VW Polo Coupe 1984-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Like all VWs, quite expensive.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts can be VERY expensive for this model. Watch out for main dealers over-charging. Insurance is very high.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great car to drive. Handles well. Instant power all the time.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent. Watch people's faces as you overtake bigger cars in a Polo... priceless.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, apart from when it goes wrong it can be very pricey. Needs a lot of looking after and regular services.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks like a normal Polo with wide arches and alloy wheels... wolf in sheep's clothing.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad. Seats are decent, but interior is very basic.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Definitetly needs an alarm fitting, as standard shockingly easy to break into.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Staff are helpful, but nearly all the mechanics have never seen one. Main dealers don't have hardly any knowledge on the car!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sometimes idles very high after a good run.

    Other

    Supercharger sprang an oil leak... saw the price... nearly fainted!! Heat shield came loose.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes