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dirk1978

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  1. I looked at a few cars on eBay and thought that with 136k, £3500 was about right. Every person who doesn't know Lupo GTIs looks shocked when you say what it's worth. They expect it to be worth a few hundred quid. Which means it's enthusiast only. And you never know how many enthusiasts are waiting to get one.

    It does seem like I could have sold it a few times over. The buyer has definitely got a bargain but once you decide on your price and someone says yes, it's not right to up it or try to start a bidding war or anything.

    So one for experience.

  2. Hi. It's finally time to part with my lovely GTI because my son is starting to learn to drive and I need something he can insure and not knock about.

    I've had this car since 29th May 2012 and it's been our 2nd car / runabout / wife's transport to the station. We got it with about 100k on and since then we've added about 3k a year so now it's at 136k. Higher mileage than some but still way below average for a 19 year old car.

    It has:

    • Original factory fitted leather interior with heated front seats
    • Air con
    • Cup holders!
    • 6 speed box
    • EW/PAS etc
    • Pioneer double DIN bluetooth head unit with phone mic

    All of the options apart from the MP3 player. I believe this car was a dealer demo vehicle so has everything. 

    It had the cam belt changed by the previous owner at 65k and then by me at a local garage at 120k. It's serviced once a year but I do it myself so no service history for oil changes over the past few years. I have got all of the MOTs, receipts for things etc.

    Last year I had it almost all resprayed and I put some Vogtland coilovers on to lower it just enough to make it look like it should. Lupo GTIs on original suspension look a bit out of place these days. They almost look like Polo Dunes. I think the height this is at is pretty much perfect. The suspension is great, it isn't harsh but it keeps the car very flat around corners. 

    I also changed the rear bushes on the front wishbones for polyflex, and new top mounts on the front and rear shocks. Last year new battery, new alternator, new Brembo discs and pads front and rear.

    At the same I had the 4 wheels refurbed and repainted with new centre caps.

    I've recently replaced both window regulators and the windows go up and down fast and smooth.

    This car has wanted for nothing. It would have been sacrilege to not keep it looking and running nice and it looks and drives like a dream. It turns heads everywhere you go.

    I've got a mass of photos and I also did a YouTube video which is here.

    I'm aware of how rare this car is and how well its been looked after but I'm also aware that the mileage is higher than some would like. I *think* £3500 is a fair price. 

    There are currently 2 problems with the car: the aircon isn't very cold and the passenger door actuator is intermittent. I intend to sort those before selling the car.

  3. 10 minutes ago, ObjectiveAway said:

    Coil packs are very important for your engine perforance, I wouldn't trust 20£ set more than OEM top part and new 20£ bottom from high end manufactuer.

    for £20 if it fails I'll get another one. If the performance is poor I'll be able to tell and order a better one.

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  4. 1 hour ago, Blue Loop said:

    As I was reading, I was going to tell you to order a coilpack. As spray cleaning is nothing but a temporary solution (been there done that).

    In my case it was two clean, two corroded. Changed the spark plug cables as well while I was at it :)

    Good thinking I'll get some leads too. This set has been on the car at least since I've had it so they're 10 years old+

    27 minutes ago, ObjectiveAway said:

    It is possible to buy the broken ceramic part seperately (which is actually the cheapest part), therefore you don't need to buy whole coil pack.

    Interesting. I've already ordered the coilpack for £20 so not a massive outlay.

  5. I was going to post about this earlier asking what it could be. Hesitation/misfire/3 cylinders firing from around 1500-2000 rpm but fine above that.

    I took the leads off and looked. This looks pretty conclusive:

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    PXL_20201122_123506307.thumb.jpg.7abe14af38a26d1ef49fefce63ea7bcb.jpg

    1 corroded, 3 fine.

    I blasted the coil pack and lead with carb cleaner which cleaned it right up. It drives so much better now. Even gear changes and pulling away are smoother. I've ordered a new coilpack too.

    PXL_20201122_123455891.MP.jpg

  6. I've had a bit of squeaking for a while and it seems that the latest increase seems to have coincided with me changing the suspension in the summer. I put it down to it being bumpier now but with how much noise it's now making I'm wondering if I've done something wrong. The top mounts of the rear shocks are supposed to look like this aren't they? Is there anything I could have put back together wrong? It's all tight but I've retightened in case.

    PXL_20201121_131127306.jpg

  7. 16 hours ago, imaparana said:

    i had a creak/rattle coming from the backrest of the rear seats clips into the top (quick release style), i ended up packing it out at the time

    Around the rear seats does seem to be the general area. I'll check the clips thanks.

    10 hours ago, mk2 said:

    Two things it could be- the hatchback lock hasp rattling on the loop or one of the shock top mounts rattling. I had both!

    I've replaced the shocks when I fitted the coilovers a few months back. That said, I think I reused the top mount bushes. I can't even remember what they looked like. What I mean though is that this (particular) noise has been there for 10 years.

    Here's a video. Listen carefully at 10 seconds when reversing off my drive and the rear of the car changes angle. Old subframe bushes maybe? Just cold and sticky?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/JUNwBJMy21UuMJJm6

  8. Has anyone with a Lupo GTI ever had creaking or rattles or any noise coming from the rear that they've managed to source?

    Ever since I've had the car I haven't been able to deduce where the noises are coming from. It's probably a bit pointless describing them but one's like a dull rattle which I thought I'd sorted by securing the number plate lights better but it's still there. Then there's a creak which maybe comes from the back of the rear seat.

    The exhaust is free and never knocks. I can't see anything loose near the battery or tyre inflator etc. 

  9. Does anyone know the right ones to get from eBay or anywhere else for the top and bottom door cards? I think they're slightly different between the 2. A few of mine have broken over the years and after the recent regular replacement so I'd like to renew them. These look about right?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-VW-Plastic-Interior-Trim-Clips-for-Door-Card-Mouldings-Panels-Boot-Linings/370854522503?_trkparms=aid%3D1110012%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOIPOST%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D228096%26meid%3Db32255b61a6543a086844f46529c0203%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D371212021093%26itm%3D370854522503%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DPromotedSellersOtherItemsV2WithMLR&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

    I tried silicone sealant on the weather seal last time but it didn't stick. The black sticky stuff seems to never go off and stays tacky so I could do with some of that but no idea what it is.

  10. Does anyone know the right ones to get from eBay or anywhere else for the top and bottom door cards? I think they're slightly different between the 2. A few of mine have broken over the years and after the recent regular replacement so I'd like to renew them. These look about right?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-VW-Plastic-Interior-Trim-Clips-for-Door-Card-Mouldings-Panels-Boot-Linings/370854522503?_trkparms=aid%3D1110012%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOIPOST%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D228096%26meid%3Db32255b61a6543a086844f46529c0203%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D371212021093%26itm%3D370854522503%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DPromotedSellersOtherItemsV2WithMLR&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

    I tried silicone sealant on the weather seal last time but it didn't stick. The black sticky stuff seems to never go off and stays tacky so I could do with some of that but no idea what it is.

  11. 8 hours ago, Skajme said:

    Looks good! I feel like the rear needs to come down slightly though!

    I keep wondering this but this driveway is slightly sloped so when the handbrake is on the rear lifts slightly and when on level ground the rear arches still look higher than the front but the sills look parallel. One thing I don't want is any reverse rake and at the moment the handling feels absolutely perfect so even if it is slightly raked I'm happier that way. I dunno, I might take 10mm off the back and see what happens.

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