Stboy Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Going to be looking at buying a Lupo in the next few weeks so I'm after some advice please.I'll only be looking at 1.0 models due to insurance, so what sort of mileage are these good for? I've seen quite a few with 120k or more on the clock.Also, anything expensive or fault-ridden I should be looking at?Any info/help much appreciated.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophiemasden Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Would avoid buying one with really high milage unless it has been well looked after and services ever 6 months i got mine with 156'000 miles and from first week having it was in garage with engine problems as the owners before hadn't looked after it. So make sure it had been well looked after if has high milage. I heard most lupo have problems of them randomly cutting out and the steering because heavy but apart from that there good cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stboy Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thank you. Any other known niggles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Take money with you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwlup0 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Check the roof guttering, the paint around it can rust. Listen for the tappets, if they're noisy after the car has reached 90 degrees. As Sophie said, service history is rather helpful. Ask to see all receipts for eg: gearbox, cam belt ect... Plus 120k isn't too bad to be fair, just make sure you check the car inside and out! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stboy Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks guys. Scotty: would a ski mask and airsoft gun do as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupie69uk Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Check the rear washer, check the key works in all locks, check windows both work, check blower works on all settings.All those are pretty simple to fix but good to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks guys. Scotty: would a ski mask and airsoft gun do as well?Potentially yeah, but if the **** hits the fan and you have to start merking gangsta's then your going to get propa ****ed up off anyone with clothes on thicker than a decent cotton t shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stboy Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Oh yeah, never thought about that. I'll take the paintball gun too. If I get nabbed at least I can blame you now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Check both windows work if electric. Check locking works. Check for rust on arches and filler cap on boot too. Check gearbox didn't whine or crunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Going to be looking at buying a Lupo in the next few weeks so I'm after some advice please.I'll only be looking at 1.0 models due to insurance, so what sort of mileage are these good for? I've seen quite a few with 120k or more on the clock.Also, anything expensive or fault-ridden I should be looking at?Any info/help much appreciated.ThanksHi,If you need any help with insurance then please feel free to drop me a line.Regards,Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectashouse Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 hi, dont forget check the peddle box ( i think that the clutch pedal should be slightly higher than the brake pedal )thanks,hectashouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stator Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 And check the door check strap on the drivers side. Mine is knackered and makes a helluva noise. Not easily repairable because it's the mount on the car frame that is gone.Always ask how many keys they have. If they have just one you will have to get a spare cut and programmed.Check if the spare tyre has ever been changed. You don't want to ever have to rely on a 15 year old tyre. Although not too expensive to replace you should factor it into the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dompoolfc Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 My lupos done 170k miles and its sweet as a nut 1.4s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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