Volkswagen Lupo (1999 - 2005) 1.4 S 3d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, too many problems with the electronics, just doesn't feel like a proper Volkswagen.
What are you likely to buy next?
Fiesta
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,895
When did you buy the car?
February 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Loved the look of it
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great on country roads and motorway but the engine and road noise gets quite annoying after a while. Not as great uphill as id hoped and 1st and 2nd gear are underpowered. Various bits of trim wobble about and creak.
What's it like to park?
Great due to the flat back.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Electric windows had a mind of their own. Drivers side lock fell apart. Difficulty putting it in reverse. Drivers side motor for the window needed re-soldering. Have an issue with the windscreen wipers which only seem to have one setting. Main problem the stealers cant get to the bottom of is that when it rains the engine tries to cut out, water on the electrics somewhere. Dodgy electronics basically!
What's most practical about your car?
Love the dash which is nicely designed, easy to see speedo etc and looks great with the lights on at night.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
