Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) As I dig out my car bucket list from time to time, to see what childhood hot cars I lustred back then, But, never had or justified throughout my adult driving life until recently... ...The special age one reaches mid way in life (feels like when one were legally allow to drive for the 1st time) and the urge to buy a bright RED sports car started my path to fulfilling my ownership of cars on my bucket list... After a couple of sexy classic Jap popup lights cars, (And Yes my 1st classic was a bright RED sports car :)), I really wanted the renown Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi or the VW Golf Mk2 GTi 8v, Though the other hot Jap hatches were still very tempting - RX7 Gen3 - reliability iffy Corolla GTi - no good examples Daihatsu Gtti - none exist? Mazda 323 4wheel drive turbo - non existent? So a hunt was on for a 205 or a Golf. As I can't fix my own cars, The Golf reliability won - and I was set to bid and win one Sunday... ...But As fate had it that golf went £1000 above my budget! Eeek! But then a little wary of the teeny 115bhp on the Golf, I wanted a bit more ooomph - didn't really fancy the 16v Golf for a bit more faster... ...WAIT! What's this? A VW Corrado??? Looks familiar, but what is it? Looked in my bucket list - it wasn't on my list?!!! WHY? This GORGEOUS white looking hot hatch I went to see. Yes, it wasn't as mint as the picture on eBay, Drives WOW! That's it I AM WANTING ONE! Do I buy this one, bit over priced??? Sod it, only have one shot in life! Bought! Even though the Corrado broke down 20mins after leaving the seller s house. Sat in a specialist garage for almost 2 weeks now... ...that one week driving her...I am STILL smitten with it! ... But, I still ask myself "How in the world this amazing looking, performing and every driver s wet dreams hot hatch - DID I EVER MISSED the Corrado on my bucket list???" Edited February 21, 2015 by Wayne2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 21, 2015 There is something about the Corrado isn't there. I drove a charade gtti back in the early 90s. Great little motor and really rev happy. Never seen once since though. 205 1.9 - I still like it ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 Lol nice little piece there Wayne. In the last year I have seen 1 Mazda however the GTTI is a very rare beast I would love one that or a Jetta GT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 Cheers guys Jetta GT? Now I know the Jetta - but didn't know they were hot as well? Dacia s too iffy Cossies too expensive. Was nearly tempted by Escort XR3i s ;) But still think Japs and German s got that build / reliability factor for someone who can fix cars ...me :( Anyone had a Suzuki Swift GTi ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 Can't wait to get my Corrado back! Its like giving up smoking, So additive I just cant wait just to see her back and just sit in her ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitsypee 0 Posted February 21, 2015 My mk2 Golf gti 8v was the car that properly got me into this fast car ownership thing. Great motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 Here Wayne http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/re2/DSC000jetta7.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 My mk2 Golf gti 8v was the car that properly got me into this fast car ownership thing. Great motor. Thanks! What other fast cars u got/had? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 Here Wayne http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/re2/DSC000jetta7.jpg Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 I've been lucky to own a couple on your list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 I've been lucky to own a couple on your list. Which couple? Pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 I really really wanted a 1990 mk7 mini Nearly bought one for £3k But couldn't take the plunge due to possibilities of never ending problems....mint ones at £5k was waaaay beyond my budget :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 No pics I'm afraid I've had 205 Gti a 1.6 though and a Cossie 330+bhp best yet and devastatingly quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 No pics I'm afraid I've had 205 Gti a 1.6 though and a Cossie 330+bhp best yet and devastatingly quick. Awesome! Hard to say which more fun? One small nippy and feels dangerously fast? Other just raw suicidal unrelentless power? Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) I've also had a nova sport and a nova 2.0 16v twin 45's rapid not as quick as the sierra though. Sierra was stage 3 green injectors rs500 radiator/intercooler full mongoose etc it threw 4ft flames oot the back loved it. I'll get another. Plus it would slay bike's obviously not in the straight line. Edited February 21, 2015 by clumpy1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 I've also had a nova sport and a nova 2.0 16v twin 45's rapid not as quick as the sierra though. Sierra was stage 3 green injectors rs500 radiator/intercooler full mongoose etc it threw 4ft flames oot the back loved it. I'll get another. Plus it would slay bike's obviously not in the straight line. Lol I am deffo not a Vauxhall or citroen hot hatch fan - sorry :) Would u really pay Cossie prices today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 I have just been informed this week of one an RS500 too been in a garage for 18 years for £6500 mileage was around 40k. It was a widow who was looking for a new car after her husband passed away a few years ago there was another a 99 Elise the husband bought her new with 11k on. He had owned the Cosssie from new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitsypee 0 Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks! What other fast cars u got/had? Owned quite a few, including a classic mini, quite a few golfs, various fast coupes, porsches, and now back in a Corrado vr6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 I have just been informed this week of one an RS500 too been in a garage for 18 years for £6500 mileage was around 40k. It was a widow who was looking for a new car after her husband passed away a few years ago there was another a 99 Elise the husband bought her new with 11k on. He had owned the Cosssie from new. U thinking of buying? That 4ft of flame lethal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 Owned quite a few, including a classic mini, quite a few golfs, various fast coupes, porsches, and now back in a Corrado vr6 Dacia Integrale? Lambo s? Which year/model Mini? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 U thinking of buying? That 4ft of flame lethal? I wish bud as usual it comes up at wrong time but Who informed me will have it I may have it in time who know's. Lethal for a Biker yeah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 I wish bud as usual it comes up at wrong time but Who informed me will have it I may have it in time who know's. Lethal for a Biker yeah. Next time plan it at the wrong time then u ready to snap it up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 I wish bud as usual it comes up at wrong time but Who informed me will have it I may have it in time who know's. Lethal for a Biker yeah. By the way Like your blog of Scottish owners! Is there one for rest of the UK? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 21, 2015 I think there is Wayne for various area's of England. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 21, 2015 I think there is Wayne for various area's of England. Cool I will have a look I guess there isnt a members map is there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
