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The 2000 Volkswagen Polo range of configurations is currently priced from $2,090.
Our most recent review of the 2000 Volkswagen Polo resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: How much?Expect to pay from:$2000 to $3000 for a 1998 Volkswagen Polo five-door$4000 to $7000 for a 2005 TDI$6000 to $9500 for a 2007 Match$10,000 to $15,000 for a 2009 GTior a 2011 TDI Comfortline$12,000 to $17,000 for a 2013 Comfortiline$14,000 to $19,000 for a 2012 GTi$18,000 to $24,000 for a 2014 GTi.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen Polo: Improved handling from 2002 onwards, Precision steering, Simple mechanical layout
The 2000 Volkswagen Polo carries a braked towing capacity of up to 800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Volkswagen Polo 2000 prices range from $2,090 for the basic trim level Hatchback Base to $4,290 for the top of the range Hatchback 16V.
Volkswagen Polo Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.6L PULP 4 SP AUTO | Price From: $2,090 |
Price To:
$3,630
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16V
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L PULP 4 SP AUTO | Price From: $2,530 |
Price To:
$4,290
|
Open Air
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.6L PULP 5 SP MAN | Price From: $2,640 |
Price To:
$4,180
|
Even though your car has no clutch pedal, its transmission is what’s called a DSG, or dual-clutch, which means it’s actually a conventional manual gearbox where a computer controls the clutch operation. That’s why it drives like an automatic yet still has a clutch assembly, part of which is the clutch pressure plate, or multiple plates in the VW’s case.
Replacing this will require the transmission to be removed, so it’s not a small or simple job. Which also means it won’t be cheap, either. The problem is that digging into a DSG transmission often reveals wear in other areas, and you might find it needs more than just a clutch late at the mileage you’ve covered.
A VW or transmission specialist should be able to do an electronic analysis of the transmission and its general health to help you make an informed decision on which way to go.
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Some owners have had a great run with this transmission, others not so much. Highway driving will be kinder to the unit, and a lot of city driving will be harder on it (although the DSG gearbox is by no means alone there).
The main wear issues are with the clutch-packs that control the transmission. These can wear prematurely and require costly replacement. Any shuddering when taking off from rest is the first sign that this process has already started.
It’s possible to read too much into it, but it remains that VW itself dumped the DSG for a conventional torque converter for some of its Australian models, including the Polo, in 2021.
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The seven-speed DSG transmission in your car is a known trouble-spot and has caused lots of grief for owners over the years. Failures can occur in the clutch-packs, the electronic control units or the gearsets themselves and, once the failure has occurred, it's usually time for a whole new transmission.
Mechanics can often become a bit jaded when they see multiple failures of the same component, but in this case, they're probably right. Your problem then becomes one of the cost of repairs being more than the repaired car is worth.
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Volkswagen Polo Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1420x1655x3715 mm |
Ground Clearance:
120 mm
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16V
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1418x1632x3743 mm |
Ground Clearance:
120 mm
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Open Air
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1420x1655x3715 mm |
Ground Clearance:
120 mm
|
Volkswagen Polo Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
---|---|---|---|---|
Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 175x65 R13 | Front Rim: 5.5x13 in |
Rear Rim:
5.5x13 in
|
Open Air
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 175x65 R13 | Front Rim: 5.5x13 in |
Rear Rim:
5.5x13 in
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16V
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 195x45 R15 | Front Rim: 6.0x15 in |
Rear Rim:
6.0x15 in
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Volkswagen Polo Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.6L PULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
800kg
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Open Air
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.6L PULP 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
800kg
|
16V
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L PULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
800kg
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