chriso_dude Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 hi been looking at a 1.7 diesel sdi lupo as first car and looks nice in fair condition for its age 2002. But mileage is quite high at 139k is this ok for diesels? Heard they last for ages. Been offered it for £1k is this a good deal or would you guys stay clear cos of the high mileage.ultimatly want a small car that can get me from a to b so this would be perfectany advice welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) 139k miles? It's barely run in. I'm up to 144k miles and it's driving better than ever. Rich has one with 230k and I believe the Club Lupo record is 300k miles. The Club Polo record however is over a million miles. These engines are bullet proof. They're from VW's industrial line and were designed to exceed well in excess of 500k miles. You shouldn't be concerned about the engine, but check the gearbox and change the oil once a year or two at most. Edited May 8, 2015 by Skezza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriso_dude Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 nice think I will go and take alook at it then if it seems like a good deal! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny s Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 even tho the engines can go on forever, dont just buy it lolgearboxes are a major week link as are electrics and pedal boxes.... once youve checked it all out and its ok. id say its a good price considering 02 models would be the 30 pounds a year tax bracket. and they sip fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriso_dude Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 kool thanks for the advice guna try take someone who has a good idea about motors. Its got 11 months mot and only bad points is the passenger window is tempramental and heater only works on 4 but these seems small issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 kool thanks for the advice guna try take someone who has a good idea about motors. Its got 11 months mot and only bad points is the passenger window is tempramental and heater only works on 4 but these seems small issues probably requires a new switch and heater on 4 is heater resistor. Very easy fixes.Agreed on the gearbox. Get the oil changed once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslangdon Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 aren't the clutch's hydraulic on the diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriso_dude Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Going to view it tomoro evening taking two mates who have more car knowledge than myself to test it and stuff so hopefully will be a lupo owner by monday if it tests ok and everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriso_dude Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Bought it drove well and is in nice condition, guna book it in for a service soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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