Looking for some advice on purchasing a corrado.

[brian1321]

Ive been looking around to purchase one of these vehicles and would like some opinions on whether it's a good deal or to (straight up run away). Any other info about these cars would be nice aswell such as (how often things usually go wrong, costs of repairs etc.) Thanks

these are the links to the 3 corrados ive been interested in.

1) http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ380689327


2) http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ366927543

3) member on here http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...93-Corrado-VR6

(i wouldn't want the air ride system.

Thanks anything is appreciated.

[hubbell]

#3 but i dont think youre the right man for that car.

additionally you have some bad taste....(1&2)

the more i think of it, dont buy a corrado, K Thanks!

[HavokRuels]

I like number three.

What's wrong with number 1's Zender spoiler

[crisvr6]

nr. 3 looks ok, and on the other 2 when you buy it, its your taste, bodykits you can remove..

[DUBZAK]

Ive been looking around to purchase one of these vehicles and would like some opinions on whether it's a good deal or to (straight up run away). Any other info about these cars would be nice aswell such as (how often things usually go wrong, costs of repairs etc.) Thanks

You are not ready for the hurt your wallet is about to ensue. The last line shows how bad you are in for it unless you have a professional Corrado Expert friend or lots of loot, run away.

Green one with the Zender Kit is the best of the 3. Cleanest at least, nothing molded or shaved.

Blue One is a G60 Swap car, and unless a Donor Corrado was used for the swap, run far far away.

The Shaved one on Vortex is a total Vortex approved ride. Air Ride, and Flat Paint. Nothing like taking the easy way out on things.....I bet most people tell you to get that one.

[G535]

My advice:

1. no g60
2. only really minor mods such as wheels, coils, headunit, lights
3. look out for bad body work (rolled fenders)

[RedYellowWhite]

I wouldn't buy either out of those personally but...

1)
Minuses:
its Green
(molded) bodykit & InPro's

Plus:
its a '94 (late-spec interior) and has cloth Recaros


2)
Minuses:
91 VR = swap car (you can buy original VRs for that money)
bodykit & InPro's

Plus:
VR6 s/charged


3)
Minuses:
flat paintjob
airride (but you could sell that and go back to coilover)
shaved front bumper & ugly wheels

Plus:
93,5 model (late-spec interior) with cloth Recaros


If you're looking at those then I guess your budget is on the high side - I think you should be able to find something better for that money

[HavokRuels]

/\ what about the zender spoiler!! or is my beast the only corrado allowed to rep it.

[DUBZAK]

I wouldn't buy either out of those personally but...

1)
Minuses:
its Green Dragon Green so it is not a Minus. Classic Green yes, - ∞ for that
(molded) bodykit & InPro's Kit is NOT Molded

Plus:
its a '94 (late-spec interior) and has cloth Recaros

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[RedYellowWhite]

^^Preferences....I just don't like any green on Corrados...but they do say that people who choose green colour for their cars are characterized for the smartness


And are you sure its not molded? It look pretty molded to me

[DUBZAK]

It does not look molded to me in the pics, I see the lines.

I chose green because I had no choice. Black or Silver would be my next 2 choices of OEM and Available. My car had so much else going for it (other than the dents, paint condition) Mostly Original, lots of intact items normally missing, E-Codes, and was a decent car with 126K Miles. $4,000.

Monster of a car now though.

[HavokRuels]

Jasmine yellow if I was lucky enough or white slc, that's if I had a choice


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[DUBZAK]

Jasmine yellow if I was lucky enough or white slc, that's if I had a choice


Sent while sitting on my ass VIA my iPad

So you like Unicorns because Canada got White VR6's.....no such thing as an OEM White SLC though.

[HavokRuels]

Haha. Remember the 25 year rule, I'm eagerly awaiting the day




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[smawgunner45]

Welcome Brian. Read/search through the archives here and you'll find what usually goes wrong with them. If you do cut your teeth on a Corrado, buy the Bentley manual right off the bat. Good luck!

[VAN CAN]

look for a stock vr6, be patient and dont rush into one. You wont find it, it will find you...

[Deutschbag]

look for a stock vr6, be patient and dont rush into one. You wont find it, it will find you...

Wisdom. Be patient, or you'll really regret it.

[RedYellowWhite]

Jasmine yellow if I was lucky enough or white slc, that's if I had a choice

If I didn't already have a red Corrado (in which I invested thousands of $$$ already ), I would go for either a yellow or a white one - get the username now?

[:skribble:]

Take your time and shop around. If you don't know much about these cars then either be prepared to learn, or find a good specialty mechanic and be willing to pay for it. Even if you do your own work you'll be putting a good amount of money into the car for parts to keep up on the maintenance. At the end of the day you're not spending Porsche money, but it's definitely not as cheap as a Civic or an 8 valve VW.