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General => General discussion => Topic started by: AdamB on 25 October 2004, 20:46
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Bit of Market research here.
I'm pretty sure there is a growing number of Corrado owners on the forum now.
From what I remember -
Me
G60Dub
Beetleman
Speedy
Marcus (in his dreams) ;)
If you do have one, just post a reply as to what model you have, and any mods it has had done..
Mine:
Corrado VR6 Storm
Standard body
Ram Air Induction kit
Larger Throttle Body
Milltek Exhuast
AmD Remap
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91 Corrado 1.8 G60
Mods:
New wiper blades and a coat of polish :D :D
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BaStArDS
:D
*now spelt correctly* :D
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agree with golfgal ;D
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Just had mine towed to the garage :'(
I miss her :'( :'( :'(
But hopefully back soon :D
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I am seeing alot of corrado clutch problems lately. Don't know if this really helps but there is a Tech Service Bullitan out on these. The TSB number is V30-93-04. May be of some help if you bring it up to the steellership. not sure though.
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ok im gonna be honest ive never driven one! ive always been a bit bias and steered toward the golf mark 1&2 saying that i would buy a mk 3 vr6. but whats the appeal, for example whats the build quality like how do they drive do they break dwn often etc etc.... what the engines like do they use the same blocks as the golfs or do they use different ones if so which ones........
be kind im a corrado virgin :o
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I have had mine for less than 2 weeks, its broke, and costing lots :D :D :D
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Richard Hammond (Of Top Gear and Braniac Fame) Did a review on a VR6 Corrado, as an up and coming classic. This review is famous among Corrado enthusiasts, as it really does show them in such a great light.
Often described as a Porsche-eater, a good exampole of a VR6 Storm (the fianl 500 produced) can fetch upto 10k. With mid-range acceleration times "faster than any Aston Martin", a 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds, 190BHP, and a top speed of more than double the speed limit, they really are a wolf in wolfs clothing!
The build quality on the later models are slightly better than that of earlier corrados, but this is to be expected, as all the minor faults are ironed out.
If you can get a test drive in one, I would thoroughly reccommend it, (but only if you have the money to buy one, as you will probably be converted)
The G60 should be treated the same as you would a Golf G60 as regarding servicing, but the VR6, (which, strangely, does NOT use the same VR6 engine as the Golf) is reported to be bullet proof!
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cheers for that buying a golf soon but getting wads of cash in the new year and looking for summin a bit more pratical being a father an all but still has to have some kick in it
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I have a G60 bought last week, 77k miles, fsh, totally standard apart from stereo.
Will be lookin at a stage 4 charger, chip, toothed belt conversion, jetex exhaust, coilovers, new alloys.
estimated completion date 2008 ::)
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Welcome to the Big C Dan! You should speak to Dubby, she has a red G60 too.
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Had it for a week now and gettin about 25mpg and my baby is red as well
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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, maybe we should have a red g60 section ;)
Mines got 116k on it, and I dont think its ever been loved, poor thing. Just cost me a f**kin packet in repairs :o
Still, it IS my dream car :D :D :D :D
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Hi guys n gals :)
On my second C now first was a black 16valver, looked very nice but not as quick as my Mk2 Golf GTi that she replaced. Current motor an M reg VR6 in a very rare one year only special order colour "violet pearl metallic " or something similar 8). Standard apart from a K & N induction kit, the roar is just unbelievable when you stand on the throttle ;D ;D ;D
Having to stand her up at the minute as funds are a bit short :(, but she'll be back on the road in springtime when the sun is shining and the roads are a bit cleaner :) The acceleration of the VR6 is awesome, as er indoors says when? we've got past the 120 as "it doesn't accelerate quite as fast" ;D Have been known to keep up with an M3 in the past but a chipped 200SX was a bit trickier ;)
All in all agood car with a decent sized boot, adequate rear legroom for the kids and outstanding looks.
30mpg on a run down to 12 on a bl**dy good thrash, the only problem being that when you give her some beans you are travelling at a fair rate of knots? :o
Happy motoring
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I realised today that mine is missing the handbrake gaitor...i think? Should it have a leather one? :-\
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Mine is leather, but so is the trim. I think my mates 16v, cloth trimmed C has a leather gaitor though.
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I went to look at a 91 (J) white G60 yesterday, very tempted to buy it.... had 106k on the clock, fsh up to 90k and decent bodywork....
Was priced at 2k - do you think its a good price?