Does it use full synth 5w40?
19 Tiguan 2.0 TDI R Highline
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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.
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Thanks man
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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!
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!
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Pleasure bru!LFC wrote:Thanks man
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Is this common, what was the cost?VW POLOTIC wrote:Had to have the turbo re-conned due to the shaft that went
Good to hearVW POLOTIC wrote:other wise trouble free motoring!
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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.
@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.
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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.
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hey bru, that price is just for cambelt service without plugs ect.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.
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
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Turbo does not get serviced as part of the regular service schedule... its not really a serviceable part.Da Stigg wrote: Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?
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
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
dazza wrote:Turbo does not get serviced as part of the regular service schedule... its not really a serviceable part.Da Stigg wrote: Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?
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
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dude, please just dont give use your history with the polo....you will scare this guy from buying one! lolSemiColon wrote:dazza wrote:Turbo does not get serviced as part of the regular service schedule... its not really a serviceable part.Da Stigg wrote: Also how much for the normal service with plugs, filters, oils etc? Take it the turbo gets serviced as well?
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
i think your polo is a factory dud
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bring it!!SemiColon wrote:pfffft my factory dud will rip you a new ahole
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@semicolon: Hows bout some history there bra?
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Have a look at my rides thread. ie. the link in my sig.Da Stigg wrote:@semicolon: Hows bout some history there bra?
Everything is there.
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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.
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90% of the issues that occur can be sorted with aftermarket/upgraded parts for a fraction of dealer prices.
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And this morning's drive to work was epic, like everytime you get into the Car...*
*T's and C's apply
*T's and C's apply
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what happened this morning that was so epic?SemiColon wrote:And this morning's drive to work was epic, like everytime you get into the Car...*
*T's and C's apply
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Re: 9n3 Polo GTI Ownership
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?