Jim 1 Posted February 23, 2003 Well I went and signed the paper work today.. I have about a week or two left with my Corrado. I can't tell you how difficult this has been to do.. I am as much an enthusiast as any of you, but I simply can't afford to go on as I am. I still plan on staying around here as much as possible.. i'm still a fan of the car even if I dont own one!! Don't go too hard on me for picking a Saxo VTR.. :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted February 23, 2003 Sorry to hear that Jim - It must be heart-breaking! What sort of trade-in did you get? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 23, 2003 They gave me £2,800 and said that the car was 'very nice' and 'very clean' which was quite a nice compliment after the hours I have put into it. I was told that a VW dealer in Birmingham has already bought my Corrado off them, so should be appearing in a month or so at a VW Dealers somewhere in the area. *sigh* :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 23, 2003 A sad day, Jim! :cry: Good that you got the deal tied up nicely though- nothing worse than trying to sell your car for months! Who knows, maybe in a couple of years you can return to the fold with a VR6..... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 23, 2003 A sad day, Jim! :cry: Good that you got the deal tied up nicely though- nothing worse than trying to sell your car for months! Who knows, maybe in a couple of years you can return to the fold with a VR6..... 8) Most definately... or at least a return to the VAG stable in one shape or other. I'd love a nice Audi TT, Bora V6-4MOTION, or Golf R32 :) Or... a Corrado VR6 :) And for those that wanna see it, here is my new car-to-be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted February 23, 2003 They gave me £2,800 and said that the car was 'very nice' and 'very clean' which was quite a nice compliment after the hours I have put into it. I was told that a VW dealer in Birmingham has already bought my Corrado off them, so should be appearing in a month or so at a VW Dealers somewhere in the area. *sigh* :( sad to hear your news jim :cry: i'll tell you now enjoy your last few weeks with it,as it may take a while to get over it :shock: though no dis-respect meant here btw :wink: ...........but i reckon it won't be at a vw-main-dealers for sale......its more than likely a vw-specialist dealer thats snapped her up........main dealers don't as a rule underwrite other main dealers trade-ins....personnally i reckon volkswizard has snapped it up....though of course i could be wrong :oops: anyway keep us posted on where it surfaces at and hopefully see you back in a corrado before too long :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joby 0 Posted February 23, 2003 Hey jim you will have to let us know how the saxo feels in comparison to the corrado ie, build quality, performance,and so on. Good luck with it :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 23, 2003 Hey jim you will have to let us know how the saxo feels in comparison to the corrado ie, build quality, performance,and so on. Good luck with it :( Heh... I can't really see the Saxo being able to compete in many of those fields. But I hear its supposed to handle very tightly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik Patel 0 Posted February 23, 2003 so wot car u gonna get next? surely u can get more money than that for your corrado? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 23, 2003 I believe its worth a little more, but there were a few little bits and pieces that needed doing before I would have felt comfortable enough selling it. I just decided to trade it in and gte my loan paid off - the trade in value was exactly what I needed to break even. I have lost a LOT of money on the Corrado (about £3000 in one year) so I just wanted it out of the way and put behind me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valver 0 Posted February 24, 2003 :cry: Sorry to hear that Jim. Used to see your C around Tile Hill now and again, and it used to turn my head........don't think the Saxo will have quite the same effect (not on me anyway!) :( Don't stay away from the VAG stable for too long!!.................... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan 0 Posted February 24, 2003 Yeah, sorry to hear the news m8 :( . If its any consolation, my friend has a gold saxo and he likes it. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 24, 2003 :cry: Sorry to hear that Jim. Used to see your C around Tile Hill now and again, and it used to turn my head........don't think the Saxo will have quite the same effect (not on me anyway!) :( Don't stay away from the VAG stable for too long!!.................... :lol: Well you'll at least (hopefully) recognise me as I haven't seen many gold Saxo's about.. I'd love a return to the VAG stable in a few years, most definately :) Hey - by the way - do you ever drive up near Warwick University, more specifically were you up near there last week? My mum mentioned that she saw a 'beautiful original golf' in a blue colour with nice alloys. She said it was absolutely spotless. Was it you?? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vondribbley 0 Posted February 24, 2003 Bye Bye to your C :( but hopefully not to you as I have learnt loads about Corrados from reading your posts and the replies. Hope to see you back in VAG soon :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 24, 2003 Bye Bye to your C :( but hopefully not to you as I have learnt loads about Corrados from reading your posts and the replies. Hope to see you back in VAG soon :) You know what the irony is? When it comes to car problems, I am a complete lemon - I take it to garages to get even the most simple problems sorted. I have just soaked up a LOT of information from other people on both this and the Yahoo eGroup, and of course have had lots of the silly problems myself on my Corrado. Yes, I plan to stay around at least until I get another Corrado, or maybe even an Audi or something :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted February 24, 2003 jims16v, Does this mean you don`t need the stereo. :?: :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 24, 2003 *chop* Oops.. are you asking whether I still want your Sony one or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2cc 0 Posted February 24, 2003 Jim, sorry to hear it had to go, but start saving now & keep the dream alive coz the VR is, imo, "Mmmmmmm nice" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted February 24, 2003 jims16v, Oops.. are you asking whether I still want your Sony one or not? _________________ Yeah I take it you don`t need it or do you :?: :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 24, 2003 Well I am still on the lookout for a head unit.. but seriously, if its going to be a bit of a ballache to get a deal sorted then don't worry too much about it :) I'll just have to chance my arm with eBay or somethin.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted February 24, 2003 jims16v, Jim it```s no problem if you just need it to put in the car before you trade it,I can get it to you just say the word. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 24, 2003 too hot, does it have the original wiring & iso connector on the back still, and the original mounting cage to fix it into the dash? If its got that, then I am definately still interested :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted February 25, 2003 jims16v, The stereo does have the original ISO plug in the rear of the unit the only problem the wires have been cut close in to the head unit so a few connector blocks would be needed to wire it in.To be honest if it was me and I was trading in I would just stick it in the dash to fill up the hole and it would be the dealers problem after that. :!: :!: It does have the cage and manual too. :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W3RKD 0 Posted February 25, 2003 hope you still stay active on the forum as will all the grief you have had with yr c you have alot to offer all the other c owners! you had more than you fair share of prob's with that c i just hope that has not put you off them for good!!! come back soon! to the veedub stable that is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
