mcrdave Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Hey all,I'm new here but I've been checking the site out for ages now. I've finally found a gti and put a deposit down on it on Thursday.Just got a couple of questions:It's an 05 plate with 5000 miles on the clock, cd player, AC, xenons(but theyre standard now arent they?) How much would you expect to pay for that? I actually paid £9800, does this sound about right? It looks very clean, tire wear isn't that bad. Like I said, I'm picking it up on Saturday. I'll have pics on here by monday hopefully!Hope I got as good a deal as I thought I had! Also, has there been any differences in the GTi models through the years?Any advice or comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 (edited) firstly welcome to the forum, Yer sounds like a good deal to me mate! what colour? and yer xenon's are standard on the GTi, differences from early models has been limited not sure of them all but probably the biggest change is from a 5 speed box to a 6! Edited September 11, 2005 by Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreno510 Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Sounds like a good price to me mine was 4500 miles on a 52 plate when i paid £10350 for it two years ago, but i never had ACyou never said what colour it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Thanks guys for putting my mind at rest!It's silver, don't think it's metallic or anything. I took it for a little test drive and it felt good.One thing the bloke said is that the yellow engine management warning light is permenantly on but it is going in to vw as soon as I'd finished the drive to sort it out. I'm a little worried about this, should i be? Is it a common problem? I suppose as long as he provides full documentation as to what the prob was and it is resolved it should be cool?I'm in an internet cafe at the mo as I'm without internet at home at the moment and my time is running out! But I'll catch up with the thread tomorrow at work.Thanks again guys, Talk in the morn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 hello and welcome to the nut house, enjoy your stay!...oh and hope you enjoy the gti when you get yer hands on her! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 hey welcome to the club mate. sounds like a good deal to me - i certainly wouldn't say you've been skanked.the warning light does come on sometimes on loops and polos i've driven - as long as you get it to a dealer asap there shouldn't be a prob - and seeing as it is at a dealer should be fine - you're gonna have loads of warranty on it anyway - feel the pain of the wait dude........ style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Is it a VW dealer selling or an independent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marqs_Loopy Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Welcome Dave and sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMon Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Sounds like you got a good deal. Enjoy. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hey twisty,It's a guy who buys and sells cars, he doesn't have 'a lot', but he buys and sells and a full time job I think.The wait is killing me! I'm selling my smart today to half fund it, I'll miss the little fella, but I'm sure I'll have a big smile on my face come Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 The light could be a few things..... its worth getting him to agree for him to pay for the work if it needs it!Welcome and congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Here's an update!I was due to pick the car up on Saturday but as the b*stard bank decided not to clear my cheque in time I now haven't got my Lupo and it maybe 3 days before I get it!!! It's been the longest weekend of my LIFE!On the plus side, the cars warning light issue is fixed apparently, the car is sat there waiting for me to pick it up. Arrrgghhhhhh.More news when I get it.cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybtsn Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 HeymI got my GTI on friday, loving it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2070 Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 HeymI got my GTI on friday, loving it!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well done mate,i use to own a modded Smart,which surprised a good few people,and i am thinking of selling my current vehicle and getting a Lupo GTI,so any feedback from you on how they compare would be great.................enjoy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 I doubt there will be any comparison between my FourTwo smart and the Lupo Gti, apart from how it handles round town because thats where the smart excelled. Oh yeah, and parrallel parking! Thats about it!Before the smart i had a 2002 cooper which I didn't really like but I'll try to compare and contrast, when I finally get it, just rang the bank and they said I should be fine to draw against the cheques tomorrow, so all being well I'll have it tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marqs_Loopy Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 I doubt there will be any comparison between my FourTwo smart and the Lupo Gti, apart from how it handles round town because thats where the smart excelled. Oh yeah, and parrallel parking! Thats about it!Before the smart i had a 2002 cooper which I didn't really like but I'll try to compare and contrast, when I finally get it, just rang the bank and they said I should be fine to draw against the cheques tomorrow, so all being well I'll have it tomorrow night!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Not long now then you hope style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I'm picking it up tonight! Should be sometime after 7.Quick question, do you all know where I will find the VIN plate on the gti? Just want to check it all ties up with the v5 etc when I get there, don't want to be floundering around in the dark!Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyggy Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Bargain that! Is it HPI clear?As for the VIN umm.. is that the one which is just under the bonnet on a plate, front of the engine bay?Or is that it at the black left on this pic? border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) Hi mateyYou from manchester?The VIN plate.....look on the windscreen on the passenger side underneath the wiper blade and youll see it behind the glass there....the other one is under the bonnet..this time on the drivers side on the bulkhead just behind the brake fluid reservoir style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> its facing you as soon as you lift the bonnetTomEdited...Kat you beat me to it pretty much!!!!Just make sure they both match up matey! Edited September 20, 2005 by GTi T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Cheers Guys thats fantastic.Yeah Mr T, I'm from Manchester, are you from these parts?Also ta for the pic fyggy, yep according to hpi this morning it is clear. I'm intrigued as to how you achieved 140.8 bhp with your GTi!?Thanks againDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Dave,Im from manchester aswell yeah, few others on here are aswell style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Regarding Kat's(Fyggy) Lupo it is absolutely standard mate,other than it being lowered!!!!which is mighty impressive.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Theres also one VIN on a sticker in the boot, under the bootliner (next to the repair kit/spare wheel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 I got it I got it!Picked it up last night. First impressions are really really good. The car feels so quick, obviously after coming out of the smart it would do but still. Doesn't matter what gear you're in it just goes! The ride and handling is amazing, you get so much feedback through the wheel, I'd forgetten how much I enjoy going round bends until last night! Compared to the MINI, as thats the only fair comparison, the lupo feels like a drivers car whereas the MINI felt like a fashion accessory.I'll attach a pic shorltycheers guysPS. Good to know there are more gti's in Manchester, do you do any kind of meets or stuff like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Errrr, can't add pic, not sure how too... hmm. *scratches head* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 You need to host your pics on a website like www.uploadit.orgOnce the pic is uploaded, right click it, and click on propaties.You will see what the 'URL' address is.Copy and paste this into [img]url address here[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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