Jay23Sx 0 Posted July 7, 2008 Purchased my first Corrado about a month ago now, in fact my first ever car. That's right, I'm a 27 year old non driver with a Corrado. Anyways, I'm learning now and this is my big incentive to finally get off my arse and pass. Thought I'd post a couple of pictures of what £700 will get you, and to be fair appart from some damage to the passenger wing the car isn't in bad shape. At this price I also had some reserve cash for making sure it runs OK. So far I've replaced the wheel bearings, the expansion tank, coolant hoses, power steering belt (no more squeaky steering at low speed!), spark plugs, suspenion drop pins (?), tie rods and filters. I think the money spent on repairs so far comes to about £300. 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfCorrado1.jpg[/attachment:26ynewhu] Corrado2.jpg[/attachment:26ynewhu] If she drives as well as I've been told she does then I'll probably have that wing sorted once I'm actually behind the wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted July 7, 2008 good work buddy! I think mine is getting on for £1000 all in now too :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted July 7, 2008 Nice one, excellent choice. I used to have a red H-reg valver too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted July 8, 2008 I guess I'm quite lucky really, the car had been in regular use until a few weeks before I took ownership and engine-wise the only problem was a tendancy to run hot. The expansion tank was so discoloured that it was hard to tell whether it had any coolant in at all so that got replaced along with a leaky radiator hose and now she runs like a dream. Thanks to the suspension work she no longer tries to put you in a hedge so fingers crossed this should be quite straight forward .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted July 8, 2008 Good find! whats the mileage like? Be prepared for an emptier wallet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted July 8, 2008 I should be alright, I remortgaged about three months ago :) 130k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted July 8, 2008 doenst look to be a bad find, specially not for the money you paid! amazing how much car you can get for such a reasonable amount of money! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted July 8, 2008 thats your first car ! lol i would have loved that :tongue: good luck mate ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-G 0 Posted July 8, 2008 thats your first car ! lol i would have loved that :tongue: good luck mate ! Blatantly, I'd have loved a Corrado when I first passed too. I ended up with a maroon Austin Metro. But that was when I was 17 and insurance was still a killer on that! Good luck with the test mate. That is a great buy you got there and an awsome incentive to pass. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrTeddyBear 0 Posted July 9, 2008 Dont take this the wrong way...........but a Corrado isnt the easist vehicle to manouver if your a novice!! :( beware the bulge around the wheel arches when parking! espeacily at the rear :shock: People try to race you, then find that they cant outbreak you....not funny if your minding your own business then some tw@t slams into the back of your car :bad-words: Looks nice hope you enjoy :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Dont take this the wrong way...........but a Corrado isnt the easist vehicle to manouver if your a novice!! :( beware the bulge around the wheel arches when parking! espeacily at the rear :shock: People try to race you, then find that they cant outbreak you....not funny if your minding your own business then some tw@t slams into the back of your car :bad-words: Looks nice hope you enjoy :D I won't take it the wrong way, but I'm hoping that as I know of no other driving experiencing I will take to this quite well. Of course I am expecting a few issues, so I will wait till I've driven it before I have any of the bodywork replaced :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted July 18, 2008 Right, I've compiled a full list of what Iv'e done since I've had this car and recalculated the figures: Car £700 4 x Tyres, Tracking Rods, Suspension Drop Pins & Ball Joints £220 2 x Coolant Hoses & Clips (VW Originals) £15 Expansion tank £10 2 x Rear Wheel Bearings & PAS Belt £80 (VW parts & fitting) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted August 31, 2008 Right then ... took the Corrado for a blast down to Littlehampton this weekend (hello to whoever was in the green one on the way back - I've only got a 16V so couldn't keep up!) to dust off the cobwebs. Had the camera on me so took a couple of snaps - this one worked out the best from Saturday ... And on Sunday the new ignition leads (dubpower), spark plugs and oil change was completed. Before it got put away again for the night another quick snap was taken. Personally I don't think she's done that bad for an early model that's not had much work done in 18 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProdigalSon 1 Posted August 31, 2008 That looks lovely, you seem to have got yourself a winner! :clap: I had to wait until I was 25 to get my first Corrado, as I couldn't afford the insurance before that even with 3 years no claims! :roll: Congratulations :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horney 0 Posted August 31, 2008 That's a nice motor, I like the wheels a lot. Wish I could have had a rado as my first car too but I had a ford Euuughhh! Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted September 1, 2008 I like the wheels now, but I wasn't so sure when I got the car. In fact I can't find any others that I like as much. Unfortunately they really are in a state, by the looks of them they've been painted at some point which is now bubbling. Would the survive another reconditioning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horney 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Yeah they will, the refurbers will blast all the paint and imperfections off and then give them a nice fresh coat. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted September 5, 2008 Just to let everyone know I passed my test yesterday (first time) so I'm now driving the old girl around. As good as I was expecting (so far) and I'm looking forward to spending more time with her ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted September 5, 2008 nice one. congrats on passing your test, you c an really enjoy the car now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horney 0 Posted September 5, 2008 Congrats mate, have fun in your Rado. nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-G 0 Posted September 5, 2008 Well done mate. :clap: I was just looking through the thread to find out if you had. Hope you enjoy the Rado and the freedom it'll bring you :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted September 5, 2008 Well done mate. :clap: I was just looking through the thread to find out if you had. Hope you enjoy the Rado and the freedom it'll bring you :D I'm certainly looking forward to it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted September 7, 2008 Quick update for everyone .. she's off the road after driving for just 3 days. Began to stutter yesterday just a mile from home - limped back just about but only by keeping the revs up. Had the RAC around today as I can't get hold of my mechanic but it just won't idle properly and keeps cutting out. He's discounted a leak in the vacuum system but thinks the mixture is wrong - if you adjust the idle point it'll keep pulling itself back from the point of stalling but the mix is very rich. Will hand over to the mechanic tomorrow but I'm back on the train after only a few days :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 1 Posted September 7, 2008 Unclip the top of the airbox and make sure the circular metal plate on the metering head is moving up and down freely. Also try unplugging the 5th injector to see if that is causing the overfueling. It's the blue plug on the passenger side of the inlet manifold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted September 7, 2008 The RAC man checked both of those .. or said he did anyways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
