1984 FSO Polonez SLE 1.5 petrol
Summary:
A very good car for it's low price
Faults:
Only minor things have gone wrong with the car which I got from my Father when he moved on to a Rover.
I have had quite some problems with the brakes, with the car sometimes swerving slightly when braking, but this has eventually been fixed.
Door handles have become broken easily.
I have replace wing panels that have rusted.
General Comments:
Generally a very good and reliable car. It has had some problems starting in cold weather, but my main problem has been some cylinders not firing regularly ever since I got stuck in a deep flood some years ago.
It is a very accessible engine, quite a rarity these days.
Performance is poor, but is fine if you drive in an anticipatory manner (as one should!)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th December, 2002
23rd May 2006, 05:01
My father had this for a long time when I was younger and I drove it too, so can honestly say it was one of the worst cars I have driven. Spongy steering and suspension, pretty poor power yet high fuel consumption, noisy and the quality not good either. Cannot understand people saying it's a good car.
19th Jan 2003, 16:19
I once owned one of these as a student. It was the most hateful piece of junk I have ever had the misfortune of driving. Abysmal build quality, handling, braking and performance. Barely 60's technology rapped up in 80's body made from recycled washing machines.