lambo-27 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 When going to view a lupo for sale what are some key points to look at? Just so I know if it's in good condition, are there any things that wear out faster if it has been raced about abit? Cheers, Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Service HistoryRust in guttersDoor check strapsAlignment of panelsWrite off's - don't let that put you off though, if the docuementation for the repairs are there then it is usually ok.I looked at arosa sport not too long back and it was in terrible condition, paint faded, exhaust needed replaceing, cambelt needed changing, front tyres needed changing, a good service, and to top it off it look like it had been involved in a accident in the past. Edited October 13, 2012 by lupo1.0se Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 bubbling on the rear arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 check the Pedal Box feels smooth and that the Clutch pedal has not dropped Low. also check for gearbox whines. open the doors and see if there is play (they move up and down) that's a sign the door hinges need replacing.Lupo doors are surprisingly heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo-27 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Service HistoryRust in guttersDoor check strapsAlignment of panelsWrite off's - don't let that put you off though, if the docuementation for the repairs are there then it is usually ok.Thanks! by the gutters are you talking about the roof gutters? And how do I check the door straps? What is it about them I'm looking for?bubbling on the rear archesAh yes I've heard about this, and paint flaking off in the arches?check the Pedal Box feels smooth and that the Clutch pedal has not dropped Low. also check for gearbox whines. open the doors and see if there is play (they move up and down) that's a sign the door hinges need replacing.Lupo doors are surprisingly heavy!If the pedal box has failed how would I know? Does it feel clunky? Is there more resistance than normal?And thanks I'll look out for the doors Edited October 13, 2012 by lambo-27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindylou Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 pedal box failure is a well known fault and this should be replaced full stop ,if not it will need doing so factor that in when buying. the roof guttering design can cause corrosion usually under the rubber so check this carefully. the body work is galvanised and came with a twelve year warranty, paint only three year warranty against rust .if any corrosion is visible i e wheel arches i would think thats possibly due to a ding or stone chips i live by the sea and this usually is a factor in early corrosion but my lupo has absolutely no corrosion and is a 2000 reg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Gear linkage, make sure it is easy to select 1st/reverce.other comment lupo problems like : peadle box, roof gutter rust, arch rust, as said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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