THE popularity of the Polo Vivo means that it is a good choice whether you need practical wheels or want to show off your lifestyle.
Thando “Sbuda” Moalusi is from Pimville zone 2 in Soweto. He drives a 2013 VW Polo Vivo 1,4 that he bought new two years ago.
“I was unemployed when I bought the Polo but the extra cost did not stress me.
“I can fill the tank on R800 and it lasts for weeks before I need to fill her again.”
Q: Is it your first car?
A: She’s my second but she’s my favourite.
Q: Is she your dream car?
A: Not but I love her so much I call her my girlfriend. I call her Mpumi.
Q: Why do you love her?
A: She is beautiful, classy, fast, convenient, spacious, efficient, reliable and most importantly, very comfortable on the road.
Q: What are its best features?
A: Her seats. She is standard except for the six Polo seats. I put them in because they are smart and comfortable.
Q: Why did you choose white?
A: I like white because the colour makes it easier to spot dirt and scratches.
Q: Who else can drive Mpumi?
A: No one.
Q: How many fines do you have?
A: None. Mpumi is powerful. She always tempts me to go faster, which is why I make sure to drive under the speed limit.
Q: Have you driven her on any long distance trips yet?
A: Yes, We have driven to KZN, the Eastern Cape, the Northern Cape and around Gauteng.
Q: What music do you play in your car?
A: I listen to RnB, jazz, soul and other genres from CDs or my USB stick.
If I’m not listening to my music, I listen to various talk radio stations.
Q: What do you think about Mzansi’s other road users?
A: We are all different on the road, some good but many bad.