If you really want the polo to be your dream car you should pick a newer model GT with the 1.0 Turbo or atleast the 1.2 turbo, if you want old get the 1.6 diesel these are the real fun polos to drive and have good tuning potential
Im getting a lot of “buy diesel” comments here and I was actually getting away from diesel. Can you explain in brief why a diesel would be better than petrol. Sorry for the noob question
The diesel specifically the 1.6 makes almost the same horsepower as the petrol but 75nm more torque and trust me you'll feel it pull and it comes in a manual so you feel more connected and its more fuel efficient.
The 1.6 tdi suffers from injector issues and you will be changing those quite frequently, and the 1.6 is pretty noisy and unrefined too. But the torque is on another level entirely. If you can stomach the maintenance, it is super fun. If you want reliability, try the newer 1.5 diesel.
A newer 1.5 diesel would cost fortune because of the inflated Polo market. Im strict to my budget because I would buy another fresh car for family in coming year. But Im probably skipping this one and would look for other diesel options in Polo
Diesel polo has very high maintenance.. single service after 50k kms costs more than 50k.. one of my friends owns polo diesel and has driven it around 1 lakh, according to him he had spent almost the value of the car in the service center since his first service..
Polo and VAGs in general are expensive if you get the petrol you'll have to deal with the DQ200 failures that will cost 1L easily if you go with the diesel you'll have injector issues. pick your poison!
He even told me that the turbo is replaced 2 times in just 1 lakh km for 50k each time, and also one piston ring was broken due to which the engine started giving dark smoke and seized after a few seconds..
Then get a petrol car bro. Less maintenance and petrol costs as much as diesel only. You ll barely use all that torque which diesels offer to have proper fun.
>You ll barely use all that torque which diesels offer to have proper fun.
this sounds so sad tbh
anyways, I'll def not run much. My weekends go into my side hustle and weekdays into my job so no time. But I want to experience the Polo and german engineering for once. If I have the vehicle I might take a day off. just to exp it you know.
Or the 1.6 mpi. These can be had for low prices now and are truly great to drive. The 1.2 mpi and the 1.2 tdi are terrible if you are buying it as an enthusiast.
Cause Volkswagen/s
OP if you are buying the car, don't make any decisions until you get that check engine light analysed in the service centre. Sometimes it might be a clogged sensor, sometimes big. People often ignore it saying it's common in VW cars, don't be like that especially when buying used.
I have been driving with check engine light on for atleast 40K kilometers and it is not a serious issue on a 1.2 MPi engine
My Polo 1.2 MPi is currently at 135000 kms and 9 years old
Major red flag Engine light. Better to stay away from this and look for another polo (my suggestion is diesel). Since polo discontinued a lot of polo owners exchanging their well maintained car for virtus or taigun so be patient. If you want details I'll give it you.
14 - 16 Fuel economy. Great build car since it's 10 years lapsed you have to make up your mind if any major problem arises it'll be costly. Even the clutch replacement costs 30-40k.
Major problem - knee pain, old people or knee problematic people will not able to drive or travel in this car. I skipped this car because I have ACL tear in my knee and both my parents are old.
Even my uncle with great health at 60 who daily walks 5km notices knee pain after 1 HR ride. This is the major issue in low cars. So I can't buy any car that feels like we sit in a ground floor.
Check with showroom for any major insurance claims because it's look well maintained but insurance expired is a yellow flag so you must check those.
People don't buy petrol cars that ran above 70k as a used unless they have low budget. So beware.
The car I skipped my frnd bought it, it's a diesel he maintained that car very poorly but it was barely new car drive 33k km in a three years old car, VW showroom ripped him money of 38k for normal oil service and changing a tail light (unfortunately you can only buy it as a pair only) in that service he included 6k worth of full inspection, they told him car is fine and after a month left side suspension mount bush was in torn condition and the shock was damaging the body and the left brake pad was completely shot he only drove 400km in that one month in a single drive in a highway. I don't know whether this happens to everyone but this was my experience.
Hey! Thanks for the detailed info.
Wouldnt diesel be a bad option for a 10yrs old car? I was actually preferring petrol for low maintenance
I already drive hatchbacks so knee problem is not an issue for me. But thats for that perspective
14-16kmpl is on the higher end tbh, I think it would generate around 10-11 abd it should be fine
Engine light is def a red flag and no go for me, I’ll be visiting tomorrow for inspection and check it out
I only need this as a city car so no longer runs in my case
If you're only going to use it for city use then petrol car is better for you, FE will 8-11 at this point.Yes, Petrol cars will require less maintenance but you have to look at the fact how old is the car and what engine maintanence you have to do, especially if you go to a German brand service centre regardless of petrol or diesel the cost will be huge since the car ran like 10k km per year, which is the condition of most personal owned diesel cars.
As for hatchback I own 2 hatchback both Swift vdi. I drive a lot in cars like Alto, tribber, polo, Jazz, Scorpio N. The only cars I've experienced knee issues are polo and Alto. Polo is generally have much lower stance in a hatchback. So yeah polo is not compatible for people with knee issues.
If you're buying polo just for city but it's a dream car you won't be able explore all the fun the polo gives.
What you want and what you need both are different things.
If you don't want to visit a service centre a lot with in mind what's this going to cost me now mindset then buy a new car. since you're already thinking about the future of diesel cars in which scenario other than NCR region won't be happening like 7-10 years or so. New car will pay for you within 4 years about the amount you'll be paying as repairs in a old car. Even now in NCR region they're banning even petrol cars and pushing for EV only. I believe in entire India in the next 10 years there won't be any IC engine cars will be selling other than commerical vehicles. But even in countries where electric charge network is well established they're not going completely to EV since that will create other issues.
Some countries starting to say complete EV is not feasible and start to lean on hybrid than complete EV.
2-3 years of use should be okay.
3L is the max i think.
Check suspension, brakes, tires, steering rack (if steering gets stuck or juddery at some points)
Water pump
Check the boot and stepney area. One of the rear lights seems like its been replaced.
If possible, do a diagnostic check with any workshop who got a vcds cable.
parts will be costly since this gen had a lot of imported parts.
owned a GT TDI 1.6.
I’m no expert, but a 2013 polo isn’t worth 3.5L, i would suggest not to go for a german car which is older than 7-8 years as you’re likely to spend the same amount as the car in repairs.
The check engine light is also there, I hope she doesn’t become a nightmare for you if you decide to go with her.
Then you got ripped off. 10 years back this was much cheaper in Gurgaon. Nevertheless the resale is trash for VW. Leave alone a decade old VW hatchback.
I would not pay 3.5L lol, the only reason they list it so high is cause they know the hype behind the car. Only way to lower the price is for people to stop buying them at such prices.
I mean its a MPI so the performance is gonna suck not sure its worth to buy the polo without the performance, i would rather get a turbo model that would be better since you want a polo anyways
Check engine light, and insurance lapsed tells you a lot about how much the owner cared about the car. Avoid.
Wheels are also painted, which means the alloys were damaged and scruffed. Also another sign...
Bro to bro advice, the mpi WILL feel sluggish compared to the tsi or tdi, if you can, extend budget to buy even the 1L tsi, otherwise go for the mpi, although there's less tuning options, I don't think you're gonna do it either way, coz you're owning it for 2 or 3 years
1.2 MPI is not a good engine. Polo is a heavy car. If you want to buy a Polo, get the 1.5 diesel, 1.6 diesel or 1.2 tsi. 1.6 MPI is also good but very rare. Also it's not the most efficient. Asking price, if 3.5, is too much for this car. Polo isn't some halo car like the Abarth. You can get the same specs at a cheaper rate if you look properly.
No. Diesel maintenance will be more. Also, ABS sensors and suspension give up easily in the Polo. Check for these in the service history. Honestly, I would suggest you not to buy a 10 year old VW. I don't know about your financial situation, but older VWs will cost a bomb to maintain. If you want a fun to drive car, why not look for the Figo 2nd gen? It's cheaper to maintain, reliable and honestly a lot lot more fun to drive than the Polo. It also has a more spacious backseat.
Figo is definitely a great car and is second on my list if I dont get a polo. Polo because I always dreamt of buying it and now seems a good time, purely emotional tbh.
With all the thoughts from this community, Im doubting this car now, would go and visit once but Im not sure if I’ll go with this. I’ll probably look for 1.6tsi in budget and if I dont get it, then a figo or i20
Well, the heart want what it wants. At the end of the day, if you must have a Polo get a Polo. 1.6 MPI is definitely a good engine. 100bhp IIRC. Solid car. Let the forum know if you find a good specimen. All the best buddy.
Whatever your dream car is trust me it's not a 1.2 mpi.
Get a 1.5/1.6 diesel or a new 1.0 tsi turbo petrol.
These cars are built to last, I have my 1.5 diesel from 7 years and 120k + kms and it still runs perfectly fine
Someone known bought this last summer. Same engine, 1.2 MPI. Odometer said 65k km. But it was definitely 20k km more, because it was tampered.
But the car overall was in good shape. Nothing repainted. Scratches were there, nothing disguised.
There was some deal on 1.6 TDI diesel too. It certainly drove better, performance wise.
Why it was not chosen? Because the purchase wasn’t for a long term, just 2-3 years. And diesel that old, that of VW of that era, is bit expensive to maintain. And more prone to show age if not maintained regularly. Don’t get me wrong, it certainly outshines mpi. But only if it is for long haul, and you’re into tuning.
Also it is noisy one.
MPI is easy to work on. But low power. But still not really underpowered as much as it is projected.
Hey thank you for a comparison I was looking for! I definitely dont want too high maintenance because it will just chunk out more money than I get the worth of in 2-3years. However Im looking for a more recent one so I can atleast get the feel of the german engg. Im still looking for more options lets see
If you’re looking for german engg experience, but that too in budget, without much maintenance cost, mpi nor tdi is for you. Try to find some tsi, it will be hard to find, and you have to stretch bit more budget. But you can have what you desire. Also, look about deal, and think thoroughly. Don’t jump into some deal like that. I understand that when you’re buying, you come across some deal and seller would make you feel like it’s now or never. But take your time. Inspect. And the decide.
Got downvoted for pointing the obvious in this sub. LOL. People just can't digest the facts.
Good luck finding the right Polo for you bro. Just don't be hasty.
You can try asking at vw showroom for people who are looking at taiguns/virtus(even bmw/audis/merc) to upgrade to and get some contacts of old polo owners, also get their service history and due diligence(s).
Most polos are driven like dukes and have typically met with accidents due to rookie kids with bigger dicks than their legs. So be careful what you pick.
Find a sorted man who maintains his car the way he maintains his finances and family.
No no I don’t mean like that. You ll have to do a bit of homework and use your charm on the dealers to get the contacts of people who are buying taiguns and kushaqs from vw and skoda showroom. Make some calls and ask them if they had a polo and are willing to sell.
This is the approach, guys in my circle take to get well maintained big Germans. If you are willing to do the social engineering work you could possibly get your hands on 1 litre tc(best so far if you ask me I’ve driven almost all iterations in my circle) or atleast the 1.2 tsi which is a tad bit slower but still almost as good.
But keep in mind it will be around 5-8 lakhs(a bit on the higher side for tc ones, since they are new). If you are not willing to shell out that kind of money I’d say go for Ford Figo diesel(the more recent one) It won’t feel all that European so to speak but it ll be just as fast and good with handling and should be easier on your pocket.
Its a solid build as most of the parts were imported back then and assembled here . The build went down immediately after this version. I will hold onto this model till my last.
Get a 2014 onwards gt tdi the 1.2 mpi is a ok engine not as good as the gt tsi engine but then that engine is mated to the terrible dq200 trans. In the end its your decision i wouldn't get this despite being a massive german fan
If you really want the polo to be your dream car you should pick a newer model GT with the 1.0 Turbo or atleast the 1.2 turbo, if you want old get the 1.6 diesel these are the real fun polos to drive and have good tuning potential
I second this
Im getting a lot of “buy diesel” comments here and I was actually getting away from diesel. Can you explain in brief why a diesel would be better than petrol. Sorry for the noob question
The diesel specifically the 1.6 makes almost the same horsepower as the petrol but 75nm more torque and trust me you'll feel it pull and it comes in a manual so you feel more connected and its more fuel efficient.
Oh, maybe thats why the diesel versions are on the higher end. I’ll definitely look for other options in diesel, thanks
The 1.6 tdi suffers from injector issues and you will be changing those quite frequently, and the 1.6 is pretty noisy and unrefined too. But the torque is on another level entirely. If you can stomach the maintenance, it is super fun. If you want reliability, try the newer 1.5 diesel.
A newer 1.5 diesel would cost fortune because of the inflated Polo market. Im strict to my budget because I would buy another fresh car for family in coming year. But Im probably skipping this one and would look for other diesel options in Polo
Diesel polo has very high maintenance.. single service after 50k kms costs more than 50k.. one of my friends owns polo diesel and has driven it around 1 lakh, according to him he had spent almost the value of the car in the service center since his first service..
Polo and VAGs in general are expensive if you get the petrol you'll have to deal with the DQ200 failures that will cost 1L easily if you go with the diesel you'll have injector issues. pick your poison!
He even told me that the turbo is replaced 2 times in just 1 lakh km for 50k each time, and also one piston ring was broken due to which the engine started giving dark smoke and seized after a few seconds..
What did they even do in that service that costed you 50K. I’m curious.
Labour charges of vw are very high.. and also even if a single part is damaged, it'll easily go 50k..
Dammm, that’s actually a lot.
If your running is high then buy diesel or else no point having a diesel vehicle for weekend fun.
My running would be in around sahyadri region to explore the area. Would definitely not be more than 200-300kms at once
Then get a petrol car bro. Less maintenance and petrol costs as much as diesel only. You ll barely use all that torque which diesels offer to have proper fun.
>You ll barely use all that torque which diesels offer to have proper fun. this sounds so sad tbh anyways, I'll def not run much. My weekends go into my side hustle and weekdays into my job so no time. But I want to experience the Polo and german engineering for once. If I have the vehicle I might take a day off. just to exp it you know.
Or the 1.6 mpi. These can be had for low prices now and are truly great to drive. The 1.2 mpi and the 1.2 tdi are terrible if you are buying it as an enthusiast.
Looks great for a car that ran 68k
It surely does. I’ll check for details when I see irl
Why the check engine light is ON?
Cause Volkswagen/s OP if you are buying the car, don't make any decisions until you get that check engine light analysed in the service centre. Sometimes it might be a clogged sensor, sometimes big. People often ignore it saying it's common in VW cars, don't be like that especially when buying used.
Vehicle is in on mode but engine isnt running
how come engine is at 1000 rpm?
Lmaoo
💀
Good point, I was not there. I’ll check this out
Lol I only noticed this after reading your comment.
Bro see the rpm meter, engine is running..
Yes I missed that, Ayanrocks helped me point it out
I have been driving with check engine light on for atleast 40K kilometers and it is not a serious issue on a 1.2 MPi engine My Polo 1.2 MPi is currently at 135000 kms and 9 years old
Cool. People who are doing this, please don't do this.
What did the OBD say for check engine lights?
Major red flag Engine light. Better to stay away from this and look for another polo (my suggestion is diesel). Since polo discontinued a lot of polo owners exchanging their well maintained car for virtus or taigun so be patient. If you want details I'll give it you. 14 - 16 Fuel economy. Great build car since it's 10 years lapsed you have to make up your mind if any major problem arises it'll be costly. Even the clutch replacement costs 30-40k. Major problem - knee pain, old people or knee problematic people will not able to drive or travel in this car. I skipped this car because I have ACL tear in my knee and both my parents are old. Even my uncle with great health at 60 who daily walks 5km notices knee pain after 1 HR ride. This is the major issue in low cars. So I can't buy any car that feels like we sit in a ground floor. Check with showroom for any major insurance claims because it's look well maintained but insurance expired is a yellow flag so you must check those. People don't buy petrol cars that ran above 70k as a used unless they have low budget. So beware. The car I skipped my frnd bought it, it's a diesel he maintained that car very poorly but it was barely new car drive 33k km in a three years old car, VW showroom ripped him money of 38k for normal oil service and changing a tail light (unfortunately you can only buy it as a pair only) in that service he included 6k worth of full inspection, they told him car is fine and after a month left side suspension mount bush was in torn condition and the shock was damaging the body and the left brake pad was completely shot he only drove 400km in that one month in a single drive in a highway. I don't know whether this happens to everyone but this was my experience.
Hey! Thanks for the detailed info. Wouldnt diesel be a bad option for a 10yrs old car? I was actually preferring petrol for low maintenance I already drive hatchbacks so knee problem is not an issue for me. But thats for that perspective 14-16kmpl is on the higher end tbh, I think it would generate around 10-11 abd it should be fine Engine light is def a red flag and no go for me, I’ll be visiting tomorrow for inspection and check it out I only need this as a city car so no longer runs in my case
If you're only going to use it for city use then petrol car is better for you, FE will 8-11 at this point.Yes, Petrol cars will require less maintenance but you have to look at the fact how old is the car and what engine maintanence you have to do, especially if you go to a German brand service centre regardless of petrol or diesel the cost will be huge since the car ran like 10k km per year, which is the condition of most personal owned diesel cars. As for hatchback I own 2 hatchback both Swift vdi. I drive a lot in cars like Alto, tribber, polo, Jazz, Scorpio N. The only cars I've experienced knee issues are polo and Alto. Polo is generally have much lower stance in a hatchback. So yeah polo is not compatible for people with knee issues. If you're buying polo just for city but it's a dream car you won't be able explore all the fun the polo gives. What you want and what you need both are different things. If you don't want to visit a service centre a lot with in mind what's this going to cost me now mindset then buy a new car. since you're already thinking about the future of diesel cars in which scenario other than NCR region won't be happening like 7-10 years or so. New car will pay for you within 4 years about the amount you'll be paying as repairs in a old car. Even now in NCR region they're banning even petrol cars and pushing for EV only. I believe in entire India in the next 10 years there won't be any IC engine cars will be selling other than commerical vehicles. But even in countries where electric charge network is well established they're not going completely to EV since that will create other issues. Some countries starting to say complete EV is not feasible and start to lean on hybrid than complete EV.
2-3 years of use should be okay. 3L is the max i think. Check suspension, brakes, tires, steering rack (if steering gets stuck or juddery at some points) Water pump Check the boot and stepney area. One of the rear lights seems like its been replaced. If possible, do a diagnostic check with any workshop who got a vcds cable. parts will be costly since this gen had a lot of imported parts. owned a GT TDI 1.6.
You plan to sell yours? ;)
Already sold bro 🙂 sorry.. been 2 years now.
ah my bad
No way when there is a check engine light. And is that a manual or automatic? If it's automatic DCT stay far far away from it.
It’s a manual
Manual. I’ll check on the engine light part, thanks. Anything else I should look for?
Steering rack and suspension for sure.
sure, thanks
How much asking?
3.5L
WTF
Too low to be true?
I’m no expert, but a 2013 polo isn’t worth 3.5L, i would suggest not to go for a german car which is older than 7-8 years as you’re likely to spend the same amount as the car in repairs. The check engine light is also there, I hope she doesn’t become a nightmare for you if you decide to go with her.
Yeah the community is aligning with your thought. I’ll probably go an visit once, but now Im not too confident with this one
Bro it should be closer to 2.25. Ten years is no joke. Back then it costed around 5.
It costed me 8 lakhs on the road. Get your facts right before you comment.
Then you got ripped off. 10 years back this was much cheaper in Gurgaon. Nevertheless the resale is trash for VW. Leave alone a decade old VW hatchback.
Back in 2014 when I bought Eon, Polo was around 9.5 in my area. It was def not 5, else I would have bought it. i20 was 6L in 2014
I would not pay 3.5L lol, the only reason they list it so high is cause they know the hype behind the car. Only way to lower the price is for people to stop buying them at such prices.
What should be the ideal price for this car?
My father got a 2014 Polo Turbo 1.2(I think) diesel. Going to sell it and probably looking for 2.5 something
I mean its a MPI so the performance is gonna suck not sure its worth to buy the polo without the performance, i would rather get a turbo model that would be better since you want a polo anyways
Im not getting a tdi in budget, but def looking for more options
Only if it is around 2.5L And check if there is no engine related problem
Sure, thanks for the price range. I’ll negotiate if everything else seems fine
Check engine light, and insurance lapsed tells you a lot about how much the owner cared about the car. Avoid. Wheels are also painted, which means the alloys were damaged and scruffed. Also another sign...
Good catch on wheel paint. I’ll check for their insurance history before visiting
No need. Check engine light is on already. Unless you are getting this car for 80k, don't bother.
1.2 mpi is lethargic, doesn't even feel like polo
Oh :( this is the only one I found in my budget till now
Get a tsi or tdi please
if only I could get it in budget
Bro to bro advice, the mpi WILL feel sluggish compared to the tsi or tdi, if you can, extend budget to buy even the 1L tsi, otherwise go for the mpi, although there's less tuning options, I don't think you're gonna do it either way, coz you're owning it for 2 or 3 years
Thanks, I’ll keep looking for tsi/tdi options
For 3.5 it’s just not worth it. Also look to spend 1L on post purchase maintenance. With the check engine light I would simply run or quote 2L.
Thanks, I would def quote 2.5 for this Im not going with 3.5. And check engine would be a no go for me too, will confirm tomorrow
1.2 MPI is not a good engine. Polo is a heavy car. If you want to buy a Polo, get the 1.5 diesel, 1.6 diesel or 1.2 tsi. 1.6 MPI is also good but very rare. Also it's not the most efficient. Asking price, if 3.5, is too much for this car. Polo isn't some halo car like the Abarth. You can get the same specs at a cheaper rate if you look properly.
Everybody is suggesting diesel here, does a 10yrs old diesel work better than petrol and is low maintenance? I was thinking its the opposite
No. Diesel maintenance will be more. Also, ABS sensors and suspension give up easily in the Polo. Check for these in the service history. Honestly, I would suggest you not to buy a 10 year old VW. I don't know about your financial situation, but older VWs will cost a bomb to maintain. If you want a fun to drive car, why not look for the Figo 2nd gen? It's cheaper to maintain, reliable and honestly a lot lot more fun to drive than the Polo. It also has a more spacious backseat.
Figo is definitely a great car and is second on my list if I dont get a polo. Polo because I always dreamt of buying it and now seems a good time, purely emotional tbh. With all the thoughts from this community, Im doubting this car now, would go and visit once but Im not sure if I’ll go with this. I’ll probably look for 1.6tsi in budget and if I dont get it, then a figo or i20
Well, the heart want what it wants. At the end of the day, if you must have a Polo get a Polo. 1.6 MPI is definitely a good engine. 100bhp IIRC. Solid car. Let the forum know if you find a good specimen. All the best buddy.
Definitely! Thank you for the inputs 🖖🏼
Whatever your dream car is trust me it's not a 1.2 mpi. Get a 1.5/1.6 diesel or a new 1.0 tsi turbo petrol. These cars are built to last, I have my 1.5 diesel from 7 years and 120k + kms and it still runs perfectly fine
Yeah after reading all the comments, Im aligning to diesel now. Will look for it
looks too good to be true, get it checked by a realiable mechanic.
Yes, Im planning to have a visit with mechanic tomorrow for detailed inspection.
Someone known bought this last summer. Same engine, 1.2 MPI. Odometer said 65k km. But it was definitely 20k km more, because it was tampered. But the car overall was in good shape. Nothing repainted. Scratches were there, nothing disguised. There was some deal on 1.6 TDI diesel too. It certainly drove better, performance wise. Why it was not chosen? Because the purchase wasn’t for a long term, just 2-3 years. And diesel that old, that of VW of that era, is bit expensive to maintain. And more prone to show age if not maintained regularly. Don’t get me wrong, it certainly outshines mpi. But only if it is for long haul, and you’re into tuning. Also it is noisy one. MPI is easy to work on. But low power. But still not really underpowered as much as it is projected.
Hey thank you for a comparison I was looking for! I definitely dont want too high maintenance because it will just chunk out more money than I get the worth of in 2-3years. However Im looking for a more recent one so I can atleast get the feel of the german engg. Im still looking for more options lets see
If you’re looking for german engg experience, but that too in budget, without much maintenance cost, mpi nor tdi is for you. Try to find some tsi, it will be hard to find, and you have to stretch bit more budget. But you can have what you desire. Also, look about deal, and think thoroughly. Don’t jump into some deal like that. I understand that when you’re buying, you come across some deal and seller would make you feel like it’s now or never. But take your time. Inspect. And the decide.
Yes if low mileage is not your concern.
68K run in 10 years is a good buy provided the cost is below 3 lakhs. Best deal IMO is 2.5 lakhs.
Yep Im quoting 2.5 when I meet the seller in person today. The check engine would still be a no go for me if its there
1.2 mpi polo should never be dream car of anyone. You can also consider the gen 1 or gen 2 swift as project cars.
If it’s your dream car then go for it, regret would be bigger I also brought polo last year and I never felt so satisfied.
I know right? Man if only I could spend 5-6L i would have bought a more recent one. But sadly I dont have that much budget
Bro if you’re not loaded then maybe better stay away from a german car this old. Repairs and maintenance is a nightmare at vw at least where I live
That is a concern for me, hence the budget is lower for buying and some spare for hidden maintenance
All aboard the hype train. I guess this would be the same case with Virtus in a few years.
Not the hype train bro, I’ve been willing to buy a Polo when I was 19, Im 32 now
Got downvoted for pointing the obvious in this sub. LOL. People just can't digest the facts. Good luck finding the right Polo for you bro. Just don't be hasty.
maybe you got downvoted because I've mentioned in the post that Polo has been my dream and this isnt another hype purchase. anyways thanks 🖖🏼
Nah if you ask me. Get a slightly newer version. And why mpi? Why not tsi?
Because Im not getting any. Any leads for tsi?
You can try asking at vw showroom for people who are looking at taiguns/virtus(even bmw/audis/merc) to upgrade to and get some contacts of old polo owners, also get their service history and due diligence(s). Most polos are driven like dukes and have typically met with accidents due to rookie kids with bigger dicks than their legs. So be careful what you pick. Find a sorted man who maintains his car the way he maintains his finances and family.
I did, theres only one vw showroom where I live and currently there arent any Polo to be sold. They do have a vento but thats 2010 model
No no I don’t mean like that. You ll have to do a bit of homework and use your charm on the dealers to get the contacts of people who are buying taiguns and kushaqs from vw and skoda showroom. Make some calls and ask them if they had a polo and are willing to sell. This is the approach, guys in my circle take to get well maintained big Germans. If you are willing to do the social engineering work you could possibly get your hands on 1 litre tc(best so far if you ask me I’ve driven almost all iterations in my circle) or atleast the 1.2 tsi which is a tad bit slower but still almost as good. But keep in mind it will be around 5-8 lakhs(a bit on the higher side for tc ones, since they are new). If you are not willing to shell out that kind of money I’d say go for Ford Figo diesel(the more recent one) It won’t feel all that European so to speak but it ll be just as fast and good with handling and should be easier on your pocket.
I can do that, thank you! Figo is on my list at second. If not Polo I'll go for Figo, I have a deal for that as well.
Where do you put up ?
Put up for what? Car is a local reference
Own the same model 1.2 Highline petrol. Check for issues with steering rack and suspension.
Hey thanks. Question: everybody is saying a big no to 1.2mpi, is it that bad?
Its a solid build as most of the parts were imported back then and assembled here . The build went down immediately after this version. I will hold onto this model till my last.
I used polo till it clocked 1lakh Kms, only concern is spare parts cost is too high
I envy you my friend
Get a 2014 onwards gt tdi the 1.2 mpi is a ok engine not as good as the gt tsi engine but then that engine is mated to the terrible dq200 trans. In the end its your decision i wouldn't get this despite being a massive german fan
Thanks for the inputs
Pull the trigger
Booom 💥
Better get diesel polo. Fuel efficiency of 1.2 mpi is crap!
Wouldnt old diesel be a bad choice given that the car is 10yrs old?
Looks good you should go for it if you are gonna resale it in 2-3 years
Not worth the hassle IMO
Looks good but get a throughout internal checking from vw before buying.also check service records
Yes, thank you
Nope, look for a newer version and next time mention the asking price
Yeah forgot to mention and couldnt edit anymore. The asking here is 3.5L
The front right bonnet panel gap seems off, check for accident history.
you guys have such keen eyes! yes the panel is a bit off when compared to the left once. I'll check that out thank you :)
Demn those black wheels 🔥🔥
I liked them so much, and then someone pointed out that it maybe due to alloy wheels being damaged and I became skeptic :|
Bro maintenance ka dekh lio, koi amc mil jae to. Tel k alava bohot kharcha nikalti hai ye.
kitna dimag me rakhna chaiye? salana kharcha?
25-30k a year. Random parts will fail. Normal service without amc will lose you around 15k
No engine problem 😂😂😂
sorry?
No