RXBeetle wrote:I can get away with doing all the wrenching myself, cost's aren't that bad considering most of the Corrado parts are shared on other platforms. A little help from the VW community and a close relationship with the local parts stores helps too haha.
Yup, just keep remembering A2 in the front, and B3 in the rear. Hard to believe some corporate bean-counter's rules led to the best handling FWD car I've ever driven..
IMO (and IME) most of the problems Corrados have aren't really related to running gear, but to the fact that they were one of the first cars VW produced when they decided to go "upmarket". Power windows & sunroof, electrical locking system, etc. Also, a lot of attempts to build those luxury items with substandard parts (RXB, can you tell I've broken both door handles yet?). One that's been well cared for won't strand you, but you'll tear your hair out chasing down electrical gremlins...and then you finally get it livable, take it out to the mountains, and make that guy in the 944 wonder why he can't get you off his backside..
They're not for everybody, but they can be very rewarding cars to own. Over on vwvortex, I once said that owning one's like being in love with the `Party Girl'. Lotza pain and heartache, but when she decides it's your turn, you feel so satisfied you'll swear it was worth it.
And it doesn't hurt that they're so pretty to look at, even when they're not running...
