You will all probably shoot me here, but I used to have a RenaultSport Twingo 133, and that was the most 'fun' car I have had. Yes it was slower than the Clio 200 I got afterwards, but it seemed more 'go-kart' like! I Had both on the track, the Clio was sharp and fast, but the twingo was brilliant fun! 

 

Tbh, If i was going for a mini hot-hatch, I'd be going Renault, or maybe the FST. The UP GTI seems a bit late to the market, and looks a lot less fun than a Twingo RS, an older clio 172, or 182, or a Fiesta ST

 

Over-hyped, and over priced!

56 minutes ago, WeeDee said:

You will all probably shoot me here, but I used to have a RenaultSport Twingo 133, and that was the most 'fun' car I have had. Yes it was slower than the Clio 200 I got afterwards, but it seemed more 'go-kart' like! I Had both on the track, the Clio was sharp and fast, but the twingo was brilliant fun! 

 

Tbh, If i was going for a mini hot-hatch, I'd be going Renault, or maybe the FST. The UP GTI seems a bit late to the market, and looks a lot less fun than a Twingo RS, an older clio 172, or 182, or a Fiesta ST

 

Over-hyped, and over priced!

Each to their own opinion and freedom of speech.

So you won't be buying an UP GTi then !

Protecting the underside throughout winter.

 

Improving headlight and flashers.

 

 

https://www.evo.co.uk/abarth/500/595

 

Could this be the replacement UP and E UP

 

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/105622/new-sub-20k-volkswagen-baby-electric-suv-on-the-way

 

 

 

Some interesting modifications.

 

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201901123888356?sort=sponsored&radius=1500&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&price-to=22500&make=VOLKSWAGEN&aggregatedTrim=up! GTI&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=sn119rn&model=UP!&price-from=11000&page=1

My New motor is built and ready for dispatch to the UK for March 1st 2019 collection.

 

 

 

 

13 hours ago, vrskeith said:

My New motor is built and ready for dispatch to the UK for March 1st 2019 collection.

 

 

 

 

 

You're not buying one as well are you?

11 minutes ago, BossFox said:

 

You're not buying one as well are you?

Yep, I've got one already, if you check my inputs ,which will be sold shortly to a friend on arrival of the above

The above was placed on order in August 2018 with a spec I really wanted.

Love this fun car, as my daily run around on my Wiltshire country roads, towns and cities.

 

 

8 hours ago, BossFox said:

 

You're not buying one as well are you?

Are you buying one then BossFox? When do you take delivery?

13 hours ago, vrskeith said:

Are you buying one then BossFox? When do you take delivery?

 

March/April.

1 minute ago, BossFox said:

 

March/April.

BossFox,

 

Great stuff, spec and I'm sure you have a plan going forward?

55 minutes ago, vrskeith said:

BossFox,

 

Great stuff, spec and I'm sure you have a plan going forward?

 

Yes, cheap fun cars, lower depreciation.

 

A bit of Fun - Really ???

 

 

 

Edited 21 January, 20197 yr by vrskeith

Competition?

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/toyota/yaris/first-drives/toyota-yaris-hybrid-gr-sport-2019-review

 

Under sung small hatch?

 

 

https://www.topgear.com/videos/top-gear-drag-races/tg-drag-races-vw-gti-vs-suzuki-swift-sport

 

So what would you expect at £4000 more ?

 

Now take them around the A,B & C TWISTY STUFF. That might be more fun and a leveller imo.

Edited 25 January, 20197 yr by vrskeith

Get your New UP GTi wrapped ? (Why)

 

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new/201901214151437?radius=1500&price-to=20000&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=UP!&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=sponsored&aggregatedTrim=up! GTI&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&postcode=sn119rn&price-from=11000&page=8

 

 

Car magazine have a long termer.

 

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/long-term-tests/volkswagen/up-gti-long-term-test-review/

 

Competition at this price?

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/nissan/micra/first-drives/nissan-micra-n-sport-2019-review

 

 

 

On ‎15‎/‎01‎/‎2019 at 22:26, vrskeith said:

My New motor is built and ready for dispatch to the UK for March 1st 2019 collection.

 

 

 

 

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Edited 1 February, 20197 yr by vrskeith

Arrived at last, for pickup very soon . Ordered late August 2018.

 

Very well spec'd replacement for my standard spec car that can be seen on this thread. Current car in Tornado Red which will be off to a good owner, who can benefit from having acquired a well run-in car, which has been appreciated and  used in a fun but smoothly driven way.

Edited 17 February, 20197 yr by vrskeith

Interesting change by Andrew. I always liked this model for the engineering concept.

A neighbour of mine has had one from new and it still looks imo great and  never really had any issues. 

Engineers look after their motors in the right way.

Edited 27 February, 20197 yr by vrskeith

For mine?