Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (1994 - 2000) 1.4 16V 3d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Young, normal, understated.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
think its fine, bit small, bit green
Would you buy this car again and why?
If 18 again then yes. At the time it was one of few nippy cars that wernt silly to insure...though it is group 10
What are you likely to buy next?
Something more sporty and manly! maybe not a 16 valver
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,500
When did you buy the car?
July 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
ok. flat battery and rear tyre though
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Nippy, Quality, Image
What was the dealer like?
nothing special (vw croydon)
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
a bit soggy but enough grip and can be thrown around all over the place and has safe understeer at the limit
What's it like to park?
piece of cake, if you cant park it - take a bus
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
mechanically sound. Electrically faulty (windows, ECU breifly)
What's most practical about your car?
nippy, manouverable
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
sunshine roof is nice