Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (1994 - 2000) 1.6 GL 3d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's a good car for a couple - especially a couple who don't carry adult passengers very often. Great for going round town and the odd long journey.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it's a great little runabout.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not - I have kids now and the 3 door would be a pain. Plus it's roomy, but there's not enough boot space for all the kit. I would certainly buy one again. My car met it's end by being sideswiped by a fully loaded artic and being rolled at 50mph. Both my wife and I walked away completely unscathed.
What are you likely to buy next?
I bought a Golf.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice and nippy in town. Not bad on the motorway - will sit at 75 in 5th with no problems. Tends to run out of steam on long uphill drags - especially with more than 2 adults in the car.
What's it like to park?
Dead easy. Good all round visibiity, and nice and small.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The factory fitted immobiliser flattened the battery after a week standing. No mechanical failures. Electric window motors got very sluggish. Factory exhaust lasted 60,000 miles before needing replacement.
What's most practical about your car?
Very frugal - 400 miles plus on a tank of unleaded.
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