Mould Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hey guys, been lookin throught the forums recently (nice work btw) as i have fallen in love with a lupo 1.4 sport(red)1999 that is in my area. i know the owner and he has offered the car to me for £1000.... it has 130k miles, but for a first car shouldnt be too much of a problem? the car is well looked after and is selling it as he has 2 red 1.4 sports and recently bought a black gti. any advice would be greatly appreciatedThanksKenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 That is quite high mileage, but a very good price.Well check the usualy:-serviced in the right mileages?-cambelt been changed?-clutch feel ok, no slipping or juddering-etcone thing to check is if it crunches going into gear or the clutch pedal feels a bit odd as the pedal box can be an issue.What i usually do is check what kind of parts have been pt on, does the exhaust look like its a vw part or is it just a cheapy, has it got good brand tyres on and are they all the same, etc. It gives you a chance to see if any work which it has needed doing has been carried out how it should be or as cheap as possible.If all is done it should have loads of miles left in it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mould Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The car is still in working order as it is still used as a run around, im not very clued up on cars but im guessing that the car is slightly modded as it is v.fast compared to a stock version. I will ask about the tires etc and will find out if anything needs to be done to it.He also offerd me an 02(i think) lupo sport with about 30k miles for around 3 grand. but this will be my first car and dont intend on spending much on it. thanks for advice, vey helpfull style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Welcome to the club mate1k sounds like a great price, despite the mileage, but i also think the 3 grand price is a great one too and you shouldn't get any wear and tear problems with a car that has only done 30k miles (fingers crossed!). Plus if he is your mate, i wouldn't expect he would rip you off or try to hide anything from you either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 you can buy mine style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mould Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yeah they are both great prices, i would ove to buy the newer lupo but the cheaper one will do me (plus the older one is faster) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> .He was actually a mechanic for a couple of years and has removed the restricter and i have been in the car at over 135 mph, which i think is a higher top end than a Gti ?? thanks again for advice Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mould Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh and another thing...what kinda upgrades can be bought for the car ? im not very clued up when it comes to cars. dont wanna spend loads of money tho..Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 He was actually a mechanic for a couple of years and has removed the restricter and i have been in the car at over 135 mph, which i think is a higher top end than a Gti ?? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Its not geared for 135mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-phat-lupo Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 2 words my friend......PEDAL BOX!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mould Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 tbh i wouldnt know what any performance parts would do but i have been in the car with that speed on the clock...u may not believe it . what would a pedal box do ?kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The pedal box was designed to fail at the welds in the event of a smash.But they fail long before that!Do a search, theres loads of threads.Reference the 135mph (un-restricted) performance, something is not right.What size wheels are on the car?What has he done to the car to de-restrict it?A sport it pretty highly tuned from the factory, it is not restricted by any means.To me mate, the car sounds like a wrong one, but its a grand!It will cost you between £150 - £300 to have the pedal box replaced/repaired.130k miles is a lot.If it was me, Id go for the lower mileage one.I am genuinely interested what he has done to the high mileage one though if you can find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mould Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I will ask him when i see him nxt... probs at the w/e. i would love to buy the more xpensive car but im not sure if i can afford it... will do my best tho. i am intrested to kno what he has done now too, thanks. will try and give him a fone tmorrow style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> (thursday).any of the cars would do me really , there well looked after (i know that much) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> .Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Names_Buck Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 If i was you I'd just be very careful indeed with the cheaper one as if its been modified, and hes being doing 135mph in it then its probably been ragged to within an inch of its life and ready to break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Names_Buck Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 If i was you I'd just be very careful indeed with the cheaper one as if its been modified, and hes being doing 135mph in it then its probably been ragged to within an inch of its life and ready to break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mould Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yeah i know, im gna find out whats been done, engine wise. i know its been lowerd , splitter and alloys. thats all i kno bout any mods :/ . will still be good for the money . i hope style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />lol, just found out ....exhaust system ,cams, chip, air filter and bigger pistons.there is more but my mate doesnt quite know (he isnt the one selling the car), and have been told i could even get bout 200bhp if i invest more £ in it ?? is it posible ??i obviously dont know much lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 just found out ....exhaust system ,cams, chip, air filter and bigger pistons.I didnt think these were chipable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 The best remap I've found is around 10bhp.....wow!!I guess with a few other choice mods it would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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