Volkswagen Polo IV 2006/7 - Auto Gearbox any good?

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Sat 21 Dec 2013 18:07
Volkswagen Polo IV 2006/7 - Auto Gearbox any good? - csgmart

I'm currently looking at used VW Polos (in need of a 2nd car).

There are some quite good 2006/7 cars with the 1.4 petrol engine available. Some come with the auto gearbox. I've had Polos in the past but only ever manual.

Do you know what type of auto box this is (CVT, DSG etc) and what it's like to drive?

My usual commute is around 1 mile local road, 40 miles motorway and 10 miles A road. Would the Polo automatic box be suited to that type of driving?

Edited by csgmart on 21/12/2013 at 18:07

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Sat 21 Dec 2013 20:06
Volkswagen Polo IV 2006/7 - Auto Gearbox any good? - 72 dudes

The auto in the Polo from that era is IIRC a traditional proper automatic with torque converter. Not the most efficient by today's standards and probably only 4 speed, but for the type of journeys you do, it would be a reasonable choice.

The 1.4 engine coupled to this gearbox would give a relaxed drive with a "bigger car" feel, but don't expect it to feel swift.

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