starbank Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Go get a copy of this months VW Driver - the 5 page Lupo GTi feature is a good read, plus there's really stylish looking black Loop with anthracite wheels in there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 ... and a rather stylish black GTi with a certain person (me!) stood next to it...Bloomin' good write up too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Heh, Heh.I was wondering who the good looking lady was stealing the limelight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 yes great article as it looks good for the lupo and lots of praise. Few things wrong though!!One I can remember is that the Lupo hasnt stopped production, GTI will continue!Congrats to Nicki and starbank style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 My only minor niggle was that they complained about the fact the speedo wasn't detailed enough i.e difficult to tell exactly what speed you are doing. Have to say it's never bothered me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Yeah forgot that! Never realised you were so old starbank style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'm only 33! I must admit I got a wee surprise when I did the maths! I've suggested to the Editor that they do a follow up road test comparing the Lupo Gti with the Mk 1 and Mk 2 Golf Gti. I think that would make entertaining reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) What car is on the cover of this issue guys (and girls)? Going to get this sent over for me. Edited June 13, 2005 by AndyW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Its issue 62 - July 2005... red mk5 off the top of my head... but I'm not 100% sure... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBirkitt Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Glad you liked the article...Just to confirm, it is the July 2005 issue of Volkswagen Driver magazine, just gone on sale (also contains GTI International report)(Has red Mk 5 Golf TDI 4Motion on cover)You can order copies on line at www.autometrix.co.uk £3.50 + p&por mail@autometrix.co.uk or Tel: 01525 750 500regardsNeil BirkittEditor, Volkswagen Driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Woot!I wasn't going mad - there really was a red mk5 on the cover!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks both of you, I will get my contact in England to get on the case slowly (my Dad!) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Neil - can you confirm the Lupo GTI is going out of production?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 I dont think it is being stopped all the reports say it will contiune as its made on a seperate production line to the 'normal' loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Well thats right, but VW driver kept talking about it in the past tense which is slightly weird.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 strange...... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":huh:" border="0" alt="huh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 I think there maybe some confusion here - you do get the idea when you read the article that VW have indeed stopped production of the Lupo GTi. I contacted my local dealer and he informed me that Lupo Gti's are now only available in bog standard specification - that sounds to me like they are clearing out the old stock! However, as we all know the average VW dealer is not always up to speed with VW issues/information. Neil, if you can help on this one it would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Yer would be good to clarify whats happening to the production spose we wont get an 'official' answer from anywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) After hearing many a different opinion from not very clued up dealers as to whether the car is still being made or not, then I'd only take word from the highest of sources. VW Press Office UK could tell us pretty quickly, does someone with a clublupo.co.uk addy want to email them? I'd do it right now but I have yet to chip and money to the cause yet style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />. Edited June 13, 2005 by AndyW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Im a journalist so I can contact them via there press office style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) Thankyou Ty.Edited to say: If you like, you could ask for a breakdown of sales figures of the Lupo and GTi. A few years back MattyB got some info that was quite interesting, but as I said, that was now maybe 3 years back, sale figures of the GTi would be quite interesting to hear about. Upto you and how much you feel like bothering them I suppose. Edited June 13, 2005 by AndyW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Will do I havent got much else to do today keep me occupied for a while ill see what they say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Nice one, good luck.I wonder how many GTi's were sold, there was some discussion over this a month or so ago, would be nice to get an answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Ill tell them in writing an article for someone on it im sure they'll help out as best they can style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 any news?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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