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Old 13th September 2024, 07:56   #31
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Re: The Quest for documenting all VW Polo GTIs in India

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Interesting initiative. Looks like you are wayy in to the GTI ownership!

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I am surprised that the State of Kerala has the most number of GTI's owned. A State where you don't have the roads to enjoy a car like this. Starting to feel more like a novelty to own, for these owners. Not to really drive them around. I have a GTI in the garage. nuff said!

Appreciate the level of detail and effort put into this.
It's not about novelty, but I think it's about the enthusiasm shown towards cars. Kerala population should be the most enthusiastic about cars in the country and thats what the numbers reflect.
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A State where you don't have the roads to enjoy a car like this. Starting to feel more like a novelty to own, for these owners. Not to really drive them around.
Kerala has some amazing roads especially mountain twisties and forest highways. Also its about an evolved car culture which the state has due to a large expat population.
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Spotted this in my basement.

Chennai registration but it’s in Bangalore right now. Dunno how he evades cops with those tints and his Instagram handle pasted on the window,

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Old 13th September 2024, 19:06   #34
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I have noticed that according to your findings till now, you have noted one unit of GTI in Uttar Pradesh. To which city it belong?
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I have noticed that according to your findings till now, you have noted one unit of GTI in Uttar Pradesh. To which city it belong?
This is probably the one:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-...-1-8l-gti.html (Review: My Red Volkswagen Polo 1.8L GTI)
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Spotted this in my basement.

Chennai registration but it’s in Bangalore right now. Dunno how he evades cops with those tints and his Instagram handle pasted on the window,
This looks smashing. Really nicely done I would say.

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I have noticed that according to your findings till now, you have noted one unit of GTI in Uttar Pradesh. To which city it belong?
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Yes, that is the one. Has been sold though, to a southern state.

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Mia: Good going Omar!

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Mia: GTI spotted in Shree Radha City, Govardhan Road, Mathura many times at different intervals although I did not see the last time I have visited, maybe the owner was giving it a spin or sold off, no further info. Your mission is 411 only. Cross out #50 after that.

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I have been seeing a white GTI in Jayanagar, Bangalore. Looks to be really well maintained.
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I have been seeing a white GTI in Jayanagar, Bangalore. Looks to be really well maintained.
I think KA has at least 10 more cars which are not documented. Please PM the registration details or pictures if you have them.
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Re: The Quest for documenting all VW Polo GTIs in India

This documentation of GTIs reminds me of the Youtube channel 'Vinwiki' video where Ed Bolian has shown his excel sheet of all the Lamborghini Murcielagos that were manufactured from the factory. He had further divided the total number into various body styles (coupes, roadsters, convertibles etc) & registered country. I was very fascinated on how he compiled all the data. Keep up your documentation.
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This documentation of GTIs reminds me of the Youtube channel 'Vinwiki' video where Ed Bolian has shown his excel sheet of all the Lamborghini Murcielagos that were manufactured from the factory. He had further divided the total number into various body styles (coupes, roadsters, convertibles etc) & registered country. I was very fascinated on how he compiled all the data. Keep up your documentation.
Thank you! It is actually better to document through the VIN. The Advantage is that it does not matter which state the car has changed over to, the VIN will always be unique.

But it is really tough to get a hold of them, unless you have a connect in the factory or made it a business like Mr Ed
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