Gazza Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Right had this discussion with a few of my mates, they say that i look like a big geezer in a little car (which i am) they then ask why did i buy such a small car,my reply to this is £35 tax a year, this normaly gets there attention! then i go to say that it has full leathers, electric windows, power steering Cruise Control they laugh and say no way so they then look at the tax disc where it says £35 then the interior and the the cruise stick!then to finish them of tell them that it group 4 insurance and does 60mpg in there next breath there saying im getting one! SO NOT SUCH A STUPID CAR AFTER ALL HEY! Tdis are freaking Awesome!anyone else had this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 The lupo is a very underestimated car, u say small u think clio corsa, which quite frankly are ****e! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 The lupo is a very underestimated car, u say small u think clio corsa, which quite frankly are ****e!Yes this statement is true as i owend a 06 reg clio campus sport and although it was a lovely car to drive, it did fall to bits lol like doors dropping, ignition barrel collasping excessive wear LOLbut at the time served a purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 (Good thread! )Yes i love my TDi too.Ive been asked a few times why i bought one, or one arosa after another, but there is nothing else i really really want! My TDi does everything i want from a car, and imo no other car could do what mine does so well, i love driving it. If ive been using another car for a few days, i start thinking about my car and what i would change it for. As soon as i get back in my Arosa TDi that feeling goes and i just love driving it. I love the way it looks too, the front end is one of its best bits. I love that it has the torque to pull away from most normal hatchbacks and it keeps up with things it shouldnt away from the lights. I like the fact it rolls round corners but still grips like its on rails, its good fun!I agree, they are a very underated car. I think a lot of people just think its a little city car, and try to bully it on the motorway. When in truth the car loves the motorways, its so happy sitting at 70-80 it would much rather do that than potter around the town all day!Fantastic cars, love the TDis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 (Good thread! ) I love that it has the torque to pull away from most normal hatchbacks and it keeps up with things it shouldnt away from the lights. I like the fact it rolls round corners but still grips like its on rails, its good fun!HEHE yeah ive had a few guys try to "bully" me but it never works as its got so much torque, and yeah with standard suspension the body roll is SHOCKING! but soon fixed that with some nice coilovers and now its got the tourqe and the bend performance heheask the guy in the aston martin who i was chasing around the bends in scotland LOL really is a great car! Glad i bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I agree with the body roll in them, They're quite a different drive to the GTi's as standard.Can't beat the road tax and fuel economy but they don't seem as 'involving' to drive as the GTi does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 lol true, just wished that they made the tdi with all the ally on the front like the gti, would be very nice then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I had someone at work laughing at me when I told them I'd fitted cruise. They said it would only be good for doing 45mph! The cheek of it He soon shut up after letting on he drove a punto that needed a new headgasket at 30,000 miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Right had this discussion with a few of my mates, they say that i look like a big geezer in a little car (which i am) they then ask why did i buy such a small car,my reply to this is £35 tax a year, this normaly gets there attention! then i go to say that it has full leathers, electric windows, power steering Cruise Control they laugh and say no way so they then look at the tax disc where it says £35 then the interior and the the cruise stick!then to finish them of tell them that it group 4 insurance and does 60mpg in there next breath there saying im getting one! SO NOT SUCH A STUPID CAR AFTER ALL HEY! Tdis are freaking Awesome!anyone else had this?Best news is, Your Lupo TDI will be £20 next year for tax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Best news is, Your Lupo TDI will be £20 next year for tax!LOL yeah told my mate that it comes down and he didnt belive me! like you dont pay anything as it is!TDI's Rock! Excellent for nipping in and oout of traffic as well hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Best news is, Your Lupo TDI will be £20 next year for tax!Actually it's £30, what a rip off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I <3 my arosa TDi, originally it was for the cheap driving but now i don't think i'd swap it unless i come into some money *dreamer*a few of my friends from work laughed when i told them what i got and what colour it was but they love it too, (and now there are 3 in the carpark)result! £30 a year, mine is due end of this month... break the bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Diesel is gay 33mpg in a 1.25 Fiesta is where it's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeAl Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Actually it's £30, what a rip off Arse. I thought it was coming down to £25 or £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 what was it Clarkson said about women being attracted to guys who are thrifty and save their pennies.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) Diesel is gay 33mpg in a 1.25 Fiesta is where it's at.LOL a Festa you rock man! u got 17's and neons and cherry bomb exhaust?mate if you have you freaking rock! u go boydiesels are the future lol Edited September 12, 2008 by Gazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Diesel is gay 33mpg in a 1.25 Fiesta is where it's at.I'll stick to my 160bhp / 280lb/ft and 55mpg in my Much larger, much more comfortable fully specced Bora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 HEAR HEAR! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 LOL a Festa you rock man! u got 17's and neons and cherry bomb exhaust?mate if you have you freaking rock! u go boydiesels are the future lolNo it's stock, slow and thirsty, but my Ibiza 1.9TDI FR isn't. A Revo Remap has given 175bhp (apparently). I still get 55mpg out of it.Always check the small print on the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 HEHE i did thats why i commented on your festa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougless Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I know I am pushing in on this TDI love fest but I would say that apart from the acceleration, much of the TDI virtues are shared by the SDI plus it has a few advantages over the TDI.Cheaper to buyCheaper to insure than a TDISame to taxSame fuel economyLarger engine (a 4pot, not a 3pot which requires a balance shaft, see next point)Less complex (no turbo, intercooler or balancer shaft under the crank)Very happy at 80mph (3000 rpm) on a motorway and not stressed at 90mph if you are in a hurry Curiously, at 80mph, if you need or want to put your foot down, it will reach 90 fairly quickly because although the engine is at the end of its very flat torque curve, the power is still climbing. Its optimum cruising speed seems to be around 80mph, at which point its smoothness, available power and fuel consumption seem to come together nicely. Yes it’s more economical at 60mph but its dropping out of its not very extensive power band at that speed so any obstacle; hill, slower traffic etc. become a problem which I suspect would not trouble a TDI.I imagine that in most respects the TDI is the more satisfying car, especially in terms of acceleration, torque and smoothness (the balancer shaft does work well apparently) however my little SDI is still more often in the outside lane than most other cars on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) I know I am pushing in on this TDI love fest but I would say that apart from the acceleration, much of the TDI virtues are shared by the SDI plus it has a few advantages over the TDI.Cheaper to buyCheaper to insure than a TDISame to taxSame fuel economyLarger engine (a 4pot, not a 3pot which requires a balance shaft, see next point)Less complex (no turbo, intercooler or balancer shaft under the crank)Very happy at 80mph (3000 rpm) on a motorway and not stressed at 90mph if you are in a hurry Curiously, at 80mph, if you need or want to put your foot down, it will reach 90 fairly quickly because although the engine is at the end of its very flat torque curve, the power is still climbing. Its optimum cruising speed seems to be around 80mph, at which point its smoothness, available power and fuel consumption seem to come together nicely. Yes it’s more economical at 60mph but its dropping out of its not very extensive power band at that speed so any obstacle; hill, slower traffic etc. become a problem which I suspect would not trouble a TDI.I imagine that in most respects the TDI is the more satisfying car, especially in terms of acceleration, torque and smoothness (the balancer shaft does work well apparently) however my little SDI is still more often in the outside lane than most other cars on the road.Know that is a man who loves his SDI, also a very well thought out commentfair play mate all valid points but still prefer me TDI each to there own i guess Edited September 12, 2008 by Gazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 lupo tdi - small, uncomfortable, noisy, smelly, nose heavy, understeery, underpowered - all realative to other things - stick with my petrol beemer for now thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) beemer owner, lolSays it all Edited September 12, 2008 by Gazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'd definately have a SDi/TDi - oh so mappable Jack's red TDi kept up with a Lupo GTi a few nights back Just a shame he breaks it so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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