Since my 12th I had standard two wishes for my birthday: a dog and a car

Since my 12th I had standard two wishes for my birthday: a dog and a car. Both awfully unattainable, and even when I was 18 was allowed to take the highest a deal with my parents that I in exchange for one night per weekend at home sleeping one of their cars, if available. Until I started working two years ago. I worked far beyond the Randstad, with a brackish train and finally had money (and a reason, as far as I needed) to buy a car. Because my job kept me 60 hours a week of street my parents have chosen a car with me in the background. I saw a Peugeot 206/7, Golfje or if necessary a Punto much for me, but my parents came home a Polo. In 1999. I was not amused, but he was not expensive, had a decent service history and there could still be some in which 161,000 km. Time for my first review.

COMFORT
Well, the 90s interior will accommodate you on the outside. I still like to look nice to him with the flat back and I appreciate the look. The front seats are fine and offer remarkable comfort during a long drive. All buttons are where you expect them. The only thing was that one of my first big journeys in Germany terribly missed and I had to look for the fog lights; your regular button for the lights twice to pull out without instructions on the instrument panel is not convenient if you see less than 20 meters in a dark Autobahn. Road handling is in the city beyond good, beware the highway you will notice that it is roemoeriger with speeding and he leans into turns. The radio system is very poor (not to invest) and the electric window on the driver's side has moved several times; This is a known issue with this polo. A definite plus is the space; Passengers do not have much to complain about in the back (for such a city car) and because the boot is deep you can lose a lot in. Not to mention its length: No trouble I turn it to the smallest place or time I press the most uncomfortable ways.

Incidentally mainly concerns in the beginning I was on track for 40,000 km a year, now that a new job came out to around 25,000 which almost everything on the highway and the private half kilometers. Further driving the car (with my friend) often in Germany and I am myself an avid motorist, nothing more relaxing than a kilometer away or 100-200.

Performance:
For the city it performs fine and I am surprised not you see them much driving. On the highway he can on the right lane more than keep up, but to get in you have him well on his tail stairs. Not fine, but could I have been so always managed to escape the ups and dangerous situations. Unfortunately, he makes too much noise to ride comfortably at 120 km / h, but he keeps it well packed. Tilting the bend is irritating, but unfortunately a problem of the model. Even after more than 40 000 km in 1.5 years remains the top engine and switches delicious. It is an economical car, usually I drive 100-110 km / h and I measure at the pump an average of 1: 16.5.

Reliability:
Before I bought it was to replace the timing belt, so it was close. I have done him some maintenance in the meantime, with the main issues:

+ - 170 000: water pump should be replaced, happened at the dealership, but so poorly done that with 195000 if again.
+ - 180000: the show come roadside because he did not start anymore, turned out to be based on an improperly adjusted battery (?). So resolved and I could drive again.
195000: What replace bulbs, replace filters, disapproved summer tires and so it goes on winter tires (with the above consumption)

He should really be aligned and it's time for a little turn. Motor and coupling terms it is still a good car, there is only some rust cases in the side. Not yet on bearing parts, so he is again passed the MOT.

Usage:
Its definitely low, in total I sit (including depreciation and starting my car insurance) between 200 and 250 euros per month. Maintenance or running on, but I think it is difficult to prevent my mileage.

All in all, I'm not unhappy with this car, especially for his age. He always brings me everywhere, even though I love long drives. It remains a cheap, decent option for a city car. Because he starts to rust and I prefer driving a car that better suits my driving style I am now looking for a sporty car with more comfort and safety. But what will I miss my Polo.