JSchollar

Thanks mate! I'm in love with it, just can't wait to get it all sorted and on the road

Thanks mate! Where are you based? I've seen a few corrados around Suffolk over the years but not many. I try to keep my eyes peeled for them. We get the odd couple come into work, one VR6 with 23k miles from new....

Had the Corrado in the air today and a quick road test with the technician. A few things are wrong, rear brakes, fuel lines, a few bushes and ball joints, but nothing overly major. I'll get it through an MOT soon to see what is needed for that, but I'm happier than I was expecting to be!

Thank you guys! The colour grows on me the more I see it. I'm lucky the paint is in such good condition, but it will need a fair bit of paint to make it right. I'll get some more pictures up and create a thread in the members gallery soon enough. It'll be a long (and expensive...) refurbishment but it will be worth it!

Thank you Jim, I'm pleased to hear it's a little more exclusive as it stands. Not that Im fussed about value, but I love to have something different. Plans are to make her as original as possible, so no silly modifications. She's had some of the useful stuff done, so the headlights are excellent, but could do with more of the basic upgrades (lupo wipers etc). Everything works thankfully, so no worries with sunroof or spoiler. The previous owner had it for 11 years and was meticulous. The only major work the car will receive will be bodywork and suspension, so I she will be very slightly lower, new ARBs and a dashing of polybush. Purely for driving pleasure, that was the idea, right? Like I say, bodywork isn't the greatest, rusty drivers door and passenger front wing, but underneath is solid. A rust free door and wing were included along with new belts and vacuum hoses. A few things to get on with. To sum it up, original, but better.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. My name is James, from Suffolk, and whilst I have been lurking on this forum for a very long time, I've never had the pleasure of owning a Corrado, until yesterday. I've spent many years looking on eBay, auto trader, the classifieds on here and elsewhere but I couldn't find what I wanted, which was a low(ish) mileage, unmolested example. My luck turned as I was on the brink of buying a 2.0 16v project (no MOT, history etc) when I discovered it was a CAT D. A brief chat with a colleague unearthed an excellent 1994 2.0 16v with only 96k, with an MOT, full history. Bingo. And here she is: Excuse the trade plates, but working for Volkswagen has its advantages! Apart from a slightly blowing exhaust, some minor rust and some very warn front suspension bushes, she's perfect. I will get some more pictures tomorrow, but she's up on the ramp getting a thorough healt check in the morning. Anyway, I hope having another (rare, I gather) Ice Grey Violet Pearl Effect valver amongst you is welcome. I can't wait to get involved and enjoy owning this machine. I'm sure I'll meet some great people on the way. Till the next time!

Sold!

Looks like there's been a crash in the Seniors race, 11 spectators injured with one seriously so. John Howarth was riding, walked away unhurt, according to sky news. Lets hope to god the spectators come out alright! UPDATE: Eleven spectators have been injured, one seriously, during a crash in the first lap of the senior Isle of Man TT motorcycle race. Rider Jonathan Howarth, who was involved in this afternoon's smash, escaped unhurt. The race was red flagged and emergency services were in attendance at the scene. Organisers ACU Events Ltd said in a statement: "Eleven spectators have been taken to hospital with injuries ranging from slight to serious. None are believed to be life threatening at this time. "The Police will not be carrying out a full investigation at this stage and it remains a racing incident. The Police are currently assisting in clearing the scene and recovering the bike. "Race Control are waiting for confirmation from Nobles Hospital that they have sufficient resources available to support a restart of the delayed Senior TT," it added. More follows...

They're a nice wheel, very sought after over here as they look fabulous on most VW's!

Welcome along! Nice Corrado, are they Audi "Fat Fives" wheels?

Thanks Alan! I can see me being exactly the same as you, it can never be too clean! I can't wait for the sound of the V6, the videos I've watched and any other V6 that goes by always grabs my attention! Genuinely can't wait :D

Thank you all for the kind welcomes! From what I've seen so far this is the place to be to get sound advice, as well as see the cars for sale that have been loved and cherished by their owners. I know that's one of the most important things when it comes to buying an older car. Fay, thanks for the link! I have seen that already and has a really good old read of it. I can guarantee it will be used when buying one! Your blackberry VR6 in your profile picture is inspired, just how I want mine to look one day!!

Evening all! My name's James, I'm 22 and live in Ipswich, Suffolk. I currently don't own a Corrado, but with any luck that will change in the near future as I'm on the hunt for a tasty VR6. I joined this forum in order to gain some advice about what to look for when buying, what to avoid and also what awesome cars these can be! I've loved them ever since I first knew they existed, and now the VR is cheap enough to insure, I can finally have one of my dream cars! I've been involved with VWs for as long as I can remember, but have never owned what I consider to be a proper VW (Seat Ibiza, Polo and a MK5 Golf TDI). The Golf has to go unfortunately as a company car has reared its head, no need for 2 dervs....! Anyway, hope to have a Corrado very soon and have my eyes on a fair few :D All the best, James