mcbeal_88 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi been a member on here for years not been on for ages but had the chance to get another gti and im struggling to decide what to do so looking for some advice.I currently have a 2003 bora tdi 130 with 86k on it and been offered a swap for an 03 plate gti with 76k fsh nice wheels. only thing is its a cat d.now this doeant put me off too much buy what would everyone else think to this.going on my car having a value of about 3k would this be a worthwhile swap or should i wait and get a lupo another day :s any input much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VR6_K Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think the lupo gti seems like more of a nicer car inside and probably more fun to drive in standard form. But the bora would be nicer to you on economy, space and one remap will happily see that engine 170hp But I got a big soft spot for the gti so personally I'd pick the lupo. and that bora is on low mileage so you should also see some money your way as that is also a cat c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbeal_88 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeh what i dont know what money the lupo is worth tbh as it is cat d and the bora is abit well boring loved my gti and no longer need something so big.just dont want to loose out if the lupo is only going to be worth 2k and we would be doing a straight deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'd do it tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VR6_K Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 well to be honest you could fetch £3.5k for your car with that mileage and the cat d lupo yo me is worth about £2k maybe just wait it out sell your car and get a gti that isnt damaged repaired or to save hassle just do the straight swap lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbeal_88 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ive been looking and i think it would take some time to sell my car for that money.so reality is the lupo worth 2k or is that just your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Not with FSH & 76k, worth 3 easy surely? Cat D's minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbeal_88 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thats what i thought it was repaired in 2006 so everything must be ok if its still going its just the resale that puts me off.think im best going to view it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Can you find out what the damage was to the Lupo which caused it to be written off? Lupo GTIs are written off pretty easily by insurance companies, so it could just be cosmetic and body damage, particularly the alloy panels. Receipts for work etc?Also how long do you intend on keeping it? If you are looking to keep it past a couple of years and keep it's service and maintenenace up, then I don't see an issue and £3k seems, depending on the damage\repair, a reasonable figure.However, if you are looking for a small car to play with over the summer then punt it on, you may not gain back what you have spent.Only real person who can answer your question is you, but for me the crunch would be in what was damage\repaired and how was it fixed.Parkers say the value is:Private Good: £3,530Private Poor: £2,465Part Exchange: £2,805I reckon a price of £2.5k for the Lupo.And the Bora SE 1.9TDi 130PSPrivate Good: £2,750Private Poor: £2,250Part Exchange: £2,375So maybe offer your car for the Lupo and £250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbeal_88 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 He is unsure as it was before he got the car as it was damaged in 06. is there any way of finding out?and id be planning to keep it for some time tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo77 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Go and have a good look at it, If you have a frendly mechanic get it up on a ramp and have a good look around.If your happy then do it if not then dont,value wise i dont think there is much in ittry and get him to throw some cash your way and your onto a winnerAngelo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 A cat D is nothing.I'd do it as tbf, a Loop GTI regardless of a write off is still worth more than a Bora.Bora's have depreciated a lot and it's just going to get worse. Loops are holding their value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VR6_K Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thinking about it now I would do it, try see if you can get it without offering money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 If he's up for a straight swap I'd do it in a heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 The problem with CAT D is that everyone is put off straight away but it could be something as simple as a headlight that needed changing... or just a wing. if the car looks straight and your happy with it go for it...but consider your options as there are a lot of Gti's selling at VERY low prices at the moment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbeal_88 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Going to see it on saturday will have a good look check all shut lines etc as said could be minor things that caused it.but seeing as it happened when it was 3yrs old im not sure but the price of headlights and alu panels so would justify it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 yeah i know what your saying mate... i know the headlights are expensive brand new... but its hard to say unless there is history with the CatD. i know personally, i would take pics of the damage and then pics of it repaired to prove that it was only minor. luckily im not in that position tho.Hope the viewing go's ok either way mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Bora's are boring.Unless they're that Transformers replica. That was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbeal_88 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Transformers rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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