VW Polo 1.6 GLX (VW Polo (1994-99))

Member Name: m19thw

Product:	VW Polo (1994-99)
Date:	12/01/09 (223 review reads)
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Advantages: Good looking car, quite nippy

Disadvantages: Parts are pricey and it isnt that reliable

I have had a VW Polo for a number of years and have found them to be pricey!

Havent had a great experience with my one, and whilst i bought it for top dollar from a main dealer (for the sort of prices you can now buy a NEW car!), it has had lots of issues including usual exhausts etc, the worst bit was the timing belt going and taking the rest of the engine with it!! Cost me over £1500 and looking back i cant believe i paid it.

If you ever buy one of these cars (or any car!) replace the timing belt/chain straight away! Unless you have reliable reciepts to show it has been done recently.

Comfort-wise it is okay but it feels too close to the windscreen, especially when you start driving a bigger car. I have 1.6 GLX version which was pretty quick for a little car, and nippy around town.

Pretty good car on the whole but pricey for parts like most VWs.

Summary: Decent enough car but dont spend too much buying one or you will regret it

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