Dare Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Hi all!! Im a polo owner atm but am sellin up within the next couple of weeks. Im thinking of purchasing a lupo gti but cant make my mind up. What are your opinions on the gti's? and have you got any advise for if and when i buy one.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 welcome Dare, sorry there isn't a larger welcoming party though i'm sure it will get busier later. If you've got a polo the lupo is based on the same chassis but shortened and on the Gti it has a bit more track width. Lupo gti is great fun though it would depend what you are after as far as recomendations go. If you want a small fun hot hatch that's quite cheap to run and reasonably frugal with cute but chunky looks then the lupo would be great for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 LOL what are our opinions style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> I LOVE the GTIIts a great car, its rare, quick, good handling etc... there are many threads on buying tips - do a search for some. Also there is a 3 worst and 3 best things thread somewhere.....You will not regret buying one and there are a few around (see forsale section).By the way, WELCOME to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Welcome mate.Good luck in your searching... there seems to be a few around still under warrenty at very nice prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Welcome mate, lik the look of your Polo there!Just have a shot of a Lupo GTI, you wont be disappointed!Maybe not the quickest motors around, but much more style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />/£ than any other car in its class!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Cheers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANNER Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 dare I sold my polo in May for the Gti and I was gutted to see it go but I had the loop in for service last fri and had a courtesy 1.2 polo twist (not great but had more luxuries than my 1.0L polo) Got back in the lupo to drive home, got about 2miles down the road and had a big feck off Grin on my face thinkin "I love this car!!"When you put what the lupo has got ie. 125bhp (6spd if you want) xenon headlights, half decent interior, flared arches twin zorsts etc its a great little package and to see the look on peoples faces in larger cars when you woop them off the lights you wont ever regret selling the polo!!There ya go pal, somethin to mull over. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinA3 Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 tanner you trater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted September 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 tanner you trater style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Hi Tanner yeah i remember u, Cheers for that!! u had a white 1.0l??. im havin to think really hard about the whole situation, cos i still love my polo!! How much did you pay for yours? did you go for 6speed? I cant make my mind up to get the gti or spend less on the car and more on the insurance.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegyas Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Go for a test drive, that’s what convinced me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted September 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Go for a test drive Good advise, im hopefully going to test drive one at the weekend. My sister drives a lupo 16v sport which i drove the other day. It impressed me alll round, and its got one of the best standard zorsts ive ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Welcome to the forum, definately go for a test drive, and just try and not be tempted style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":twisted:" border="0" alt="twisted.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 You looking at buying a new one or a `second-hand` one? There's some cracking deals in the for sale forum at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANNER Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 tanner you trater style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> I do miss the polo Rob but dont regret selling it for my Gti, If i would of had a 16valve in the 1st place instead of the 1.0L then it would of been a different story. i know Ive been slack on the whole show scene since selling up too, thats down to big hangovers come show days style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Dare I paid the best part of 10k for mine (thats 6spder with aircon and alpine cd) Luckily I got some help due to my 21st birthday ISA maturing so I can just about afford the rest of my loan now, without that I would of struggled.My advice is to go for something that you CAN afford including insurance and running costs, I can at the mo but cant afford to get the coilovers I want but in good time... so bit of a set back.Other option is to speak to Mark (Mk4polo) about the ibiza cupra option!! TUUURRRRBBBBOOOOO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted September 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Im not lookin to spend that much on the gti (prob around 8 grand) But i think its good for its money and it still has the querky vw look that is good to mod. If i could afford the cupra i would go for that, but the insurance would be stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 £7k for a GTi that needs a spoiler removing from the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted September 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 £7k for a GTi that needs a spoiler removing from the roof. Wheres that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 http://forum.clublupo.co.uk/viewtopic.php?...?t=4891&start=0Page two contains the updated price.(Read it all, I know it needs a touch of work but it is a desent price.)Andhttp://forum.clublupo.co.uk/viewtopic.php?...t=4699&start=15Under £7000!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 VW Lupo Gti 1.6 - '01/X 37K mainly motorway miles Flash Red Full GTi spec incl: - Xenons - Sports Seats (Black with Red Stiching) - Gamma Stereo - 15" Alloys Plus options: - `in-dash` 6CD changer - Air conditioning Full VW Service history Taxed until Mar 05 MOT'd until Jan 05 £6850 ono Thats a great price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted September 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 £7k for a GTi that needs a spoiler removing from the roof. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> i see what u mean! and i couldnt agree more!! Yeah not bad at all. Im gonna hold out for all the goodies mainly air con and six speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Check out Gargoil's old ride on eBay too - his loss could be your gain! It's a long way away, but I'd gladly drive across the country to get hold of that GTI - it's got an impressive list of mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted September 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Yeah just been reading that, tidy loop!Cheers!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 yes indeed lovely little motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted October 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Yep!! You guys were right!! I test drove a loop at the weekend and bought it later that day!! Really pleased with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Fantastic!!!Welcome again! Properly this time! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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