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Jim has kindly offered to take a look at the Nugget one for me this Sunday afternoon, so will see how things go then :) However, I am still keeping my eyes open for other ones appearing, always good to have a plan B.

Indeed, it's what first drew me to the Corrado, the VR engine just sounds so awesome. But after doing some reading and research I decided to try out a G60. I will however have a V6 engine in my life one day :)

And if you do fine a good unmolested one it usually has lots and lots of miles on it!!

How much did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? There are quite a few less G60s selling than the VRs, maybe that's why sellers are asking more for them.

Ace cafe would only work on a VAG night but that gets quite busy now that it's not so cold in the evenings any more, with the exception of this week. There is one car park that my old club used to meet at a bit further up from Ace Cafe, past IKEA and one of the exists onto Neasden Lane. Here is the map location (http://goo.gl/maps/7KTLb). Public free car park with a width and height restriction but no one should have issues unless they drive a tank.

Which part of London you thinking? I'm West / Buckinghamshire, so could help find a suitable place.

Hopefully will actually own a Corrado by summer so would love to come to one of these meets :D

Yes that is the one (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150994703953). I've asked him to MOT it so waiting for a response now. And I am taking your approach of if no MOT than I'll offer under 1k otherwise will offer nearer the asking price.

Jim that would be so useful..Would help me out so much! How does the car sound to you from my description (ignoring the visual mods)? Do you think its actually worth looking at?

Spoke to Jabba Sports who confirmed that originally the car would have had a Stage 4 rebuild which was in 2000 and then in 2005 it would have had a Stage 2 rebuild, which is a normal thing they do as that's what they call their standard supercharger service. So it looks like the car has done around 15-20k miles between 2005 and 2010 on a rebuilt supercharger, and then was garaged for the last 3 years. I don't really know much about superchargers, so can anyone tell me how much mileage can usually be done on a supercharger before it needs servicing/rebuilding again?

Got some more info on the car history: 2000 - 82k miles - Stage 4 supercharger was put in by Jabba Sport 2003 - 115k miles - Stealth Racing did some work on the car, I believe camshafts were upgraded 2005 - ~120k miles - G60 Stage 2 Supercharger Rebuild at Jabba Sport 2008 - Clutch slave replaced (There is a bunch more but these stood out the most) I'm thinking of ringing up Jabba Sport and see if they can confirm what work was done on it, as I'm a bit dubious about the supercharger thats in it and the work done on it. Apparently the car has only done around 19k or so miles since the supercharger service, which is not bad I guess. Did speak to him about the MOT and I think I'll see if I can get him to do it. Also, there is some minor scratches and on the bumper and wheel arches that requires attention. The air filter pipe is also cracked apparently, he said he was trying to take it out or something but failed (he sounds like me, not very technical ). Lastly, the exhaust tip needs a new bracket/soldering work as its currently being held on by some cable tidies - I know a guy who can sort this, he fitted my exhaust so doesn't sound too bad. This could either be quite a good motor with some small annoying issues that can be fixed up for couple hundred quid or actually something that's falling apart and had new things put in to try hold it together. Anyone near Hinckley fancy having a look for me? :D

Wow, thank you for all this insightful info! The cosmetic things don't bother me too much and could be changed, I'm mostly concerned with the engine running right and not giving me problems everytime I take it out. I'll ask about the MOT, if he would get it done, if not then I'd ask for the price to be dropped. Also gotta add to that the £220 it would cost for tax.

Had some kid in a Corsa with 4 people in it try to keep up with me (not that I was racing, just accelerated quicker than him) around a corner, getting side by side with me at which point his whole car moved over half way on my lane forcing me to move over almost into the central reservation and then take out his mirror as I got out of there as I was gonna get squished!

Thank you Portent. I was thinking exactly the same about the "sitting around for 3 years" but without looking there is no telling what could be on its way out. When you say adjust the price accordingly is that just the ~£50 it would cost to MOT, as you won't know what it might fail on? Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150994703953

Oh good, was worried then because down this A road I take to work there is this one corner which requires you to slow down to about 20mph but you can see traffic coming from the right so if there is nothing there you can cut the corner, which I tend to do to avoid a massive pothole right on the corner (which is another problem with the roads in this country!)

That wasn't anywhere near Chalgrove/Cuxham was it? *looks worried*

Just found another that has come up: 135k miles, sunroof and spoiler apparently work, looks to be in good condition, supercharger maintained by Jabba Sports (waiting on details when/what work done), currently SORN, been sat in a garage for 3 years without being touched, no MOT. He took it out the other night for a drive and it was fine apparently so at least it runs. The price he is asking is quite reasonable considering everything works as stated. Obviously it would need a service as its been sat for 3 years. Thoughts?

Hello and welcome! I am new here myself, everyone seems really helpful here so you should be able to find answers to questions you might have. Have you managed to keep your right foot off the accelerator pedal as soon as you get in the car? Love the VR6 noise!

The meet changes location each month?

Just noticed this, bit late notice to tell me mrs I'll be out in the evening as we're meant to be going out, but I'm thinking maybe next month :D

Any G60 owners near West London/Bucks area? Never actually seen/heard one in real life and seeing as I am planning to buy one might be a good idea to do that before committing

So am I right in thinking that if the engine has been maintained well even at 200k miles it could have potential to keep going for a while longer? I need to admit that I am not the most car technical person you will meet - I know a few bits and bobs but I still have a lot to learn. Just going back to the car in the original post, I have heard back from him and he is going to get the answers to my various questions about the state of the car later today (I emailed him before I started this thread). I will report back when I have the reply. As you say Jim, if the price is right it might be worth looking at :)

Good point. I only considered it because it says it's been in the family for 15 years and is still original, which is hard to find for a G60.

Thank you guys, greatly appreciate your advice. I will stay clear of this one I think. If its ok I'll post here again if I find another candidate :)

I know there is a Corrado buying guide, which I've already read, but I wanted to ask some question about cars that I am specifically looking at. What I'm after really is advice as to what questions to ask or whether to completely stay away from these cars. Here is the first one: There is one G60 I'm looking at now, 1991 model, 202k miles, all original still with full service history (which I have not seen). Currently SORN and MOT valid until 07/2013 with following advisory: The driver’s side wing (lacquer) and sill (rust) need some attention but do not require major works. The sunroof tilts but does not slide (common issue). I've already asked for details of any work on the supercharger, if the spoiler is working and if cambelt was changed when supposed to. Is this worth looking into some more and if so what else should I be asking? Are the problems described as trivial as they sound (apart form the sunroof)?