seanl82 23 Posted April 23, 2016 I thought 17k was pretty optimistic, but maybe there would be someone that came along eventually and offered a few grand under. This though is just insane. I genuinely cannot see anyone paying anywhere near this, even if it is one of the top 3 in the country. Mental!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted April 23, 2016 So is this Chris Gaskell's old one again ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted April 23, 2016 So is this Chris Gaskell's old one again ? I would say it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 23, 2016 I would say it is It says it is in the ad. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted April 23, 2016 It says it is in the ad. :lol: Oh yes! :bonk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 20 Posted April 23, 2016 I honestly can't see anyone paying 25k! If someone buys it and uses it then the value will only go down. I asked these when I sold the car and they would only offer 8k...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted April 23, 2016 It says it is in the ad. :lol: Yep, that's why I would say it is :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 23, 2016 That is ****ing laughable. Not because I don't think it's one of the best Corrado's in the country, but because of the just shameless attempts to profiteer off backs and hard work of other people with **** all effort. It sickens me to my stomach. I am on the verge of emailing them abuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted April 26, 2016 So sad to see a car that was un restored and owned by a guy who gave alot to the corrado forum now to have four more owners each time making massive money on his work and eventually his connection with the car will be lost.. it does sum up the whole vw scene at the moment and will only drive true enthusiasts away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystic Blue VR 10 Posted April 26, 2016 So sad to see a car that was un restored and owned by a guy who gave alot to the corrado forum now to have four more owners each time making massive money on his work and eventually his connection with the car will be lost.. it does sum up the whole vw scene at the moment and will only drive true enthusiasts away. Exactly the same thing has happened with MK1 & MK2 Escorts. My old RS2000, which was very original with a sensible amount of owners, changed hands recently for 25K plus. No where near that when I had it. Since then the car has changed hands many times (in excess of 20 owners now I reckon) & each time it was sold the price went up. As good, original Corrado's become difficult to find the price is only going one way. Supply & demand I'm afraid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 26, 2016 So sad to see a car that was un restored and owned by a guy who gave alot to the corrado forum now to have four more owners each time making massive money on his work and eventually his connection with the car will be lost.. it does sum up the whole vw scene at the moment and will only drive true enthusiasts away. Precisely what upsets me about the whole situation. No grievence with ChrisL who acquired it after it left Chris Gaskell's estate - fully understand his reasons for selling up, but it's changed hands 3 times since he sold it now mere months ago, each time clearly people driven by nothing more than greed / profit. It's infuriating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mave 0 Posted April 26, 2016 Not really sure what's the point getting wound up, people like to make profit on pretty much everything these days. No losses to me or you! Gorgeous car though. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 26, 2016 Not really sure what's the point getting wound up, people like to make profit on pretty much everything these days. No losses to me or you! Gorgeous car though. :) I think people had a lot of respect for Chris G he can why they are being defensive Mave. He done a lot for the forum himself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 11 Posted April 27, 2016 I believe we undervalue our cars. We are very good at assessing the wrecks for a couple of grand, but then undervalue original cars or those that have been restored to excellent condition, often with over £10,000 spent. The prices of many other classic cars have risen recently, for example a decent MGB is now nearly £10k and a V8 version is in excess of £20k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rado mc 0 Posted April 27, 2016 The one for 10k on pistonheads i went for, after thinking for too long about it(as in too good to be true), and it had just gone the old guy told me. Gutted, it was £2500 in the add. As previously mentioned in the thread, putting it beyond the reach of most enthusiasts thats were the real loss is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted April 27, 2016 I believe we undervalue our cars. We are very good at assessing the wrecks for a couple of grand, but then undervalue original cars or those that have been restored to excellent condition, often with over £10,000 spent. The prices of many other classic cars have risen recently, for example a decent MGB is now nearly £10k and a V8 version is in excess of £20k. I wish id only spent 10k :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 27, 2016 Ditto Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 11 Posted April 27, 2016 I wish id only spent 10k :lol: Me too, but I was worried the wife might read it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) I wish id only spent 10k :lol: Me too consider my orig purchase was nearly 20k in 1995 Summers nearly here and I'm loosing the luv again for her. Any one wanna buy a car... Ps it will never happen. Edited April 28, 2016 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted April 28, 2016 Me too, but I was worried the wife might read it! Love it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 11 Posted June 22, 2017 I see that this has now sold off an asking price of £19,995. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/corrado/volkswagon-corrado-vr6-storm--multi-concours-winner/5594602 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted June 22, 2017 I see that this has now sold off an asking price of £19,995. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/corrado/volkswagon-corrado-vr6-storm--multi-concours-winner/5594602 hmm i wonder what the actual selling price was - great to see it has sold now :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted June 22, 2017 Hope it's gone to an enthusiastic owner and makes another appearance on here and on the circuit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 10 Posted June 22, 2017 That was sold months ago, you can only hope it's gone to enthusiastic owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites