Volkswagen Corrado

Price Paid:  $15000.00

Summary:
I''''ve been driving a 2.9 VR6 Corrado for about 18 months now, and I can''''t recommend one enough. The sound of the engine once it gets over 3500 rpm alone is enough to excite a corpse, but the handling that goes with it just electrifies you. I''''ve been told that the G60 supercharged version has some reliability problems, but in my experience, the VR6 engine is bullet proof. This little baby is quick enough to blow away 90% of BMW M3''''s and wil;l beat a few Porsches on the standing quarter. In fact, the car was initially designed to be a Porker, but VW managed to get their hands on it, luckily for us, so the price tag remained reasonable. In summary, this is the closest to a budget supercar you will ever get. Running costs are low, apart from a major service which will cost a packet.

Strengths:
VR6 Engine Handling Charm Noise!!!!

Weaknesses:
Electric rear spoiler prone to breakage and expensive to replace Chews tyres up like you wouldn''''t beleive (although using Goodyear Eagle F1''''s has reduced this)

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Price Paid:  $10500.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1994 VR6

Summary:
Wow
That's the best way to describe it,you gotta dirve it to bellieve it
for a stock car you'll feel "invincible"
The look I get around town,
most people never seen one.
I drive it just to spent time with it don't need to have to go somewhere
It's fun, mean,it's owesome like nothing I've driven b4

Strengths:
U don't need to ad much to make it look nice U got all the power you can handle & a lotta attentions

Weaknesses:
Very sensitive on Gas quality, b sure to get the right tire
Noisy sunroof & gotta have a special tool to replace the spark plug or $130 later new plug wire

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Bmw325 Mustang scirroco Have them for lunch

Year / Model Reviewed:
1994 SLC

Summary:
THE BEST CAR FOR THE MONEY!! By far. I've owned Scirocco's, Porsche's, Accura's, and a Triumph TR6. A few mod's (wheels, suspension, air filter, and a cpu chip) will make this car eat $30k+ cars alive on the track!! More comments than most other fancy cars, just b/c the VW symbol kinda acts like a peace sign... no one's affraid to approach you, and they are all curious about it! The heated leather seats and rear views are nice in the winter. Very comfortable road car, but with larger wheels and modified suspension it can get a little rough, but worth it for the cornering. Not a car for the light-hearted. Best front-wheel drive ever!!!

Drivers Wanted...
Spoilers up!!

Strengths:
Power to weight ratio, handling (with good tires), mean sound (it both purrs and growls for attention), hydraulic rear spoiler, and constant second looks from jealous spectators on the road.

Weaknesses:
Stupid sunroof requires almost monthly lubrication! Stupid cracked foglamps!

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924 Porsche: weak and heavy compared to the C! Integra Type R: kinda cheap in control and comfort compared to the C!

Price Paid:  $9000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1994 2L

Summary:
Fantastic, i have owned many (faster\more) expensive cars but none come close to the VW Corrado. Originally a Golf Mk1 fan i dreamt of always owning a corrado and finally, realised this not so long ago. 17" alloys and a Sports steering wheel and gearstick this thing is incredible. I defy anything in the price band to beat it round the corners.......... nothing comes close....... as for the bills, the less said about them the better but in truth...... it's worth it.

Strengths:
Handling, Mean & Moody Looks, VW (Karmann) build quality.....

Weaknesses:
service\repair bills & front foggies (cracked)

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Nothing can ever compare!!!!!!

Year / Model Reviewed:
1993 SLC

Summary:
I have owned my Corrado for about 7 years now. I am still in love with the way my car performs. I plan on keeping it forever. People still stop me and ask me what kind of car it is . Thats was what attracted me to the car nobody else had one. I have no regrets at all. I had the alternator replaced under warranty the first year I owned it but apart from that I have had no mechanical problems. I've taken it up to 135mph and it was still pulling. The maintenance and service can be pricey but its well worth it. This 93 SLC is by far the best car I have ever owned. If you can find one in good condition buy it.

Strengths:
Style,Handling,Performance and it's ergonomically correct.The heated leather seats and the Trip computer.

Weaknesses:
Foglights.

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Nothing to compare it to.