drummachine Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 It finally happened and im hooked - what i expected really. Didnt buy it as it was 8k for a 51reg Lupo GTI 37k miles and no air con but drove beautifully. Considering there was 4 of us in the car i was amazed at how well it pulled and handled!! The best part was when i pulled out of a junction, a Skoda Fabia vRS came racing up behind me. So, seeing as my old man has a Bora 150 TDI and that is very quick so i thought i would give it a race. As it happened it couldnt quite keep up - went to about a ton. Not too much in it but enough to put a smile on my face seeing as there was a car full. Slightly worried about fuel range as im used to 450 average out of my 2.0hdi Pug and also the insurance - only 19 but its not as much as i thought!So thats it now, all i want is a red one with air con and i want it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Supprised about the VRS.I found them to be a quicker to compaired to the GTI.Lots of smoke, but pretty rapid on the move.Lots of cash for that GTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 On the insurance front, i was pretty suprised with the quote i got on a GTi too. Not a lot more than the 1.4S we've got at the mo', which isn't much. (i'm 22 Years old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 8k for a 51 plate with 37k miles and no aircon? They're gonna have that for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I would have said a vRS would easily keep up with and pass a fully laden GTi. My guess either he wasn't trying very hard or you caught him off guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Have to say I agree, a vRS would destroy a Lupo GTI with 4 people in it. You'd have a job even on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBlackspins Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 ????????? hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnmercury00 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 i checked out the performance figures for the vrs and it's 9.6 seconds 0-60, quite alot of torque though. don't see why the gti should have any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 i checked out the performance figures for the vrs and it's 9.6 seconds 0-60, quite alot of torque though. don't see why the gti should have any trouble.Ive just checked thespecs aswell, came up with 'Skoda claims 9.6 sec'. I'd have said that was more like sport territory, GTI shouldnt have trouble, 4 people might level it out a bit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Ive just checked thespecs aswell, came up with 'Skoda claims 9.6 sec'. I'd have said that was more like sport territory, GTI shouldnt have trouble, 4 people might level it out a bit though. It would kick its ass once out on the move though.It handles just as well, and from a drive in the VRS and a couple of passenger rides in the GTI the VRS feels much quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I agree with Snoop and Andy, your forgetting that diesels aren't great at TLGP's because of their gearing and the engine characteristics. Once rolling though everything is a completely different story, the huge amount of torque they have means instant movement, a vRS on boost is a very capable car and i have no doubt it would be quicker than a GTi with 4 adults in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoGirlRacer Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 yeah! imo the vrs will win! the vrs pulls like a train! my dads got one! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnmercury00 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 i must admit i had trouble seeing off a ford galaxy taxi one evening. i did put it in second straight away so that made a bit of lag. diesels are very good in that respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Im sure he was trying, a big puff of black smoke kept appearing from behind him. There wasnt much in it though and i have to say those TDI engines are fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMon Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Lupo would probably be slightly quicker initially in the traffic light grand prix, but after a short distance the vRS would be past. That torque makes a lot of difference.Jon is the man to ask anyway. He's had both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 In a what car? mag i have from a few years back the figures were as follows. Fabia Vrs 0-60 9.4 Lupo 7.7Fabia Vrs 30-70 7.8 Lupo 7.8Fabia has a higher top speed though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Jon is the man to ask anyway. He's had both. Well, he had a Sport.But due to your age, we'll give you that one style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveski Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Nice cars those Fabia VRs - I reckon the Lupo is quicker at lower speeds (up to 50mph) but above that the VRs would be quicker. £8k for 51 plate GTI with 37k and no aircon ? way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Im glad im not not the only one who thinks 8k was far too too much money!! Interesting to see what people think about the Fabia vRS and the Lupo GTI. I personally was very suprised i managed to beat him (just) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
academic Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 fabia vrs doesnt handle that well tho does it, remember it from top gear when it was against the mini cooperprob with diesels is the power comes in one big lump then u need to change gear again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreno510 Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) having test driven a vrs, i've got to say that i think 9.6 to 60 is way offits definitely quicker than that but just not quite as quick as the gtifabia vrs doesnt handle that well tho does it, remember it from top gear when it was against the mini cooperyes, when it whooped the coopers ass Edited February 7, 2006 by moreno510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baj Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I used to have a 6-speed GTI and now own a vRS.As people have mentioned the characteristics of the engines are like chalk and cheese, in a drag i reckon the Loop would edge it where as the Skud is all about mid-range hoof!Must admit, i miss my GTI like mad :-( Have to keep reminding myself of the 47mpg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
academic Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 yes, when it whooped the coopers assonly cos it had more powerthe cooper handled better and was quicker under braking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreno510 Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 15 bhp morebut 200kg heavier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixwagen Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Still can't get over the price of that GTi - I paid £5700 for my 2001 GTi with 32k on the clock, Air con, CD and FVWSH!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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