Disregard my questions as I have found the answers myself.
I have booked the car on Saturday 17/5 after a test drive. I was made to believe that I could have the car by Monday 20/5 or as soon as I make the payment. The story changed once I reached the showroom to pay the advance amount of 10K. The latest is that car will arrive in approximately one week, and I should be able to have it by 27/5. A last minute logistical mix up caused the Hyderabad assigned car to go to Chennai from the Chakan Pune shop floor. The Jubilee Hills VW showroom is very close to Jubilee Hills Film Nagar, I expect the story to evolve further with some more twists and turns. However, as I get to keep my trade-in car, with the trade in price quote protected, I am not very much concerned at the moment.
My observations from the test drive -
This was my first time in a Polo GT TSI. My comparison point is Figo DCT AT as I have driven it exclusively for the last 3 years and it is the closest competition I can think of with a DCT/DSG box.
The Polo cockpit is a bit of a squeeze, but manageable. Expecting bruised knees and elbows in the first week.
Not liking the smaller ORVMs and IRVMs. Not liking the weaker air con. Not at all liking the slight hesitancy and accompanying sound when moving from standstill (clutch engagement). I believe and hope the test drive car had a shot gearbox. And the engine light was on.
Everything else was just excellent. Drivability, speed, poise, stability in corners were all excellent. Going from a Figo to GT TSI is like going from driving an inflatable bouncy castle to a rollercoaster. I tried to upset it but it remained glued to road at all times. Guess I should have switched off traction control but could not muster up the courage. Although Hyderabad HRDL has provided some excellent and wide white topped dual carriageways around my location, the grip is not as good as metaled black tops.
S Mode was a hoot. That is until you end up behind an auto rickshaw. My favorite reply when someone asks how fast can it go is - "As fast as the auto rickshaw in front of you".
Loving the tartan patterned black fabric and the quality interiors. Mind you the Figo titanium trim came with excellent interiors too. But the GT in its 2019 avatar is definitely a step up.
The flat bottomed steering wheel is an absolute joy. Telescopic adjustments makes it possible to obtain a comfortable driving position even with the seat pushed back (I am 6' tall). Armrest as an accessory will be supplied and installed free of cost due to new found haggling skills of yours truly.
Not very happy with the headroom clearance coming from a tall profile Figo. Will take some getting used to.
Stereo sounds pretty good, but the engine makes better music. Didn't bother checking out the infotainment system, but from what I have read about in brochures it should do just fine.
This hot hatch is a keeper, for now. Counting down days to delivery.
Question: The default tyres are 195/55/R16. Don't know which brand. Should I upgrade them to better rubber from say Michelin. Which tyres are recommended? This is an upgrade I will want to perform immediately on taking delivery to get the best exchange value.
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Originally Posted by keith2524 Considering a TSI with trade in. Location is HYD - Either Hitec City or Jubilee Hills branches.
Questions: - How long is the wait period in HYD? or anywhere.
- How much can I reasonable expect for the Figo from the VW dealership trade-in?
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