1987 Volkswagen Polo CL review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only fault was a leaking carb-manifold gasket causing slightly hot running and intermittent conk out at idle after a long run. Not a single 'expert' I asked suggested this. The problem was no more than a mild annoyance, but the solution didn't get the better of me. It must happen to a lot of VWs with carbs on rubber gaskets, at about 100k.
Rust is beginning around the edges.
General comments?
What other car could you buy for a few hundred quid and do almost 20k in a year with nothing going wrong?
40 mpg, and will do 90mph all day.
Genuine parts from a specialist are incredibly cheap - it's not worth using pattern parts. DIY service, changing oil twice a year. Should last forever.
Running the tyres at 28psi (full load pressure) improves the handling no end.
As a machine for getting around roads with, it's perfect. The 'image' of an '87 Polo doesn't create any fireworks. But people who can't wind their own windows down do make me laugh.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2000 |