1986 Volkswagen Polo Ranger review from UK and Ireland

The Car occasionally takes a few times to start. This is because the fast idle speed of the automatic choke is set too low. Once started though it never stops!

Cars don't really get more reliable than the MK2 polo, and this is one of the best models that made it over here.

The polo Ranger is the hatchback equivalent of the coupe S which means it benefits from the 1.3 liter engine with 5 speed gearbox, as well as some nice interior touches such as sports seats with beefy side supports. A sports steering wheel and last, but not least a rev counter. The one I own also has the optional sunshine roof.

Its no rocket ship, but it's a good solid car that gets me from A to B with very little fuss. Acceleration is adequate and is capable of cruising at 90mph on the motorway.

Fuel economy could be better, I've owned several of the later polos with fuel injected engines and those are very good on fuel when compared to this car (33mpg compared with 40+.) It's very economical on long journeys, but the short journeys bring it down considerably.

Also worth mentioning is this particular car was built in Germany and the build quality is far superior to that of later models.