newbie/thinking about corrados

[eboy 0]

Hello all, looks like a great forum scene here plenty of knowledge!

I'm a bit of an Audi man but I'm into all things VAG. Having recently bought an 80 2.0E for the commute, i'm now tired of it and have hankerings for something else.

 

I was thinking about a Series 3/4 Audi Coupe (mmm Galv'd :D), preferably a 2.0 16V or maybe a 2.3, but was thinking about Corrados, after all it's still a VAG!

 

were these things hand built by Karmann? Id be after a 16V, 2.0 or 1.8 not bothered too much, but it would have to be one thats in a good condition, i've got enough projects as it is! (see my signature box)

 

SO what should i be looking for and what price range? I'm thinking about £1500 for one with plenty of Test in good nick with 100-150k, sound right?

 

I've heard sunroofs go, but how do they break and are they an easy fix? Also what about these active spoilers, do they go bang often if so how and are they an expensive fix?

and is leather interior rare?

 

anyway hope to talk to you all and heres to gaining some more VAG knowledge !

 

chris / eboy / 1985sport

[khurrado 0]

In that price range, have a look in the cars for sale section here. Forum users generaly look after their cars.

 

Also, imo go for a later spec model from the valvers, 92/93 onwards.( 2.0 16v). And leather will cost you around £500-£750 2nd hand, so id try my best to find a corrado with leather, fsh with receipts, under 130k mileage etc.

 

For more detailed info on buying a 16 v corrado and tuning a 16v engine (and more), look in the knowedge base.

[jonnyboyo 0]

£1500 should get you a decent 1.8 with the mileage you specify. Leather is quite rare unfortunately, so would be a real bonus if you found one. I paid £2000 for my 1.8 with 2 owners, 117k and FSH (95% VAG) 14 months ago. Everything worked and its a nice genuine straight one, albeit with a couple of very small dings on both doors. The sunroof stopped sliding (the common problem) soon after purchase but still tilts as most still do when the slide function packs up. I'd probably only return around the £1500-£1700 mark now so there are good ones out there if your willing to wait and travel.

[StuartFZR400 0]

Does it need to be a 16v? The VR6's are great if you've got over £3k and many of them seem to have leather. The 2.0L came in about the time of CAT's being intorduced; expect the higher miles for your price, whereas £2.5 will secure you a 100k car (ie just a little more than our friend below with the 1.8,).

 

No the spoilers do not go wrong often, its an age related thing; if concenred you can take it apart and lube it up, de-crud it and put it back together again before it goes pop; there is a HOW TO on the forum. Similarly the sunroof is fixable and shown on here.

 

Buying guide and also common fixes and also specifications are in the Knowledgebase Wiki HERE.

[eboy 0]

Yeah ideally a valver. I currently own a 1994 Audi 80 with a 2.0 8valve lump, its good enough but i need that little bit extra. VR6/G60's are out of my price range, and probably drink the fuel a bit more for the daily. (they arent terrible i know), even though i get better mileage running on optimax.

 

 

 

cheers that little wiki is great, as is the pre-buy sticky, great idea i'll suggest that on the audi forums too.

all in all seems a well built car with no notorious rust or problem areas from the reviews.

i never mind doing a little bit cleaning to keep it all nicely lubed up so thats good to know re:spoiler and if the sunroof is an easy fix thats also good to know. i think club/forum scenes are great on all VAG stuff, you do get some really useful and helpful articles and members.

 

i've come across a dealer called TCS - the corrado specialist - are they any good? do they do good work or do they just buy/sell corrados?

 

im not dead set on leather but it just looks like the kind of prestige car that should have it, would be nice but more important things like engine/suspension to worry about! :lol:

ive seen so many in green its a cool colour almost a little too common, but there are so many colours which all work well thanks to the corrado, saying that i dont want another white car (maybe if its pearl) and i know all about the fading VW red - although it can be restored with specialist mop and compound or so i am told.

 

I cant think of any other questions right now! Oh apart from - how long do valvers last? 200k for a well treated one?

[khurrado 0]

TCS. They are on autotrader arent they? From what i remember they are quite expensive. Best bet, if you find a car you like, post it on this topic and we can advise u further from there.

[greenshiregaz 0]

i might know of a tidy valver coming up for sale soon,white 1.8, 120k on the clock and bags of history, 12mths mot and ALL of the electrics work....and a very sad owner :(

 

welcome to the forum btw :)