Recently collected my 60ps white Move Up!, traded in my much loved Fiat 500 1.3mj.
Obviously, Fiat had lots more design flair than the Up! It's an Italian thing, but the quality level surprised me. And nothing went wrong!
The Up! has obvious pedigree - the badge says it all - and the ride is surprisingly smooth, not the harsh Germanic ride expected. It seems very roomy and the mpg figures seem promising - 55+ but with only 250 miles gone, its early days....
Some surprises though. No wheel arch liners to protect the underside. Omitted for weight or economy reasons? Mind you, it will make future diy access quicker and easier.....
The awful 215 radio system. Does it have AF? Can't seem to find it on the menu and the stations don't seem to switch. Coupled to an awful pair of door mounted speakers, it doesn't do the car justice. Is it a poor radio, poor speakers or both? Not brave enough to follow Stainless in swapping out speakers!
Also surprised at lack of built in trip computer. Luckily, I have pid, but otherwise..... Mind you, the pid does suggest changing up a tad early, especially as I am "running in" a new engine. What have other owners done here?
But a big plus for this forum! Joined the VW forum, but having discovered this site, I already notice a wider variety of Up! posts.
Oh, and hello everybody!
Obviously, Fiat had lots more design flair than the Up! It's an Italian thing, but the quality level surprised me. And nothing went wrong!
The Up! has obvious pedigree - the badge says it all - and the ride is surprisingly smooth, not the harsh Germanic ride expected. It seems very roomy and the mpg figures seem promising - 55+ but with only 250 miles gone, its early days....
Some surprises though. No wheel arch liners to protect the underside. Omitted for weight or economy reasons? Mind you, it will make future diy access quicker and easier.....
The awful 215 radio system. Does it have AF? Can't seem to find it on the menu and the stations don't seem to switch. Coupled to an awful pair of door mounted speakers, it doesn't do the car justice. Is it a poor radio, poor speakers or both? Not brave enough to follow Stainless in swapping out speakers!
Also surprised at lack of built in trip computer. Luckily, I have pid, but otherwise..... Mind you, the pid does suggest changing up a tad early, especially as I am "running in" a new engine. What have other owners done here?
But a big plus for this forum! Joined the VW forum, but having discovered this site, I already notice a wider variety of Up! posts.
Oh, and hello everybody!