Very easy to break into. Ended up buying lock shields from Volkswagen dealer (why didn't Volkswagen fit as standard - dealer did a roaring trade in them).
Radio stolen. Linked to above problem, plus lack of any real security on the radio itself e.g. code.
Seat adjuster snapped - complete pig to fix.
Habit of stalling for no reason - dealer never did manage to fix in 6 years of ownership! Often refused to restart. Just as well VW offered free RAC cover for up to 6 years - got to know most of the local RAC patrol men.
Consumed tyres at an alarming rate - hard to understand as performance was sedate to put it mildly and got the tracking checked every few months.
Car generally felt very tired after 6 very cossetted years and only 23,00 miles. Felt more like a hack with 200K on the clock.
Didn't expect terrific performance from a 1.0 litre engine, but boy was it slow!
Considering the above, fuel economy was pretty poor (never better than 38mpg - got better out of my 1800cc Vectra).
VW 'quality' is a sham. Dealer service a very expensive way to get insulted! £200 (approx $280) for a standard service nearly 10 years ago!
I have a 1993 Volkswagen fox polo and the only thing that has broke on it was a hose to the radiator (about three months ago), and the starter just went out in it. Other than that I have had no problems with it. No body rust, great gas mileage, it kind of gets uncomfortable after driving to South Carolina (I'll manage).
Alex Hunter
Nelson, Ohio.
(rhunter900@yahoo.com)
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