Opinion on this vehicle .. thanks

[brian1321]

1)http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ387234869




Wanted some input on whether or not anyone thinks this is a fair price and if there's anything i should be concerned about before going to see this vehicle.

Thanks

[DUBZAK]

Can't tell. Only says 3582 Kilometers. I assume that is on the rebuild. The body is unknown then, and must have this car inspected in person.

[crazynorweegian]

Yeah, there is all kinds of stuff you should be concerned with when buying a corrado. Unless you have some idea of what you are doing (how to fix corrados) it is very easy to pay too much or get the "wrong" corrado for you. Find a local expert to look at it before $$$

[.spindat.]

True, and one other thing that always scares me is when people say they have all this internal work done but you really don't have any sort of proof.

From pictures it looks clean, but so would a picture of a computer desk of any guy who watches porn. Upon closer inspection maybe you don't want to lean on that table for any price.

[boner]

wtf is with the giant tach in the most akward position ever?!?!?!?! clue number one to the skill/taste of the current owner.....

[tklies]

The price seems steep. I would look it over real good before buying it.

[brian1321]

Thanks for the input.

[brian1321]

Yea i thought the same thing about that and why it needed to be so big lol.

[RedYellowWhite]

I think it looks pretty good - maybe a little overpriced but definately looks/sounds like a "clean" and well taken care of example...

[Dkordinate]

That's a 93+ interior which is really clean. The engine looks clean no dusty bay oil from the charger blowing up or anything. But a stage 5 charger only pushing 12 pounds of boost I thought it should be more like 17-19?

[RedYellowWhite]

That's a 93+ interior which is really clean.

^^Please stop providing false information...

That's an early-spec interior, aka >89-92....no G60 came with late-spec (93+) interior in the US

[yip]

I think it looks pretty good - maybe a little overpriced but definately looks/sounds like a "clean" and well taken care of example...

X2

^^Please stop providing false information...

That's an early-spec interior, aka >89-92....no G60 came with late-spec (93+) interior in the US

He did swap in the 93+ door cards and it looks like the seats also.

[valet]

bad:

mismatched color on grill (might match inside the engine bay, but looks tacky on exterior)
hood pins (no such thing as a mint condition corrado with hood pins) clean, yes, mint, no
aftermarket gauges!?
shift knob
hot air intake
aftermarket alarm (watch out for wiring hackage)
push button start (too cheap for new ignition switch?)

good:

euro belts and shelves

bottom line:

if heart is set on it, take it for a test drive (and bring a trusted corrado owning buddy with you)

[RedYellowWhite]

...He did swap in the 93+ door cards and it looks like the seats also.

Still, that doesn't make it a '93 late-spec interior now does it? .........

[Dkordinate]

^^Please stop providing false information...

That's an early-spec interior, aka >89-92....no G60 came with late-spec (93+) interior in the US

Look at the door cards where's the window switch? Also the seats are from a 93 as well. That all I meant door cards and seats not dash as well as the other different things.

[DUBZAK]

Look at the door cards where's the window switch? Also the seats are from a 93 as well. That all I meant door cards and seats not dash as well as the other different things.

90-92 had full leather available. Door cards maybe.

WTF is the point everyone? We can already see signs that have pointed him to have the car inspected with a reputable Corrado person or specialist shop.

[petethepug]

Bahn Brennor or Bahn Brenner?

Grab a beer and go through those receipts if your heart is into it. The parts & labor seem to be put into it but it's important you talk to the folks that did the work. It states the head is highly ported.

Check out the flow numbers from Innov8 custom machining. If it was ported and there's no data do you really want that kind of unverified work?

The hand brake lever (pulled too far up) shows the cable need to be adjusted or needs a brake job. The Wossner 83mm pistons are 2 overbore from stock to (1780.87 vs. 1869.90). High boost must be run due to the overbore. A BBM 65mm G-Ladder pulley will give you 16 psi. If the 12lb of boost is correct then that's the factor the increase in cc has created or there's other issues.

If the head was ported why are they only running a 260 cam?
A BBM Stage III G60 has a ISV reroute. I dont see one.
If the G-Ladder outlet is ported to Stage V the inlet should be ported too.
Does the A/C work?
Has the heater core recall been addressed and/or when was it changed out?

The flow data on Head Port and TT Valve Kit and dyno graph would justify $6.5K. This car has been gone through and shows very well maintained. With a new motor, trans, G-Ladder and clutch it's a $4.5 to $5K car. A LSD would also give it a higher asking.

If you bought it for $6.5K and somebody totaled it when you drove off you would only get the $4.5-$5K for it.

[dogger]

Buy a VR. For that kind of money you can get a really clean VR and have a proper Corrado.

[jeffs vw]

or you can have a really Pretty 16v Corrado like Dogger. What up James

[JamesS]

Remember this is in Canada, where Corrados usually fetch a higher price. It looks like a reasonable price to me but would depend on body kms.

[sdezego]

Other than the Hood, SW and this wtf


It looks like a lot of work has gone into it. Those couple of questionable things scare me.

[sdezego]

The Type C's get 1 point back. maybe..


From the pics the re-paint looks good. But in person would need to determine. That to me play a large part in the price/

[RedYellowWhite]

Look at the door cards where's the window switch? Also the seats are from a 93 as well...

Please stop, I think after all these years I know how an early and late Corrado interior looks

Do I need to quote you again?
You said: "that's a 93+ INTERIOR which is really clean", so your point above is a moot one. Swapping late-spec doorcards (and maybe seats) DOES NOT instanly makes it a 93+ interior. Accept your mistakes and move on. KTHXBYE...

[cata]

Oh SNAP

Look at it in person and try not to fool yourself into buying it.

[crazynorweegian]

Rules of corrado: don't get blinded by upgrades and go-fast parts.

[cata]

^ my thoughts exactly. I learned the hard way

[petethepug]

Keep in mind that once you cross that barrier of paying more than the Insurance Co total collision value you're jumping in quicksand. Purchasing a documented project/show car is the only way to ensure you can get your car repaired or a fair total salvage after a collision. That goes for documenting your own car too (as g60racer knows).

[yip]

Still, that doesn't make it a '93 late-spec interior now does it? .........

Guess it depends on how you look at it. Some of the parts are from a 93+ interior and some are the original early interior. The 93+ parts are well..... 93 late spec interior parts.

[ahernandez]

Good Advice