swiftlupoGtI Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 hi everyone, im currently 19 and own a suzuki swift,my next car will definately be a lupo gti!! i just love them.How much would i be looking at for insurance??? (im 20 in may and have 1yrs no claims)wheres the best place to buy?? (i like silver, 51reg onwards) stupid question style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> are these cars any good?? performance/reliability/on petrol etcthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurgaGTi Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Will depend on your area as to the cost of your insurance.Performance is good and will surprise a lot of people. I showed up a Golf GTi on the way home from work style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Petrol, I usually get about 140-160 miles for £20 but again that dependant on price of petrol in your area and the way you drive it.Oh and I have a silver 51 plate GTi style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" />) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) Insurance could be anything, its obviously specific to your area, driving history, convictions etc etc. Confused.com is a great little tool to give you an idea of prices.Whats your budget?Heres some general thoughts to give you an idea. Edited April 11, 2006 by AndyW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurgaGTi Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Good read that link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoxy Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Welcome to the site mate. Which Swift do you have? I traded up (via another car) from a Swift to a Lupo and I can safely say it's miles better. This was my baby ... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hello there.I know there was one one the forecourt of my local VW dealer as i noticed it as i picked my Sport up. It was reflex silver, but if i remember correctly i think it was a 53 plate. But obviously coming from a mean dealer they put the price up quite a bit. I think this one was nearly 9k style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> Anyway maybe have a look on their website...I pay £1,400 per annum for my Sport and im also 19....not 20 until Jan however. Good luck finding your car. I found mine at last style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Kelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 what a great article andy style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />autotraders a great place to look and also on the vw website, thats where i found mine.just be quick if you find the one you want though, they go stupidly fast! i bought mine on the same day it was advertised and so did Joe!admiral are great for cheap insurance so try a quote with them. and all i can say is we wouldnt have two in the family if they weren't superb little cars style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />good luck finding your new gti!Jen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftlupoGtI Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 thanks for everyones help!! ive had some quotes and im looking at around £2000, so i think im just going to carry on dreaming until next year unless i come into some money!SWOXY! i remember you off ukswift.co.uk, im known as SwIftUK on there, i got a 1.0 gls- gti look-a-like with ph1 rear bumper,skirts,spoiler,lowered,clear corner lights,white alloys style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> (also got ph1 front bumper and splitter to put on).im just bored now as there isnt much more i can do to it, and i want a faster car and all the swiftgtis are rust buckets style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 I had my LupoGTi at 20, only cost me £1200 FC I think, I did have 2-3 years NCB though?IIRC, that was with Tesco... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Will depend on your area as to the cost of your insurance.Performance is good and will surprise a lot of people. I showed up a Golf GTi on the way home from work style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Petrol, I usually get about 140-160 miles for £20 but again that dependant on price of petrol in your area and the way you drive it.Oh and I have a silver 51 plate GTi style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" />)Hi im new to this site. Really good link, am also considering buying GTI but at this moment in time just cant bring myself to get finance for it. Drive Escort GTI at mo. BUT I WANT 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoxy Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 thanks for everyones help!! ive had some quotes and im looking at around £2000, so i think im just going to carry on dreaming until next year unless i come into some money!SWOXY! i remember you off ukswift.co.uk, im known as SwIftUK on there, i got a 1.0 gls- gti look-a-like with ph1 rear bumper,skirts,spoiler,lowered,clear corner lights,white alloys style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> (also got ph1 front bumper and splitter to put on).im just bored now as there isnt much more i can do to it, and i want a faster car and all the swiftgtis are rust buckets style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" />Wohoo! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Yeah mate I remember the car, the red Mk3 - a personal favourite of mine. You're right about the Swift GTI's being rust buckets mate, the build quality of the Lupo is in a whole different league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 omm Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 the link above is a really good read for anyone im my position thinking of buying a GTi style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithdons Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 newbie to the site..... defiately getting either a lupo gti or polo gti.... im currently driving a vaxuahll corsa 1.2 16v sxi...everything ive read about them is great...they have alot going for them....but is there alot of difference between lupo and polo gti's.... some one who can speak from experiance would help ...cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Im amazed by everyones insurance quotes! Im 21 with a years no claims bonus and I've been quotes £250 by several companies, fully comp! £250!!! Thats half what I pay for my 1.4 almera at the moment... Either they just dont really know what the car is, or its something to do with me living in a safe little town in scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 £250? on a lupo gti? That quote seems too good to be true. Good going if it works out ok though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 (edited) £250 would be an amazing quote for a 21 year old with a years no claims. The Lupo Gti would be worth about £6000 minium and is group 11.At 22 with 1 years NCB I paid £1700 f/c on a brank spanking new Gti.At 23 with 2 years NCB I paid £1000 f/c with modifications declared.At 24 with 3 years NCB I paid £800 f/c with lots of modifications declared and £19000 agree valueAt 25 with 4 years NCB I paid £800 f/c with lots of modifications declared and £16000 agreed value. And the grouping has gone up to 13 due to power increase. Edited April 18, 2006 by LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaques Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I am 20 with nine points on my licence. 3 years no claims with the value at 11000 and i got quoted 600 from elephant. try them they seem to be really good.You def wouldn regret getting a gti.Ace little car!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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