2000 Volkswagen Polo GTi from UK and Ireland - Comments

My ignition switch failed, I had to send the car in which took 2 days to fix.

This car is really quick (for a Polo), 0-60 in 8.5 seconds.

There is a lack of space behind for passengers at the back... but I didn't buy the car to be a taxi. I have the 2 door.

I think you get great performance for your money, the engine sounds very sweet when you give it some juice.

For the money the Polo GTI is very expensive, and for the performance per pound value, it stinks. I realise it is a mature hatch, but it's quite dull and overpriced. Those wanting performance from a small VW best look at the Lupo 16v and or GTI.

A Saxo VTR beats a Polo GTi and costs three and a half grand less!!!

It's a great car! Looks good, performs well. What more can you ask for under £14,000?!

A SAXO!!! Get a grip, I'd rather be seen sporting a pack of PAXO... at least it's useful.

I wouldn't touch a Citroen with someone else's barge pole. Although for the boy racers among us it does appear to have become a favourite because it's cheap, and that is essentially what it is, cheap!

The Citroen lacks traction control, aircon, leather seats, sat nav, power, torque, fuel economy is lower and only 12 months warranty because let's face it, you'll be trading it in by then.

The VW Polo GTi is faster than a Saxo VTS.

Firstly, I have to agree on the comment regarding the VTR. It is NOT in the same league as the Polo GTI. It is at LEAST 1 second slower from 0-60. It is nothing more than a warmed up tarted up 1.1. They are cheaper, but you get less equipment and a poorer build quality too.

The Polo GTI is NOT quicker than a VTS though, it will be around a second slower. Again though, it lacks equipment, as the only added extra over the bigger engine is standard ABS brakes and bigger alloy wheels.

The Saxo VTS is a much poorer car than the Polo GTI. FWIW, I've had my Polo GTI to 60 in a shade less than 8 seconds by giving the gearbox some grief, which is not far off the 0-60 of the VTS. I've also had my GTI to 135mph, try that in a Saxo!

If you want a cheap boy-racer car, get a VTS, otherwise plump for something a bit better. You pay for what you get.

I bought my missus a Polo GTi from Belgium with sat nav. It's a year old now and has done nearly 18 thousand miles. I paid 12 grand inc VAT, it's been good fun with no problems, and yes, I got a ton 35 too, but I'm sorry to offend, I just chopped it in for a Citroen, not a VTS but a Picasso people carrier which accomodates 3 children better.. It will come to you all eventually I'm afraid. From a 34 year old with a missus and 3 kids...

Having just purchased a Polo GTI I was pleased to read the comments made on this site.

My last car was a Renault 19 16V, which was certainly a bit quicker than the Polo, however the build quality of the Renault was poor.

I have had a lot of experience of Volkswagens in the past, including Bora, Golf, Passat, Jetta, and they have all been exceptional reliable cars.

I agree, Volkswagens are more expensive and you do not get as much bang for your bucks in terms of performance. That said, I feel you get a superior build quality from Volkswagen.

Bought a 'X' reg Polo GTi (which in my case stands for 'Geriatric Twit Inside') a month ago. Still can't wipe the smile from my face whilst driving it. I like the build quality AND the mpg., which was 41 the last time I checked.

Test drove a Rover 25 GTi before buying the Polo. The Rover was really rough by comparison and the interior was a disaster. Have driven a lot of Pug GTi's (106,206,306) and though some are quicker than the Polo, they fail miserably in the build quality dept.

I've just bought a polo gti after having a corrado vr6 and g60 it's a right laugh and really quick,had a look at 206 gti's before we got it (her idea) but couldn't find one without dints on the body,because the french build there cars out of kit kat wrappers,that's why there lighter that's why the vts may be quicker anyway I'm ashamed someone has even compared a frickin saxo with a polo he must be caught and returned to his institute.

Hay, I've just got a polo gti and think its the dogs b******s. love leaving cars just stood at the lights. it's a definate must buy. the price is fantastic for the build quality.

My polo GTI is 3 years old now and just gets faster. It will go 135mph and certainly does 60 in under 8. I like mine, but a word of warning: Mind the plastic cam belt tensioner spindle. Mine shattered and the engine blew up!

Perhaps they should make them out of metal, eh?

I've had a Polo GTI for 3 months now (X reg). I love it. The only problem I've got is the BBS alloys. The wheels have tarnished and they look terrible. Has this happened to anyone else's? If so what are the chances of getting new ones on the warranty?

Try some silver or metal polish found in common hardware stores.

I bought a Polo GTi (X-Reg) a few months back.. the BBS alloys were in a real bad shape.. Car being almost 3 years old I took it to my nearest VW dealer before warranty expired and pleaded with them to have them reconditioned under warranty. To my amazement they replaced all 4 alloy with brand new BBS alloys.. woo hoo.