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I just got my polo 97. gosh! I am so happy with it! but yes the clutch and power windows are the only problems I have.
I love driving my polo classic..it's a 97 model.. simply great..suspension...the torque..amazing!
It was in 2002 when I purchased from a first owner a 1997 Polo Classic distributed here in the Philippines. I was amazed knowing that all of the original parts are still intact and are still working well except for the clutch. After replacing the clutch assembly, I must admit I am satisfied with the overall performance of the car as compared with my other imported branded cars (with no offense, please). The body doesn't bear any rust and the suspensions are perfect.
I just want to request from the Philippines Service Center to provide us the service for the alignment of the front tires when needed. There were times they say, their software for the Polo Classic Alignment is not working. I also agree with other people's comment about the maintenance of the airconditioning which sometimes considered as an agony of the technicians and, an agony of the owners due to the high cost of the service. A mere cleaning of the cooling system will entail you to wait for 5 working days, because technicians must need to remove the whole dashboard just to clean the evaporator.
Generally, I would say that the performance of the Polo Classic is astounding. You just need to be very careful in operating the Power Windows and its Clutch. I just hope, and I'm sure most of the Philippine Polo Classic Owners would agree, that the parts of this car be rampantly available and most of all, be offered cheap as almost equal to the Korean & Japanese car parts.
Hi... I'm one of the administrators of www.vwpoloclassic.tk.
We are inviting all Volkswagen polo classic owners out there especially in the Philippines to come and visit our site, registration is free and the people are friendly. we can surely help you on some of your polo problems. Volkswagen Polo Classic is the best car in the world (for me!) I loved it since 1996. Maintaining a polo is just maintaining a Toyota or Honda, so don't be scared... we hope to see you there!
The polo introduced me to the ups & downs of vw ownership.
Good handling, solid built & feel & fun to drive which
I never experienced from common japanese cars. The polo is just a euro econo box, but is a good driver's car.
1.For those who haven't converted their aircon to ordinary
sanden 508's it's worth it for Php14,000 whole system. For the
aircon dashboard problem there's tower of david beside carabelle enterprises cleaning for Php4,000.
2.For those who still align at casa, it's better at jime in las pinas. They have the software & camber & alignment for
1 hour only at Php1,200.
I wish I have a mark2 golf...
I don't think you should have bought this car if the previous owner thought driving it with a major clutch fault was "amusing".
Hi all,
I purchased the '97 Polo Classic car last month.
I am from Bacolod City, but I work abroad.
We really need a daily ride during our last month vacation, so I decided to purchase the 180K Polo Classic from my father-in-law's friend.
The car is very physically atractive and that's what made me to decide to purchase it.
After a few days of using it, I noticed that the car would just simply shut down whether you are in the city/hi-way.
I have brought it to BCD VW service center, but the computer scanner was borrowed by their business partner in the neighboring island. I am very eager to know what is the the fault in my ecu/system, why it always shuts down.
As for the other faults, 3/4 window mechanism was spoiled, but I have made it fixed for 1.2K each. Clutch is too high when released, that's why I smelled burning disks when I drove on the seaside (sandy). Fuel gauge is not registering the actual level,e= but the yellow light indicator can still be reliable. Odometer also was spoiled.
Whoever has the experience same as I have, please help to give me some tips with regards to the engine shutdown. I cannot bring the car now to the service bay since I'm back again for work here outside the country.
You may email me at Mark.Encarnado@infineon.com
Regards..
To all vw polo classsic owners and lovers, pls visit www.vwpoloclassic.tk. there are lots of interesting topics you can read. anything about polo is available. you can even attend to our monthly meet.
Have fun reading the site!
After purchasing our 2nd own polo classic, we already encountered some minor problems regarding the accessories of the car. But our main concern is the automatic relay of the cooling fan which is not functioning automatically when too much heat is already absorbed by the radiator. PLEASE KINDLY HELP US WHERE WE CAN BUY PARTS OF THE POLO CLASSIC`s ENGINE. HERE AT MANILA. EMAIL-ME AT " mjsapo28@yahoo.com " or text me on " 09274196309 "
Hi to all polo classic lovers... Just bought my polo classic last April 12,2006...it's a 1997 white Polo Classic with a 58tkms mileage on its odometer... Just want to know as to where I can purchase parts for this car... I need a door lock (drivers side),rubber for the antenna & rt fog lamp... Tnx & goodluck to all Polo Classic lovers!!!
Hi there,
you can buy parts at carabel in espana manila 732 7753 if you're in singapore @ Lian Yee 0065 62581633 their cheaper
& you can refund the 5% GSt at the airport. while or when
you visit buy as many expensive parts that you'll need like: fuel pump, clutch, aircon compressor, steering assembly (sin$1000+ in singapore & php65,000 in manila)
thanks.
Hi there!
I agree with the polo airconditioning problem. I just purchaased my polo classic about two weeks ago. but goodness the airconditoning problem is so stressing. at first I noticed a pool of cold water at the floor of the back passenger seat (right side). The car wash boy told me that he can't clean the flooring since there is a water in it. I was confused because I did not spill any liquid at that part. He told me that maybe somebody spill something in it. I immedeatly check on it with my hand and the water was so cold. I checked on the air condition if there is a leak, but there was none. I brought my Polo to the aircon repair shoppe. The chief technician told me that maybe it is a moisture that caused the water, but I told him that the water is not smelly and it is cold. He told me to observe it first for 3 days by placing a newspaper on top of it in order to absorb the moisture. After three days the water is still present. I brought again my Polo to his shoppe and have a full check up. They spotted my aircone drain was busted. a hoose is needed in order for the water to flow outside. I thought I can wait for the repair since it only needs a hoose. The technician told me that they have to Pullout the whole dashboard because the evaporizer was placed at the lowest portion of the engine room. I was a bit shocked about what he told me. Yes I agree aircondition repair is really an agony for the owner and the technicians. Eow!!! after that I feel sorry for my polo, but that's the way it is. Please text so that we can change ideas in taking care of our Volkswagen Polo here is my number 09166915514 (Pau)
This is my second VW car, the first is a Beetle which I truly admire because of its versatility and dependability. Even in its old age it still holds up to its name, German Technology. Downside is its expensive spare parts prices, but it is lower than its German brothers like Mercedes and BMW. I would recommend to the owners of the Polo Classic to buy a manual like Haynes in order to be familiar with your car because mechanics here are not so educated with our car. We can buy cheaper parts here rather than go to the casa (Auto Prominence) shops like Winmore & MOD in Buendia near LRT, Carabelle in Espana and Ayala in E.Rodriguez, their mechanics simply lack enough knowledge & equipment in repairing our Polo.
Great Car, German Technology, as its advertisement goes, Drivers Wanted!
To all VW Polo owners:
I envy you guys. VW Polo really stands out whenever I see one on the road. It may be a small car, but it is as classy as Cefiro, Galant or even Camry.
I want to have my own Polo, but I'm financially not ready to have one maybe in the future.
There is nothing like owning a VW. More power to you guys.