Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.0 L 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Low depreciation, but expensive to buy initially compared to rivals.
Costs
Good mpg, but servicing could be cheaper.
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On the road
Driving
Good grip, but heavy at slow speeds.
Performance
Very slow acceleration, but can cope with motorways.
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Living with it
Reliability
Usually reliable, but faults can be expensive to fix.
Image
No stereotyped Polo driver, but definitely not overly masculine!
Comfort
Comfy for shorter journies. Suprising leg room in the back.
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Security and Service
Security
Needs upgrading, i.e. alarm and immobiliser.
Service
Generally helpful and quick, although not very cheap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fuel bore and temp sensor failed at 30,000 miles (£500).
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes