2001 Volkswagen Polo SE review from UK and Ireland
"Highly stylish, immensely satisfying car to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic gearbox leak.
Power steering hum (seems to be a characteristic)
Flaking paint on bumper.
Paint blemish on bumper.
General comments?
The car is very well designed, it has the nose of a Bora (so looks grown up and more serious than the Lupo looking current models) the rear of a Golf and the trendy interior lifted out of a Lupo.
The seats are comfortable, and all textures and materials used are of a very high order. The doors and hatch shut with a satisfying solid noise.
The blue dashboard lights are very cool, and very pleasant to look at.
A very nice car to own and drive, it is very eager to move off the mark, and the engine is surprisingly torquey. Pulling strongly from 1500 rpm.
Alloy wheels could be a bit bigger, and the car is a bit tiresome (due to the engine drone) on the motorway if the revs exceed about 3500rpm (about 70mph).
This to me is the biggest detraction. It reminds you that this is a small car.
The new Polo is much more refined on the motorway and the ride far superior.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 (75bhp) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 90 |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2004 |