1984 FSO Polonez SLE review from UK and Ireland
"A very good car for it's low price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only minor things have gone wrong with the car which I got from my Father when he moved on to a Rover.
I have had quite some problems with the brakes, with the car sometimes swerving slightly when braking, but this has eventually been fixed.
Door handles have become broken easily.
I have replace wing panels that have rusted.
General comments?
Generally a very good and reliable car. It has had some problems starting in cold weather, but my main problem has been some cylinders not firing regularly ever since I got stuck in a deep flood some years ago.
It is a very accessible engine, quite a rarity these days.
Performance is poor, but is fine if you drive in an anticipatory manner (as one should!)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | FSO 125P |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2002 |