[1.0 engine]

you should solve this cylinder problem, obviously that you didn't because you say it repeated

[1.0 engine]

Forgot to mention the 1.0L suffers from the pedal box breaking.

what exactly does it mean

[Lupo Vs Arosa]

You really need to go and have a good look at a couple of examples. I like the red lights of my Arosa dash, but then I can get a fix of my GTi anytime I want

The Arosa comes with a single binnacle cover in the same style as the GTi, whereas the Lupo gets 2 smaller covers: one for each 'clock'.

The Arosa gets circular centre air vents, which sit proud wheras the Lupo gets flat square ones.

They are pretty much the same car, so it's all down to styling. If you like the Arosa, but prefer the Lupo interior, you can always change it!

You really do need to go see which you prefer.

yes, when I said that lupo's enterior is generally better I was thinking on square vents as well, better solution than arosa's roundy

in the end it is question of taste

[Rust on Roof]

rust is inacceptable for nowadays cars

[Lupo Vs Arosa]

I can honestly say there is no difference in the quality of a lupo dash and a MK2 arosa dash!!! The lupo has a slightly difference bobble effect on the dash, but thats it! And i can tell you, they all rattle as much as the other! Arosas have a red glos on the dials, lupos have blue. Both are nice, not sure which i prefer, its just a light! But the red looks more welcoming

This is where it gets interesting though, as you can not get the 1.4 16v 75BHP in the Arosa, mk1 or mk2. They only put the 1.4 8v in the arosa, which is 60bhp.

So if you want a 1.0, id strongly recommend the Arosa 'S', as it has more kit, remote central locking and electric windows for one. Unless you find a Lupo with opions, you wont get a lupo 1.0 with those luxuries. As they did not make a Lupo 1.0S.

If you want a 1.4 16V 75, then you have to get the 1.4S Lupo, as its not available in the Arosa.

If your getting a sport 1.4 100bhp, in my opinion the only choice is the Arosa sport. As it actually has a sporty front! Not to mention it has a higher spec (side airbags, remote locking, 15" wheels on later models - none are on lupos) AND its also one insurance group lower than the lupo sport, even though it has exactly the same engine. You also get nicer suspension on the Arosas, but you might want to change that anyway.

SDI is worth considering yes, low insurance, same performance as a 1.0 and excellent on fuel. For that you would also need a Lupo, or a mk1 Arosa, as they only did the TDi in the Arosa, which is great!

Personally i much prefer Arosas, because of the front end styling, but they are basically the same and what ever, lupo or arosa, its going to be a good car.

obvious difference between quality of enterior and lupo's dash is more stylish, not just light, general styling

I agree about arosa's front lights and it is the same thing actualy so you can choose whatever

I think everyone should visit whatcar.co.uk, not just people from ritain

and IT ISN'T true that ONLY AROSA has 1.4 60 hp engine, no, I saw lupo with it, it is only for Britain that lupo doesn't have this engine

[1.0 engine]

1.0s are great, they are a little buzzy on the motorway, as its doing over 4Krpm at decent speeds. 4K is actually 75 on the clicks. Though i have regularily had 90 out of mine, it holds the speed well too.

The worst thing about 1.0s, is it hates hills, you really have to work it to get up steep climbs. But other than that im always amased when i get back in mine. I dont often drive it so think its really really slow, but it always impresses me that its not as slow as i think. It copes very well for something which has only 50bhp. I had a great day out in mine a few weeks back, on some good country roads, i didnt notice anyone keeping up with me either! Thing is to keep the speed high and just hold on, lose the speed and you will stop Since the 1.0 is so light, its very chuckable and handles well. Though my 1.0S Arosa is the stiffest standard car i have been in, which probably helps the cornering.

Reliability wise, well ive probably had more problams than most, as mine had a new engine - when it was still under warranty. This was at only 25K miles and 2 years old. However i mainly put that down to the useless Seat dealer and the brain dead people who work there. They wouldnt listen to me, i had the car checked out by a good indy before i took it to the dealer, but they refused to believe what the problem was (sticking valve lifter) so set about ruining the engine! Eventually, after they had had my car for over 3 months! (i did have a Ibiza as replacement though) i got onto SeatUK, who were very helpful and requested to the dealer that a brand new engine was fitted. It was and 17K miles later its still running like a dream, very nice engine, which never uses a drop of oil or coolent. Plus the oil is never dirty. Mind its changed and flushed every 8 months, which in its current average mileage means every 2K miles.

Economy isnt too bad, at high motorway speeds it does drink a lot for a 1.0, but if you take it carefully you should see 45MPG without too much problem.

Id really recommend one, ive not heard of many problems with the 1.0, it seems the 1.4s tend to suffer from problems the worst.

Service it when it needs it, change the cambelt and water pump and you should have a very reliable car.

Oh, id recommend a 1.0S Arosa, very high spec for a 1.0 car, looks better and costs less - My opinion of course!

thanx for detailed explaination

[Lupo Vs Arosa]

Yeah, except the Mk1 Arosa gets the 1.4 8v engine which no other versions get

The 1.4 TDi powered cars are worth looking at. Good power with a re-map.

I had experience with arosa 1.4 tdi, well, it pulls sporty but 3-cylinder engine makes great noise on lower revs, especially outside. When owner opened the bonnet I thought there is something seriously wrong with the engine because it was obviously noiser than my passat b5 which is tdi, it sounded more like crapy golf mk2 1.6 d - horrible horrible horrible horrible

generaly, I prefer more arosa's front lights than basic roundy on lupo, except 1.2 tdi lupo which is prettier on fascia area than other lupos, not to forget better interior, especially dashboard

[1.0 engine]

No, it seems someone else did you the honours of breaking the Lupo after you sold it!

most probably poor lupo died soon after

Yes

...And if I can't break it, it's a good car, I couldn't break the 1.0 Lupo.

Less said about the Corrado 16v, Mk3 Golf TDi and Polo G40 the better!

what generation is polo g40

[1.0 engine]

It was fun though!

Probably not, but it was well looked after and never missed a beat. Above 70 they tend to drink fuel, well, they drink fuel a lot.

I't s expected to struggle from 70 on because it is weak engine and you pay it with fuel and noise, considering it weights above 800 kg it should make troubles from 4th gear on. Speaking about fuel, how much fuel it consumed around the town and could it follow stronger cars when traffic isn't absolutely crowded

[1.0 engine]

I absolutely hammered my 1.0 when I had it

Took it down the drag strip a few times, took it to Belgium (pretty much flat out all the way) and drove it pretty much pedal to the floor everywhere! The only money I spent on it in 30,000 miles was 1 cambelt and a couple of services.

I couldn't fault it, for what it was

I presume that it wasn't so good idea to drive it above 75 mph as cruising speed considering only 50 hp

[1.0 engine]

I think this is the place for question.

I'm interested what kind of problems can afflict this basic engine as well as is it generaly reliable engine and how much it can go before time for general engine repair.

Thanks.