Volkswagen Polo Playa 1.4 (2001)

[BeoTeK]

Hi, wonder if someone could offer some assistance or advice with regards to the following car. Anyone had any experiences with them, please give pros/cons etc.

Thinking of purchasing this. (Though I've never owned a VW but I have always quite liked the Polo.)

Volkswagen Polo Playa 1.4 (2001)
R 45 000
Engine: 4 cylinders, 1423cc, 62kW
Transmission: Manual
Type: Hatch
Colour: Weat Bei
Interior: Cloth
Mileage: 112 700km

Personally I think it's quite reasonable. Will go have a look at the car at the dealer on Monday.
Your input is appreciated.

Beo...

[D3x!]

Looks very reasonable, just take a good look at the car as buying used can be a gamble, sometimes you get a gem and others rubbish.

[Fazda]

That mileage is nice and low, should be great prvided it's been regularly serviced and you can get the service records.

All that being said I had a 2001 Playa 1.4 and it was diabolically heavy on fuel...eventually converted it to a 2.0 litre at SAC and the consumption actually improved. I sold it to a mate who still has it - has done 170 000 on the 2 litre engine, and loves the car to bits. The only work he's had to do on it is change brake pads, tyres and shocks.

[BeoTeK]

Thanks for the input, much appreciated.

Well I have a company car which I use during the week (and weekends), so if/when I get a personal vehicle it will mostly be used on weekends, and driving long distances. So I'm not exactly looking for something that economical on fuel (though it's always a good idea). It will be living in the garage mostly, and probably do around 200km's a month. Need something that's gonna last me as well and family orientated.

Chrz...

[dj_jyno]

and driving long distances. <snip> family orientated.

Do you prefer a hatch? I think a Classic would be a better bet in this case - much more boot space. The Polos also have quite short gears, so not the best car to do long distance driving with. If you can live with that, though, I can't think of any reason not to get the car in your OP.

[Fazda]

Short gearing? Since when?

They do 3000 rpm @ 100 km/h which is the same as any other VW.

120km/h you are cruising at about 3300 rpm...nothing wrong with that, and having done most of my Playa mileage on long trips, they are just fine.

[BeoTeK]

went to the dealer today and the car wasn't there. "apparently" went for COR or some BS. They said they would call me when it got back, still waiting.....

*South Coast time i guess* (much like Bill Gates time)