64 SPLIT Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I currently drive a 60 mile round trip to work in my TDI Passat estate, with the cruise control set at 60mph to maximise fuel economy which usually returns a healthy 55-62mpg (I'm in no rush to get to work! ).As I'm doing so much mileage, I'm looking at buying a Lupo to give the old wagon a rest a few days a week, but with a limited budget (which probably rules out the SDI) I'm probably looking at either 1.0's or a 1.4 / 1.4S.I only live about 2 miles from the motorway so the vast majority of the trip is all relatively flat dual carriageway, so acceleration/speed isn't that much of an issue, so which one would you guys recommend for best MPG's / reliability / my grandad-esque style of driving? What are the 1.0's like on a motorway?I've searched the forum for MPG / fuel consumption topics, but most seem to cover the 1.4's and GTI's and overall mileage to a tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 the sdi's arent expensive its the tdi's that hold theyre value more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad04 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Not drove the 1.0 Lupo but from experience of friends 1.0 at motorway speeds will be reving high and not returning the best MPG for a 1.0, Try and look for a dielel is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyesh Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 As the others have said, SDI is the way forward!They are not that expensive and will be the most economical out of the whole lupo range. They can cruise at 60/70/80mph no problem while returning you 50+mpg (depending on your driving stlye and right foot!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannys Lupo Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 1 litre lupo's on motorways + horrible mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 My 1.4s will cruise at 75mph at 3k rpm, it gets pretty good mpg if I behave me self behind the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 my 1L lupo does great mpg on the motorway!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2000king Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 my 1.0 used to be quite good on the motorway, would get a healthy 43 mpg, which isn't too bad..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperWeight1 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 my 1.4 sport sits at 2.5k at 70mph Coz you got a box rebuild with leet gearz innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 SPLIT Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 well I've got my eye on a 1.7 SDI with approx. 130k on the clock, it's had a rebuilt gearbox, which I've come across a few with this - I'm assuming it's a common problem(?)I'm assuming that if it's anything like the rest of the VW diesel engines it'll go on forever as long as it's well serviced.Is there anything else I should look out for? Not fussed about bodywork - rust isn't a problem cos it's gonna be a rat anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I would definitely recommend a diesel for your needs.The only thing that springs to mind about the SDI is that it suffers from the pedal box problem, so check there is no creaking when you operate the clutch and that all the gears go in smoothly. Also check the brake and clutch pedal are level with each other.Another point to note is that if you can find one registered post March 2001 ('Y' plate or newer) then it will be £30 a year road tax, rather than the £200 pre March 2001 models will cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 SPLIT Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I would definitely recommend a diesel for your needs.The only thing that springs to mind about the SDI is that it suffers from the pedal box problem, so check there is no creaking when you operate the clutch and that all the gears go in smoothly. Also check the brake and clutch pedal are level with each other.Another point to note is that if you can find one registered post March 2001 ('Y' plate or newer) then it will be £30 a year road tax, rather than the £200 pre March 2001 models will cost.It's had a rebuilt gearbox so I'd like to think that the clutch will be alright. Is the pedal box difficult to replace if it fails?Unfortunately the SDI I've seen is a '99 plate - suppose I can't have everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Quite a big job if you do it yourself. The part is cheap but it's time consuming to replace so labour charges would be high. I'll probably be fine though so don't let me put you off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Quite a big job if you do it yourself. The part is cheap but it's time consuming to replace so labour charges would be high. I'll probably be fine though so don't let me put you off!Aslong as you're allright eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 SPLIT Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 well it's gonna be a second car so I can take as much time as I need to replace the pedal box if it needs doing and just use my Passat whilst it's being done.just want to get modding now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 my 1.4 sport sits at 2.5k at 70mph What did they do with your box when you had it rebuilt? Standard its about 3k revs at 60! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_1992 Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Longer 3rd 4th and 5th. Based on mk4 golf I like this, what a genius idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDLooP Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Usually I get around 53mpg sitting at 65 in my 1.0, but thats being carefully with the old hills, lane changes ectbut sat at 80 it goes down into the high 30s haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammo Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 My 1.4s will cruise at 75mph at 3k rpm, it gets pretty good mpg if I behave me self behind the wheel my 1.4 sport sits at 2.5k at 70mph Surely these are porkies. My sport does 60 at 3k rpm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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