Ryan S

http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/

Cheers. :)

Which is..? Sorry - still a newbie to C's... :roll:

Hello all, I'm sure you've answered this a thousand times, but I think it could be useful here... How much for a charger rebuild/service (is there a difference?) Ballpark figure would be good, Cheers, Ryan (still on the trail of his first G60)

Thanks for all the info guys... I'll be keeping my eyes peeled - never know what might turn up after chrimo.... :-P

Thanks, is there much diff between the 1.8 16v and the 2.0 16v engined corrados?

Hmm, the whole point of getting a C was to go G60 really. Is there that much (or any) difference in performance between a mk2 golf valver and a Corrado 16valve? Golf would seem to be better value for money on that score. Are C's heavier/thirstier faster/slower than Golfs (Mk2 - couldn't face having a porky mk3!) ?

That's why I'm asking! Trying to make sure I've got my facts straight... But the more homework I do - the less appealing a 'cheap' raddo seems...what the hell, I had fun in the golf - I'll probably get another... :roll:

Just read this thread - v.useful! http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5124 I've contacted a guy advertising a G60 for £1500 - but it needs a service and has no tax. 161,000 miles on a '91 reg (so must be early type bonnet etc - right?) Is this too many miles? - It does have documented VW service history £2K sounds quite good for a roadworthy G60 - when some Mk2 GTi's are asking that price...

Thanks for the quick replies! Ah, that makes sense about the bonnet + VR6 . So were all later C's bonneted as per the VR6? Oh, and are my assumptions about charger sefvicing and cost about right? As this will really be the deciding factor. I know I should really get a tidy low mileage mk2 golf GTi with the budget I'm on, but I've liked the Corrado from day one, and a G60 is v.tempting. What are the performance differences between the other Corrado engines? (can't afford VR6) and a decent GTi? I can't remember what size/valves they came in 1.8 16v 2.0 16v And there was an 8v - yes?

Hi there, I'm new to the forum, but have been into Dubs for a few years. With the recent death of my mk2 GTi I am in the market for a new Dub. I'm seriously looking at getting a G60 - but cannot afford top (or even medium) dollar! I've seen a few advertised for under £2K and was hoping to get some advise from the forum on what to look for in getting a bargain - or avoiding paying a huge maintainance bill in the first 6 months. Obviously I've heard about the charger issue. Am I right in thinking that mileage isn't a big problem if backed up with regular service history? I'm after a standard car, and am led to believe that the charger should be serviced every 50K miles and that it will cost £4-500 - is this about right - or do I need to reassess my budget requirements? :? Also I understand that there was subtle bodystyle differences introduced circa 1991/2 - what are the differences between early and later cars - is it just bonnents and grills or are there trim and interior changes too? Is this when the wheels changed from 4 to 5 studs? Sorry for all the Q's in my first post - but I'm sure there will be more to come, Thanks in advance, Ryan. :wink: