LexG Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm not affiliated with the seller but it's nice.. 2004 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1.0, 65764 MILES, 12 MONTHS MOT WITH NO ADVISORIES, MINT CONDITION.https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2004-volkswagen-lupo-10-65764-miles-12-months-mot-with-no-advisories-mint-condition/1264695889?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Very very tidy looking Lupo from the photos, although the rear bumper looks to have a few nicks. It's also a good price if the mileage is genuine. However, I would hesitate to buy it without knowing why it's only covered 750 miles in 2 years (1 of which was fully MOT'd) and why it's taken 11 months to get it re-MOT'd. It's obviously been sitting for quite a long time, for some reason and I might be tempted to ask why. When a car is left sitting for a long time, it doesn't do it any good. Good to see it passes it's recent MOT though. Quite possibly there's a very honest explanation, but the seller makes no reference to it in the advert. So it's worth finding out before putting your hard earned cash to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyEunos Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 14 hours ago, Skezza said: although the rear bumper looks to have a few nicks. + the lower sills are bent badly out of shape on both sides, presumably from incorrect jacking. Great way to start rust on these.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 2 hours ago, JoeyEunos said: + the lower sills are bent badly out of shape on both sides, presumably from incorrect jacking. Great way to start rust on these.... I think the problem is that the sill markers are for the scissor jacks only. If you use them correctly, they don't bend. However, too often, you take your car to a tyre place for example, and they trolley jack it, right on those points. When really, if you're going to trolley jack it, you need to use something like the wishbone or somewhere a bit more solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyEunos Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yup, many Golfs I've looked at have been dealt with in a similar fashion and have the scars to prove it too FWIW do I tend to jack using the sills but place the cup directly under the very ends where things are double seamed and reinforced, much thicker/tougher there. Also a cut down hockey puck helps to avoid any metal on metal contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 I'm not affiliated with the seller but it's nice.. That's exactly what someone affiliated with the seller would say.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipFlops Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Leaving stuff sitting for long periods of time outside in the elements is usually what causes most of the damage. If they are left in a dry garage its usually fine. I've done the garage bit for years and never had any issues, you just need to religiously start and move the car each week. It's when a car's left sitting outside that problems start. Most noticeably the interior as you cant leave the windows open a little to let it breath. You get stuff growing and making nests lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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