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Hey all, in the next few months I would like to buy a VW Polo 1.2 E (something cheapish to run and efficient). Preferably 2002+ models.

I would just like to know whether anyone here has something similar and would like them to give their opinions on the car in general. My budget is around ?6000ish, can push to ?6500 but I don't really want to go over that.

I would also like to know what VW's UK service is like for cars - how cheap/expesive are they and do they perform a good maintenance service?

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Polo's aren't bad little cars, but as someone who's owned a few VW's (two Corrado's and now a MK4 Golf) my advice is stay the hell away from VW Dealerships and find a local VW specialist instead. Dealerships just don't care about cars.. specialists do, and they know what they are doing, and will save you a fortune in not only repairs & labour, but also extra costs as a result of dealerships incompetance.

I moderate on the UK's largest Corrado forum.. if you do get a Polo, hit me up by PM and i'll find details of some specialists in your area..

And for that money, you can get yourself a year 2000 or so Polo GTI... pre previous, much better looking body design, eager 1.6 16v engine, and superb factory spec including xenon headlights! :)

Polo's aren't bad little cars, but as someone who's owned a few VW's (two Corrado's and now a MK4 Golf) my advice is stay the hell away from VW Dealerships and find a local VW specialist instead. Dealerships just don't care about cars.. specialists do, and they know what they are doing, and will save you a fortune in not only repairs & labour, but also extra costs as a result of dealerships incompetance.

I moderate on the UK's largest Corrado forum.. if you do get a Polo, hit me up by PM and i'll find details of some specialists in your area..

And for that money, you can get yourself a year 2000 or so Polo GTI... pre previous, much better looking body design, eager 1.6 16v engine, and superb factory spec including xenon headlights! :)

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Thanks for that, however I am only 17 (18 in August, when I will probably be getting it) so insurance on a GTI or a Golf will be totally insane.

These specialists, can you get any old VW from anywhere and take it to them? Or have they got to be purchased through the specialist?

Thanks for that, however I am only 17 (18 in August, when I will probably be getting it) so insurance on a GTI or a Golf will be totally insane.

These specialists, can you get any old VW from anywhere and take it to them? Or have they got to be purchased through the specialist?

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Oh.. ok.. yeah, a GTI would bust your as;);) I had my first Corrado at 21 (2.0 16v version, insurance group 16) and I used to pay through the nose for that!

As for the specialists.. in short, no. Specialists are basically just a mechanic / garage service. My local VW specialist (who are held in exceptionally high regard here by VW enthusiasts in the UK) are Stealth Racing - visit their site (here) to get an idea of the sort of work and services I am talking about. Their labour rates are about half that of the genuine VW garages, and simply put they don't cut corners.. i'd never dream of taking my car to a VW dealership over these guys!

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