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Well I live in centre of Leeds, can you PM me details?

Thanks for replies, much appreciated. I bought that car in the end (yay :), so now looking to get some of these issues resolved. Obviously, I am going to look into the ABS things first. I am searching at the moment on the forums, but can you recommend West Yorkshire based garage/VW repairs place that has experience with Corrados. thanks

hello forum, After long search (OK not that extremely long, but still) I have finally bought my little gem and spark of happiness. Apparently it's a she, so here she is: Corrado 2.0l 16V (1996) Moonlight Blue. Few photos so you can see, once get her washed will take some more photos but for now, there she is: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49313[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]49314[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]49315[/ATTACH] ... I'm so happy, thanks Mr P.

What on earth happened to this car :(

Thanks for a reminder about the ABS. Obviously I would look at it in first place to get it sorted. What would be cost involved in the worst case scenario repair? Also forgot too mention that seller said that the heater is working but it's stuck on front windscreen setting (is that making sense?). I'm not sure if that means it cannot be changed to other parts of the car? or only heating the windscreen works... I'm bit confused by this... that's why you need to see the car, not just talk over the phone.

Hey, I have talked to the guy on the phone and he mentioned two main issues: 1st - being the sunroof which doesn't slide but still tilts, 2nd - the ABS light is constantly ON, but the ABS system apparently works (so the issue is just the light) bad sensor maybe?, Hmm, I will not be able to travel this weekend to check the car. If there is anyone in close proximity of "Merthyr Tydfil" that is happy to check the car for me I would be really greatefull (and will cover costs - or whatever). Like I said, I can go and check out the car, but soonest is next weekend... so will see if car is going to be available till then.

hmm indeed, this one looks really nice, to be honest exactly what I am looking for, but (as there is always but) it's ~230miles from where I live. So am I happy to travel that far just to check out the car? Need to think this through.

... missing link, or I am missing something?

Right then, patience is a virtue :) Like I said I am doing research and few cars do pop out here or there but mainly quite far away from West Yorkshire area. Meanwhile I'll keep reading and will keep a keen eye on the classifieds, etc ... Most likely would need some help looking at the final purchase. I saw section of the forum where one can request help while buying, so will give it a go too (once find something interesting) .. and who knows maybe someone will have some spare time. Checked ebay too, but I'm too scared of ebay. As few of you mentioned already... its just safer to go with forum buy. Fingers crossed, I know there is one car there that is trying to find me... I just have to be patient :)

Hmm to be honest did not check ebay yet. Thought it would be better to get one through forums as better looked after, etc ideally from someone who loved the car, not just owned it :) will check ebay out.

Hi, I have a few quick questions regarding buying a Corrado for the first time. My plan was to get one in few months (spring 2012) however been monitoring Classifieds here, PistonHead's and also AutoTrader and have to say it's rather a difficult job. As there is not many too choose from. My budget is up to let's say up to £2500, and I am after a 2.0 or 1.8 16v. What I have noticed is that there is plenty of VR6, but the valvers ... well not so many. I wanted to spend bit more on the car and get something I can use as a daily car without looking at repairs too often. I do realize this is now 20yrs old car and the repairs are inevitable but I am happy with that for as long as it just doesn't happen way too often ^^ (yeah I heard about Corrado curse). I do have limited car knowledge but I am willing to learn and do necessary research, what I am trying to say.. I am ok to give some of my free time to make the Corrado work for me. Anyways let me get to the point: 1. Is budget £2500 not too high for the 2.0L valver ? I know it sounds daft, but I would expect a good condition Corrado with not a very high mileage to be worth over £2000+, unless such car, people just don't want to sell, 2. Is there any better/worse time of a year to look for Corrado? I know we are now heading into a winter period, so maybe that's it? 3. As I am from Leeds, I am looking for a car somewhere in fairly close distance to look for ... but there are just virtually none. Most of them are like +120miles away from Leeds. I guess I have to be patient and wait or rather drive 100miles to check the cars so far away from Leeds? I suppose I keep looking and hope that the Corrado will find me somehow, just wanted to hear others experience when searching for theirs Corrado.

Here are some photos I took while wondering around amazing cars at the festival. These are on my G+ profile and that's the link to see them: link ps. It's possible that it will be my doubled post, as tried to post before but said it need's to be moderated. Anyway, once first post appear I will delete it (to stop duplicated posts), hope you'll enjoy the pictures.

Close call, but not. I'm Polish :)

Yep another newbie here :) First of all great forums. I am looking into buying a new corrado in 6 months and decided to make some research beforehand. Been a great fan of these cars for a very long time but never had means to get one. Finally I convinced myself and my misses also, been last year on VW Harewood festival, and this year also... and every time I go there and see these these cars something snaps inside of me and screams... why did you go for Ford Focus in first place.. So plan is to get rado and sell my current car.. and hey ho... I am sure I am going to be a happy person, even though it will drain my wallet a bit. Just wanted to say hi... ah yes, I have tried to post link with some pictures from VW Harewood festival I made, but my post disparered waiting for moderator to accept... not sure how long it will take. cheers