VW Polo Coupe 1984-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    German metal for under 500 pounds. Good fuel economy.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    New wing for £30, however needed clutch at about £150 total cost

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pleasant to drive, not so easy in wet however, possible to not only spin pulling off in 1st but also in 2nd. High speed bends the car tends to drift slightly. Position was nice, gearchange I found nice, pedals fine. Brakes could be better.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprising quick for 55bhp. Had good low end torque, 0-60 is officially 11.6

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Started every time.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Coupe looks not too bad with similar lines to a mk1 golf, a far shot away from the 'grandadish' estate-like hatch.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice low driving position but far more jumpy than a modern car. Pedals and wheel in good reach and steering not bad with new tyres on.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Luckily not an often stolen car, aftermarket alarm is a good choice.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes