Volkswagen Lupo (1999 - 2005) 1.6 GTi 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
imagination, and origionality Its a modern take on the origional gti.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Great little car theyre all jealous. but some mixed opinions.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would definately buy this car again without hesitation. It just never disapoints you, it gets under your skin.
What are you likely to buy next?
could do with something a bit bigger and more practical but no plans for a long time yet
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,400
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
not bad as i got it in part ex £4400 in all plus £400 for the cambelt and water pump
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Rareity, performance and vw quality and reliability factor....and to be different
What was the dealer like?
small independant dealer trying to do upmarket cars trying to fill its boots and then some.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
NEVER fails to put a smile on my face every time i drive it. To be honest it teases you to push harder and when you go for it its never failed to amaze me how it can easily embaress much more expensive and sophisticated machinery out there
What's it like to park?
easiest car in the world. parallel parking, reverse parking all done with ease in seconds thanks to the wheels rite at each corner and the light steering at slow speed. just watch the front bumper it wont climb up most curbs
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Seized caliper and a leaking n/s/f strut all been easily and cheaply fixed. the oem cd player didnt like a lot of my cd's and the alarms motion sensor has given up. n/s window sticks a little oh and something behind the instruments has come loose and rattles but it has done 67500 hard miles!!!!!
What's most practical about your car?
Not much but the seats are good they way they lift up and fold forward
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The oem stereo the speed sensitive volume was good, the best feature to live with is the seats that lift and rock forward to give easy access to the back.
