chaseracer Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 This is for sale by a friend in Malvern. They're looking for about £400. Needs "a bit of work", but I'll ask for more info - or messages can be passed on. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That's a tidy looking one, the few survivors the roads around here are looking rather tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 COMET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 What kind of work is needed... rot, electrons or oily bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 That looks lovely, lots of nice little extras on it and surprisingly unfrilly for a later reg. I've promised myself another Mk2 Polo one day, but not today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 What kind of work is needed... rot, electrons or oily bits? I'll find out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 We have an answer! "Well as far as I know, no significant rust, spotted a tiny bit on one wheel arch that's all. Nothing wrong at all before it was put in storage so we were told. Was a family car being saved for a daughter learning to drive. Just like us... So just what may have deteriorated due to 9 years out of action. We charged the battery up last week again, it starts easily but seemed to have a problem ticking over without lots of encouragement. My father in law said 10 mins with a brick on the accelerator solved it. When we first had it Sean, his dad and Charlie replaced the brakes as their first job. Nothing else done to it by us. He is welcome to come and look anytime. Have not got around to advertising anywhere else yet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Iffy tickover until warm is usually that carb seat seal. It's about a £5 part and a five minute job to resolve. The rubber on the seal cracks allowing air in when cold, once it's warmed up the crack seals and it works as normal. Other than that, a 9 year lay up is likely going to see a vacuum hose perished/split and possible a fuel line too in the engine bay. Give the brake lines a look too, if they're still the originals you might find the driver's side towards the rear has corroded through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Holy thread update batman! Heres how it is now.note the lack of tropical fruit Essex V6, worldofceri, garethj and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (bread) vantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Excellent ! A marvellous reminder of that bygone era when Polos were dependably miserable transport for old ladies ! Does it feature 1050cc power* ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nice! I'm fond of these, having owned a couple in my yoof. Felt much more solid than the Metro the first one replaced: these were the days when VW built their reputation for screwing cars together better than their competitors. dependably miserable transport for old ladies Oi, are you calling my 20-year-old self an old lady? hairnet and garethj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Excellent ! A marvellous reminder of that bygone era when Polos were dependably miserable transport for old ladies (and young Skizzer) ! Does it feature 1050cc power* ? EFA Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 it is indeed a 4speed 1043cc powerhouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I used to know a girl who had a Polo Classic (the one with a big boot. The car, not the girl) and even with its 1050cc it would sing its heart out at nearly 90 on the motorway. The car, not the girl again. Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUNO Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Stop talking and get some cash out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH-R Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Was it previously owned by Father Ted Crilly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 My ma had a Polo C, her first new car of ever. It seemed a world away from her Sunbeam, pure luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I've made it a rule for myself that I will never own the same model of car twice. I've been offered first refusal on my old '90 Ranger and I will snap it up as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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