Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 16V 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not cheap.
Costs
My VW dealer is honest but pricey.
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On the road
Driving
Controls light but gearbox a bit notchy.
Performance
Quite nippy but ridiculously low gearing. Could easily use a sixth gear!
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Living with it
Reliability
Touch wood, no problems with starting. Never broken down.
Image
Quite high. Still looks classy against the rest.
Comfort
Seats are firm as is the ride especially as it has 16 inch alloys with low profile tyres.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory immobiliser and that's it. No Deadlocks so a five year old could break in.
Service
Never had a reply from the last e-mail I sent them over three months ago.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine OK but has a throttle "hunting" problem even a rechip could not cure.
Other
ABS and brake warning lights come on at random intervals. Very annoying! VW dealer cannot offer a sensible solution to this problem.
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