frannybigballs 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 i've got a golf vr thats just been wrote off, thinking about a corrado, but i've heard so many things about 'box problems and leaking sunroofs, can anybody shed any light on what to look for when buying one?also, reliability, the golf has been excellent the 3 years i've had it, how do the corrado's compare?cheers fella's =) Link to post Share on other sites
kadvr6 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 never heard of any box problems on corrado's, and leaking sunroofs?? never heard of that one either. i think someones been telling you porkies mate. and as for reliability, i have had no major problems with mine, but they are not new cars so be ready to dive into the wallet, get onto the corrado forum as theres some bloody nice ones for sale on there at the moment.karl (corrado owner for the last 7 years) Link to post Share on other sites
frannybigballs 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 cheers karlsounds like an urban myth then so to speak? its not a 6 pot tho, i cant afford one as they are going for a lot more than the insurance paid out (and i'm a very mature student at the mo with a mortgage and that!) which is a shame, as i'm addicted to the noise that comes from under the bonnet Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Mark I have just gone from a Golf vr6 to a corrado and I love it, my sunroof leaked when I got it but I have changed the sunroof seal and its fine now, there is a guide on the corrado forum which is a massive help, www.the-corrado.net get that guide and you will be sorted. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yep i second that, i iwas looking for a raddo for ages, theres a great guide on the corrado forum, helped turn me away from a few dogs..... also there is a lot of cars for sale on there.... also check piston heads. The main problem with the sunroofs is that the motors go on themalso the heater matrix tends to go so feel the floor mats to make sure they arent damp. I found the build quality on some i looked at wasnt the best so have a good prod at everything and make sure its not held on by bubble gum.... lolOh yeah and the fans sometimes get stuck on one setting, this is like 200 quid to replace so watch out for that..... Good luck with your search!!! Link to post Share on other sites
frannybigballs 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 been and had a look at a 16v today, was well impressed with the drive and handling, interior is a bit mk2 golfish. and it needs aquavaccing. other to that it looks a pretty good car.my position at the minute is putting me off getting it, and ploughing the insurance money into getting the golf fixed instead. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Usual things on corrado to check;Sunroof tilts and slidesactive spoiler operates off the switchdoor handles operate without resistancesunroof sealheater matrix usual VR6 stuff, chains, head gasketbonnet cable central lockingelectric windowsaux water pump should operate on ignitionif late corrado, check heater controls are in working order, and no resistance on the dials.check all 4 heater motor speeds Link to post Share on other sites
frannybigballs 0 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 latest reply ever lol i bought one and got rid of it 6 weeks later! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 How come you only kept it for 6 weeks? Link to post Share on other sites
frannybigballs 0 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 it was pants. absolute money pit. had it 2 days and the back box fell off = £125, after 1 week it needed 2 rear wheel bearings, then it started to not want to start after being warm, then not at all. turned out to be 4 bolts missing from the inlet manifold and 2 garages didnt spot it! i did! then to top it all.....the night before i sold it, both door handles broke! had to climb through the boot and my mate thought it was funny lol wish my golf never died Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 They sound like typical Corrado problems that! Once you have sorted the 'generic' type of jobs, it should be a little more reliable... don't forget, they are knocking on now Link to post Share on other sites
frannybigballs 0 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 got rid of it after 5 weeks, had a plethora of cars since then! lol got my eye on what i want when i graduate and find a job tho Link to post Share on other sites
Vw_owner 1 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 mark how much did you buy that corrado for? im guessing no more then 1500?, Link to post Share on other sites
frannybigballs 0 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 not a lot, but in good faith. and at one point i even offered a dtraight swap of my vr. so glad i didnt swap it, i sold it instead for more then bought it Link to post Share on other sites
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