• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I don't know

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Cute car

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No Too unreliable - in fact I've had 3 VW's all of which were unreliable compared to other marques I've owned

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Already bought another car a Mini Cooper S JCW GP

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £12,500

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2001

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Chucked in free met paint

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Liked the look of the new Lupo GTI, so I had to have one!

    What was the dealer like?

    ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very nippy, good grip

    What's it like to park?

    dead easy

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes!!! Alarm had a mind of it's own Central locking played up Starter motor failed Engine management problems

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing is practical about this car

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The swimming pool blue lighting for the speedo, tacho and clock - very pleasing to the eye.