Volkswagen Lupo (1999 - 2005) 1.4 Sport 3d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Likes bright colours, and big exhausts.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks a lot newer than it is.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, very reliable for a 13 year old car.
What are you likely to buy next?
VW Golf mkiv GT TDI PD130 5 door.
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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?
£1,600
When did you buy the car?
February 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, owner didn't know what it was worth.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It looks sweet and innocent but pulls like a train.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very fast, out drags much bigger cars and can easily reach 120mph, handles like its on rails, a bit wobbly, but grips tenaciously.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear springs snapped.
What's most practical about your car?
Its size, much smaller than most superminis, can fit through gaps other cars can't.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Big, anti-eco exhaust.