German Car Zone

Giannis, I honestly believe the new Clio III is a more sophisticated and upmarket hatch (engine for engine) than the current Polo - a car that I'm well acquainted with given that it's my daily commuter - which is showing its age and is in dire need of a next generation refresh.

My biggest complaint is the handling trade-off in favour of nice ride quality. The Polo is comfortable but it's also darn sloppy in the corners. It's got that typical turn-of-the-century VW front suspension idiosyncracy: springs too soft, dampers too firm. The rear torsion beam suspension is about as interactive and involved in the handling process as a dead cockroach.

I wouldn't get a new Polo - I'd wait if I had to have the VW badge. At this point in time I'd rather a Fiesta (bit small, bit boy-racer) or a Clio III (big car feel in a compact package).

thanks for the reply and the suggestions Martin, and here's my view on this:

I don't really like the looks of the Clio, and i am completely NOT satisfied from the local Renault dealer and service and i have a 10 years experience with Renault.
The Clio might be better in the "driving part", but i will only use the car to go to work, or just go downtown, a 10 minutes drive. I want the car to be able to resist to anything! And i think that it is "VW. For life" My number 1 criteria at the moment is the look. And Polo gets the cake.

The Fiesta is also nice in driving, but i don't like the interior, plus a friend also has one

sorry yes, it was in reply to Giannis and not in any negative sense either. Just a reply to let him know how good the clio III is