They aren't really any more underpowered than any of the other small cars. They are a bit more crap though. 
I'd also prefer a french car of the same age unless it's one of the tiny C1 sized things, because they are very awful...
Still, I'd be very happy with that at £1500.
2 years ago I paid £1400 for a 2002 base model 1.2 Polo with 114K on the clock!

I'd also prefer a french car of the same age unless it's one of the tiny C1 sized things, because they are very awful...
Still, I'd be very happy with that at £1500.
2 years ago I paid £1400 for a 2002 base model 1.2 Polo with 114K on the clock!