Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 16V 3d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds its value very well.
Costs
Bit high. You can get a BMW for the price with same power.
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On the road
Driving
Fine, apart from it not having ABS, can be tricky in the rain, watch out.
Performance
Leaves every car at the lights. 2nd gear is good and speeds above 55mph the pedal is very responsive.
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Living with it
Reliability
Apart from gearbox.
Image
Very sporty looking with big bumpers, alloys and tinted rear lights.
Comfort
Excellent seats. You tend to feel a lot of the road though with large alloys.
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Security and Service
Security
Just an immobiliser.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Thermostat case broke leading to overheating, DOHC engine very reliable, although timing belt may need replacing at 75k miles.
Other
MAJOR: engine cuts out sometimes or revs by itself, fault found was that the throttle valve needs cleaning (cheaper option), or replacing, apperently common problem with all VW. Rear wiper washer pipe blocked.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No