Polo G40 for sale

madigang40 · February 04, 2025, 02:23:04 PM

Hey Folks,

After owning a Mk2 Polo GT for my first car I have always pined for a G40...20+ years later I see there is one for sale at a garage just south of London. Its been up for sale for a couple years so many of you may know of it? Other than the price is there a reason why this hasn't sold before now? Going to view but anxious its a rotter in a fancy dress.

any advise would help.

https://www.wheelbase.uk.com/vehicle/volkswagen-polo-13-g40-coupe-3dr-petrol-manual-113-bhp-in-surrey-815868af-c386-47bc-a24f-9644c4d49bda

PeteG40 · February 08, 2025, 02:57:19 PM

It's been for sale for a long time, probably due to the price which started something like 16k.

They are still 30+ years old, so bushes, corrosion etc can still get the better of them when stored.

madigang40 · February 10, 2025, 10:26:25 AM

hey Pete,

Flew down to London from the north east of Scotland to view this G on the weekend, I went with a long list and intention to check every nut and bolt before contemplating buying but when the garage door opened I was SOLD! This G is coming to Scotland and I cant wait to cherish it.

A dream come true

samg40 · February 10, 2025, 04:26:16 PM

Congrats on the purchase, it does look a nice example. There is a PH article on it from when it first went on sale if you've not seen it. https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-spottedykywt/gold-dust-grade-vw-polo-g40-for-sale/46568

madigang40 · February 10, 2025, 07:04:01 PM

cheers fella, looking forward to taking delivery of it on the 18th and giving it a good going over and getting it out once the salty roads are gone in spring.

samg40 · February 17, 2025, 02:19:04 PM

I'd be changing the charger timing belt at the very least before running it btw. There is a guide on here I think on how to do it.

madigang40 · February 22, 2025, 05:24:52 PM

hey Sam

The charger was serviced and belt replaced last year with a handful of miles done since. Got my 1st proper drive out in it today and I had a smile from ear to ear!

hayesey · March 07, 2025, 11:44:31 AM

very cool! So has this set a new record for a G40 sale price in the UK?

madigang40 · March 09, 2025, 08:47:49 AM

Quote from: hayesey on March 07, 2025, 11:44:31 AMvery cool! So has this set a new record for a G40 sale price in the UK?

Please don't think I paid anything near the asking price, but yeah I am not sure what the top end price has been for a G40