Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.6 GTi 3d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value if you pick it up second hand.
Costs
Insurance isn't too bad but chews its way through petrol and front tyres!!.
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On the road
Driving
Good Tight handling compared to some of VW's other GTI's of the time , power steering is a little light though!!
Performance
Great nippy 1.6 16v engine but needs a 6th gear.
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Living with it
Reliability
gearbox exploded in a shower of ball bearings and cogs twice in 10k miles , central locking has went t*$s up and rear wiper is possesed by the devil
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much much better than standard polo's , I really cant stress how much better the interior in than standard polo's . Exterior is also a marked improvement with BBS split rim alloys (prone to flaking) and subtle body styling
Comfort
seats are very supportive on long journeys and the suspension manages to be sporty without giving a harsh ride.
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Security and Service
Security
Cat1 immobiliser and alarm as standard.
Service
servie dept are idiots , took it back for an outstanding pedal box recall and was told it would only take 30 mins (i was dubious as soon as i heard that) , ended up taking 2 days!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
HT leads corroding, leads to misfire and leads are expensive as only Polo & Lupo GTI's have these 16v engines.
Other
Central locking dead, rear wiper only works when it wants to and then for however long it feels like it. Even with these issues it is still a fantastic car but I just want something with 4wd and at least 1 turbo now!!
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