ThoseTheBrokes Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'm 17 in a few months, And have got 2 options. VW Lupo. Which i'm buying from my aunt for ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã2,000 [Parents are paying 1 grand, I also need to pay for lessons and insurance -.-] So, I know things like it's background, If it's had any problems, Which it hasn't. Or.. A classic mini. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-MINI-R ... dZViewItem Question is, Would it be a more sensible option to get the Lupo? And has anyone had any experiance with either cars? My dA account..retired, as of the 1st January 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 As cool as a classic mini would be, a Lupo is sadly the much more obvious choice. Better safety figures and reliability. Performance is mediocre but so is performance in most cars at that price range. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Lupo. Expect insurance to be very high if you're going to be the policyholder just after you've passed. It is also highly dependent on where you live - for example just after I passed my test a few years ago it was ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã1250 for me to be the policyholder on a 1.8l Volvo saloon in a quiet area, but it was ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã2500 for my friend to be the policyholder on a 1.1l Fiesta in a big city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseTheBrokes Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Thanks. I mean, after all, It would be more mature to settle for the Lupo. A classic mini would be wicked, But wouldn't be a wise choice. My dA account..retired, as of the 1st January 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 To be honest I can't stand Minis. I would go for the Lupo even ignoring all practicality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmay929 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'd say go with the Lupo. Mostly because you know what has went wrong with the car, what has been done etc.. 122 Combat : 99 Hits : 99 Attack : 99 Strength97/99 Defence : 99 Fletching : 99 Woodcutting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad4beanies Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'd go with the classic mini for the safety and reliability factor!, that being a total of 0 Seriously though, the mini. They're so bloody fantastic. Besides people put safety waaaay too high these days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseTheBrokes Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'd go with the classic mini for the safety and reliability factor!, that being a total of 0 Seriously though, the mini. They're so bloody fantastic. Besides people put safety waaaay too high these days.. It's all good saying that, But paying to keep the thing running? If it's not reliable, I would have to pay more to keep it on the road. My dA account..retired, as of the 1st January 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenslime89 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Definately go with the VW. They tend to hold their value better than other makes. Photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsdragon Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Go with the one that will cost you less in the long term when it comes to fixing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiriyama Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Go for the Lupo, you know more about it. Denizen of Darkness| PSN= sworddude198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessive_Passion Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 As others have said, definitely the Lupo. Better handling and stronger build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeo Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Go for the Lupo, you know more about it. I second that. Your aunt will tell you the truth more than the Ebay seller will. Ebay can be dangerous. They may be feeding you lies about the car, kind of like used car salesman :uhh: . Training my pure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Smart car. I know its not on your list, but they are the coolest cars ever :D Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus_Fighter Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I just bought a R33 Skyline.... But that VW looks really mad lol wish i had one :) Respect- Oy_the_Great, Lode, Bubsa, Weezcake, Thrash111, Gloric, Vmser, Pianofrieak2, Runemetsa Sigs Made By - Pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpbizkit Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 lupo its newer than the mini so more chance of better security Tif 360 MGC Leaderboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irulepoker Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Smart car. I know its not on your list, but they are the coolest cars ever :D They are actually very safe too. You can hit a concrete wall going 70 MPH, and walk out of the car with maybe a scratch. They are a tad expensive, but it's worth it in the long run. But honestly, I'd get the Mini. We just sold our New mini, to buy our Corvette / Infiniti FX35, but I loved that car. And the old ones are just as fun. Before you buy it, find a mechanic near the sellers area, and tell him to take it there, and have the mechanic call you and tell you what's up with the car. Just a tip. ;) My Farewell thread. Please post nicely, or die. :^_^:Yea, I'd vote for him too. But I don't think they let Iraqis vote :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoteman Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 The mini =P~ Lol it looks so much better, and it's only eight years old. Of course it may not be the most sensible but such a cool car lol, especially the inside, it's better for picking up chicks in :wink: "A disbelief in magic can force some poor souls into believing in authority and business" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopingman Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Be sensible about picking your first car. Picking up chicks isn't your first priority. I made this mistake myself, I was so worried about trivial things like that, I overlooked some glaring faults. Metal fans, check out my band!Still the King.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barihawk Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 When picking a car, go for smaller size and power. That way, your insurance bill wont be so bad. I had a choice between a crappy Saturn and a 68' Mustang for my first car. I got 5 years out of that Saturn before she died on me. I miss her. :( My heart is broken by the terrible loss I have sustained in my old friends and companions and my poor soldiers. Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won. -Sir Arthur Wellesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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