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Title: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: chrismac89 on 18 March 2011, 16:36

i know its not golf related so please dont shout at me lol, since my mk3 blew up on me am looking to replace it with a 92 polo coupe 1.0, does anyone have any pointers or stuff to look out for on them as dont really have any experience with them.
any help very greatly appreciated.
chris

Title: Re: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: nige_s on 18 March 2011, 16:47

The filler neck on the fuel tank can rot out, other than that just you usual secondhand car stuff for a vehicle that is nearly 20 years old.

Title: Re: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: Jimp on 18 March 2011, 19:56

Check for rust on the battery tray under the (scuttle tray?). Mate of mine has had a few and said that rust there can penetrate very far and is difficult to fix.

Title: Re: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: Seanl on 18 March 2011, 20:21

Any pointers?..........................Buy another golf  :evil:

Title: Re: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: Wayne on 18 March 2011, 20:22

Your looking at a Polo,
















check for holes  :grin:

Title: Re: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: Sii on 18 March 2011, 23:33

Have a look for buyers' guides on clubpolo.co.uk or polo3.co.uk.

Title: Re: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 19 March 2011, 23:04

Quote from: nige_s on 18 March 2011, 16:47

The filler neck on the fuel tank can rot out, other than that just you usual secondhand car stuff for a vehicle that is nearly 20 years old.

The fuel tank itself is also well known for rot.

Title: Re: going to view a polo coupe, any pointers?
Post by: monkeyalan on 19 March 2011, 23:10

cracks in the welds at the bulkhead / chassis leg junction iirc.