Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (1994 - 2000) 1.9 D CL 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm a mug and shouldnt buy another polo
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
That I should get rid of soon as
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not a chance in hell. This is my 2nd polo, the first one ran perfectly for 2 years but this one has been a nightmare since i bought it. Think I might cut my losses and buy a Ford
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Fiesta
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,100
When did you buy the car?
March 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
No because the car has cost me nearly the amount i bought it for on repairs
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a cheap reliable run about, ho wrong I was there!
What was the dealer like?
Bought privately
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quite good when its not being repaired
What's it like to park?
QUite good when its not being repaired
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Where do i start; entire exhaust and catalytic converter needed replacing, brakes failed, V scary, 2 new tyres, both suspension bushes replaced and then one fell out again TWICE, glo plugs replaced, coolant needs topping up on a daily basis, and has now developed a starting problem
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel economy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
