Grapo Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi, cool site you have here style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Well i'm on the look out for a Lupo Gti but only really have a budget of about 7k. I was just wondering what sort of spec this would get me. Would i get one with 6speed and AC for around that price. I currently drive an 04 1.2 Seat Ibiza.All comments welcomeG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baj Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 You should be able to get a 51/02, 6 speed for around that sort of price.If aircon is a must then you might have to wait around a bit longer for the right car to come up!Good luck style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Welcome to the forum, get on 'trader and you'll find a few.Theres currently a couple of 2001 cars, Silver, with varying mileages for between £6500 and just above the £7000 mark. But this is by far the best sounding car for your budget imho, of those cars online that is:2001 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1.6 GTi 3dr Hatchback,Petrol, 48,200 miles, . 51-plate, Tornado Red. PAS, ABS, Twin airbags, Remote central locking, Alarm, Xenon headlights, Alloys, Sports seats, VW carpet mats, plus extras of Air Conditioning and VW in-dash 6 CD changer. This car is completely standard, in very good condition and has full VW service history and 4 months MOT. House move forces reluctant sale. £7,250. ono.Tel: 01283 731737 or 07766 075961Email: Email AdvertiserDistance: 32 milesPrice: £7,250ono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Check out Georges in the For Sale section. Bargain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Welcome to the forum, get on 'trader and you'll find a few.Theres currently a couple of 2001 cars, Silver, with varying mileages for between £6500 and just above the £7000 mark. But this is by far the best sounding car for your budget imho, of those cars online that is:<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi, Thanks for the welcomes.Would love a red Gti and that car looks very nice, however its 125 miles away from me! Silver is the most common colour, it does look good but red or raven blue look great. I understand that Raven blue only came out in 03 as a limited colour, yes? Its unlikely i would be able to afford one of these.What things must i look for when viewing? Is high milage a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj10 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 (edited) you gotta travel to get what you want dude!my mate (gti_t) trecked to Coventry to view his THEN to Essex to buy it.......(from manchester) and imo, he got a modded minter for a dirt cheap 7500!!HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT IT, SOLDIER!!!!!????? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" /> Edited June 22, 2005 by jj10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj10 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 at 12k a year, isnt 48k miles about average...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 at 12k a year, isnt 48k miles about average...?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I wasnt saying the one quoted was high milage, i just wondered for future references how well these engines hold up.Whats the main differences between 5-speed and 6-speed boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 (edited) Personally, I would rather travel 125 miles to get the right car, than travel 5 miles and get one that was 'just ok'. Most of the cars on AT at the moment are silver, a couple of Raven blues, didn't notice what they were priced at though. That appeared to be the only red though, they've really become rare recently.I gather there are all sorts of little differences between the 5 and 6 speed box (one extra gear for one), but frankly, it matters not one jot, buy on condition of the car overall. Edited June 22, 2005 by AndyW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj10 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 ditto - but anything but silver would stand out a bit more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 ditto - but anything but silver would stand out a bit more.....<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have only ever seen one Lupo Gti in my whole life, and that was silver. So they are not very common to start with! Colour is probably the last option to consider, much better to get a decent well looked after example in mint condition.Any views on the different gear boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj10 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I'm on the lookout and 13 / 17 that VW have listed are silver, and most on the 'trader aswell, depends where you look.....A dude called autobahn on here has had both a 5 and 6speeder, i think(???) holla at him....... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Any views on the different gear boxes?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes 5 speed is better style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj10 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 @tigz The 5s will do 60 in 2nd?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Dunno mate.Mine wont do 60 in 3rd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj10 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflmao:" border="0" alt="roflmao.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Yes 5 speed is better style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}>Why is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Its not mate.I was hoping the 5 and 6 speed boys would spark up there useal 'mine is better' comments style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Oi!I got silver because I think it suits the GTI best. I wouldn't have taken anything else.Get the car/colour you like, don't get it because nobody else has it - they're rare enough as they are, like you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj10 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 true, true - especially woth there being only one other gti near you!Ive seen:- GTI_T (black) some girl from Stalybridge (Black) Red gti in Hyde (see 'spotted') Red gti on the way back from a test driveso i've not seen a silver one 'in the wild' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Can say all you like about "I want this spec" etc......but as soon as I saw my GTI in the forecourt I knew I had to have it.5-speed, no aircon, and I couldnt care! Happy as hell with it, 2 years on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 soon as I saw mine i thought ive got to have it as well!! starting to think maybe I shouldn't have! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 soon as I saw mine i thought ive got to have it as well!! starting to think maybe I shouldn't have! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 dont worry mate long story its posted in car care and maintenance a few of the issues that I have with the car but mainly with VW themselves just an absolute nightmare! the matter is finally sorted but took 3 days worth of calls and rising blood pressure etc to get it done but still love the loop mate dont worry lol! dont let it change your mind its a great car style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 dont worry mate long story its posted in car care and maintenance a few of the issues that I have with the car but mainly with VW themselves just an absolute nightmare! the matter is finally sorted but took 3 days worth of calls and rising blood pressure etc to get it done but still love the loop mate dont worry lol! dont let it change your mind its a great car style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> !!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Any common problems i should look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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