VW Up! GTI 5 Door
Discussion
Just placed the order today. Saw the 1st pictures of it last year and was impressed but was less impressed when i saw the reviews. Had a short test drive today and loved it. Looks the business, sounds the business. The sort of city car that can be quiet and refined when you need it to be but you can have a bit of fun in as well.
It fits my commute of 5 miles city driving and 5 miles motorway perfectly and would be genuine fun on a twisty little road without risking my license.
Very impressed with the standard kit, DAB radio and heated seats.
I'm only just back in from ordering it but I've already got a text confirming that the finance (hire purchase before you ask) is sorted and a short personalised video thanking me for ordering the car.
I was told a wait time of 12-14 weeks, not sure how I'm meant to wait that long.
Spec: 999cc turbo 3 cylinder 5 door in Tornado red and the "Cruise and Park" pack added.
Very excited, this is the 1st brand new car I've ordered and look forward to sharing the journey to delivery as well as the journeys after delivery.
It fits my commute of 5 miles city driving and 5 miles motorway perfectly and would be genuine fun on a twisty little road without risking my license.
Very impressed with the standard kit, DAB radio and heated seats.
I'm only just back in from ordering it but I've already got a text confirming that the finance (hire purchase before you ask) is sorted and a short personalised video thanking me for ordering the car.
I was told a wait time of 12-14 weeks, not sure how I'm meant to wait that long.
Spec: 999cc turbo 3 cylinder 5 door in Tornado red and the "Cruise and Park" pack added.
Very excited, this is the 1st brand new car I've ordered and look forward to sharing the journey to delivery as well as the journeys after delivery.
I've also been eagerly awaiting their arrival too!
Not managed to get down for a look/drive of one yet though, so can I ask; on it's lowest setting does the drivers seat sit nice and low? I'm hoping that it's similar to the way the old Lupo GTI used to swallow larger humans up front without putting most of their body on display in the window!
I've been worried that even on the lowest setting you'll sit too high in the Up! GTI (as per most new cars) because I'm not a small bloke and I don't want to look like Donkey Kong shoehorn'd into a comically small city car... something I never felt when I drove a Lupo GTi many, many years ago.
Not managed to get down for a look/drive of one yet though, so can I ask; on it's lowest setting does the drivers seat sit nice and low? I'm hoping that it's similar to the way the old Lupo GTI used to swallow larger humans up front without putting most of their body on display in the window!
I've been worried that even on the lowest setting you'll sit too high in the Up! GTI (as per most new cars) because I'm not a small bloke and I don't want to look like Donkey Kong shoehorn'd into a comically small city car... something I never felt when I drove a Lupo GTi many, many years ago.
RS Grant said:
I've also been eagerly awaiting their arrival too!
Not managed to get down for a look/drive of one yet though, so can I ask; on it's lowest setting does the drivers seat sit nice and low? I'm hoping that it's similar to the way the old Lupo GTI used to swallow larger humans up front without putting most of their body on display in the window!
I've been worried that even on the lowest setting you'll sit too high in the Up! GTI (as per most new cars) because I'm not a small bloke and I don't want to look like Donkey Kong shoehorn'd into a comically small city car... something I never felt when I drove a Lupo GTi many, many years ago.
It's the same seat as the standard Up, so have a look at one of those. It's not sportscar low but it's fairly adjustable.Not managed to get down for a look/drive of one yet though, so can I ask; on it's lowest setting does the drivers seat sit nice and low? I'm hoping that it's similar to the way the old Lupo GTI used to swallow larger humans up front without putting most of their body on display in the window!
I've been worried that even on the lowest setting you'll sit too high in the Up! GTI (as per most new cars) because I'm not a small bloke and I don't want to look like Donkey Kong shoehorn'd into a comically small city car... something I never felt when I drove a Lupo GTi many, many years ago.
I'm 6ft and I didn't feel like Donkey Kong at any point.
When I got out, I was able to fit in the rear seat behind myself so 4 6fters would fit, albeit snugly.
phucks1976 said:
Could I ask how much the up costs monthlies and deposit ? And did you get any discount (understand if you don’t want to share )
I'll not go into specifics but the PCP was the same as the finance calculation on the VW website if you want to look there.Wasn't able to get a discount with the number of orders in already.
99dndd said:
phucks1976 said:
Could I ask how much the up costs monthlies and deposit ? And did you get any discount (understand if you don’t want to share )
I'll not go into specifics but the PCP was the same as the finance calculation on the VW website if you want to look there.Wasn't able to get a discount with the number of orders in already.
Baked_bean said:
I work for a VW retailer and have to say they are a great car! They are selling well. It it is worth mentioning that we are being told of extended lead times.... it might be worth getting your dealer to update eta on yours.
Can you confirm the rumours that the factory are changing all dealer orders to customer sold orders?andrewparker said:
Have you got a confirmed build week yet OP?
No. Was talking to dealer today who didn't go into specifics but confirmed that demand was way higher than supply.I got my order number, so I can track it. Currently at Stage 2 of 7:
Your order is with the factory and is currently being scheduled for production.
99dndd said:
andrewparker said:
Have you got a confirmed build week yet OP?
No. Was talking to dealer today who didn't go into specifics but confirmed that demand was way higher than supply.I got my order number, so I can track it. Currently at Stage 2 of 7:
Your order is with the factory and is currently being scheduled for production.
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