Volkswagen Lupo (1999 - 2005) 1.6 GTi 3d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
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
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Buying experience
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
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very nippy, good grip
What's it like to park?
dead easy
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Living with it
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.
