Adam858 0 Posted January 19, 2005 Hi all I've been a long time lurker on the forums here, I've finally replaced my very tired old 1600 vw camper (54 bhp I believe!), with a VR6 Corrado, should be in my hands soon. So gives me an excuse to post at last... Bit of a risk though for a first timer as its got 150,000 on the clock, tell me I havent just made a big mistake? :oops: Engine sounds much quieter than others I've looked at so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed over the next few years. I'm sure to be bugging you all soon, so watch out for my typical newbie posts which will be coming your way shortly, :lol: Thanks for all the help you've all given me so far, even though you didnt know it. Ad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBOB 0 Posted January 19, 2005 Welcome to the wonderful world of Corrado ownership mate :D I bet the VR will be a tad quicker than your camper :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted January 19, 2005 I bet the VR will be a tad quicker than your camper :lol: After considerable thought, I'd be inclined to agree with you :lol: Welcome to the wonderful love hate relationship you will have with your C Adam858 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted January 20, 2005 150K ARE YOU MAD !!!! :lol: heres mine just near new year , the figures just ended up that way...spooky 150k 2005 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted January 20, 2005 Welcome to corrado ownership.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theRuler 0 Posted January 20, 2005 mines done 150k its nice and loose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazymarcel 0 Posted January 20, 2005 I don't think mileage is a problem,I remember Vince@stealth tellin me about a low mileage VR in at the same time as mine which was knackered compared to my double the mileage car. A higher mileage much loved car would always be the better option IMO and if u dint like the look of it on ya speedo, change the cluster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majik 0 Posted January 20, 2005 Welcome mate, hope you got deep pockets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted January 20, 2005 'ello and welcome to The Forum... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadoAds 0 Posted January 20, 2005 Hiya mate, not having a C shouldnt have bothered you about postin, were all quite friendly.......well most of us. but welcome anyway and hope all goes well with your new pride and joy. Nice name by the way :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted January 20, 2005 Good choice mate and welcome!, My vr6 has done 140,000 miles and is quieter than my mates thats done 72,000 miles, hows that! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godskitchen 0 Posted January 20, 2005 mines done 150k its nice and loose. Sounds very much like a girl i know!! welcome to the forum! and yes this is the tone here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam858 0 Posted January 20, 2005 Woooohooooo! Just drove it home! Does seem to have a slight edge over my camper, lol. All seems ok so far, although the ABS light stayed on on one of my many short trips out tonight, wonder what thats gonna cost me....... Thanks for the miliage comments, feel a bit less worried now, well sorta. I allocated some of my budget for expected problems so hopefully it wont bankrupt me straight away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heardy 0 Posted January 20, 2005 Woooohooooo! Just drove it home! Does seem to have a slight edge over my camper, lol. All seems ok so far, although the ABS light stayed on on one of my many short trips out tonight, wonder what thats gonna cost me....... Thanks for the miliage comments, feel a bit less worried now, well sorta. I allocated some of my budget for expected problems so hopefully it wont bankrupt me straight away. Where about's do you live ? I'm sure someone on here will VAG-COM it for you to find out your ABS problems and also check your ECU for fault codes. Wellcome to the forum by the way :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam858 0 Posted January 21, 2005 I live in Margate, for my sins. :( My local V-Dub garage are having a play with it later today hopefully, I've been using the car all day today and havent seen the abs light since, so could have been a one off (yeah, right!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StuartFZR400 0 Posted January 21, 2005 Nice one; hows the insurance in comparison? ££££££ ps - you 'bought', not "brought" [as in bring] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanoVR 0 Posted January 21, 2005 Welcome mate.... enjoy your new C! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2cc 0 Posted January 21, 2005 Woooohooooo! Just drove it home! Does seem to have a slight edge over my camper, lol Welcome Adam, your comment says it all. Plenty of posts in here re ABS so should be able to sort that pretty easily. CU somewhere soon no doubt *mod edit - fixed your quote for you - Henny* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomB 0 Posted January 21, 2005 Welcome to the forum, and at 150K miles, it should be nicely broken in :-) My last valver had nearly that, and the Passat was nearly 180K miles before that. I'd take high miles over low on an older car any day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam858 0 Posted January 21, 2005 Yep, definately well broken in, :D he he, first post and you've already noticed ive got shat spelling, lol. For insurance I had a very favourable quote from egg (the credit card company), £712 fully comp, i'm 23 with 4 yrs no claims. Although the camper was £260 with nil no claims on a classic policy. ABS light behaved it's self today, I shall be preying to the V-dub god to see all is ok. :mrgreen: Looking forward to getting mileage to an even 'loser' 200,000.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
