newbie questions!

[Dam_buster 0]

right new to the rado scene!

 

gone to view a few corrado's

 

and some haven't been anything special.

 

how much should i expect to pay for a 1.8 16v corrado?

 

the paint is swirly and the rear dash lights dnt work, theres no mot or tax.

 

on the plus it is lowered, nice rims, and a custom exhaust,

 

rear spoiler works fine,

 

back to bad. but sunroof only tilts, doens't slide.,

 

door electrics arn't connected and tints are coming away from windows,

 

the bootlid has been smoothed over, and there is signs of crackin in the fibreglass/filler.

 

all i really want to know is, how much should i pay for it?

 

thanks again.

 

Jim

[peteTDI 0]

what reg/year is it?

has it been put though an mot, if so what did it fail on?

only 1 in 10 sunroofs still slide

how much is it up for?

[Jim 2]

Sounds like they've been concentrating on the "stick on" stuff rather than fixing the real issues with the car which is a shame.

 

From the sounds of that, i'd want to pay well under £1000 to be quite honest.

[Dam_buster 0]

asking price is 2k.

 

its a 1990 1.8 16v

 

its nice v.nice. just dnt think it is worth the 2k.

 

mileage is 140+

[M15 VW 0]

Theres no way thats worth 2k from the sounds of it. Have seen valvers going for under 1k at the moment and thats not with many problems.

 

Theres even been a couple of nice vr6s go for around 2k lately.

[Dam_buster 0]

okay thanks for the information, i will have a talk with the owner.

 

and make him aware of the prices that are going around atm.

 

thanks:)

[mrbeige 0]

What history has it got? You've not mentioned it so I'm guessing not a lot. I'd run a mile from that given what you've said about it.

 

If you're considering spending 2k on a 1.8 16v, then I'd expect to see lots of history, with everything working and in good nick. I wouldn't touch it without MOT either.

 

just me 2p's worth....

[corozin 0]

I agree. Sounds like a shed which will need a load of investment to make it tip-top.

 

Suggest you offer £700-£1000, but absolutely no more. They really aren't worth a lot unless they're in good nick these days. The sunroof will cost £300 to put right to start with.

 

HTH

John

[M15 VW 0]

ive seen valvers going for £700 with mot and tax lately and history!

[Jim 2]

Theres no way thats worth 2k from the sounds of it. Have seen valvers going for under 1k at the moment and thats not with many problems.

 

Ditto. I paid a smidge over 2k for my 2.0 16v last June (I think) from scarlett on here.. and prices have dropped since then. For an early valver with no tax and ticket, and that list of problems, he's unfortunately way off the mark with that price.

 

My advice is keep hunting. You can definately find far better 1.8 valvers for that sort of money.

[Dam_buster 0]

wikid thanks for the advice,

 

i will offer those amounts!

 

thanks!

 

if anyone comes across any nice ones:P give me a shout!!

 

jim

[Jim 2]

:salute: :D

[mrbeige 0]

here's one

 

here's another

 

here's another

[ben16v 0]

mrbeige, that one on steels for 1200 is a bargain

 

Dam_buster, dont rush into buying a rough one mate more hassle than its worth

 

tbh i reckon mine would just get 2k if i was lucky thats with full history, nearly everything replaced and all working on 163k.

 

thats why i can never sell it :roll:

[mrbeige 0]

mrbeige, that one on steels for 1200 is a bargain

 

I thought that! 8)

[Dam_buster 0]

cheers guys!

[daves16v 1]

I'd be inclined to buy off the forum, more likely to get a well looked after example.

[Dam_buster 0]

what i will do is go take some pictures, of the lil defects, and post em up. im gonna make a offer, of 1g prob

[M15 VW 0]

cheers guys!

 

and girls ;)

 

Just seen your location. You are near us! :)

[Dam_buster 0]

ah yes, and girls my mistake :)

 

where abouts in kent are you?

 

jim

[valverado 0]

I bought a Black 2L 16v (1993) withh 120k on clock, 1 years MOT, 6 months tax, Good Paint, Magnex Exhaust, Lowered 40mm and had a set of decent 17's, CAt1 Full enclosure alarm and fully working electrics all round - i got i for a steal of £1700. if you keep looking you'll find the right car for you!!!

[ben16v 0]

valverado, you must be really chuffed to say it 4times :lol:

[golf_dom 0]

so glad they do go for peanuts picked up mine a s a daily hack for 600quid with 7months mot and history seriously enjoying my first rado.. bought as a stop gap while i finish my vr6 jetta

 

badish points....

electric windows need finishing installing on pasenger side wiring in but no regulator

needs a rooflining

interior was mucky but vac'd/steamed up(cant big up the 20quid halfords steam cleaner enoguh)

cam on steels

167k head rebuilt two years ago tho, tbh gonna do it again

 

on the plus it has all new brakes 2x hubs a cv new exhaust centre and dizzy

has momo wheel, kn panel and a few other minor bits

 

depends how much you love spanners :)