Do you remember the VW Corrado?

kcobra · 09-10-2008, 02:49 PM

The 135 reminds me of the Corrado. I think it was a bad move when VW discontinued the Corrado.

I used to have one which I lost in an accident many years ago.

My previous dream was to own a perfect 93-95 Corrado VR6 for summers.

The dream is kinda fading away now with my new fly 135. However, when I'm making more money, I might still try to find an old Corrado to start a mini car collection.

Any old Corrado fans/drivers here?

Isn't the 135 reminiscent of the Corrado? (Even though it was a VW)

Maybe I'm just a Corrado freak.

VFX · 09-10-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kcobra

Any old Corrado fans/drivers here?

I had a G60 & a VR6 Storm back in the day.

G60 was very tunable & handled extremely well for a FWD.

VR6 was quick but not as nice in the twisties as the G60.

Before those I had a Mk II Golf GTi 16v which could out handle the both of them!

It's too long ago to get a true comparison but I can see some similarities between the VR6 & my 128i Coupe.

A sweet 6 cylinder NA engine, great handling (both grip well but are slightly floaty & soft compared to other cars I've owned) and understated coupe body.

Damn, I'm missing my G60 now!

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kcobra · 09-10-2008, 03:16 PM

Yea, I had the G60 too.

What did you do with your vr6 storm? I didn't know they had the storm here in Canada. I just heard about it being in the UK.

desmat · 09-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Had a black '91 G60. Had a lot of electrical problems but other than that, a great car.

VFX · 09-10-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kcobra

What did you do with your vr6 storm? I didn't know they had the storm here in Canada. I just heard about it being in the UK.

I lived in the UK until about 2 yrs ago.

I traded my Storm for a Golf VR6 Highline (I need the extra room) what a disaster that was!

Nose heavy, even softer handling than the Storm, creaky cabin, painted wheel arches that chipped & peeled it's paint too easily...

Did you guys tune your G60's?

Mine had the usual pulley-chip-exhaust mod's.

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VFX · 09-10-2008, 05:10 PM

What do you think of the replacement?

AchtungF80 · 09-10-2008, 05:37 PM

I had a black/tan 92 SLC - it was such a great and unique car. I loved everything about it except the maintenance.

I think the 135i will eventually if not already develop a cult following like the Corrado did, what was once considered overpriced when new, will eventually become a sought after bang for the buck later on and many people want to own 1 of them in their lifetimes.

kcobra · 09-10-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by VFX

What do you think of the replacement?

I hate it. They should have resurrected the Corrado, and built something like 135 coupe.

I used to be a big VW fan. My last car was a Jetta VR6. I am not a fan of the new designs.

kcobra · 09-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Achtung: I agree about the 1 developing a cult.

Nice Corrado btw.

VFX · 09-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Very nice!

You have good taste.

Corrado... 135i... 944... E30...

My runs like this...

Corrado... 128i... 987... E30 (318)...

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kcobra · 09-10-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VFX

Did you guys tune your G60's?

Of course!!

VFX · 09-10-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kcobra

Of course!!

lol

Yeah, G60 was s-l-o-w until I changed the pulley & then all hell broke loose!

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kcobra · 09-10-2008, 06:59 PM

I knew there was a Corrado crew here!!

04Enthusiast · 09-10-2008, 11:13 PM

That was my dream car after I sold my VW Scirocco.

kcobra · 09-11-2008, 09:39 AM

Well so far, it looks like the 1 is here to stay.

Can't wait to see the tii.

I'll probably keep driving the 1 for the next 5-10 years.

If the tii comes out, I'll likely do an upgrade and trade mine in for one.

The 1 rocks!

adrean8j · 09-11-2008, 01:43 PM

A semi-interesting quick read for you Scirocco/Corrado fans:

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/...agen-scirocco/

nobbyv · 09-11-2008, 03:27 PM

Also had a '90 G60. Did the pulley, chip, exhaust, ISV reroute, all the usual goodies. It was no where near as fast as the 135i, obviously, but still lots of fun.

I will say I think the Corrado stands out a lot more than the 1'er, even with roughly comparable numbers being imported (5k for the Corrado, 7k? for the 1'er). The 1'er can easily be mistaken for a 3'er by a non-enthusiast, but the Corrado? NO ONE knew what the hell those things were, and EVERYONE wanted to know.

AchtungF80 · 09-11-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nobbyv

Also had a '90 G60. Did the pulley, chip, exhaust, ISV reroute, all the usual goodies. It was no where near as fast as the 135i, obviously, but still lots of fun.

I will say I think the Corrado stands out a lot more than the 1'er, even with roughly comparable numbers being imported (5k for the Corrado, 7k? for the 1'er). The 1'er can easily be mistaken for a 3'er by a non-enthusiast, but the Corrado? NO ONE knew what the hell those things were, and EVERYONE wanted to know.

Actually, people always thought my C was a Passat or a Scirocco (often mispronounced!)

kcobra · 09-11-2008, 03:54 PM

I loved the automatic spoiler!

kcobra · 09-11-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

A semi-interesting quick read for you Scirocco/Corrado fans:

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/...agen-scirocco/

I prefer the 135 over this.

VFX · 09-11-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

A semi-interesting quick read for you Scirocco/Corrado fans:

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/...agen-scirocco/

I do like it but I definitely prefer my 128i.

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VFX · 09-11-2008, 04:07 PM

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I loved the automatic spoiler!

I get to re-live the spoiler thing with my Boxster but it's not the same. The Porsche has a little stub that sticks up whilst the Corrado's extended & lifted - much cooler! :biggrin:

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kcobra Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 135i M package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal / Miami iTrader: (0)	Yea, I had the G60 too. What did you do with your vr6 storm? I didn't know they had the storm here in Canada. I just heard about it being in the UK. __________________ kCobra ------- 2008 Black 135i M Sport
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kcobra Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 135i M package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal / Miami iTrader: (0)	Achtung: I agree about the 1 developing a cult. Nice Corrado btw. __________________ kCobra ------- 2008 Black 135i M Sport
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kcobra Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 135i M package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal / Miami iTrader: (0)	Well so far, it looks like the 1 is here to stay. Can't wait to see the tii. I'll probably keep driving the 1 for the next 5-10 years. If the tii comes out, I'll likely do an upgrade and trade mine in for one. The 1 rocks! __________________ kCobra ------- 2008 Black 135i M Sport
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nobbyv Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2013 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derry, NH iTrader: (1)	Also had a '90 G60. Did the pulley, chip, exhaust, ISV reroute, all the usual goodies. It was no where near as fast as the 135i, obviously, but still lots of fun. I will say I think the Corrado stands out a lot more than the 1'er, even with roughly comparable numbers being imported (5k for the Corrado, 7k? for the 1'er). The 1'er can easily be mistaken for a 3'er by a non-enthusiast, but the Corrado? NO ONE knew what the hell those things were, and EVERYONE wanted to know.
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kcobra Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 135i M package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal / Miami iTrader: (0)	I loved the automatic spoiler! __________________ kCobra ------- 2008 Black 135i M Sport
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