Corrado prices on the up?

[Abdul 0]

Is it me or have corrado's gone up in price in the last month or so? Judging by the adds on here, ph, eBay etc I would certainly say people are asking more lol.

 

Good thing for current owners I guess! Yay me for getting in there before the inflation lol.

 

Abdul ;)

[Critical_Mass 10]

i would like to think so Abdul - not that im selling :lol:

 

Though im going to agree with you if they the cars sell and arent just sat being up for sale.

[Jim 2]

About time...!!

[8vMatt 1]

A lot of the poorer examples are slipping away now and leaving behind the cared for cars. I would expect to see them steadily (slowly) climb from now on. Look at the prices asked for, for ropey old mk2 Golfs!

[bristolbaron 10]

hmm.. not sure.. there have certainly been a few that have seemed to be very highly priced, but there's defo some bargains about - especially VR6's.

[Abdul 0]

I see what your saying Baz but Vr's can be real money pits when you buy cheap imo. Obviously you could get lucky and have years of trouble free motoring...

 

Matt, Mk2 prices are bloody ridiculous imo. I don't know why an ABF'd driver dropped on some 15" RS' keeps popping up in my head lol. I couldn't have one though, too unrefined.

 

It would be interesting to know how much these cars are actually selling for...

[G-Lad 0]

My completely standard 16v mk2 with a few bodywork problems but with replacement parts included in the sale only got me £1500 in december. Perhaps it must have been modded cars or super low miler grandad owned cars that are changing hands for big money. Standard ones on average mileage sure aren't!

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Prices are going up because the good ones are becoming scarcer. Not only that, the Corrado VR6 is an iconic car and will be the only one from that era to markedly appreciate in value in years to come. You'll see :D

 

To balance the argument, here are the other cars from that era, for comparison:

 

Calibra - Complete flop. Dynamically rubbish.

 

Escort Cosworth - Doesn't apply. The cossies always have been and always will be sought after.

 

Ford Probe - Again, rubbish.

 

Astra GSI - Ditto Calibra. Good engine though.

 

Nissan 200SX - Rising in value only because it's a drifter's wet dream

 

Golf VR6 - A soggy old rust trap

 

E36 M3 - Not really in the same class, but by far the worst of all the M3s. Nothing like as cult or valuable as the E30 M3.

 

Renault Clio Williams - Could be the only other car to appreciate alongside the Corrado.

 

Any more?

[Portent 0]

I'm not convinced that sale prices are increasing yet. They still seem lower than when I was looking in 2010. We are in a strange period right now while we transition to owners who actually seek out a Corrado as a second car. Previously it was likely to be people wanting one as a daily but due to their age and the poor availability and high price of parts I think that group of people are filtering away. Likewise there aren't enough of them on the road for most people to even consider one when looking for an older car. They simply don't register in peoples minds. At least with an old 3 series or and old mk2 Golf they are still in peoples memories and sometimes on the street.

 

However, as the poor cars fall away there is a reasonable chance of them increasing in value. I certainly feel that this period is the last chance to get a good example at reasonable money and do enough work to it before they become impossible to find. I'm undecided whether that means values will rise or fall in the short to medium term.

 

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Prices are going up because the good ones are becoming scarcer. Not only that, the Corrado VR6 is an iconic car and will be the only one from that era to markedly appreciate in value in years to come. You'll see :D

 

Fair point. You could be right.

 

 

E36 M3 - Not really in the same class, but by far the worst of all the M3s. Nothing like as cult or valuable as the E30 M3.

 

I agree in principle. However, having been to a couple of BMW shows last year with my brother, the E36 M3 is starting to have it's own cult following. It may not be as good as an E46 or E30 but I would argue it's a much better car than the Corrado and BMW have a better commitment to making spare parts available. Many people lusted after them in their youth (just like the Corrado) and now seem to be grabbing one while prices are still in chav territory. Terrible immage currently though. But I think that will change in a few years.

 

 

 

EDIT: I don't know what the future will hold for my Corrado onership. I don't really have the time to concentrate on it and a future house move may prove its undoing. But I bought one to scratch an itch I'd had since 1995 and I love driving it so much that I sorely regret not buying a brand new Storm when I test drove it back then. I may sell in the near future or I may try to keep it indefinitely. But prices don't have a bearing on my plans and, in an ideal world, it would never be for sale.

Edited March 1, 2012 by Portent

[Pat_McCrotch 0]

And finally the reward for keeping mine completely standard is starting to pay off :D

 

Although it is hard living with whats now an older car sometimes, I think I may have to sneak OBD2 on soon!

[Abdul 0]

Neil I think obd2, 288s, lowering kits (when subtle) etc can be counted as OEM+ and I doubt they'd reduce value. For me personally they'd add value.

 

Factory original is cool too IMO but the ride height will always be shocking no matter how much of a classic the car becomes lol.

[KADVR6 0]

Prices are going up because the good ones are becoming scarcer. Not only that, the Corrado VR6 is an iconic car and will be the only one from that era to markedly appreciate in value in years to come. You'll see :D

 

To balance the argument, here are the other cars from that era, for comparison:

 

Calibra - Complete flop. Dynamically rubbish.

 

Escort Cosworth - Doesn't apply. The cossies always have been and always will be sought after.

 

Ford Probe - Again, rubbish.

 

Astra GSI - Ditto Calibra. Good engine though.

 

Nissan 200SX - Rising in value only because it's a drifter's wet dream

 

Golf VR6 - A soggy old rust trap

 

E36 M3 - Not really in the same class, but by far the worst of all the M3s. Nothing like as cult or valuable as the E30 M3.

 

Renault Clio Williams - Could be the only other car to appreciate alongside the Corrado.

 

Any more?

 

PUG 205 1.9GTI, cant remember the last time i seen one on the road, but thats probably because they have all either been written off or simply rusted to death. but seems they can still fetch a tidy sum http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-205-Hatchback-GTi-/180827763679?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a1a2cb3df

 

mg maestro turbo??? had sooooo much fun in one of these many years ago, but try finding a good one would be harder than finding a virgin in Essex.

[Stonejag 10]

There are still a lot being broken - it'll be interesting to see what happens when the parts supply dries up. I'm getting plenty of OEM bits in before I miss out :lol:

 

As for mods, I'm not a big fan of stock - way too high and the ancillaries (lights, wipers) are so poor you'd stuggle as a daily. As I gradually replace things I'm improving the spec a little - hence the CDA, Lupo wipers, 312s...I very much doubt it'll ever pay me back but hopefully it'll stay nice for a good long while :)

 

Stone

[Pat_McCrotch 0]

 

As for mods, I'm not a big fan of stock - way too high and the ancillaries (lights, wipers) are so poor you'd stuggle as a daily.

 

Stone

 

I think there are things that have to be replaced really for safety; Wipers, headlight switch and headlight loom have been fitted to mine to improve things :) I'm not sure why everyone moans about standard ride height. I still ground out on the front splitter occasionally and it's waaaay lower that any of the modern cars on the roads these days.

[Abdul 0]

Neil the roof line is lower but the arch gap is horrendous!

[robo22sri 10]

PUG 205 1.9GTI, cant remember the last time i seen one on the road, but thats probably because they have all either been written off or simply rusted to death. but seems they can still fetch a tidy sum http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-205-Hatchback-GTi-/180827763679?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a1a2cb3df

 

mg maestro turbo??? had sooooo much fun in one of these many years ago, but try finding a good one would be harder than finding a virgin in Essex.

 

My mate is building a 205 gti at the mo! :) He has a rebuilt MI16 engine with ported and polished head, race cams etc going the full hog!

 

And there are virgins in essex! you just have to look hard

[Abdul 0]

 

And there are virgins in essex! you just have to look hard

 

Haha you don't count Rob!

[87 Jetta 16v 0]

I seriously think the prices of corrados are at rock bottom now, but as parts become even more scarce there will become a real divide between the price of good ones and sheds because of the difficulty of attaining parts to make a shed into a good one. Looking at current new parts availability, that time cannot be far off.

 

I hope my car falls into the good category, lol.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

I agree in principle. However, having been to a couple of BMW shows last year with my brother, the E36 M3 is starting to have it's own cult following. It may not be as good as an E46 or E30 but I would argue it's a much better car than the Corrado and BMW have a better commitment to making spare parts available. Many people lusted after them in their youth (just like the Corrado) and now seem to be grabbing one while prices are still in chav territory. Terrible immage currently though. But I think that will change in a few years.

 

Don't get me wrong, it's not a BAD car, it's just not as good as the E30 or E46. The steering for one thing, is horrible. No feel what so ever and over assisted. The engine and drivetrain are fantastic though, always an M division strong point, but the rest of the car and in particular the interior, just isn't in the same league as the 30 or 46. In my opinion, of course :D I have driven E36 M3s though, and an E46, just not an E30 unfortunately. I really want to as well, to see if the legend lives up to it's name.

Most cars are 'better' than the Corrado :lol: As I said, the M3 isn't in the same league as the Corrado but in the class the M3 belongs in, it's not their best effort.

 

EDIT: I don't know what the future will hold for my Corrado onership. I don't really have the time to concentrate on it and a future house move may prove its undoing. But I bought one to scratch an itch I'd had since 1995 and I love driving it so much that I sorely regret not buying a brand new Storm when I test drove it back then. I may sell in the near future or I may try to keep it indefinitely. But prices don't have a bearing on my plans and, in an ideal world, it would never be for sale.

 

I've had mine 9 years and will never sell it, so future values are meaningless to me :D

Unfortunately the Corrado's hay day of getting offers slipped under your wipers etc are long gone. Only the very best examples will attract such attention these days.

[Abdul 0]

I had an offer like that once on my valver. The guy offered my 3k at the time, 6-7 months later I sold it for 2150 lol.

 

I really want an e36 m3 especially as the twats that gave em a bad name have moved on to e46's now but insurance is too high and I wouldn't dare try running one along side a rado!

[Kempy 0]

ive not seen one for ages around south wales. I think theres less of them about or just people like me just having sorn'd ones

[Kevin Bacon 5]

PUG 205 1.9GTI, cant remember the last time i seen one on the road,.

 

Yeah good call, I forgot about those. I think many people remember them for being flimsy and poorly made though? Which is a shame as the handling was epic. Maybe the 106 Rallye? That was a better car overall than the 205 handling wise, imo. The 309 GTI was a nice handler too, but lived in the shadow of the 205!

[Wendy 0]

I was stunned at one of my clients the other day - couple of the guys were trying to source a XR2 as a classic and definite money earner for the future !!!

 

Now I owned one of these and although it was what i needed at the time for a number of reasons and it was overal a good car, cheap to run, fun to drive- I really could not imagine wanting to buy one now - I did suggest getting a proper car that was going to be a classic for good reason, not just because there are so few out there in good condition. Although Ford do have some cars worthy of Classics, in my opinion this is not one of them

[bristolbaron 10]

i was offered a mi16'd 205 the other day for £1500.. seems like a cracker too..

[KADVR6 0]

Yeah good call, I forgot about those. I think many people remember them for being flimsy and poorly made though? Which is a shame as the handling was epic. Maybe the 106 Rallye? That was a better car overall than the 205 handling wise, imo. The 309 GTI was a nice handler too, but lived in the shadow of the 205!

 

 

 

yeh they handled like a dream, i had just bought my 2nd 16v golf when a good mate bought a 1.9 205gti and being about 20 we were like a young colin mcrae,and there was no way i could keep up with that car, but it just rusted to death but the engine was still soooo tight even after about 18 months of being wragged.