b3ats@sky.com Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi guys & gals, Just on my way to pick up my first Lupo - an '04 1.4 TDi with ~36k on the clock. Not in the best condition (few scrapes & bumps) but hoping to have that sorted and get it looking mint. Looking forward to getting it back home. Have a good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666DUB Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Welcome , good choice the TDI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslangdon Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 thats a very very low mileage, have you done a data check before the purchase, always worth the couple of quid it costs, put some pics up when u get the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Tdi nice choice and low mileage even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3ats@sky.com Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) On 10/26/2016 at 3:54 PM, weslangdon said: thats a very very low mileage, have you done a data check before the purchase, always worth the couple of quid it costs, put some pics up when u get the chance I have checked the Government MOT database and the mileages tally up as far back as it goes. The car has had 2 previous lady owners, the last being since 2007. There is also a part service history included with the car that backs it up a bit further. The outside of the car is a bit shabby (bumper scrapes and the odd small dent here & there) but the inside is nice. I honestly couldn't be happier - wanted one of these for a while. Just bought an air filter, fuel filter, oil filter, 5 litres of oil & 3 spark plugs, so that it can have a decent service because the history is a bit rubbish and I reckon it's overdue. Edited November 1, 2016 by b3ats@sky.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Interested to see what you do with the 3 spark plugs... Also make sure the oil meets VW spec 505.01. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, jon_273 said: Interested to see what you do with the 3 spark plugs... Also make sure the oil meets VW spec 505.01. Fireplace ornament? Edited November 1, 2016 by cj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3ats@sky.com Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 6 hours ago, jon_273 said: Interested to see what you do with the 3 spark plugs... Also make sure the oil meets VW spec 505.01. It was late and I was tired lol - luckily 3 Bosch glow plugs is actually what I've bought. The oil is a Triple QX 5w40 which meets 505.01 apparently. Hoping the rain stays away so I can at least make a start today. Would have preferred the air filter to have been a tad more accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslangdon Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 You won't regret buying, the TDI is a relaxed drive, at our national speed limit it's only doing 2500 revs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 18 hours ago, b3ats@sky.com said: It was late and I was tired lol - luckily 3 Bosch glow plugs is actually what I've bought. The oil is a Triple QX 5w40 which meets 505.01 apparently. Hoping the rain stays away so I can at least make a start today. Would have preferred the air filter to have been a tad more accessible. Haha. Well I thoroughly recommend using an oil extractor for this engine as it makes it very easy to service, and you can get out more oil than just draining through the sump plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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