2012 VW Up Review: The Ideal 'First Car' Yet So Expensive?

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  • @SamWorthReviewing
    @SamWorthReviewing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved your facts throughout the review man, top job. Although I like the Up!, it's not exactly cheap. I think the almighty Kia Picanto beats this car by a mile because it's cheaper, more practical and is better looking personally. I think you need to get your hands on a Picanto and see how they compare! 😎

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s not cheap indeed, I agree with you on the Picanto. It’s the only car I haven’t driven and it seems more robust

  • @campbellgraham1979
    @campbellgraham1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Took my 2012 VW up into the garage this morning for its MOT and just got the phone call to tell me it didn’t need a single thing done. Best car I’ve ever had.

    • @chongy9895
      @chongy9895 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I had an up for my first car, even when I sold it on 150k miles it had literally nothing wrong with it, sold it fairly local and still see it driving about now and again. I gave that car such a hard time, yet the only thing I ever did was put a new clutch in it and serviced it every year.

  • @satnammann8232
    @satnammann8232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have this car it has stop/start. An optional Garmin can be specced when new, this offers Bluetooth, hands free phone calls, trip computer, sat nav, music streaming, sd card slot, think blue trainer etc. Fantastic little car, very reliable.

  • @meekcheeks
    @meekcheeks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I still have my VW UP 2013 and it's my first and only car since. The 6 years I have owned it I've only had one problem and that was the clutch needed replacing after hiting 100k miles. Outstanding reliability and the driving is so much fun. Going for the Ford Puma next year for an upgrade

    • @jan-louisvondempter1533
      @jan-louisvondempter1533 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love it man, I’m currently 18 and I have a 2015 VW UP 4 door and as a car guy I can say with certainty I absolutely love it. I’m never planning on selling mine.

    • @meekcheeks
      @meekcheeks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jan-louisvondempter1533 that's good to know! It really was a great car. It didn't look the prettiest but everything you expect from a car you got! Such a crazy model from VW. I have my Puma now and that's also great too!

    • @chongy9895
      @chongy9895 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My first car was an up, took it from 70k to 150k miles and the only repairs it ever needed were a ball joint and a clutch. I've since bought a nice little monte carlo citigo and plan to keep it forever as it costs me barely anything to keep running👍

  • @T4terrible
    @T4terrible 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great of you to shout out the IQ - I also owned one of those before buying an UP. The IQ is a great, forgotten car which is overlooked far too often by young buyers!

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The IQ is the best! I did a video on it!

  • @SpikeXtreme
    @SpikeXtreme ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had my UP for 9yrs and the only problems are condensation on the windscreen in winter,drum brakes sticking when left for weeks on the driveway
    and first gear selection on morning cold start but really they are minor problems and there are easy solutions.
    The UP was voted VW's most reliable car and it won a Car of the Year award so it's a good motor.

  • @zaink7037
    @zaink7037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These are great cars and hold value well. Just picked up a black 5 door one with the Garmin sat nav, FSH and cambelt done for a bargain price. Had a few UPs before which I flipped. I have a similar car history starting with a Peugeot 107, fiesta, Citroen C1 then a 107 again now deciding on either keeping or selling it for the UP.

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it’s time for something bigger

  • @drbennyboombatz9195
    @drbennyboombatz9195 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I will have had my up! for 10 years in September, what I love so much about it is the fact you look entirely normal, If I see a police car and I have 6 or 7 Guiness in me (which is a good chunk of the time) I whistle and sing a cute little tune "tra la la la la, I'm just a normal ole man, don't pay no mind to me, tra la la la la, I've drank no Guinness and smoked no weed, tra la la la la" and because the car is conducive to the image of me being a somewhat dithering old man who swerves about a bit and hesitates here n there where perhaps others wouldn't it works out very nicely for me, great car for middle aged drunks/drug users 9/10

  • @SmithyMoto2
    @SmithyMoto2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m thinking of getting one of these, I’ve currently got a 2009 Toyota aygo and when I just sat in one of these, the difference in quality and comfort was very noticeable. I just want an upgrade from the aygo with a bit more style with a similar mpg and running cost.

  • @SCHRUBBE1966
    @SCHRUBBE1966 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 2014 does moterway every day everywhere in uk. Bullet proof car. Just make sure you check the oil . Coolant and have a tire or 2 extra

  • @martinodendaal1703
    @martinodendaal1703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have one exactly like this - BEST car I've ever owned!!!

    • @seansmith445
      @seansmith445 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the MPG like?

    • @martinodendaal1703
      @martinodendaal1703 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seansmith445 I can answer you in litres, not gallons.....It average 23km to 1 litre petrol

  • @klaushaas
    @klaushaas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Should I pay for the 5-door version to lose less money in the future? Planning to install LPG also..

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, 5 door is always better for resale than 3 door

  • @Sir-Prizse
    @Sir-Prizse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been driving a 2012 VW up! since November. My take up! has no features, no electric windows or air conditioning. Auxiliary heating, rev counter or a glove box? Pff... Who needs that. 😂 The cornering abilities are incredible, I usually take roundabouts and corners at speed limit to save fuel. In general, the car is extremely economical.
    The car has no power, when it goes uphill a bit you really have to hammer it, but I get over 650 km on one tank of fuel.

    • @genericmodz
      @genericmodz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What bhp is yours?because mine goes uphill pretty easy

    • @Sir-Prizse
      @Sir-Prizse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@genericmodz Unfortunately, mine only has 59 bhp. On steep gradients of 14%, to maintain 50 km/h in third gear I stand with my foot on the floor panel.

    • @genericmodz
      @genericmodz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sir-Prizse was going to say mine is 73

    • @chongy9895
      @chongy9895 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Basic cars are the ones that will last forever, I love windy windows it's a dying art😂

  • @twsbibanghorn7343
    @twsbibanghorn7343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mate is 6'3" and he has no trouble getting in and out of his UP. Who needs the rev guage as you can hear and feel the revs perfectly. No problems getting it into 1st in Sweden when it is -30c. This car corners and do you really need to slow down for roundabouts? 😂

  • @fatbelly27
    @fatbelly27 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 75hp engine doesn't feel any different to the 60hp one. The extra power is so high up the rev range that most people never use it. Brilliant cars though

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Volkswagen Ups used to be sold in Mexico. These were never sold in the United States like you said. I didn’t think it was worthy to be sold in the states anyway, cos Americans don’t generally like city cars.

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heard many Americans complain about the Up not coming to the US weirdly

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ArmaganDemiral I find that strange, because city cars are not that big in America.
      I know they have the Chevrolet Spark which is a city car, but I don’t think it’s selling well. And as a result, Chevrolet is cancelling it at the end of the 2022 model year.

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaveDVideoMaker ah good ol Chevy! I don’t think they will exist after 10 years

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love one as a first car if I was young but would only buy the turbo version. I've driven the polo non turbo and turbo version of the 1 litre. Hated the non turbo way too slow compared to what I'm use to but the turbo one is just about bearable. Luckily my first car was a 130bhp diesel Ibiza which I remapped to over 170bhp and 300+ ft lbs of torque

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep I’d do exactly the same, are you based in brum? I usually go play footie at power league by spaghetti junction

    • @zaink7037
      @zaink7037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've bought a few of these cars and flipped them for good money. Just bought a 5 door black one at a bargain price with FSH and cambelt done and I'm really considering to keep it than to flip it.

  • @ΓιώργοςΤσιλιγκιρης-κ2ω
    @ΓιώργοςΤσιλιγκιρης-κ2ω ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you believe That a Mini cooper s 05 is better?

  • @moofymoo
    @moofymoo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Up! is a big upgrade, if you Up!grade from scooter or bicycle!

  • @youraveragejoe1
    @youraveragejoe1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t really like these Ups if I’m honest. Idk, they just don’t feel nice to be in imo, and the seats don’t have any support at all

    • @bandokaysauntie8666
      @bandokaysauntie8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it feels alright if u haven’t driven a better car. but when u have driven a better car it’s not great lol.

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bandokaysauntie8666 Correct!!!

    • @ArmaganDemiral
      @ArmaganDemiral  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Joe, I know what you mean but I tried to compare cars within that price point. I wouldn’t buy this car given I can get insured on more power cars but for younger drivers it’s very ideal

    • @youraveragejoe1
      @youraveragejoe1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ArmaganDemiral that’s a good point I guess I’m just not the target audience for it. Still think the seats would get pretty uncomfortable so they’ve could’ve easily improved them