Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Review

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Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V
3.5 stars
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Guest's Review of Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V

23rd Sep 2009

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 weeks
  • Performance
    5 stars
  • Reliability
    3 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1999
  • Doors
    3
  • Practicality
    5 stars

Got this Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V as my first car, having been a named driver on other cars for a few weeks. I have driven a fair few cars in a similar class to this, and this polo absolutely wipes the lot. Handles fantastically well, barely and body roll without lowering, pulls insanely well for a 1.4, however its not some miracle car so anything over 1.6 will kick it. I had heard gearboxes and eleccy windows went on these, and day after i bought it the drivers window stopped working, and a day later the gearbox started groaning. I read up on the problem and it seemed sorting the 'box early was the best option as the cost goes right up the longer you leave it, recon boxes are pricey on these so youre looking at a £4-500 quid rebuild. A recon box can set you back £500 for the part alone!

Overall a fantastic car, everything you could possibly want out of a basic 'warm' hatch, easily the best sporty car a 17 year old male can get insured on. Just watch the gearbox as the more powerful twin cam engine and the fact many of these cars have been driven 'enthusiastically' can wreak havoc with it. And your wallet.

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