320tourings 1.4 VW Lupo - SELT!

[320touring]

Focus is the same platform as the Mazda 3 and shares a lot of similarities between them.

Indeed.

 

this had much more in the way of rear arches and no MOT history of TEH RUST.

 

matey seems happy so I class that as a win:)

[320touring]

This wee bugger is currently in the process of ferrying me n tha burd to the northenmost reaches of this fair isle..

 

Just departing Aviemore where it is super sunny and the boot has been filled.

 

First tank came in at 51mpg ftmfw:)

[loserone]

Popping into the Cairngorm brewery on your way out (north) ?

 

(edit, thinking about it, their stuff is cheaper in Tescos than from the brewery..)

[320touring]

Woke up to a misty but warm morn and said hello to the resident ashtrays..

 

then Saab 9-5 turbo power to TEH ORKNUEY!

 

Fantastic sail over and just scrant up

[320touring]

Well this wee thing has been earning its keep this week..

 

1000 miles in so far since last wed. seems to do 51+ mpg on the 3 tanks it has had (tiny 35l tank!)

 

Cost a total of £100 in fuel, and with journies for work yesterday and today, I've covered that off:)

 

its comfortable enough for the motorway/dual carriage way work, and the wee 1.4 has plenty grunt if you rag it.

 

the short wheelbase and relatively wide track means its stable whilst hooning (Berriedale braes for those in the know).

 

Only real killers are lack of boot space-solved by using the rear seat, and a lack of range die to the small tank-solvedd by putting more fuel in.

[oldcars]

Popping into the Cairngorm brewery on your way out (north) ?

 

(edit, thinking about it, their stuff is cheaper in Tescos than from the brewery..)

Great wee place that, would love a bottle of white lady. Only place i have seen it is there own shop.

[320touring]

This has now been to the traditional Tebay service visit on a run down south..

 

made fairly good time, and now all tucked up just north of Manc..

[Matt]

1000 miles in so far since last wed. seems to do 51+ mpg on the 3 tanks it has had (tiny 35l tank!)

 

How many miles are you getting to a tank? I have to make do with just 27 litres.

[320touring]

How many miles are you getting to a tank? I have to make do with just 27 litres.

Biggest fill has been 27L (fuel light seems to come on with 6l left according to book)

 

that did me 304.9 miles

[320touring]

As the end of October hoves into view, a quick summation of the first month on the road..

 

Miles completed 2269

Fuel used 204L

Fuel cost £231

MPG 50.57

 

no ftps, the occasional lamda code (tadts).

 

What I like

Fuel economy

"Big engine,little car" feel

High grip levels

Passenger space for front folks (not run it 4 up yet)

 

What I dislike

Silly little fuel tank (35L) meaning effective range of 320 miles

Stupidly small boot

Dead steering feel

Cupholder makes clutch impossible to operate

[SiC]

What's the NVH like on these? Noisy small car or quiet, refined German motor?

 

It's the one thing that puts me off small cars, I've yet to find one that is quiet and smooth as big luxo barges. Or even one that comes anywhere even close.

[320touring]

What's the NVH like on these? Noisy small car or quiet, refined German motor?

 

It's the one thing that puts me off small cars, I've yet to find one that is quiet and smooth as big luxo barges. Or even one that comes anywhere even close.

Good question!

 

It rides on 175/65/13s so soaks up bumps fairly well. The short wheelbase can mean a choppy ride on badly damaged road surfaces.

 

At sustained 70mph it turns 3k in top so not too noisy.

 

The engine is noisy when pressed hard but performs ok.

Rear parcel shelf rattles too!

[SiC]

This sort of stuff has fixed many annoying rattle in cars for me:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291265384106

[320touring]

I have a radio;)

 

May be worth a shot cheers!

[320touring]

This lil buggah has now left the building..

 

Sold to some folks from north of Inverness. Suffice to say, she washed her face and I'm now on the prowl for a replacement..

[doug]

Was going to ask if this was going to be for sale soon but held back thinking you were so pleased with it. Bugger it.

[320touring]

Was going to ask if this was going to be for sale soon but held back thinking you were so pleased with it. Bugger it.

Sorry chief! Pity:(

 

New job needs something a bit better at long distances