Cluffstarr 0 Posted May 20, 2014 Hi, Been registered on here a while but only serious looking for a Corrado in the last few weeks. I just wanted to say hello to all the forum members who hangout here and specifically to any down in the South-West like myself (Yeovil based)! If there are any recommended specialists around these parts I would be grateful to know for when I finally pick up a car. If anyone knows of a decent car in the vicinity I would appreciate any pointers. I'm set on a VR6 and have found a few for sale but at a minimum of a three hour drive I'm holding off a little so if nothing turns up closer I'll try and see a few in one trip... Anyway, hello again - off to read another buyer's guide!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strugs 10 Posted May 20, 2014 Hi, Been registered on here a while but only serious looking for a Corrado in the last few weeks. I just wanted to say hello to all the forum members who hangout here and specifically to any down in the South-West like myself (Yeovil based)! If there are any recommended specialists around these parts I would be grateful to know for when I finally pick up a car. If anyone knows of a decent car in the vicinity I would appreciate any pointers. I'm set on a VR6 and have found a few for sale but at a minimum of a three hour drive I'm holding off a little so if nothing turns up closer I'll try and see a few in one trip... Anyway, hello again - off to read another buyer's guide!! You missed the one that was on the Pistonheads 'Spotted' feature.. that was in Yeovil! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cluffstarr 0 Posted May 21, 2014 I rang up about it when it had sold!! A shame as it lood a goodun'! I see the new owner has just started posting on here - hopefully he has a lot of fun with it. There's one in Newbury and another in Selborne that I may go and see. Prices seem a little all over the place though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted May 21, 2014 http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=86723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Or Jake's 24V in Gloucestershire? - http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=86853 Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted May 21, 2014 Hi m8 & welcome. Im not in your area but there are lots of helpful bods on here :) If you havent read the buying guide on here its worth a look & other than that id say hold out until you find the right one for you. Big & costly jobs on the VR are the obvious chains/tensioners but also check the running gear (front wishbone bushes, track rod ends & bushes, rear beam bushes & CV boots & steering rack gaitors etc) ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strugs 10 Posted May 21, 2014 I rang up about it when it had sold!! A shame as it lood a goodun'! I see the new owner has just started posting on here - hopefully he has a lot of fun with it. That'd be me then! :wave: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pauly2850 0 Posted May 21, 2014 http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=85312 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cluffstarr 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the pointers guys - I've had a look at all of the cars above. Some I've seen before. I originally had a budget of around 3k so the one in Yeovil may've been ideal *sigh*... Certainly the other one in Somerset is out of my budget. I think if I had that much money I would've tried to do the deal on the Green VR6 storm that was on EBay with 70oddk miles... The one in Wiltshire looks a low mileage example but still a little high on price (certainly for the money I have right now). I've looked at a number of pictures of it and it looks good but perhaps some of the mods aren't to my taste. The 24V one looks interesting but a bit concerned about sorting out the mapping / airbox stuff. One has just come on here that looked ideal but then I read it was auto! Nothing against them in general but I prefer a manual is all! The hunt continues - I'm happy to wait it out until I get a bit more in the pot for the right car. Hoping to go and see a couple in one of the coming couple of weekends, as even if they aren't the car I buy it will be good to see a few and drive a couple to get a 'feel' for them. Basically a standardish VR6 is what I am after but it wont be too perfect for the money I have and that's fine as I need a daily runner and not a weekend toy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted May 21, 2014 Get yourself to Bristol Volksfest in a couple of weeks. May well be be a few for sale there, and you can introduce yourself to us all too! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cluffstarr 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Get yourself to Bristol Volksfest in a couple of weeks. May well be be a few for sale there, and you can introduce yourself to us all too! :thumbleft: Oooh interesting - when / where? Link??! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted May 21, 2014 http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=85841 Link to the actual event within. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_s14a 0 Posted May 21, 2014 I know of a low mileage twilight violet one for sale in Cornwall. Looks in very good order, though needs a new roof lining. Two owners since new (one was VW). We wants at least £5250, and won't budge on price at all. Not connected to the seller, I was trying to buy it myself, but I didn't want to pay his asking price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted May 21, 2014 Welcome along . Be prepared to drive up n down the country to find what you want , the chances of finding one close to home are slim but you never know , you could find one in the southwest . Good luck with your search . It will be nice to see another corrado down here . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Welcome dude the 24v is mine and to answer a question on the map and air box issue you raised. That's just me being picky and not something that needs to be done. It goes extremely well they way it is now. You're more than welcome to come and have a look at it if you like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Swompys car certainly is a good un! Lots of effort over the years put into it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
