jenks 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Rite just got a phone from my brothers friend who works for vw, hes all over england and he spotted a black L reg Corrado Vr6 with a huge milage -170K! Price 1900 pounds! (No leather) He said it was in good condition and was most likely a rep car with motorway milage as its owned by a friend of the director of that actual dealership, so im thinking it should be looked after? Anyway hes going tomorow to get pics,check service history,engine noises,etc,etc So we'l see but....... What does everyone else think? I know theres a lot of bad 1s out there and you get what you pay for, but thats good value for someone who knows they'l have to give it a bit of tlc? i.e.....me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted May 19, 2005 170k isnt really 'huge' miles for a vr6 if its been well looked after, which if it was a fleet car I would imagine is the case. If the historys up to scratch and it seems sound then I think you found yourself a bargain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 19, 2005 You might be lucky and find it's a good un..... lots of motorway miles would be my preference over an infrequently used urban crawler. Some people just assume a lot of miles = big sums knocked off, but the car is otherwise sound..... can't hurt to investigate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted May 19, 2005 Make sure you take a copy of the Corrado Buying Guide & Checklist with you... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pau1 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Jenks. Remember my flat mate who you met in Edinburgh has a 160k mile VR too and it feels as tight as new. If you want it go for it. You could break it for about the same price. Good luck m8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenks 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Yeah i remember you telling me bout that! Rite cheers boys! 4 hour drive south with cash on mon looks a plan if tomorrow works out fine...fingers crossed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenks 0 Posted June 7, 2005 Well here it is, and i got it cheaper! 1300 pounds!!!! :D Drove it up from Liverpool last wed, drove like a dream, everythings solid and everything works, interior is immaculate! 6 owners but FSH from VW dealership with HPI report, not many reciepts but the fact the dealership has had it from near enough new i reckon its been looked after. Bodywork was actually better than i was expecting but there are the usual wee dents and the drivers door and wing are very rusty! Brakes felt dodgy, mite have warped discs and its got the dreaded cutting out now and then at junctions or when you stop. However these could be due to the fact the car was sat at dealership for 7 to 8 weeks. But they'l be checked out with its next service. I'll also be taking towbar off aswell! :) Worried bout the old insurance aswell, 20 years old but will be on old mans fleet insurance third party but excess will be high! Vr6 is like a complete different car compared to my old 16V (which will be up for sell!) Happy Days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted June 7, 2005 Facking bargain mate!! i wouldnt worry abt mileage.. as long as it has good history etc!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted June 7, 2005 Bargains like that don't come along very often. Fair play mate, leaves more spare cash to do it up! :) Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samm_cvr6 0 Posted June 7, 2005 £1,300 thats brilliant. Looks quite similar to mine. Mine has 137k and pulls as strong as ever. Just change the oil very often and all the other bits and should be fine. The chains must have been done, surely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted June 7, 2005 Bargain for £1,300! Step one.. full on valet, detail, and polish session. Will make the car look even more of a bargain for £1,300 :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted June 7, 2005 BARGIN!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempest 0 Posted June 7, 2005 Lucky sod ;-) Well done :-) Tempest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted June 7, 2005 Looks to be a good bargain. You can afford quite a few repairs and still be well in credit at that price. Probably supplied from the same dealers as mine somewhere in Surrey, also L***EPA. I have over 185k on mine, although new complete top end, suspension bushes, etc., and still goes very well indeed. Congratulations! Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted June 7, 2005 well done mate...that is a steal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maff 10 Posted June 7, 2005 Yeah insurance is gonna a problem bein 20 and all, i' ll give ya £1500 smackers for it! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenks 0 Posted June 7, 2005 nah your alrite! Just been away down to North Berwick with my gf and brakes are actually fine,just needed a bit of use. i dont know about the chain but it doesnt sound bad, needs its next service and ill keep on top of the oil changes! Thanks for the comments! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
