mike312 Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 Hello I'm new to the site and am seriously thinking about buying a lupo gti i've seen. I've got a couple of questions:Does £8500 sound alright for a 01y gti with 15000 on the clock no leather or extras but it does look pristine (especially the alloys.)Are they reliable?Whats fuel economy like?are aftermarket bits (like alloys and body kits) easy to get hold of?Sorry if you've answered these questions before but I want to make a quick decision, the car drives alright (although i took it steady) and i've been looking for one for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 As far as I know there is no "bodykit" for the GTi, you'd be better getting a 100Bhp Sport if you want to style/tune it. Getting bits for the GTi is difficult and any decent stuff is imported from Germany! Usually tuning parts are expensive!They are reliable though! My GTi costs me about 10p a mile to run. Main prob with that is the petrol tank is tiny (200miles) so you fill up a lot and it feels less economical! £8500 sounds like an alright price but is a good mileage for the age but I'd try and knock a few hundred off that and get the price towards £8000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike312 Posted May 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 Thanks for that advice i'll try to knock him down a bit. The question about body kits was worded wrong. I am part ex'ing my smart (don't laugh) and after market bits are hugely expensive (i paid £600 for a quad exhaust) and interior bits are usually imported so people can charge what they want. If you want to personalise the smart you cant just nip down to halfords and buy a new gear knob for example. So I just wanted to check that if I want to change the alloys for example they aren't a weird config that I cant get anywhere and therefore cost twice as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 Well i know there are a few peeps on here who have had problems with their's Lupo's but overall i would say they are are pretty reliable... Mine is anyhow touch wood... regarding price pay a bit more and getting one with more extra's, and similar mileage... and definately get a 6 speed, none of this 5 speed crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickstar Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 HiNot sure if you trawl the autotrader website ever but there are a few bargain GTI's on there at the mo.Dealer car in silver with 6000 (yes 6000 miles) for 8495 on an 01 Y with air con. Or 02 black with 8000 miles Private for 8495.Just a thought!Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Pretty standard VW 4*100 wheel fitment, easy as pie to get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike312 Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Well i've told the man I'm buying it so i'm gonna pick it up on saturday. Sorted out a deal including my car just can't wait to pick it up now! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 well mate thats cool... post us some pics when you get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 are aftermarket bits (like alloys and body kits) easy to get hold of?Once you see the car in the flesh mate, you'll see there is no need for a bodykit, you couldnt improve on what must be the best looking standard kit on any car.Welcome to Club Lupo! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardent Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Everything Tigz said.welcomeJayson black 6 air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike312 Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Cheers fellas, I've seen the car in the flesh by the way and one of the reasons I wanted one was because my mate had one (bad story) and I thought it looked modded even though it was standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 What colour did ya get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike312 Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Silver and totally standard.......For now. I've just seen the first thing on my shopping list, the rear clusters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 There's 4 different types of light? Three of em in different colours?Come on then tell us bout the other loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike312 Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I've just seen them on this site on the inters pics but i've seen them on other cars and thought they looked cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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