2001 Volkswagen Polo 16V review from Australia and New Zealand
"Prestige motoring at a reasonable price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was a terrible squeak from the dashboard that was due to the Compact Disk player being ill-fitted. This was fixed with a comment of "Yes, we have the fix-up pack for that". Why weren't they checked? Other Polo cars in showroom had same problem.
General comments?
Surprising performance for such a small engine.
Uses very little fuel.
Engine has a "growl" to it.
Interior quality is fantastic.
The car is rare here and distinctive.
Feels robust.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 3500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Barina |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2002 |