Cybermonkey
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stop the arguments children, lets look at the bigger picture. 106GTi or Lupo GTi?
IMO, LUPO GTI. what about everyone else?
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Edd
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and i would go for the 106GTI cheaper everything all round plus you will have so much fun
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Steve
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indeed
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Sooty
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106 is a drivers car
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by recarouk
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Originally posted by Sooty
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Originally posted by recarouk
The lupo is faster 0-60 than the pug is,
but the pugs got a better top speed by 1mph!
if you can find one in decent nick for not too much wedge id have the lupo hands down!
shut up, is it shite ... 7.4 for the 106
i think youll find its 8.4 for the pug!!! and 8.0 for the lupo!
Oh I see, because it says so on parkers it must be true  Parkers don't even test the cars for the stats.
Mags like Evo magazine test the cars which make up their official figures and they found 7.4 (why would VTS official stat on parkers be quicker than a Gti? same car)
It does make me chuckle how someone who hasn't driven either of the cars believes they are 100% right compared to some people who have driven both.
If the Gti 0-60 was 8.4 there'd be no way in hell I'd be able to do a 15.3 1/4 mile.
Basically it comes down to this
Lupo Gti = Better built, nicer dash, more modern.
Lupo Gti = Heavier, Slightly Slower, due to heaviness not as good handling, More Expensive.
106 Gti = Quicker acceleration, Better handling, more engine tuning parts available for cheap / respond well to just breathing mods
106 Gti = Flimsy, dated dash, getting old - but cheaper because.
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Mark1984_SRI
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so the majority say 106, if youre into fun and performance (which i am) i'm literally going to be getting one of these cars this month and yes pics will be posted. Owners of 106's had many issues with them, in terms of reliability??
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Steve
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mine was fine
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Paul_J
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My corsa had more sensors / parts break on it than my Gti had. The only reason things have gone on the Gti is just because my car is getting old.
For example, Gearbox went but at 76,000 miles of hard ragging what did I expect.
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Edd
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just like every other car i suppose take your time and find a well looked after model not one thats been thrashed
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Sooty
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mark
coilpacks and head gaskets mate 
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Paul_J
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Pesonally I'd get a cheap gti, and spend the extra money you'd of spent on the lupo tuning it up 
pugsport decat exhaust
closed induction kit
4-2-1 manifold
Cat cam 708s / Kent Pt51's
Remap
And then if you want to go crazy Throttle Bodies / Super charger
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Mark1984_SRI
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Think you guys may have swayed me, as i've had more experience with the 106 (been in one, although not driven and always gets a good word from my mate). My way of seeing it is if i spend the equivalent of what i'd pay for the Lupo, i could get a mint 106. so i may have to
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Steve
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I should have said, mine WAS fine until sooty got his hands on it 
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Adam_B
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106GTI for me. I do like the lupo, but not at its current price tag.
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Sooty
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
mine was fine
wasnt after i got me hands on it
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Paul_J
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To be honest though - I'd prefere a Lupo Gti to be an every day car that say I drove to work in and sat in traffic with the air con on etc.
But the 106 Gti as a car for fun / weekend / track days
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Sooty
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
I should have said, mine WAS fine until sooty got his hands on it
the mot before i sold it came to 863 quid
sorry im probably putting the lad off one now
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K2 GTi
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Ive got a 106 gti, love it to bits its quick standard too and handles beaut! But I like the look of the lupo more. they're more rare and think they may have zeons too  if i had teh cash id have the lupo but the choice is yours 
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Mark1984_SRI
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
To be honest though - I'd prefere a Lupo Gti to be an every day car that say I drove to work in and sat in traffic with the air con on etc.
But the 106 Gti as a car for fun / weekend / track days
Air con??? just put the windows down and stick my head out have to watch out for oncoming traffic mind
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recarouk
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by recarouk
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Originally posted by Sooty
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Originally posted by recarouk
The lupo is faster 0-60 than the pug is,
but the pugs got a better top speed by 1mph!
if you can find one in decent nick for not too much wedge id have the lupo hands down!
shut up, is it shite ... 7.4 for the 106
i think youll find its 8.4 for the pug!!! and 8.0 for the lupo!
Oh I see, because it says so on parkers it must be true Parkers don't even test the cars for the stats.
Mags like Evo magazine test the cars which make up their official figures and they found 7.4 (why would VTS official stat on parkers be quicker than a Gti? same car)
It does make me chuckle how someone who hasn't driven either of the cars believes they are 100% right compared to some people who have driven both.
If the Gti 0-60 was 8.4 there'd be no way in hell I'd be able to do a 15.3 1/4 mile.
Basically it comes down to this
Lupo Gti = Better built, nicer dash, more modern.
Lupo Gti = Heavier, Slightly Slower, due to heaviness not as good handling, More Expensive.
106 Gti = Quicker acceleration, Better handling, more engine tuning parts available for cheap / respond well to just breathing mods
106 Gti = Flimsy, dated dash, getting old - but cheaper because.
so in the same respect because evo mag says so it must be true???
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Mark1984_SRI
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quote:
Originally posted by Sooty
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Originally posted by Steve
I should have said, mine WAS fine until sooty got his hands on it
the mot before i sold it came to 863 quid
sorry im probably putting the lad off one now
HOW MUCH!!!!!! what did you do to it
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Edd
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A/C pfffttt thats why you get a sunroof
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K2 GTi
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quote:
Originally posted by recarouk
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by recarouk
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Originally posted by Sooty
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Originally posted by recarouk
The lupo is faster 0-60 than the pug is,
but the pugs got a better top speed by 1mph!
if you can find one in decent nick for not too much wedge id have the lupo hands down!
shut up, is it shite ... 7.4 for the 106
i think youll find its 8.4 for the pug!!! and 8.0 for the lupo!
Oh I see, because it says so on parkers it must be true Parkers don't even test the cars for the stats.
Mags like Evo magazine test the cars which make up their official figures and they found 7.4 (why would VTS official stat on parkers be quicker than a Gti? same car)
It does make me chuckle how someone who hasn't driven either of the cars believes they are 100% right compared to some people who have driven both.
If the Gti 0-60 was 8.4 there'd be no way in hell I'd be able to do a 15.3 1/4 mile.
Basically it comes down to this
Lupo Gti = Better built, nicer dash, more modern.
Lupo Gti = Heavier, Slightly Slower, due to heaviness not as good handling, More Expensive.
106 Gti = Quicker acceleration, Better handling, more engine tuning parts available for cheap / respond well to just breathing mods
106 Gti = Flimsy, dated dash, getting old - but cheaper because.
so in the same respect because evo mag says so it must be true???
if you're a parker freak you deserve a slap! listen to what they're saying! parkers just have publish times, it was tiemd with full luggage.. its the same as teh vts and IS 0-60 in 7.4! the lupo standard will NEVER beat it!
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Sooty
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark1984_SRI
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Originally posted by Sooty
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Originally posted by Steve
I should have said, mine WAS fine until sooty got his hands on it
the mot before i sold it came to 863 quid
sorry im probably putting the lad off one now
HOW MUCH!!!!!! what did you do to it
in all honesty it was my fault.... i broke a gear linkage... needed 4 new tyres, pads disc's... bearings went, suspension issues (nothing too serious).... i hammered the car, but it was worth it.... the mot is the reason i sold it to be honest, but i will admit, i miss that car everyday.... i have an import mr2 turbo now, and thats not as much fun as the 106..... which is for sale now to make way for a saxo vts
get one mate.... amazing cars... u2u me with any questions you have about them if you want
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by recarouk
so in the same respect because evo mag says so it must be true???
No you dick wad, because I've driven one and have one and know how quick it is - it must be true
There's no way in hell my car would do a high 15 let alone a low 15 1/4 mile if it's 0-60 was 8.4
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