Just spent ten minutes typing out a few facts to say "Hello" but somehow or other they disappeared in to the ether... I'm 82 years old, widowed four years ago, but luckily have a family member who looks after me when needed. Ihave a few hobbies such as reading my Kindle, gardening, motoring (I used to be a driving instructor)Going on holidays etc. Why not? I'm also an ex-serviceman and have kept reasonably fit so far. Hope it stays that way. Looking forward to any advice anybody can give me about the new Up White which I have just bought. Thank you...
Welcome bingalu , everyone here is very helpful and friendly . Do you have your UP! Already or are you like willowaz and myself who are still waiting ?
Hi All and thanks for the welcome. I picked up my new Up White on the 4th of this month after waiting since I ordered it on the first day of February (2012). I kicked up merry **** about the long wait, but it didn't make a lot of difference.
However I am pleased with the vehicle so far and am gradually getting used to it. I had a few extras added such as the sensor pack, the Driver's Assistance Pack and a proper spare wheel. I'm old fashioned. It will probably be the last vehicle I buy although I am still capable of driving well and my faculties are still pretty good. (I would say that wouldn't I?). Previously I owned a FIAT Punto which has given good service but I wanted a change. I was offered about £500 for that in Part Ex. So as it was worth about £3000 I passed it on to my son. His car was clapped out. I also owned a FIAT motorhome which I gave away to the Help the Hero's organisation and it is now fully booked up by some of the wounded guys from Afghanistan. I can still use it if I want it. The motorhome was worth about £30,000 and wasn't being used to its full capacity. It is now though. Plus I don't have to maintain it now.
Back to the "Up" It seems they don't give you the Infotainment system until about a week after you get your car. But that's o.k. providing it does get here. I'm still reading all the guff that comes with the car itself. Plenty to read. First impressions of the car are that it is extremely clean and neat. Shiny as **** and I hope I can keep it that way.
911sse I don't know about the silver surfing. More like baldie surfing.
Hi All,
Wanted to join the forum to be able to get more info on the Up as there isn't much of a folloowing in Australia given we only sold it between 2012-2014.
Currently have an issue with the MnM unit but thats for another post.
I have a 2013 High Up and it is a cracking car that just get...
Hi - just picked up my little blue TSI last week & she’s been a great distraction what with the current ‘situation’....are there (usually) any meets in Kent/London areas and any runs/days out in summer? Need something fun to look ahead to.
Cheers 🙂 🚙
Hey guys, new to the forum. Been in the VW scene for a good few years now and currently own a Vw T5 camper on airride. This year my eldest will start driving and she wants a UP, citigo or a Mii. We will probably be looking around a 2013 year. Now I’m after some of your advice on what are the...
Hi all, been watching/reading from afar for a while. I finally bit the bullet and ordered a GTI as my new daily this week.
My daily has been a Citigo MonteCarlo for 2yrs so the GTI should be a good step up and an absolute hoot for my 30 mile commute
Spec is 3dr in white with black roof...
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