VWFTW Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hey guys! Although there's probably already a thread explaining this! But I think I'm tempted to get a Lupo TDI! Instead of the lovely sports! What do you reckon? Can anyone give me feedback on their TDI's? And what to look out for when viewing this type of model? As I think I'm going to view one this Saturday! And another question..If I was to get a TDI.. Shall I re-map the car or not? Any feedback on this aswell please? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I currently have a Sport petrol as a daily.I am ashamed to say I would get the diesel given a choice between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm happy to say I love the diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWFTW Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks for your replies! I think I may end up getting a diesel! Any more to be said about these cars? Common problems ect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Get a diesel then remap it. Same power as the sport but more torque and WAY more efficient as for common problems, nothing different to other lupos. Search 'common problems' and there are countless threads on it.Off the top of my head, roof gutter corrosion, pedal box (check through service history for a FOC Goodwill pedal box welding/fixing from volkswagen).I believe the tdis will go for miles when serviced regularly and comprehensively to dont be put off by mileage if there's a fsh!Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Depends on the miles you'e doing, diesels are only more efficient if you're getting them warmed up, lots of short journeys will kill your mpg. The petrol engines have a tendancy to drink oil, no matter how well they're looked after. Diesels are cheaper tax, the petrol sport has to be the least fuel efficient lupo there is...Still, it's quite a lot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber_Nunny Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've got a sport and desperately want a diesel.If you're travelling quite a lot then I'd recommend a diesel as the sports are terrible on fuel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 i realy wanted a deisel when i was looking to buy mine but there few and far between also abit out of my price range..go for the deisel if you can!! i think they re-map to over 100bhp so will be faster than the sport...plus the sports drink fuel and oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWFTW Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Get a diesel then remap it. Same power as the sport but more torque and WAY more efficient as for common problems, nothing different to other lupos. Search 'common problems' and there are countless threads on it.Off the top of my head, roof gutter corrosion, pedal box (check through service history for a FOC Goodwill pedal box welding/fixing from volkswagen).I believe the tdis will go for miles when serviced regularly and comprehensively to dont be put off by mileage if there's a fsh!Good luck Nice Feedback mate! appreciate it.. I shall keep you posted on what I get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWFTW Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 thanks guys.. I can safely say I want a TDI now! I was thinking of getting a Lupo Sport.. but just because of the mpg in a diesel and £30 a year tax.. I HAVE TO GET A TDI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadeemaashraf Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have had my tdi for a month, it's amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWFTW Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have had my tdi for a month, it's amazing! cannnnieeeeee wait! hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raamek Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Yep it's definitely a no brainer! tdi is the way to go, i've just purchased one (well it's ugly sister the Arosa) It will also depreciate less than the petrol models aswell.Good luck finding one! Also quick hijack question, were the very early lupo/arosa's not in the cheap tax band? i"m sure i've read that x reg's are 120 and mine is a y reg at only 30????Something you may need to check on, could be hugely mistaken though. Edited February 8, 2012 by raamek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidebrothers Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi there mate, I've had my Lupo TDI for nearly a year now & have loved every minute with it!I would highly recommend buying one!Just beware that not all of them fall in the £30 tax bracket! I think that the ones from 2001 onwards do Y / 51 reg onwards ok.Yes, they do cost much more to buy, than the other models (similar in price to GTIs) but also seem to hold there value well!If I was to sell mine now, even after a year of owning it, I doubt I would loose much or even anything off the price I paid!Good Luck with your search!!Cheers Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadeemaashraf Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Mines a silver 2001Y arosa, £30 tax. I think it looks quite nice to be honest!Needs a little clean, mechanically sound, but it only cost me £1100! I can drive it for 2 years and still make something on it when I sell it I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-P Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have had my TDI for about 3 months now, I paid nearly £3k for it with 62k on clock and a full dealer service history. I have had one problem with it with the Window Regulator but apart from that I cant fault it, the insurance is nothing, the tax is nothing, and it goes forever on a tank or derv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccrindle Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 There's a guy near me (Newbury) selling a silver 1.4tdi. Jacob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Get a diesel then remap it. Same power as the sport but more torque and WAY more efficient as for common problems, nothing different to other lupos. Search 'common problems' and there are countless threads on it.Off the top of my head, roof gutter corrosion, pedal box (check through service history for a FOC Goodwill pedal box welding/fixing from volkswagen).The TDI doesnt suffer the pedal box problem. Or the coil pack problem. Or the HT lead problem. Not sure about the gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 does the TDI have a hydraulic clutch pedal like the gti then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensonLEi Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 sport ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derv Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 does the TDI have a hydraulic clutch pedal like the gti then?Yes.And yes, a TDI needs to be Y reg and onwards for cheap road tax.TDIs FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWFTW Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thanks for uploading the car on the thread! Can anyone tell me why I type in its registration into a car checker website it comes up with Lupo 1.4 E.. Not a TDI? Strange.. It's also had a registration plate changed in 2010? Hmm nice car tho! Any thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWFTW Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have had my TDI for about 3 months now, I paid nearly £3k for it with 62k on clock and a full dealer service history. I have had one problem with it with the Window Regulator but apart from that I cant fault it, the insurance is nothing, the tax is nothing, and it goes forever on a tank or derv.Sounds like my ideal buy! Where did you get this? Would anyone be so kind and upload pics of their TDI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 You're all making me want a tdi, damn you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWFTW Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 You're all making me want a tdi, damn you Haha! mate type the rego into a car checker and tell me what ya think has happened? has the DVLA got the wrong info about the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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