Polo 1.2 TDI bluemotion any good?

CarLoss · Post by **CarLoss** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:05 pm

Hi

My sister is looking at getting a polo 1.2 tdi 2012 for R120000 and has 130k kms from vw pre owned

Main purpose is to drive +- 15km to work and back everyday. No racing or heavy driving.

How does it compare to the 1.2 tsi in terms of efficiency and reliability and maintenance.

Are these 3 cyl 1.2s worth it or should we be looking at another car.

Aslam_mk4 · Post by **Aslam_mk4** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:52 pm

No don’t

Stay away

It’s so bad vw stopped producing them

Unobeat · Post by **Unobeat** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:57 pm

Aslam_MK4 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:52 pm No don’t

Stay away

It’s so bad vw stopped producing them

Triple

@Carloss

Please stay away from them.
My colleague has one with 120 000km and currently its not mobile as it has issues with losing power while driving and it has cost my colleague a lot of money to fix and still it is not 100%

So he is looking to into trading it in *getting rid of it* soon as it is not economical to keep and yes VW stopped making them.

PeterTech · Post by **PeterTech** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:36 am

Are they that bad? I see quite a lot on the road.

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Aslam_mk4 · Post by **Aslam_mk4** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:46 pm

PeterTech wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:36 am Are they that bad? I see quite a lot on the road.

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Engine light comes on

Exhaust light comes on

Car goes into limp mode

Stay away from a migraine from hell

sbu.mah · Post by **sbu.mah** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:19 pm

PeterTech wrote:Are they that bad? I see quite a lot on the road.

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My one cent input. Run, I mean run as fast as you can

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PeterTech · Post by **PeterTech** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:44 pm

You guys are now getting me worried. I have the 1.6 tdi which is the bigger version of the same car if i am not mistaken. I have had it for almost a year with only minor issues.

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ShaunUP · Post by **ShaunUP** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:14 pm

Hey man. Also heard bad review on that blumotion.

CarLoss · Post by **CarLoss** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:11 am

Oh ok thanks guys, does that go for the 1.2 tsi as well.

Also what would be a good alternative. Chev sonic 1.3d ?

sbu.mah · Post by **sbu.mah** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:37 am

I went for i10 as a daily and I'm happy with it.

My wife decided to take it from me as she enjoys it. I'm now considering 2nd hand VW UP but they are damn expensive so far

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smoke.machine · Post by **smoke.machine** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:10 pm

All vw 3cylinders engines were crap....I have a high mileage 1.6tdi that's super reliable and still goes like new

Post by **panic-mechanic** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:58 pm

1.6 seems just fine

Unobeat · Post by **Unobeat** » Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:41 pm

PeterTech wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:44 pm You guys are now getting me worried. I have the 1.6 tdi which is the bigger version of the same car if i am not mistaken. I have had it for almost a year with only minor issues.

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Your model is good and reliable with no issues that i have heard of.

PeterTech · Post by **PeterTech** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:11 am

Unobeat wrote:
PeterTech wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:44 pm You guys are now getting me worried. I have the 1.6 tdi which is the bigger version of the same car if i am not mistaken. I have had it for almost a year with only minor issues.

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Your model is good and reliable with no issues that i have heard of.

Well that's a relief i must say. I have a passionate hatred for troublesome cars.

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Post by **Howie-WP** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:49 pm

Is this only when not used correctly? (as in short drives only creating issues?) What about longer distances? I have often see a fleet used by Wurth......

selelep · Post by **selelep** » Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:40 pm

I'm getting worried and confused i bought 1.2 bluemotion in 2015 with 30000 km on the clock now i am at 320000 km on the clock and i haven't experienced any issues, to date i only changed oil cooler and water pump .i service every 15000 km so from my experience this is the most reliable engine i can recommend.i have 7 years now no extra costs i start n go.

selelep · Post by **selelep** » Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:28 pm

Aslam_mk4 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:46 pm
PeterTech wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:36 am Are they that bad? I see quite a lot on the road.

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Engine light comes on

Exhaust light comes on

Car goes into limp mode

Stay away from a migraine from hell

Don't drive at low speeds you won't see engine,exhaust and limp mode because with average speed and high speed it cleans itself or regenerate itself.

Unobeat · Post by **Unobeat** » Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:18 pm

selelep wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:40 pm I'm getting worried and confused i bought 1.2 bluemotion in 2015 with 30000 km on the clock now i am at 320000 km on the clock and i haven't experienced any issues, to date i only changed oil cooler and water pump .i service every 15000 km so from my experience this is the most reliable engine i can recommend.i have 7 years now no extra costs i start n go.

That is impressive kilometers clocked.
At that mileage, i would change oil every 15 000km but it's your decision.

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