Colin
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Who was it JR & Seth had these for a while??
What did you think about them,how was it to own & did it feel ok driving on the Motorway at speed??
What was top MPH???
Thank you 
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Colin
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Oh & 1.4 TDi sport or 1.7E SDi which & why 
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Robin
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1.4 TDi S is the one to have, the 1.7 SDi is sloooooooooow.
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Colin
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Also looking at Polo 1.9 Sport TDI 100 - would one of those be better???
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Robin
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Well, the Lupo is probably more efficient and just as quick...
The Polo would be bigger inside though and actually have boot space and a glovebox.
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Colin
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I like the lupo but im thinking something a bit larger will handle lugging me up & down motorways better 
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Robin
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Yeah, my mate had an Arosa TDi S and it was a bit like a crisp packet in the wind on the motorway  Good car though, really good to drive, just a little impractical.
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Colin
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Thats what Im worried about, dont want to get blown away in a freak gust of wind
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Robbo
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SDi sounds like a proper tank as well
Jrs 1.4 was awesome!
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Jules
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t'was Seth that had a Lupo I think 
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deano87
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I remember they tested the petrol against diesel on Top Gear iirc. Clarkson was astonished that in such a small car, he could sit on the M25 in the fast lane, "keeping up with the big boys at overtaking speed" or something like that.
Should imagine they are good cars.
Lupo GTi is 
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Matt H
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I learnt to drive in one of the 1.4 TDI's, really fun to drive & feels like your in a rocket powered car when you put your foot down 
(MAybe that was just because it was the first turbo car I've driven  )
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jr
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get one, brilliant cars, silly MPG and still quick enough to get places
£300 revo remapp makes them even better, they only came in a sport, so you get nice interior and few other bits
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jr
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there fine on the motorway, no issues at all, very well built car, cruise at around 90mph without an issue, top speed, err indicated 110 ?
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Robbo
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When I followed you in the 106 out of Bromely you left me for dead... it was only a 1.1 but im no slouch but that jus rocketed away... quality little cars I do love a good Lupo! I would have got one as my daily driver but jsut a little bit small in the end
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SetH
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I had the 1.4 16v 100bhp sport m8, The refinement on a car of this size was impressive, very solidly built, hardly any road/wind noise even at high speeds.
people compare them to scientos etc, but in fact the lupo has a lot of features and the feel of a bigger car. Everyone used to say "how the hell do you get into that etc" but the front cabin is very roomy, this is done by sacrificing rear space and a tiny boot. best 'small' car i have owned by a long shot.
top speed i found on track *snigger* was an indicated 120.
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jr
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As seth said, inside front wise its bigger than a corsa by quite a bit, you see from length of the doors etc that it has loads of room
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
When I followed you in the 106 out of Bromely you left me for dead... it was only a 1.1 but im no slouch but that jus rocketed away... quality little cars I do love a good Lupo! I would have got one as my daily driver but jsut a little bit small in the end
16.something 1/4 they do , quick for what they are
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Robbo
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lol i only managed a 16.6 in my CTR (track was VERY DAMP!)
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
lol i only managed a 16.6 in my CTR (my excuses are very poor!)
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Colin
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Cheers fella's, im going to need to get a Diesel for starting my new job in September, just doing some homework but thinking something VAG whether a Lupo, Polo, Golf, A3 etc........
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jr
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Lupo is rarer, but bettter than the 9n (twin headlight) polo
6N polo (earlier facelift retangle headlight) is a better car IMO
both have the 1.4 AMF TDI engine
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
lol i only managed a 16.6 in my CTR (my excuses are very poor!)
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
Lupo is rarer, but bettter than the 9n (twin headlight) polo
6N polo (earlier facelift retangle headlight) is a better car IMO
both have the 1.4 AMF TDI engine
1.9 TDi Polo any good?? I prefer the looks of the 6N
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pow
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Make ya mind up colin!
5 series, and now this !
But on a serious note... Lupos are fine, but not for long distances imo. Would prefer a Polo or the VAG equiv. 1.4TDI is the one to go for, 1.9TDI in the polo, the SDI are non turbo charged, mate of mine has a 1.9SDI polo, slower than my 1.2 16v corsa
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