Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2002 - 2009) 1.9 GT TDI (130ps) 3d (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

VW Polo - Safe, strong and reliable. GT - probably boy racer...

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all tend to like the car. Better looking than the normal polo - just. Good build quality compared to similar sized cars. Great for overtaking on country roads.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Under similar circumstances yes. Good fun and cheap to run.

What are you likely to buy next?

Larger car with 4/5 doors. Similar performance though.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,995

When did you buy the car?

June 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Bought while the franchise was running a sale. Recieved two years free servicing. I also opted to extend the warranty for a further 3 years for a little extra.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was good, dealt with them before. The trade in for my previous polo could have been better though.

What's it like to drive?

Great. Very quick for it's size through the gears. Big engine in a wee car. Will happily cruise on the motorway and return over 50mph. On the other hand the low profile tyres are expensive and transmit a some road noise.

What's it like to park?

Great to park, good visibility, resposive throttle and steering. You get used to judging the front and back position of the car quickly.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing in particular. A few issues when i first got the car. Mainly dealer maintenance issues that were fixed very quickly.

What's most practical about your car?

I have never worried about it breaking down.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Trip computer - gives me all the information that i need from outside temperature, ave speed, mpg, journey time etc.