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August 16th, 2011, 14:14
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: South of Boston
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One thing Lug_Nut and I noticed is that although the trunk is long, it's quite shallow and the opening is small. I don't think a room-sized air conditioner in a box would fit through the opening. I had the same problem with my Audi A4: the trunk was pretty spacious, but it was limited in what you could fit through the lid.
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August 16th, 2011, 15:15
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: City of Fallen Angels
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Originally Posted by German_1er_diesel
Shouldn't a 4x12 fit into a Golf just fine?
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....to be totally fair, im not sure.
it might i suppose.... but my wife and I are planning on having a kid soon, so the space will be needed.
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August 16th, 2011, 15:23
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#1128
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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Originally Posted by indigobluewagon
i'd take a diesel lupo in any color, including that one.
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++++++1
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August 17th, 2011, 07:38
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#1129
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
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Originally Posted by rotarykid
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I want a Lupo, too.
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August 17th, 2011, 07:42
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Manassas, VA
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I'd like a Lupo, too, AND a blue unicorn, but good luck finding a Lupo in the USA. 
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August 17th, 2011, 07:59
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#1131
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
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A Lupo hybrid (1.2 liter 3 cylinder TDI plus electric) would be a Prius killer. VW could probably make the car with regular steel instead of aluminum with that drivetrain.
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August 17th, 2011, 08:03
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Manassas, VA
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Agreed. It would also probably take business from the Honda Fit and other similar-sized cars.
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August 17th, 2011, 08:08
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: South of Boston
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Let's not forget the Lupo is out of production.
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August 17th, 2011, 08:19
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Join Date: May 1999
Location: Canada
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Yes, for several years now. You can wake up from your dreams, a Lupo ain't gonna happen. The UP! concept may become a future Lupo, but you know how notoriously bad trying to crystal ball VWoA's intentions is...
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August 17th, 2011, 08:22
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Province of Quebec, Canada
Fuel Economy: Passat 6.8-7.2 L/100 km Golf 4.8-5.5 L/100 km (summer-winter)
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When the Lupo is 15 years old though, it will be legal to import one into Canada. Should be easy to find a clean, low-mileage European Lupo. Mind you I think I'd prefer the Polo, a little more right-sized for me.
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August 17th, 2011, 08:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TDIMeister
Yes, for several years now. You can wake up from your dreams, a Lupo ain't gonna happen. The UP! concept may become a future Lupo, but you know how notoriously bad trying to crystal ball VWoA's intentions is...
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In about four weeks we'll know more - Frankfurt Auto Show!
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August 17th, 2011, 08:57
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IndigoBlueWagon
Let's not forget the Lupo is out of production.
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Who forgot?
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Originally Posted by TDIMeister
Yes, for several years now. You can wake up from your dreams, a Lupo ain't gonna happen. The UP! concept may become a future Lupo, but you know how notoriously bad trying to crystal ball VWoA's intentions is...
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I know. The days of attractive cars are over. Everything has to look mean and goofy.
yuck
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August 17th, 2011, 09:52
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Location: ABQ, NM, USA
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What was the title of this thread again???
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August 17th, 2011, 10:19
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Province of Quebec, Canada
Fuel Economy: Passat 6.8-7.2 L/100 km Golf 4.8-5.5 L/100 km (summer-winter)
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Well after 1138 posts a little thread drift is understandable
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VWs: 13 Golf TDI wagon 6-MT, 11 Golf hatch 6-MT, 05 Passat TDI
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August 17th, 2011, 12:13
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by abctdi
What was the title of this thread again???
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Passat vs. Lupo. Which would you rather buy?
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