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General => General discussion => Topic started by: tobz. on 29 April 2004, 14:36
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Hi all
Having spent an awful lot of time and money unsucessfully trying to find a late 16v mk2 in mint condition I'm considering the very tough decision of maybe going for something different. I'm currently mulling over the possibility of a G60 corrado, however as are most people I'm a little bit concerned by all the G60 horror stories.
I wonder if a few of you with genuine experience of living with a G60 could fill me in???
I know the most important things are regular oil changes and rebuilds every 60,000 miles.
The oil changes I can quite happily live with but how much does a rebuild cost?
Has anybody ever had a charger completely fail?
How much would a replacement cost in the case of a terminal charger?
I've experienced many of the usual running problems along the way with my golfs but does all the extra G60 plumbing bring along a whole new set of problems?
Questions questions!!! Sorry but this really is a tough decision, currently looking for my fourth mk2 gti and I still love em to bits but proper genuine ones are becoming a rare find.
All answers will be greatly apprieciated.
Toby
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Hi Toby,
I seem to remember having a chat with you a while back about seeing some mint mk2's near Fulbourn, Cambs - was that you?
If so, I will happily give you a demo of my Rallye. Should help make up your mind ;D
jv
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If so, I will happily give you a demo of my Rallye. Should help make up your mind ;D
Stop showing off - its not big, and its not clever ;)
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Stop picking on me :P just because you are doing everything to slow down your cab ;D
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Hi jv
Yeah that was indeed me. Unfortunately wrote off my oak green valver since then and it's been a long tiring search including a wasted trip to ediburgh trying to find a replacement. I would definately be interested in seeing your rallye and having a chat with somebody who has first hand experience of running a G60 vw. I've been considering a G60 golf but what with all the winding country roads out my way I just can't convince myself to go for a LHD motor. Therefore the G60 corrado seems the more sensible (and much cheaper) option. Having had 3 mk2 golfs in a row though I'm just worried I wont like the corrado as much.
Maybe we could sort something out soon.
Cheers
Toby
P.S. I still have a good ol drool everytime I drive past that house in fulbourn!
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I was worried the lhd might be a bit annoying but so far no problem at all. If you are into mk2's I am not convinced a Corrado will keep you happy ;)
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Show offs
Yeah both of you mr I have a rallye and mr I have a perfect cab
Bah!!
;) :D
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Not sure if you're still looking, but my friend is about to sell his G plate (big Bumper) Oak Green 16v
Anyone who saw it at Newark will tell you this thing is absolutely spotless. Not sure what money he wants for it, but I'm confident that you won't find a 16v with better bodywork this side of a concours car.
Let me know if you're interested and I'll pm you some details.
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Was a nice car!! :D
Guy was nice but the other bloke he was wi was a bit dodgey :-\ :-*
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Thanks :'(
Your only mad cos I teased you about you still in your room straightening your hair when the rest of us were sat in the services waiting! :P
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Hi S11eps
Ideally I'm looking for a j plate but I'd consider most ages as long as the mileage and condition is correct.
Points of interest to me are:
mileage, service history (especially cambelt), how many owners, any bodywork defects no matter how small, any modifications (preferably not).
If you could pm me these details along with an asking price that would be much apprieciated. A pic also would be excellent.
Cheers
Toby
P.S. would I have seen you just off the A1 near St Neots a couple of weeks ago? I'm sure that was your car pulled up behind me at a roundabout then turned into tescos there???
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Yeah, I live just round the corner from Tesco's!
I'll get all the details for the car for you at the weekend and pm you, and if you're interested you could maybe come and see it - he lives in st neots as well.
Not to sure of mileage, but the bodywork is immaculate (the guy is a sprayer by trade, and is VERY fussy!) interior is also very very good.
Car has been lowered and wheels have been changed (although he has the standard fit bbs in his shed). The car is only run during summer months, and is hibernated every september!
It's just had a new (std) exhaust, including manifold, has 6 months tax and will have 12 months MOT. I'll get the mileage, history, number of owners and price for you at the weekend.
S11EPS
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Nice one cheers
I'm from just down the road in cambridge so popping over for a look at anytime shouldn't be a problem.
You say your mate is a sprayer, could you also find out if he has done any paintwork on the car.
Thought that was you the other week, can't really miss the number plate!!!
Speak to you soon
Toby
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I was worried the lhd might be a bit annoying but so far no problem at all. If you are into mk2's I am not convinced a Corrado will keep you happy ;)
explain.....
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I was worried the lhd might be a bit annoying but so far no problem at all. If you are into mk2's I am not convinced a Corrado will keep you happy ;)
explain.....
I think the key phrase is -"if you are into mk2's I am not convinced a Corrado will keep you happy" is quite important here. A Corrado is not actually a mk2 Golf, and he likes mk2 golfs!!
Hope that clears it up ;)
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He mentioned he has had 3 mk2's in a row and has been looking for a mint mk2 16v for ages, so I kind of took it as he is a mk2 nut and that a Corrado is probably always going to be second best :)
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Forget the stories you hear as long as you look after the charger you will be fine, but if it was me I would be going for a mk2 Golf G60 not a corrado.
LHD is no problem, I am short and so if going into a car park I have to move across seats to reach the ticket, but that is the only hardship.
Overtaking is not a problem esp on motorways what are mirrors for well unless stuck behind a tractor on a country lane, but that doesn't happen to offen.
Rebuilds do it before you need it to be safe and watch who you use, I personaly don't use anyone in the UK mine went to USA last time but I got a nice upgrade at the same time ;)
there is also Germany companys I would use but you want to be spending around ?450 for that.
When it comes to brakes calipers don't buy what vw tell you you need, it is the same stuff as a 16v just with a different part number and price!