Silver! Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 To be honest, as much as I love my GTI; I don't believe they are worth the price they demand, so an overpriced model like that is a bit of a giggle. ...but if people are willing to pay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddd Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 What do you guys make of this one?http://bit.ly/QvVFVhHow much do you think it would cost to get the dents repaired and the rear wing done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 If you've got 5k to spend I don't see a point at looking at cars @2.5k(ish). At the end of the day it will cost a lot more to make a "dog" a gem. Just buy the gem in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj2112 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I agree with the above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddd Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 If you've got 5k to spend I don't see a point at looking at cars @2.5k(ish). At the end of the day it will cost a lot more to make a "dog" a gem. Just buy the gem in the first place.Great advice, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yea as mentioned may as well grab a decent one rather than one that needs work doing and ends up costing you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddd Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 What do you guys think about higher mileage examples, those with 100k+ miles. If they have a FSH are they still okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 What do you guys think about higher mileage examples, those with 100k+ miles. If they have a FSH are they still okay?As long as the body is rot free and the engine/drivetrain has been properly maintained there's no need to run a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Ive bought mine a few weeks back with 120k on the clock and dare i say atm everything is running fine(touch wood) so as long as they have been looked after i dont see a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUPOES Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 If anybody is seriously interested in the silver GTI Y737... linked previously, I'll be happy to go and look at it for them and take more pics as I'm just five miles away from it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just sit tight!! Wait for a good one, I picked up a prefect one for good money!! All I've had to do is change a temp sensor! 50 nd the car is immaculate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddd Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys. Will wait for a good one to appear.What sort of ball park figure did you pay patroddy?LUPOES, do you have the link to the one you mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUPOES Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi eddd,Yep it was the Autotrader link you posted on the previous page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys.Will wait for a good one to appear.What sort of ball park figure did you pay patroddy?LUPOES, do you have the link to the one you mentioned?4800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 ...year & mileage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB-09 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Mines done 104k and runs so quiet and smooth, full VW and VW specialist services. As mentioned if well maintained they are great, cambelt waterpump etc needs to be done as that's a £400 job if it's all genuine parts like mine was. Ive spent about a £1k + on mine just to get it back to a nice standard.Wanna buy it?HahaAdam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 ...year & mileage?77k 2001 (51) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddd Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Still on the hunt for the GTI, does anyone have any recommendations? We saw one last week but it had been lowered and felt too hard when driving. Edited April 10, 2014 by eddd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 if you are still looking the guy with the black GTI in cannock text me today seeing if i was still looking for one as he would see me his for 5k, so by the looks of it he looks like he wants to sell it quick and may take a cheaky offer! worth a go!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Lupo-1-6-GTI-12-Mths-Tax-Mot-Any-Px-Welcome-/321338497080?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad1445838this one! ive listed all the faults i found and they where only picky ones its mechanicaly sound from what i can tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddd Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Evening guys, A very quick question. I surf quite regularly and have a 9'2'' surfboard.I'd be looking to carry it out roof bars on the lupo (when I get one);- Do the roof bars mount securely onto the car? Particularly concerned about the back, because I presume the front wrap round to the door?- would the surfboard be too long to carry on the lupo? Would there be too much overhang?Thank you Edited April 26, 2014 by eddd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Bars fit fine and secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Arrows on the upper door shut and on the top edge of the rear window glass mark where to fit the bars. If you buy OE bars you (should) get a torque key to ensure they are tight enough.As for the "long board", trial and error and what you are happy with.Check laws for overhang, but I think you are OK as long as it is correctly marked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chfs911 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) I have OE bars and had surf boards on the Lupo no problem.2004 GTI 90KNew belts , water pump and brake discs being fitted as we speak.A/C service6 months tax and 12 month MOT. Probably the best around for sale.PM me if interested. I will include the bars in the sale and Polo GTi polished split rims.Now on PH with Kelpies behind. Edited May 4, 2014 by chfs911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Surfing on Loch Leven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chfs911 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Lochore meadows. Even have the pictures. Lime green Lupo with yellow board. Got some funny looks on the way through Fife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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