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Our 5th Lupo GTI has just arrived with us from Japan and is now UK registered.
It is a 2005 example finished in red and has covered 75000 miles (121, 000 kms) and was a grade 4/ B in the Japanese grading system, which is very high.
Our preparation has included an MOT, four new Toyo tyres, full service including cam belt kit & water pump, auxillary belts, spark plugs, oil & filter change. All work was carried out by a well known Cheshire based VAG specialist using VW parts. In Japan a new headlining was fitted and there is evidence of main dealer servicing. We have the de-reg export certificate along with inspection translation.
As with our previous Lupo GTI's it is a delight to drive with plenty of power throughout the rev range and tight nimble handling. The condition is of course outstanding throughout. Specification includes air-con, PAS, ABS, electric windows & mirrors, front & side airbags, rear wash wipe, xenon headlights, sports seats and remote central locking/ alarm/ immobiliser.
For those who don't know these cars weigh in at just under 1000 kgs and the twin cam 1600 engine produces 123 bhp which is put to the tarmac through a close ratio 6 speed manual gearbox. Perhaps VW should have called these GTI's a 'GTI-R' or similar as it is so far removed from the standard car. Back in the early 2000's a VW GTI was generally a case of just taking a larger engine from elsewhere in the VAG range and placing it in a smaller car with stiffer suspension being added. With the Lupo GTI however a much radical approach was taken with the base car being extensively altered through the use of wider tracks, thinner glass, re-location of the battery to the boot but most interestingly of all the bonnet, front wings and doors were all aluminium. Taking the bespoke running gear (this engine and gearbox were unique to the Lupo GTI and it's 200kg heavier Polo GTI cousin) and these differences into account these cars are as different to the base car as the BMW E30 M3 was from the regular 318i.
It is my view that these cars are still under valued in the current market and offer an excellent long term ownership prospect.
Based in Macclesfield, please don't hesitate to get in touch with your interest.
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