VW Polo Saloon 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive when things go wrong!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb handling.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Performance/handling superb - great drive - very nippy - acceleration excellent.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very good till starts going wrong - serious problems with ignition - tried to solve problem three times and very expensive- gave up trying due to age of car.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fabulous - always loved the look of the car and always stood out in a crowd and looked classy.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Limited front passengers.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Faulty movement on drivers window - locks weak - drivers side lock affected, replaced and broke again, but immobiliser appears to have deterred break- in and theft.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not impressed

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Excellent, 7 year old and still superb.

    Other

    Ignition problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No