Comments on: VW Cars showroom opens, pricelist available

By: tbcheese

tbcheese — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:34:55 +0000

The engine is also more unrefined than the GTIâ€™s 2.0-litre, especially at low engine speeds, which could also act against it.

Thats taken from this site here
http://carcounsel.com/hid/index.php/category/mfrs/volkswagen/

Bummer opposite of what I thought. Was thinking it’d be worse at high speeds.

By: chun

chun — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:41:16 +0000

Chubb, you’re hilarious!

By: Chubb

Chubb — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:11:04 +0000

*tsk*tsk all also expensive to you guys. A 50cent underwear would be also be expensive to you guys. Cant afford one now dont try to put other people down by just complaining about it.
Its a beautiful car yes, expensive to some affordable to some. Lets just be thankful that we have more choices in Malaysia compared to years back where the only choice for a premium car was the WHALE- MerC and the SHARK – BMW.
Dreaming of owning one? work harder for it or even rob a bank if u have to but still these kind of cars is where we dream and set a goal to own one. At least we have a sight of what we want.

Expensive??!well to some of you please study the taxes in Malaysia . Iam sure VW cars S/B would LOVEEeeEE to lower down the price. But if they do , the’ll close shop in 1 year for losing money for each car and the owners are left with no where to service and VW value goes down like a rock in water. Who suffers in the end?? Owners who really love the car and put aside their big chunck hard earned money for something they believe in.

Cant afford a new VW????? get a use VW. Iam sure there is a beatle selling less then 5K …. a 1976 one.

By: offroader manix

offroader manix — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:33:07 +0000

The price can fly kite!

By: tbcheese

tbcheese — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:05:37 +0000

But when people buy larger cars they expect smoothness and refined driving. More on comfort. I don’t think a small engine driven hard can be that refined.

By: tbcheese

tbcheese — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:39:27 +0000

Hmm it seems that the 170HP TSI isn’t offered on the Polo. My mistake there. Anyhow we’re still unlikely to see TSI engines in Malaysia since there are already complaints about the prices as it is now and the TSI would be an additional premium.

Yeah chun the Polo and Fabia are both on the A00 platform. I thought the Polo was on a new platform but turns out it was just a facelift to keep in line with the VW corporate gril.

By: chun

chun — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:35:15 +0000

The Skoda Fabia is based on the current VW Polo “A” platform. In fact the Fabia came out on the new “A” platform before VW released Polo.

By: protonGL

protonGL — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:58:39 +0000

not sure la mate,
the numbers depend on the altitude (where) and engine compression ratio,
if varies not too wide , modern engine management will take care of this small variable,

anyway manufacturer can tailor the car where they want to be sent,

By: tbcheese

tbcheese — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:21:38 +0000

I’ve sat in the Skoda Fabia before and its quite spacious at the back. If I’m not mistaken that Fabia I was in was based on the previous generation of Polo?

As for the 1.4 twincharger it would need 98-octane fuel for the 170HP version. What’s the rating for our fuel pumps?

By: protonGL

protonGL — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:01:21 +0000

should choose this model far malaysian

golf 1.4 gt (with tsi)
got the SC and turbo togather,
power? equvalent to 2.3litre of the NA
minyak? 48 mpg. (very friendly on minyak)

not for me anyway,
PRE PET PET PET (vespa la….)

By: acwa238

acwa238 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:36:53 +0000

Correct me if i am wrong but i think the right comparison is between,

The Hatch List
Audi A3 – Vw Golf – Bmw 1series – Merc Aclass.

Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris has a 6 figures because they wanna be in that league.

For a Polo, it is a Mini Hatch, therefore it is supposed to be cheap. The right comparison is to compare it with suzuki swift. Because of german technology, it is more expensive…

And did i mentioned the price for Yaris is way beyond my expectation? No, Thank You for me.

By: tokmoh

tokmoh — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:28:31 +0000

SoMeOnE said,

November 13, 2006 @ 3:04 am

hey adrianâ€¦although i would have to agree labelin people who buy a polo as a BODO is kinda harsh by the person who posted it but dudeâ€¦its suppose to be an unltra affordable carâ€¦i mean the mechanics and underpinnigs are solid but common dudeâ€¦poloâ€™s pricing here is tottaly absurd..and even thereâ€™s the vw logo to back it upâ€¦.well..its target market overall surely wont pay for it based on our prices â€¦and yea..i have driven itâ€¦.it is solid thoughâ€¦
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AGREED!!!!!!! Its quite much the same case with 1-series and A-class, bt that BMW is much, much, worse than Polo to me.

I hv spotted 3 1-series before, and I must admit, I wanted to curse them so much, I’d also would like to destroy their BMW like Jeremy did to Kelisa, cuz they just spent their hard-earned $$ just to get a crappy car. I’ve sat in that car before, I feel a Gen2’s rear passenger seat is more spacious than that. And the looks…..its hedious to me..

Nt sure abt the Polo, it shud be better, bt then again, the insane price……….

I oso pity the A-class cuz of the price :”(

By: cyborgx

cyborgx — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:58:39 +0000

calculate power to weight ratio, Impreza is still faster than GTi DSG.

By: acbc

acbc — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:10:45 +0000

Subaru Imprezze is AWD and hence heavier than VW Golf GTi. Plus, the DSG gearbox will outshift a manual any time.

By: layman

layman — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:38:58 +0000

Comparing Golf GTi 5DR with a S-Class ??

By: gromol

gromol — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:27:18 +0000

Is VW Cars selling the 3-door or 5-door Golf GTi?
Anybody here knows?

By: maibatsu_thunder

maibatsu_thunder — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:23:12 +0000

I’ve also driven a rechipped Golf GTi 5DR and I must honestly say it beats ANYTHING I’ve ever driven to date, including E-Class, S-Class, 530D, etc.

By: NeedGoodCar

NeedGoodCar — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:45:44 +0000

we all know vw offers great cars like other makes do but bcos of you know what, they are totally beyond an average folk in this land. anyone of us here seen and test driven the mazda6? maybe paul would like to tell us more about the newly launch mazda6?

By: SoMeOnE

SoMeOnE — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:04:18 +0000

hey adrian…although i would have to agree labelin people who buy a polo as a BODO is kinda harsh by the person who posted it but dude…its suppose to be an unltra affordable car…i mean the mechanics and underpinnigs are solid but common dude…polo’s pricing here is tottaly absurd..and even there’s the vw logo to back it up….well..its target market overall surely wont pay for it based on our prices …and yea..i have driven it….it is solid though…

By: layman

layman — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:26:51 +0000

Adrian said,
November 12, 2006 @ 11:37 am

I donâ€™t really understand those who compare Toyotas or Hondas with VW.

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Like it or not, that is how VW are comparing in other countries.

By: chun

chun — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:12:34 +0000

There are two ways of looking at the Passat. It’s a German car with comparable technology as the C Class, 3 Series and A4. On the other hand, it also competes with the Accords and Camrys for the family car catergory. However, IMHO, the Passat should be compared more with it’s German counterparts. Look at the engineering behind the Passat. It has the highest torsional rigidity of any passenger car in the world (coming in at 32400Nm/degree) except for the VW Phaeton (which comes in at 37,000NM/degree). Furthermore, the Passat uses sophisticated 4-link rear suspensions. The Toyota Camry still uses old MacPherson struts for the rear. The 2.0TFSI engine in the Passat beats any of the Camry or Accord engines hands down and both Mercs and BMW’s 1.8l and 2.0l engines.

So, the Passat still gives you that German feel and technology. The Accord is soundly beaten at the moment, and the Camry is catching up, but the Camry just cannot compare to the Passat for power and fun.

By: vague

vague — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:26:50 +0000

Adrian dude, i lived in UK B4 so don’t ask questions like this , aite?
oh yes… i don’t have to drive…. this company i work in, is kind enough to employ someone to drive me around.

By: jtshin

jtshin — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 09:18:14 +0000

Polo 110 – 120k???? fuh…………………………………. Golf 160k – 200k???? faint…….. AMAZING price….

By: NeedGoodCar

NeedGoodCar — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 06:44:01 +0000

it is natural for people to compare vw to honda and toyota, or even audi, bmw and mercedez bcos price is a major factor when they consider buying a car.

I don’t know if VW car sale will be affected in view of the latest development with regard to VW taking up a 50% stake in p1.

Anyone of us here saw the passat? Taken a test drive and write a review to share with us? Do you know that vw passat is in the same league as honda accord and toyota camry?

By: Joe Ooi

Joe Ooi — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 03:49:25 +0000

So CBU unit with sky high prices, waite for tie up with P1 then the CKD price will slice down as much as 50%.

By: layman

layman — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:52:45 +0000

All cars in Malaysia are overpriced, so there is no need to mention it again. VW should priced very close to Honda and Toyota, but due to it is CBU, so the price is higher.

By: SamGan

SamGan — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:46:35 +0000

A Camry is also overpriced.

By: J

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:02:59 +0000

Way over priced !

VW in Europe is just a common car. Isn’t it more logical to get a Camry 2.4 than a Jetta or Passat ?

Not that VW is a lot more reliable than a Toyota ?

By: flamed2

flamed2 — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:43:28 +0000

I’m so totally in love with the Cross Polo. Am not a fan of big cars, but this is just perfect. The price is quite alright I think. The equivalent version of it in the UK (Polo Dune 1.4) is priced at Â£13,490, around RM93,318.66. Not bad right??

Paul, were there any Cross Polos at the showroom already, or better, if you have got a pic of it already, preferably with someone in the pic, just want to see if it’s really THAT small

I prefer this to a Jazz or Yaris. Yaris is worst, looks super cheap minus the kit.

By: acwa238

acwa238 — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:19:02 +0000

To me, VW’s price list is as expected perhaps even lower than I thought apart from the 6 digit POLO.

VW, Audi, Merc and BMW are actually on a par with their price list. I don’t have a doubt for VW’s and Audi’s technology advancement. It’s just the brand that is hindering us malaysian to choose them for Merc and BMWs…