Liam_r Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) hello, my names Liam_r, you may have seen me over on E38, but now im looking to sell my mark 3 golf and get a loop! as i dont need a huuge 1.8 8v lump anymore in my life, as i only need a car to get to work, hence looking at buying something smaller.today i came across a friends lupo for sale, t plate, 119k, fsh, 1.0 but the paintwork is in quite poop condition, lots of scratches and the drivers door seems to be bent quite considerably, the two airbags were deployed when he hit the curb, and thats about it really. he's after 650, as he wants the money quick, and apparently he's lost his licence, so he is a bit snookered. hahahere are some photos...oppinions? i reckon i could get it for less than 650... 119k on the clock, which is quite high, but then its a vw, so as long as its been serviced properly then it should be ok?if i went round there with 500 notes i reckon i could get me a deal, cheap for a lupo i know, but in your honest oppinion do you think its worth the money? it seems like it will be my only shot at buying one of these lovely cars....oh and if anyone knows where i can get airbags from for the loop, and how much they cost, that would be great.cheersLiam Edited September 21, 2008 by Liam_r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_whitt Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 for that much you could afford to tidy it upsort body work ect ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_r Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 for that much you could afford to tidy it upsort body work ect ectyeah so worth the cash indefinatley i take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) far too much. Saw one same age go through auction tonight for similar money and it didn't need airbags etc. I'd offer him £300. On second thoughts it looks a proper slammed ****ter and you'd be better off putting £650 to something half decent. retail car is only 1295 tops anyway. Edited September 19, 2008 by Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_whitt Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 id offer him 300 like jonny said because if hes desperate for cash he might take itsay you spoke to the experts if not then your not gettin the worst deal with what he wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) Agreed, if you are really desperate to own it then tell him its without doubt the best offer he'll have ..first profit is best etc Edited September 19, 2008 by Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Surely you cant want a lupo enough to consider that Looks like a whole load of problems to me, just look at the bend in that back steel, obviously its not looked after, so i wouldnt be touching that. Although if your planning and engine transplant, full respray and a new dash and airbags, then its a base to start. It is technically a write off though (well it would be if the insurance saw it), and you would have big problems insuring it with its airbags deployed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the loop Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 i wouldnt touch it with a barge pole! looks to be dints on the edge of the roof too!the cost of getting it looking "ok" would be so much more than buying an alright one to start with. + i personally wouldnt be seen dead in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaGTI Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yer i was going to say the dent in the roof is not good! the money it costs to put it right - you may as well buy a decent one to start with that hasnt had the Ars£ ragged off it and dent on every panel! walk away mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 It's a natural rat! 600 quid you can't go wrong really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_r Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 well if i can get if for about 4-500, ill be able to get it looking ok, to be honest i dont think its in that bad of nick, down the body shop, get the dents out etc, get the half moon and rear badge done while im there.. job done.. hahayeha i dunno about ratting it, someone said because of the paintwork, just do it, get a ratty bonnet on it, and it should be okany oppinions on that at all?looking at "p33 pea"'s lupo, it makes me wanna force rat it big styyyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidp Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 for that money you cant go wrong . go for it dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_r Posted September 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 its a gamble i know, but for that money, can i really go wrong? ill have lots of change to use on the car, so i may as well.does anyone know how much replacement airbags gonna cost to fit/buy?Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalupi Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 You could try ringing your insurance and asking them what would happen if you removed them - as they are pretty expensive!! But I don't think all Lupo's came with them, so maybe just so long as they know you haven't got any it might be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Just my opinion, but that car has not been looked after. At all. Avoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LupoDan Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Ive got 2 spare doors, steering wheel with brand new air bag etc etc...PM me if you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 do it! sort out the major problems and you're away! new rear wheel for pennies! doo ittt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_r Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 apparently you need to take the dash out to do the passenger airbag, so theres another haggling point......but i think ill definatley get that one done. ill probs get a 280mm so i wont be too bothered about getting the steering wheel one done.i know it hasnt really been looked after, but for the price i can get the majority of stuff fixed, so we shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC02 FFF Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 has potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 i looked at a sport in front end crash needed alot more than that for 950 but couldn't clear the space in time and someone else bought it the way i see it is if your prepared to put in the effort crash damaged cars/cars with fault are worth every penny i regularly buy cinq's with problems to make profit it's nice to drive a car round knowing you have a few hundred quid profit if you decide to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have a drivers and passengers ari bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have passenger and drivers airbag available too, dont really need them in a race car!!!!!!Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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