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    Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

    I've been a bit restless since losing the Golf R last October. I'm really enjoying my other vehicles but nothing has quite filled the void. I decided I really wanted something that's not going to depreciate, looks great, I won't be afraid to mod and would be good for brunch and coffee runs spring thru fall. I'd been on the look out for mk2's and mk3's when I came across this Corrado. I'd always admired them afar but I can't say that I'd ever planned on owning one. After tons of research, lots of conversations with the seller, Norman (who's owned the car for more than a decade and is responsible for returning it to it's current state) I decided to pull the trigger. With a little help from some Eurodrivers friends, on shipping (http://www.eurodrivers.ca/forums/sho...-across-Canada) I can expect the car to arrive in the next couple of weeks.

    Here's how she currently sits:



    She's got a transplanted 2.9litre storm motor, 80,000km on the car since new - less on the motor, good bodywork and paint with no accidents on it's record, and an interior with some opportunities for improvement
    Last edited by jacktown; 08-25-2016, 10:35 AM.
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    Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

    damn, that looks nice and clean, great pick up! Cant wait to see more photos!
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      Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

      Awesome find nick!


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        Awesome! Looks so great! Can't wait to see it in person.
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          Awesome find Nick!! Always had a soft spot for the Corrado.
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            Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

            Looking good! Funny. I was also looking at MK3's, and somehow I ended up with a Volvo.
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              Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

              I love Corrados, they look "delorian"-ish without the huge electrical issues and are great fun.

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                Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                Originally posted by witchcraftz View Post
                I love Corrados, they look "delorian"-ish without the huge electrical issues and are great fun.
                What? Corrados are notorious for electrical issues.

                Looks awesome Nick! Corrados are really cool, but be sure to keep a contingency fund for if *er* when things go wrong :P
                Last edited by onceover; 08-25-2016, 02:15 PM.

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                • #9
                  Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                  Thanks everyone! Yeah so pumped. I can't wait to see it in person either!Blind buys are a bit nerve wracking. At least it wasn't too expensive.

                  Originally posted by flipstah View Post
                  Looking good! Funny. I was also looking at MK3's, and somehow I ended up with a Volvo.
                  Yeah it's so difficult to find MK3's in anything close to decent shape. There was way more choice on Corrodos. I guess because more Golfs were used for daily duty and at least a few of the Corrodos achieved garage queen status.

                  Originally posted by onceover View Post
                  What? Corrados are notorious for electrical issues.

                  Looks awesome Nick! Corrados are really cool, but be sure to keep a contingency fund for if *er* when things go wrong :P
                  Noted! It's not a daily and I'm fully expecting it to spent a lot of time broken down I'm considering this practice for when I buy something Italian in the future.

                  Here's another pic. So many questions. How will that hood look in person? Are there holes behind that euro plate? What have I done? Why aren't those mirror painted. Should I paint the door handles? What have I dooooone? does the spoiler work properly? Dare I open the sunroof? WHAT HAVE I DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE?????????????

                  Last edited by jacktown; 08-25-2016, 04:19 PM.
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                    Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                    Nick,

                    Car looks beautiful. There was a black 1995 at the dealership today and I couldn't help but drool the whole time it was there. Such a timeless ,classy design. Plus, nothing beats the sound of a nicely tuned VR6. Super happy for you man! Can't wait to see it!
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                      Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                      Originally posted by GINCH View Post
                      Nick,

                      Car looks beautiful. There was a black 1995 at the dealership today and I couldn't help but drool the whole time it was there. Such a timeless ,classy design. Plus, nothing beats the sound of a nicely tuned VR6. Super happy for you man! Can't wait to see it!
                      oh nice! I'm assuming it was there for service? There's a black '95 that's been listed for sale here in town recently. A rare bird indeed with full cloth Recaro interior and airbags.
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                        Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                        It looks so good and clean, great find man!
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                          Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                          Originally posted by jacktown View Post
                          oh nice! I'm assuming it was there for service? There's a black '95 that's been listed for sale here in town recently. A rare bird indeed with full cloth Recaro interior and airbags.
                          Same car. Chatted with the owner. He has it sold to someone in Boston subject to an inspection.
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                            Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                            Originally posted by GINCH View Post
                            Same car. Chatted with the owner. He has it sold to someone in Boston subject to an inspection.
                            Sweet! happy for him. I'm sure someone in Boston is taking advantage of the $, and the superior Canadian spec Corrado! I love those cloth Recaros and I'm really not a fan of the aesthetics of the leather interior on these. Top priority for me after any mechanical niggles is to work that out.

                            Originally posted by Adcodo View Post
                            It looks so good and clean, great find man!
                            Thanks man!
                            Last edited by jacktown; 08-25-2016, 06:13 PM.
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                              Re: Corrado VR6 - Jacktown

                              Congrats! Nice find - looking forward to arrival pics.
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