97 polo purchase

[ovw251]

Hey forum members
Looking at a 97 polo , how much should I pay and what Should I look out for as problems, test drive showed up a grating noise from gearbox/clutch area, apparently now fixed, cause was a diff bearing , Does this sound ok or correct? manual 5 speed and 122k on the clock. Ta Holger

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA ovw251

Someone will help you soon, but I will say look at www.carsales.com.au for price comparsions and also valuation tools are available

[GoLfMan]

i'd say steer clear of that particular example. i own a 97 Polo and the waterpump could go if it hasnt been replaced with a brass internaled one, also the clutches are quite heavy for a small car....
you should be paying about $6500 to about $7500. Personally i wouldnt pay any more than that for one, but they can get into the low 8's, but it'd have to be immaculate and very low kms.
happy hunting

[GoLfMan]

also one more thing, if i were to buy another car again i'd shell out the extra cash and get a mk3 Golf, much more refined as the Polo is a very noisy car which can get tiring, much better engines/gearboxs and more room!