2002 Volkswagen Polo E review from UK and Ireland
"Nice car spoilt by unreliability and bad dealer service"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust started blowing after 11,000 miles near the engine block.
It took 5 visits to the dealer to solve this problem. The catalytic converter, Lambda sensor and Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve all required replacement.
The electric door mirror control needed replacement.
General comments?
I have had the cat 12 months.
Dealer service is poor even though I have purchase a previous vehicle from the same dealer.
Engine is runs at high revs which means acceleration at 50-60 mph is not great.
Seats are nice and comfortable.
View out of the car is good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1800 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2003 |