German cars are traditionally loved in Russia. They began to be imported en masse from Germany in the early 90s. By the way, several years before the collapse of the Soviet Union, sailors and military personnel already understood this scheme. But they initially took export Ladas and returned them back to the USSR. At first our people shied away from original German cars. And the point is not that AvtoVAZ models are better. It’s just that it was very difficult to repair the same conventional Opel in the USSR. Of course, we always had enough “Kulibins”, but you still can’t make specific spare parts with your own hands.
One day, the Germans decided to conquer the Russian budget market by releasing their Volkswagen Polo sedan. Moreover, the car began to be assembled here in Kaluga in 2010. The car instantly became popular. Despite the budget, it was distinguished by serious dimensions for its class and true German reliability. And no Russian assembly spoiled anything. Is it possible to buy a Volkswagen Polo on the used market? Judging by the cost of the car, the owners value it and do not want to slide down to the level of the Renault Logan. Although, this is natural - the German model resists corrosion better, and its comfort is much higher. And what are the strengths and weaknesses of the Volkswagen Polo on the used market, they will tell you on the AUTOPANORAMA TV channel.
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