KADVR6 0 Posted May 4, 2011 well went out in a corrado two weekends ago and decided i want another one, since i havent had a corrado all my tools havent been used at all, and want a car that will need fixing at least once a week, got about 4 corrados that im intrested in buying, all in different ways of mods, and also a mint standard one i am intrested in, cant wait to sell the tt and get another corrado. Karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 4, 2011 I think the Corrado should be renamed the Boomerang.. because of the way people try and get rid of them, and then just can't and have to come back to ownership. Be good to see you on the forums a bit more again Karl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted May 4, 2011 knew you couldnt keep away. great news!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted May 4, 2011 If memory serves me right,you must still have a garage full of spares ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted May 4, 2011 They all come back! Its addictive. Will look forward to seeing what you do with this, have you thought about looking for a non runner so you can finish the 3.2 project you started? 4mo engines are going for dirt cheap at the moment as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 4, 2011 It seems (just based on my observations) to be that people who turn their Corrado's into big projects ultimately end up losing interest and selling up / moving on.. probably a lot to be said for sticking with a fairly original car and just making it nice and new again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted May 4, 2011 I hear what your saying Jim, i bought mine as a non runner with the intention of putting an r32 in but problem after problem caused me to get so down about it all I just sold everything and rebuilt the VR6 engine and although I wish things were different and i'd had finished it off i'm over the moon with my car. So what are the plans then karl? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 4, 2011 It seems (just based on my observations) to be that people who turn their Corrado's into big projects ultimately end up losing interest and selling up / moving on.. probably a lot to be said for sticking with a fairly original car and just making it nice and new again? Sooooo true mate, the next one will be oe+ all the way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted May 4, 2011 It seems (just based on my observations) to be that people who turn their Corrado's into big projects ultimately end up losing interest and selling up / moving on.. probably a lot to be said for sticking with a fairly original car and just making it nice and new again? Personally I think that most folks who do the big projects always end up disappointed but will never admit it, you put a lot of time and effort into something and expect it to be amazing and then it isn't so you just want rid of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted May 4, 2011 I think it's time for a new sig then Karl :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poll250 0 Posted May 4, 2011 It'll be good to see you back in a Corrado Karl! Been too long. There are a lot of very good examples for sale at the moment so you've got the pick of the crop too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Yeah, will be good to have you back where you belong Karl - all that mucking about with 20vT's was never going to keep you happy for long! Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) cheers for the welcome back guys, and yeh there a few nice ones for sale at the moment that i'm intrested in namely the following in no particular order. Andy's green storm AKA, C5 OEM Nathans Blackberry AKA C488ADO Mics 2.824v Marks (rado2) storm grey vr6 all the above have got things i like about them and they all have something i'm not happy about, and that has not nothing to do with any of the above cars its just me being me. so be carefull i will soon be racking up the alloy wheel collection very very soon, and buying anything on the for sale section lol. karl Edited May 4, 2011 by KADVR6 cant spell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 4, 2011 Mics isn't for sale is it??!!!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Ive come to the same conclusion. Ive been on the Corrado forum every day since I sold OSV back to Gareth and would like another. Ive looked at a couple of 2-3k cars and they havent been up to my standard body wise. Ill probably wait now till later in the year and spend a bit more to get a decent one again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 4, 2011 C5 OEM seems to be a bargain to me. It's in superb condition and a surefire investment if you plan to keep it mostly OE... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poll250 0 Posted May 4, 2011 How about Greasegriffs supercharged Storm!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted May 4, 2011 i went & came back i like to play with the spanners so the first thing ive done to this corrado is buy & refresh another 9A and just swapped it over This i plan on just making clean & tidy overall with a few subtle bits & pieces Good to see ya back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted May 4, 2011 Mics isn't for sale is it??!!!? Hmmmmm, well kind of...... but I'm not really trying..... lol Plus I don't think mine will cut it bodywork wise for Karl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Personally I think that most folks who do the big projects always end up disappointed but will never admit it, you put a lot of time and effort into something and expect it to be amazing and then it isn't so you just want rid of it. I think it also comes down to a lot of people who have big plans being retarded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunVR6 0 Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Jim i think ur spot on with that ......every project has so much promise and they never seem to materialise into what we expect no mater how much we through at them yanards how true Edited May 4, 2011 by shaunVR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Hmmmmm, well kind of...... but I'm not really trying..... lol Plus I don't think mine will cut it bodywork wise for Karl. sorry for not calling you back mate just been very busy but will call you tomorrow about your car, and i'm glad you have mentioned your bodywork as that is the one area about your car i'm slightly concerened about, if i'm being honest mate. ---------- Post added at 09:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 PM ---------- C5 OEM seems to be a bargain to me. It's in superb condition and a surefire investment if you plan to keep it mostly OE... yeh its in my two top corrados that i'm truly interested mate ---------- Post added at 09:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:44 PM ---------- yeh i do like that one also, sooo many choice lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted May 4, 2011 That's fine mate, I've only been working tonight anyway (in between the forum lol) so probably best I got on with it. Regarding the bodywork, have a look on my members thread I'm always honest about what is good and bad on the car. It will definitely need some work on the passenger rear arch and it has been keyed which I haven't sorted yet. Plus the usual stone chips etc.. Better I tell you now than waste both yours and my time/effort to see the thing in person, plus I'm still not 100% on the idea of selling so I won't be offended if it's not for you..... I'll just keep it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
