Corrado 16v 161k

[JonnyHill 0]

Hi Guys im looking at buying a 16v Corrado of a mate its on a G plate 161k and has just got a MOT.

 

How many more miles do you think i will get out of it I dont think he has had anywork done on the engine in the last 30k and it hasnt been rebuilt.

[steveo29 0]

anyones guess really, depends how its been looked after and driven

 

my 16v has done 160k and feels like it has plenty left

[poundhound 0]

I'm trying to think of something nice to say.

 

It'll look nice.

 

I'll cross my fingers for you matey they can't all be bad.

 

Good luck.

[poundhound 0]

should mention that I'm a bit bitter at the moment cos mines being a pain in the Rs.

 

My passat 16v 1.8 KR had 215k before head gasket problem killed it. I did get a replacement engine had its head done then decided to scrap the car.

 

Corrado is more economically viable to continue spending money on so enjoy.

[corradophil 3]

Mines on 166,000 miles and still going strong. Its on it's orginal untouched bottom end. Oil pressure is above the recommended minimum suggesting the bearing shells are in good shape for the mileage.

 

As with any car it is a bit of a gamble, if the car is the right price and everything else is fine it is probably worth the risk, but its worth budgeting for engine work just in case you run in to problems.

[JonnyHill 0]

Cheers for the advise guys. I will keep my fingers crossed as well I think. Its only a grand so not too pricey.

 

How much do you think a egine will cost roughly to buy and fit if it comes to that?

[ben16v 0]

rebuilt engine here

 

mines on 159k head G was done on 120k oil pressure still fine and makes good power