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 (WTA) Volkswagen Polo 1.6 CKD, Planning to buy new one. Is it worth it?

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Eternalgl0ry
post Jun 16 2017, 11:55 PM

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The polo is a good buy to be honest for the price. I would go for it if i still have a choice

The maintenance cost for it is normal. Blame the GST and you know who

I have a classmate who works in the stocklist. He say actually the things are very affordable but you know who raise the tax, add GST and car companies have no choice to raise the price otherwise they will all go bankrupt just by service only
dachshundPet
post Jun 17 2017, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(B05 @ Apr 10 2017, 12:02 PM)
Thx... U're using it for nearly 4yrs...no major issue...thats great...

Only periodical service is expensive.... I'm comparing it with jazz...also resale value for vw is not so good...

In dilemma...jazz vs polo hb
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For Hatchbacks, if you want bigger interior space, cheaper maintenance and RV, go for Jazz, else go for Polo HB 1.6NA for the remaining good factors. Get 1.6NA with 6speed aisin gearbox if you do not want headache later. The most obvious differences between Jazz with Polo are solid car feeling with better car handling.

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post Jun 17 2017, 11:49 AM

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service very cheap? lol


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post Jun 17 2017, 03:28 PM

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QUOTE(vexus @ Jun 17 2017, 11:49 AM)
service very cheap? lol
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Bold III
post Dec 6 2018, 11:01 PM

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My wife drive polo 1.6 hb, almost 3 years..
Until today there are issues happened but solved by the sc..first, when newly buy u can feel like doors not well close/tight, after check sc replaced all the rubber lining, solved.. 2nd year, when do alignment, the foreman told me the disk got dent/bengkok a bit..but also replaced by sc then..because defect from factory..

My opinion handling, stability, torque, manual gear better than my honda city gm2.. fuel con also almost the same ave 15-17km/l..most important buy the car u likes, not people like..

The only drawback, cabin and boot quite small..

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kluseng
post Dec 7 2018, 08:51 AM

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There is no advantage buying a Polo compared to a B segment Jap car like City or Vios unless you just want the badge. The Polo is not better to drive, no advantage in fuel economy, it is less reliable, more expensive parts and higher servicing cost. At the end of the day its second hand value is much worse. The Polo is just for badge snobs. Period.
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post Dec 7 2018, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(kluseng @ Dec 7 2018, 08:51 AM)
There is no advantage buying a Polo compared to a B segment Jap car like City or Vios unless you just want the badge. The Polo is not better to drive, no advantage in fuel economy, it is less reliable, more expensive parts and higher servicing cost. At the end of the day its second hand value is much worse. The Polo is just for badge snobs. Period.
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My family have the Polo 1.6, Vios, City and Jazz. The difference in handling, steering and high speed composure is very obvious, not to mention the fit and finish is a league above especially compared to Honda.

If you just want a A-B car to putter along for your commute, any B-segment will do. But if you are looking for a bit of fun on the curvy segments in your daily routes, you might find yourself having a better experience in the Polo. The chassis is just that much better.

Of course, there are also downsides like the tin milo roof, some issues with parts durability and of course, VW aftersales.
sexy188
post Jul 12 2019, 05:44 PM

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Polo Sedan air cond intermittent problem.

Sometime cold, sometime no....already checked by 2 air cond specialist and changed the following items:

Air Cond cabin filter
Compressor
Coolant sensor.

The problem still exist, when the air cond not cold, the car like no power, RPM at 600 when idle.

The 2 air cond men said difficult to rectify intermittent problem, ask me to drive until it totally "died" only can see what is the problem.

Any advise and suggestion are welcome. I'm in Ampang area and prefer nearby workshop.
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post Nov 8 2019, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(sexy188 @ Jul 12 2019, 05:44 PM)
Polo Sedan air cond intermittent problem.

Sometime cold, sometime no....already checked by 2 air cond specialist and changed the following items:

Air Cond cabin filter
Compressor
Coolant sensor.

The problem still exist, when the air cond not cold, the car like no power, RPM at 600 when idle.

The 2 air cond men said difficult to rectify intermittent problem, ask me to drive until it totally "died" only can see what is the problem.

Any advise and suggestion are welcome. I'm in Ampang area and prefer nearby workshop.
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Was browsing this forum looking for cheaper priced Polo service and saw your enquiry. Don't give up on your Polo's aircond until you've brought it to this aircond master: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedVehicles.AC/

Long story short, because of him I just needed to replace a switch part thingy on my compressor instead of replacing the whole compressor. My Polo is the 2016 CKD version. Until today, my aircond performs at top notch thanks to Mr. Liew's expertise and advice. If he can't fix it, then only you give up tongue.gif His workshop's in Kepong, but trust me - it's worth bringing it to him. Good luck!

zees
post Feb 15 2020, 09:52 AM

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Hi,
Does anyone know whether China polo 1.6 mpi sharing the same suspension with our ckd polo 1.6mpi? Saw a lot of absorbers in taobao and the price is still very competitive after adding freight cost.

Thanks.
Mattrock
post Aug 30 2020, 08:43 AM

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Anyone felt the suspension very juddering when going over speed stripes on the road? Especially the red stripes....
Litle_EviL
post Dec 18 2022, 08:14 PM

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Hi all, I'm considering to get a used 2012-2014 Polo with 1.6MPI + 6SP conventional auto gb, partly because of its price and partly bcz perodua all models need to wait 6 months ++

Anyway, is the 2012-2014 models having any reliable issue? Since it is almost 10 years car, can those Polo be serviced outside, are the spare parts expensive? Easy to get OEM parts?

Thanks in advance for helping me out ✌️

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