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3 hours ago, mickster said:
I fully intend on keeping it - owning a raven blue is a dream 20 odd years in the making and was part of the reason I sold my black one in 2022.
The aim is to restore to standard (although I do like the steering wheel and gearknob Jamie has installed) which will be a long process, it also needs a full respray in addition to the rust sorting. It didn't skip a beat on the ~300 mile journey home so I'm reasonably confident it doesn't need anything major mechanically, in fact the gearbox is a hell of a lot smoother than the one on my 68 plate Up! GTI!
Nice one. Keep us posted with your progress.
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On 3/18/2024 at 11:50 PM, mickster said:
I thought so too and now it’s up to me to do so…
Is it a keeper or are you going to move it on once you have completed the work.
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23 hours ago, jon_273 said:
Have to disagree on the Up! being an improvement on the Lupo sadly. I have a 2023 plate GTI with 2,700 miles on it, it was delivered with a broken passenger seat height adjuster, the drivers side window mechanism collapsed and the glass would pop out of the rubbers, rear suspension rattles, dashboard creaks, there is an annoying turbo wastegate noise every time you lift off (which I don't think is normal but I need to try another one to see really). Not to mention lack of one-touch windows, no backlit window and mirror switches, abysmal headlights and rubbish ventilation, no bonnet strut, hard plastic door cards etc. All this for £20k. It has a boot light though which you never got on a Lupo.
I like the engine and it drives very well and is economical but it's annoying me too much for me to enjoy it at the moment.
On my second UP GTI, 14 months ownership in total with 5K miles covered and no issues whatsoever. The Up GTI is what it is. My wife has just taken delivery of a brand new Polo GTI and at £30K, I am not sure its 50% better than a 20K Up GTI. Each to their own of course.
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6 hours ago, lupogtiboy said:
I totally disagree with this, the Up! is a great car, full of character and fun to drive. Lots of different models and specs to choose from, and it never needed a diesel version, as the economy was already there with the petrol engines. Even my mapped GTI gets mid to high 50 mpg on most journeys, so why would you need a diesel variant?
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Remaining Up models are only available from dealer stock. Recently changed my 3 door Tornado red Up GTI for a 3 door Pure White one which is higher spec and a little newer. For me there is nothing not to like about them and they are an end of an era.
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32 minutes ago, The Penguin said:
I can't see the progress and the better brakes are only due to a bigger servo being fitted
Try living with one for a while and you might.
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13 hours ago, The Penguin said:
There's very little difference as far as I can see just one engine in different states of tune, no diesels, not particularly handsome either, though the SEAT version is prettier than the VW and at best the output is pathetic compared to rivals, cheaply made and compared to a Lupo or Arosa, tinny
I take it you aren't a fan lol. I have to say I am quite taken by my Up GTI. Things move on of course but I find it much more enjoyable to drive than my Lupo GTI's.
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1 hour ago, The Penguin said:
Not long after the Up range came out I drove my sister in laws car and could make a direct comparison with the various Lupo's and Arosa's I've owned, I can honestly say there was only one thing that was better and that was the brakes, in everything else, comfort, driving, handling etc even down to the very thin seats the Up was inferior
Your comparison of an Up to "various Lupo's and Arosa's" is based on driving just one Up?
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21 hours ago, lupo1.0se said:
Laser blue is super rare. From what i have seen and can coberate. Only 5 ever made it to the UK. None of which i doubt the owners would sell any time soon.
Yep that's my understanding there are only 5 Laser Blue GTI'S. I know of 2 members on here who are long term owners and I have seen a third one pop up for a short while until the member moved it on as his daily commute had increased significantly.
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6 hours ago, The Penguin said:
When you get one message me and I'll drive across or we can meet in the middle for a comparison test, you'll be shocked by the acceleration of a TDI
Thanks for the offer but having had three GTI's the next one has to be Laser so it could be a long wait. Its not so much the performance of the GTI that attracts me, it's the old school VW treatment to produce it. I believe the only body panel a GTI shares with any other Lupo is the tailgate. Add in the other things such as the changes to the body shell and the aluminium bonnet and doors and I think you have one special car.
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5 hours ago, The Penguin said:
I don't understand the interest in the GTI, to me they are delicate, fragile and high maintenance, spares are expensive the and aluminium body work impossible. A TDI has all the advantages and non of the drawbacks [bar the brakes, but a 280mm kit can solve those ] and you can drive it, you don't need to hide it waiting for a sunny day
Each to their own.
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Good luck trying to find a laser blue GTI. I think you will be trodden on in the rush by quite a number of members on here.
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14 hours ago, Anthony Gaulter said:
Well I have just baugh YB05GYU and it is still not fixed been sat under a tree in Leicester for about 2 years! It still has the leather seats and the AC still works, I have removed the front end and started buying replacement parts for it.
Good luck with your rebuild. Keep us posted on your progress 👍
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Decided to move to 205's all round. Fitted Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6's and delighted with them. Great handling, improved stance and excellent rim protection.
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This is the exact reason after 3 Lupo GTI's, I decided to step away from them. Each time I replaced a GTI with another, parts were becoming more and more difficult to source. I still think they are a special car but I can't see me buying another.
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Great job and very impressed with what you have done.
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Some pictures would no doubt help with your sale.
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Absolute belter. Now stop teasing and put it up for sale
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Welcome to ClubLupo, if it is only to sell your GTI.
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Have to say I prefer the Bathursts on the Lupo GTI.
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12 hours ago, mickster said:
I replaced my Goodyears on the front about a month ago with Falken ZE310 Ecoruns, I couldn't be arsed messing with non standard sized tyres and there isn't much choice in 195/40R17. £160 all in and I'm liking them, much better in the wet than the Goodyears despite the lower rating that's for sure. The Goodyears had done 15k miles in 4 years and still had a good amount of tread but the sidewalls were cracked to hell and there were cracks running inside the tread too, very dangerous!
That's a good alternative thanks. It's a difficult one as the Goodyears on my car have plenty of life in them as they are only 18 months old and have done 10K miles. I have just been away in it for a few days and did approximately 400 miles in some pretty awful weather and I didn't have any problems with the Goodyears. Not sure I want to chuck approximately £300-£400 at a new set of tyres yet.
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Interesting comments regarding tyres thanks. I see Volkswizard recommend Goodyear Eagle F1's. I like the look of the 17" wheels so will probably stick with those.
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15 hours ago, Y2ACP said:
That looks lovely never had a white car thought I’d like that most but now I’ve seen yours? Are you enjoying it more than the Lupo?
Whilst it's early days I would say on balance very much yes. I find it more fun to drive and much less of a headache worrying what's going to go wrong next with a Lupo and where I am going to source the parts.
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Finally got round to taking a couple of photos. Had the car about 6 weeks and absolutely love it.
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Come on don't be shy with some pictures of your GTI.