h100vw 0 Posted July 29, 2005 early dash(up to mid 92) has mk2-style heater controls. Which don't go wrong later dash mid 92> has classier looking rotary heater controls. Which do :lol: The 2 litre is controlled by a version of K-jetronic, it has been refined with the addition of lambda control to allow it to be 'cleaner' than the 1800. Not a patch on the ABF 16V from a mk3 Golf though, which has digifant management. I am sure you'll enjoy whichever you buy Neil. I had an 1800 and for relatively little money you can improve the way they look, go and stop. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted July 29, 2005 You should probably be prepared to spend a bit on "maintenance" type activity as the 'Rados are getting on a bit now. The car I picked up was a very tidy G60 but it still needed things like brake compensator valves, new rear calipers, rear suspension bushes, front bushes etc. Things that you can't see! They aren't that cheap to run which is something I learned v quickly after buying mine! It certainly shouldn't put you off though :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBOB 0 Posted July 29, 2005 Hi Neil. If you want someone to come with you when your viewing then im not a million miles away from Sheffield 8) and any excuse to go looking at C's :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 29, 2005 JBOB would love that please, just need to kep an eye out now. Think ill go with the 1.8 16v for reasons stated above. JBOB, do you recon chesterfield Auction would be worth a look, i know its abit risky from auctions, but might find one. Cheers for all your replys guys :D Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted July 29, 2005 hi m8,welcome. the 1.8 16v is 139 bhp as standard. 2.0 16v is 136 bhp as standard,as said above these run a cat and also a softer inlet cam. personally id go for the 1.8 16v,it dosnt need a cat,which then allows you to chuck in a 2.0 16v lump (with kr 1800 inlet cam and no cat!) which obviously unleashes more power/torque. and then id stick it on t/bodies 8) :lol: that was my plan anyway,but ended up with a g. neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted July 29, 2005 just been posted up for sale, already got lots of tasty bits on... http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?p=300369#300369 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBOB 0 Posted July 29, 2005 just been posted up for sale, already got lots of tasty bits on... http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?p=300369#300369 :lol: I was just about to post that :lol: Im not sure that auctions would be a good idea as ive been to quite a few round here and have never seen a C and the quality of the cars havent been to good :( Best bet would be sales like the one above or Auto trader. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted July 29, 2005 and lots of bear money will be involved! hmmm yeah i can tell you dont drink , makes you grizzly ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 29, 2005 and lots of bear money will be involved! hmmm yeah i can tell you dont drink , makes you grizzly ;-) Lol well im sure fair few of us like a evening in the pub, if not to get drunk then to chill out. I myself am not a heavy drinker, would prefure to spend in on pertol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted July 29, 2005 dood you missed the point :-) i dont drink either it was a play on the spelling beer - bear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted July 29, 2005 the 1.8 16v is 139 bhp as standard. 2.0 16v is 136 bhp as standard The 1.8 16v as found in the Mk2 Golf GTi is 139bhp. The Corrado version has a smaller diameter inlet manifold and is tuned for extra torque at lower revs. As a result the peak horsepower of the Corrado 1.8 16v is quoted at 136bhp - the same as the 2.0 16v. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 29, 2005 hi m8,welcome. the 1.8 16v is 139 bhp as standard. . in a Golf it is.........1.8 16v C's are only rated as 136bhp :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewb1985 0 Posted July 29, 2005 i had £3250 to spend and got a L 93 2.0 16v 95k, mint body work + fsh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 29, 2005 ummm, look slike i need to be saving a little more then to get a minter. unless one falls in my lap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBOB 0 Posted July 29, 2005 My best advice would be to take your time. You’d only regret it if you went for the first one to come along and it turned out to be **** The offers still there if you need a second pair of eyes just let me know :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 29, 2005 Yeah id love it if you could come to look at a C with me as i have NO idea about them. If you know of any around your area as well bob let me know, id pay you for your trouble. i now know Im after a 1.8 16v. Preff not modified as i'd like to do it myself. mainly Lowering on a coil over kit and alloys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBOB 0 Posted July 29, 2005 ""id pay you for your trouble"" No you wont :lol: I wouldn’t even think about taking your money mate 8) Ill keep my eyes and ears open this weekend for you. I know a guy in Hudds that buys a lot of C's mainly to break but ill see what he’s got :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 29, 2005 that would be amazing! Im planning in getting a C within the next 4 weeks! so im defo serious! Ive got from the 6th august till 13th off, so that gives me 7 days of hard graft to find one! And going about in my Gf's 1ltr Old micra, with 4 gears, lmao! If you hear anything let me know. Oh btw do you have msn? Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 29, 2005 what do you recon to this? http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27751 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghee60 0 Posted July 29, 2005 same colour as my ghee60 that is, looks quite good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 30, 2005 ok i have 21 days to find one otherwise i have to cancel my insurance and lose my NCB this year, only got till januray left! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted July 30, 2005 http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27709 if you could raise your budget by £200-£300 maybe you could make an offer on this one....looks like a bloody good buy to me.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louie Lungbubble 0 Posted July 30, 2005 That grey one looks lovely (always liked the grey C's) but it has got the later bonnet on what should be an early car. Draw your own conclusions Oh, and I'd want it for a few hundred quid cheaper than he's asking. May be worth a look though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 31, 2005 does anyone rate this one, its in York, might be worth a look? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted July 31, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 08611&rd=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites