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Nov 17, 2006 16:38:45 GMT
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I had to visit my local indy VW specialist mechanic today with my Polo. In his workshop he had one of these: (not this one I hasten to add)  Back in the day I lusted for one. Now I can see it's not quite the car for me but it's still an awesome piece of kit. The specialist was telling me it went to the 'ring and on return needed new brake pads _and_ disks so its owner is not afraid to use it. |
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2006 16:39:09 GMT by herald948
"Jeremy Clarkson, a man we motor enthusiasts need on our side like Lewis Hamilton's F1 car needs a towing ball and a Sprite Musketeer" My motor |
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Nov 17, 2006 16:48:30 GMT
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not sure if i like corrados or not
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Nov 17, 2006 16:50:11 GMT
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I like 'em - they take a bit of getting used to looks wise IMHO tho
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Nov 17, 2006 18:34:45 GMT
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They were a very serious bit of kit in their day.
Trouble was, nobody in 1989 wanted to pay £20-25 grand (or however much they were) for a car with a VW badge.
How times have changed!
Mind you VW didn't learn the lesson with the 50-60k Phaeton saloon, which looks basically like a previous gen A8 only not as good!
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Nov 17, 2006 19:16:34 GMT
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I always quite liked the Corrado. Better than the Scirocco IMHO. Or maybe it's just because I was young when it came out and it had a clever lift up spoiler! Wow!
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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Nov 17, 2006 20:03:38 GMT
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I think they got the body right but ran out of enthusiasm with the headlights. Shame it never survived into the late '90s, then it would have got a facelift and would probably have benefited.
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"Jeremy Clarkson, a man we motor enthusiasts need on our side like Lewis Hamilton's F1 car needs a towing ball and a Sprite Musketeer" My motor |
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phatphord
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Nov 17, 2006 20:38:46 GMT
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driven a G60 and enjoyed it though the headlights were shocking...oh and I'd love a V10 TDi Phaeton
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1994 Ford Scorpio Lowrider
um...and some bikes...
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Nov 17, 2006 21:12:26 GMT
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I'm sure they drive great.
But I can't get to grips with the whole two door, front wheel drive coupe thang....
not a corrado fan to be honest.
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2006 21:12:54 GMT by Thrasher
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SteB
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Nov 17, 2006 23:08:04 GMT
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I think I would much prefer the G60 Corrado to the VR6, but they both make fabulous noises and go alright A video of Tiff Needel giving the 'new' Corrado G60 a thorough test... |
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2006 23:09:14 GMT by SteB
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Corrado VR6 was the pinnacle of the Golf 2 Platform and incredibly capable For a Front driver its on my list to own ;)Preferably a late run out Storm with the 5 spoke speedlines, leather and all the toys Fuel bills are pretty huge if you use them hard as are consumables... The VR6 is a heavy motor but gives it a totally different character to the 4 pots Headlights are curse word but so are all VW`s but Relaying the headlamp loom helps and allows full power to reach the bulbs  |
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