1987 Volkswagen Polo c review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap reliable run around"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car suffered from a poor engine idle when cold, this was rectified by adjusting the carburetor.
Had a small electrical fire caused by a poor earth strap connection, easy to repair with a soldering iron and some insulation tape.
General comments?
If you are looking for a performance car then you don't want a polo.
Its quite nippy around town, but overtaking is hazardous unless you have a very long run up down a hill.
Handling is not too sharp as it leans very heavily when pushed into bends.
Very good build quality though, it won't fall to bits around you.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2003 |