1992 FSO Polonez Caro 1.6 GLE

Summary:

Cooool

Faults:

Well... once when I was doing 180 km/h something went wrong with propeller shaft. But it was my fault. I should put more attention for that part before that.

General Comments:

Polonez is really something nice. Car with spirit, history and potential :)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th November, 2007

23rd Jan 2025, 18:45

Heard soo many negative things about this car. Were they really that bad?

In reply to 23rd Jan 2025, 18:45

25th Jun 2026, 16:51

Just outdated at the time. Even by the late 1980's and early 1990's standards. Its underlying design dated back to the 1960's.

In reply to 25th Jun 2026, 16:51

27th Jun 2026, 11:57

At the same time, by 1992 this car maybe contained 10% of the original parts from the 60ies 125p that it was loosely based on.

28th Jun 2026, 13:56

Forgive me, but it is practically impossible for this car to reach 180 km/h.

At best, it might reach 160 km/h, but nothing more. Even higher-quality, non-turbo cars from the 80s and 90s with the same engine displacement (1.6 liters) do not reach that top speed.

1989 FSO Polonez GLE 1.5

Summary:

This not a bad car. I like it because is comfortable

General Comments:

Good brakes (4 disk), but problematic with the hand-brake.

Body corrosion!!

Inside it's very comfortable, not bad materials.

Acceleration is poor, but when you drive it, you can do it all day. This car likes long journeys.

It's slowly, very slowly.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 27th September, 2006

1997 FSO Polonez 1.6 GLi 1.6i with LPG

Summary:

Nice car for young people

Faults:

There were no problems with this car except regular (every 15000km) electricity generator troubles.

General Comments:

This car is cheap. In Poland you can get it for about 5000-7000 z³ (about 1200-1700USD). Of course you can get cheaper ones, but... believe me they are scrap. Generally it's slow (max 140km/h) but it rides, I have never stopped on the road because of some damage. The running costs are low, especially on LPG. And the service is everywhere, especially in Poland.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 13th May, 2004

1st Aug 2004, 13:52

I had an FSO Polonez 1,6 SLE built in 1990. It was a very nice car, quite reliable, spacious and comfortable. The 1,6 engine provided 86hp which was just enough for every-day use. It could drive fast, but it also needed more and more fuel then. A radio and soft-adjusted suspension made the Polonez a good choice for long-distance trips around Poland, although it was never a good car for abroad journeys. The suspension did not allow, however, to drive fast through tight turns. I thing that, for a car in the early 90's, it was a good choice - cheap, spacious and solid car, which could be repaired in any garage in Poland. I am happy to read some good reviews on the FSO POLONEZ.

14th Jan 2005, 08:12

I owned seven FSO Cars between 1980 and 1998 and never had a problem with any of them... six were Polonez and the last one was the diesel Caro. I miss them.

5th Sep 2005, 06:35

A very cheap car for young people. It's easy to repair in your own garage. I like my FSO Polonez 1.6 GLI. 120000km with no problem; the car still drives very well.

6th Jul 2007, 19:23

I owned a Polonez (sadly now departed) which took my family and I for over 150,000 miles around the UK including Channel Islands, Devon (4 times). Western Isles and, God knows how many other trips along the way. The only thing that went wrong was the voltage regulator when only 2 wks old (fantastic dealer backup on that one!!).

If you want something pretty for posing in DON'T have one of these, if you want a reliable, comfortable workhorse that puts up with all the crap you throw in it's direction... get a Polonez.

1995 FSO Polonez GLI 1.4 16v

Summary:

Very good car, but only with the 1.4 engine

Faults:

Muffler got rusty, I have to buy a new one.

Upholstery on driver's seat got ripped after 220,000 km.

The electric engine of the left window is broken.

General Comments:

The car is really quick, it's engine has 103 HP and accelerates very easily.

The cabin is quite spacious and comfortable.

It's really versatile thanks to the lift-back and fold able backseat.

It doesn't handle perfect, but quite good. After all it is not a sports car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th August, 2003

19th Dec 2004, 21:56

This is my first car. I'm young man and I thing, it's a good car. With LPG = 9l LPG/100 km. acceleration = 15 s 0-100 km/h.

1991 FSO Polonez Caro GLE 1.5

Summary:

Good price for a good car. I love it :)

Faults:

Replaced rear suspension in 1997.

Braking system replaced (braking disks).

New fuel container in 2000.

General Comments:

The engine runs perfectly since 1991 :) All that time I had no serious problems with the car.

It's very big and comfortable, but it could use a more powerful engine (mine has 90bhp).

Braking system has got four disks, so there is no problem to stop the car anytime. The car is also very safe; it has no airbag, but the body is well built and heavy.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th October, 2002