VW Polo Hatchback 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good extras package for slight increase from SE version.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable economy, but nowhere near advertised mileage.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb handling with the sports suspension.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All round discs make all the difference. Reasonable acceleration - consider 1.9 TDi, though.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good car mechanically. Starts to rattle early on.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy to spot. Not many sports about.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Interior good but on bad roads, sports suspension lets you feel everything.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems yet!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealer very poor customer service and no customer after-sales (10 months for second key!!).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Uses alarming amount of oil for new car.

    Other

    Electric fault after two days. Door seal split from new, seat and gearbox gaiter stitching split.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No