Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.6 GTi 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy, but looks good.
Costs
Cost me quite a bit outside of the warranty.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to drive, handles well.
Performance
Don't expect good fuel consumption - it is a GTi!
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically good, but have had a whole heap of electrical problems and other niggles that when speaking to other VW drivers they have experienced. Great when under warranty as VW just replace problem, but never repair.
Image
Gets some admiring looks and like the fact that it is quite rare.
Comfort
Very comfortable, but quite harsh ride at times due to low profiles and sporty nature of car. Wouldn't suit tall dirver, but perfect for me.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobliiser and alarm, but have had some problems.
Service
Would love upgrade to Golf, but VV service is appaling and problems I have experienced with car would put me off as much as I love it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Alarm going off, immobiliser not working, rear wiper not working, electirc window fault, spark plug problems and exhaust bracket breaking leading to breaking of catalytic convertor bracket.
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