1982 Volkswagen Polo C review from Netherlands
"I will never ever think of selling this car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaking battery panel at 90.000 km.
Gone clutch at 95.000 km.
Front shocks at 110.000 km.
Leaking tank at 115.000 km.
Front wheel bearing at 120.000.
Blown head gasket at 175.000 km.
General comments?
Great car. If you want low running costs, quite some miles for your gallon, and a 'not so standard' look.
Boot/Hatch is enormous, your own little station-wagon.
Did never die on my yet, accept for the
dead battery ones.
Handling isn't too bad for a 'shopping' car. Front is a bit wobbly.
Watch out for a leaking battery panel: very common problem.
With only 1.043 cc and 40 horses I can keep up with normal traffic, since the car is very light-weight.
If you ain't a mechanic, the most repairs aren't that expensive at the local garage. Don't go to a dealership for e.a. a blow head gasket. If you know what a torque wrench is, you can do virtually every repair yourself, and running costs go down big time (I Did the head gasket myself, without having a any mechanical background)
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| Gives an entertaining drive at a good price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.043cc / GL / 29kW - 40BHP Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2002 |