GTi Si Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 I am considering buying a Lupo 1.4 sport (or an S).What are they like down the motorways?I will be doing quite a lot of motorway driving at around `2-3hrs` stints each time.Are they OK or are the engines slow to accelerate and the ride is poor?Let me know!ThanksS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 i do a lot of motorway mileage in my sport and I dont really have a problem - altho i find she tends to guzzle petrol at an alarming rate at 80 mph + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 the revs are a little high in the sport i think, at 70mp the revs are at 3500rpm, but its not that noisey, i think i will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi Si Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 What mpg do you guys get at 70 (or more style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />)S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 never really looked but if i fill it up and keep to 70 i see about 90 miles wen it drops 1/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 umm at doing 70 constantly i get about 250 miles +80 i get about 200 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 my 1.4 sport was the same, `60-70mph` pretty good on fuel, anythin over & drinks it in no time.very comfy though, in fact the motorway was the only place my arosa was comfy to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 yeah i only have the 1litre but it drinks the fuel at over 70mph , the only thing that i have heard others say as well bout the motorway is that the car gets battered about summit senseless , just cause of steep sides and light weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13CAH Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 my new 1.4 sport got 38mpg at the end of its running in and that was going between 70 and 80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris260 Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 I got to york and back from durham on 9 quids worth of petrol, i was well chuffed with that. I think it's pretty good on the motorway, pulls well but it's a bit flat at lower revs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 i think if its only really for motorway use steer clear of the lupo, the lupo is a lot more fun on bends and things. it hasnt got the comfyness and torque IMO - but if u will be going round bends then of course, get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi Si Posted October 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 What would you recommend instead?S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Mondeo style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />I used to do 100 miles a day (mainly dual carriageway) in my lupo, and was always happy in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi Si Posted October 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 I hate Ford's style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Depends, if you just want a motorway cruiser that's cheap and economical, something like a Golf TDI 130bhp will be comfortable and refined on the motorway.The Lupo has a lot more character, but generally when people buy a motorway cruiser, they don't want character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabo Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 I do motorways everyday, not a lot but dual cw's all the way and I find my TDi absolutely perfect for it (used to have Audi A3 doing the same routes). It uses half the A3s amount of fuel (A3 was 1.6 petrol) and has much better acceleration! I drive at around speed LIMIT at all times ( style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 QUOTE(TDi Si)I hate F*rd's style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />SVectra style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi Si Posted October 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 I have drive Fiesta's, a Micra and a Coura down motorways and they were OK. Not fussed at the speed as long as acceleration is reasonable.I want the TDi, but cannot find any for good money. £8,000 was the cheapest! And a Revo'adjustment' would have to be done style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Have seen a 1.4 16v though at £5,500 and £5,000S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 There's a bunch on Autotrader for less than that (good range from £6000-£7000), but non particularly close. Depends if you're prepared to travel I guess.Revo would be the first thing I'd do if I had the TDI Lupo. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":twisted:" border="0" alt="twisted.gif" />I don't think you'll find acceleration a problem if you chip the TDI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi Si Posted October 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Indeed, I have been tralling Autotrader.I only really want to spend £4,000 (don't want to finance again).S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabo Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Even without remap TDi cannot be snorted at style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> It really delivers the goods, but as snoop said, if you really want a piece of bad a$$ motro under you get it revo'ed asap! BTW, I found a local REVO reseller and I am going to have a 5hr test drive hopefully this weekend!!! Stay indoors, those of you living in Herts style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> :8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_M Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 I had the Sport and it is a nippy little thing right up until past 60 and then, of course, it starts to slow down. The torque isn't too impressive, nothing a gear `change-down` wouldn't solve but you have to think about petrol.The TDI has more torque and without looking at figures I'd imagine it's a lot more economical also. However, I'd say get the Sport for the sheer fun factor, as someone said, for the bends and that centre exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi Si Posted October 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Can you fit a centre exhaust onto the TDi?S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabo Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 You can do whatever you fance provided funds and time style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />TDis are best without anything, just a striaght large bore ss pipe from turbo to the back of the car.Since they are low revving babies noise levels are acceptable:) I also read that getting rid of diesel catalyst will only gain around 1bhp... not worht it but I guess it's like with everything, you have to take into consideration the whole picture. Ditching cat only and not doing anything else isn't prolly the best `bang-for`-buck solution. If you `re-map` your ECU, get better air delivery system, additional charge cooling and bigger injectors then I'd risk saying that getting rid of the catalyst would pay off handsomly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabo Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 QUOTE(Dave_M)I had the Sport and it is a nippy little thing right up until past 60 and then, of course, it starts to slow down. The torque isn't too impressive, nothing a gear `change-down` wouldn't solve but you have to think about petrol.The TDI has more torque and without looking at figures I'd imagine it's a lot more economical also. However, I'd say get the Sport for the sheer fun factor, as someone said, for the bends and that centre exhaust.It is lots more economical! I do 350miles from 30 litres of diesel and I do not drive like my granny, trust me! 8). TDi is one massive fun box disguised within a small frame. I was coming back late from work t'nitte and gave her some diesel into her injectors. 100mph sweeping bends and she felt confident, hammered the pedal while exiting one monsta roundabout and she was pulling like mad in a very tight bend with all tyres screeeeeeaming like mad! The suspension travel (LARGE) makes it feel uncertain at the beinning and lots of body roll doubts her ability to demolish corners fast but if you trust her.... you'll get rewarded style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />That's all stock with nothing done to it, when I slam ARBs in and some shine struts brace.... gunna need bigger rubber to hold her on the ground style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Diesel rulez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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