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Old 10-27-2010, 01:04 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Old 10-27-2010, 03:05 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Old 10-29-2010, 02:06 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Hi,

I can tell you, what i know about Lupo 3L.

Once upon a time i wanted buy this car. But when i found, that special AT- gearbox isn't good part of this car (from 2 owners announced). Need special services every 20-30 000km (don't know exactly interval) and is there big chance gearbox damage. Repair is over 2-3 000 Eur. One plus was, that i found some guy from Poland who repair broken gearbox Lupo 3L.
Anyway i was going away from buy LUPO 3L. If there is possible transform AT gearbox (don't know yet) to classic manual gearbox is the chance got Lupo 3L.

What i can tell you guys, beware of gearbox
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Old 10-30-2010, 09:49 AM   #44 (permalink)
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PPC mag here in the UK ran a buyers guide to the GTi and Sport Lupos which are rare-ish and don't seem to depreciate. They also suggested a look at a TDi as an alternative.
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A new Lupo 3L owner from the UK signing in to say hello. Mine is a bright green one & I shall be posting about if you lot have any questions. Mine has been in the UK about 5 years & originally a German import.

I've manage 114mpg imp out of it so far on a long run, mid 80's if you ignore eco driving it
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A new Lupo 3L owner from the UK signing in to say hello. Mine is a bright green one & I shall be posting about if you lot have any questions. Mine has been in the UK about 5 years & originally a German import.

I've manage 114mpg imp out of it so far on a long run, mid 80's if you ignore eco driving it
Welcome...are those MPG imperial or MPG US ?
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