Just think if it wasn't a Corrado they'd have all gone in as PX for new cars on the scrappage scheme. There's no getting away from the fact that they're now old cars, and all old cars are a pain to work on in one way or another.
I've just MOT'd my 11 year old Micra runabout, needed wipers, replacement for two faded indicator bulbs and a new CV boot, it cost me £19 for the bits. I guess a Corrado may well cost me rather more