1989 Volkswagen Polo Match review from UK and Ireland
"Sturdy and reliable but needs to lighten up and have fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Glovebox lid fell off.
Small patch of rust on boot lid and bottom of driver's door.
General comments?
The car is comfy and reliable, but the poor performance and handling is what is going to force me to change my car. The lack of a fifth gear is a big oversight for comfortable motorway cruising. Now I have uprated the brakes they are not so bad, but still require a lot pressure on the pedal. It is great for what it was designed to do, that is being cheap to run but still being comfortable and of good quality, but unfortunately that is not really what I am after.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 44000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2000 |