Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2000 - 2002) 1.9 E SDI 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Polo has a classless quality to it. Don't know what that says about me.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I've had it 6 years now so they've all got used to it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I'd recommend it to anyone but now I do so few miles in my car (wife has larger, family car) I would get something old and more interesting.
What are you likely to buy next?
An old golf gti or maybe a porsche 924/944
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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?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
OK
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Like VWs, was doing a high mileage in 2004
What was the dealer like?
Fine
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nippy at low speeds but never fast. Economical 65mpg out of town and never managed less than 50mpg (even with my trailer on around town)
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Early problems with ABS warning light were traced to poor connection rather than faulty sensors - dealer couldn't work it out and i did it myself in the end. Replacement power steering pump was needed at 50,000 miles.
What's most practical about your car?
economy, seats 4 easily and boot quite spacious if you pack it with small things but slightly awkward shape makes large single items (e.g. prams) difficult
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It doesn't really have any. as i'm a bit sad i like the hydraulic strut on the bonnet but most polo drivers won't care.
