Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2002 - 2009) 1.4 BlueMotion 1 TDI (80ps) 5d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Hate it, have part exed it for a Touran after having it only 18mths.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks smart, but too many problems with it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never in a million years! You couldn't give me one for free, I'd park it and walk away.
What are you likely to buy next?
Have bought a VW Touran (no DPF!)
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, part- ex on a Bora 02 plate. Was happy with the deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I have had a very good history of owning VW cars, and thought this smaller, economical car might be worth a try.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly, had the car delivered to me and they took my old car away with them.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Ok, until the DPF becomes clogged. Then you experience surges on the gas pedal and a spluttering. Then you know its only a few more miles until the dreaded DPF light comes on!
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes,Bluemotion technology has let me down badly. DPF should never be sold in a vehicle to anyone on an urban cycle. It clogs up on a fortnightly basis, requiring you to take it for a run at 50mph for 30 mins in 3rd gear, so it sounds like the engine is screaming, in order to burn off diesel particle build up. Has needed 2 regenerations on the dpf after above process has failed to clear filter twice. Costly, as this regeneration isn't covered in the warranty! So expect £100 regenerations frequently if you are an urban user. Savings? if you are urban cycle, you don't reap reward of better fuel efficiency and having to take the car out for unnecessary journeys in order to clear the filter is using up more fuel..so no saving really at all for me. Probably would have been better to have a norma
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing really. A poor buy in my experience.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Nothing
