Sp3nny Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 seen a lupo on here with a 3L grill, and the one that the guy wrapped in army green, but apart from that....where are they? can someone explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 3Ls were not sold here, there's a few imports and front end conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidebrothers Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 There was one for sale on the Autotrader site this week but looked today & it isn't on there anymore!Also have to note that they are LHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 they are extremely rare that is the main reason ... but you had to import them as ray says and they cost alot due to theyre amazing mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 they are extremely rare that is the main reason ...Why arent there many xxx?... because they are rare...No flies on you!When they were released petrol was 80p a litre, not much demand for high mpg vehicles then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nny Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 ah cool, just wondered, are they more commonly right hand or left hand drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Why arent there many xxx?... because they are rare...No flies on you!When they were released petrol was 80p a litre, not much demand for high mpg vehicles then.yep i know i am honestly that good but that is the reason theyre isnt many about theyre rare :')ah cool, just wondered, are they more commonly right hand or left hand drive?only left hand drive i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Why arent there many xxx?... because they are rare...No flies on you!When they were released petrol was 80p a litre, not much demand for high mpg vehicles then.To be fair pat is right... there arent many because they are rare... and they werent produced for the UK market...why else would something be rare? i think this is about the only answer that could be used so keep your flies to yourself! And i think they released it as a "test" to prove it could be done. it won numerous awards when it was released.more of a concept type idea than a mass produced car i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 ..but they are not rare, there are heaps of them in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 theyre rare in the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 They're not rare in the UK, I've seen a few and everyone around me has chucked a 3L front on their Lupo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyrvf750 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I bought the one that was advertised on Autotrader and picked it up yesterday. The 'wife' was thrilled to see two Lupo's on the drive. She was slightly confused actually. My 1.4 TDI is now on Autotrader if anyone fancies a really nice TDI.I'm on a bit of a car downsizing movement at the moment having been very happy driving the TDI. My poor BMW E39 530d Touring has been sitting outside the house pretty much unused for the last month. The Lupo really is a car that you can do miles in. It is much louder than the E39 but that's to be expected.First impressions on the 3L, softer ride than the 1.4 TDI but not much. All feels very high tech and a little exclusive. Driving it home from the dealer in Chesham which is 25 miles from where I live the average fuel reading was 2.8 litres/100km. Which is 101 mpg, nice.Anoyingly the V5 has it down as a Lupo S although I've email DVLA today to see how I can get that changed. Any advice welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiiTCH-TDi Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 101 mpg lol that's sick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I bought the one that was advertised on Autotrader and picked it up yesterday. The 'wife' was thrilled to see two Lupo's on the drive. She was slightly confused actually. My 1.4 TDI is now on Autotrader if anyone fancies a really nice TDI.I'm on a bit of a car downsizing movement at the moment having been very happy driving the TDI. My poor BMW E39 530d Touring has been sitting outside the house pretty much unused for the last month. The Lupo really is a car that you can do miles in. It is much louder than the E39 but that's to be expected.First impressions on the 3L, softer ride than the 1.4 TDI but not much. All feels very high tech and a little exclusive. Driving it home from the dealer in Chesham which is 25 miles from where I live the average fuel reading was 2.8 litres/100km. Which is 101 mpg, nice.Anoyingly the V5 has it down as a Lupo S although I've email DVLA today to see how I can get that changed. Any advice welcome.start a readers ride on it, would be nice to see lots of photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Only Private sale TDI on Autotrader is in Thame (01844). Is that yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 start a readers ride on it, would be nice to see lots of photosThis. And 101 mpg bloody hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidebrothers Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 It did look like a nice buy did that 3L!Was a good price with low miles & one owner!Get some pictures posted up, would be good to see some! Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulley Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) Whats the difference at the front then?oh - the little square lights. Edited June 16, 2012 by Zulley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyboy Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 which engine is in the 3l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 1.2 TDi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyrvf750 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi Silver! Yep that's my TDI. Near Thame. Hopefully got a chap coming to see it Saturday afternoon.I've had a reply from the DVLA already about the 3L being listed as an S on the V5 and that should be easy to sort out.The main difference about the 1.2 Tdi & 1.4 engine is that the 1.2 has an alloy block whereas the 1.4 is iron.The 3L seems very genuine. Bought and collected new from Brussels by the first English owner in 2001. Transferred to his wife in 2011. Serviced by a VW dealer for all but the last service.I'll stick the mpg that I get from each tank on here when I start driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 ...and we shall read it, and weep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyrvf750 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Right, that's the 1.4 TDI sold, full steam ahead with the 3L! Our three year old says it's a very cool car but he does think all cars I buy are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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