CORRADO VR6 - My favorite VW EVER?

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In this long overdue video, I reaquaint myself with a car that I have a long association with, the Corrado VR6. Will I decide to go buy one after remembering how much I loved them in the past or show I have never "met my hero" (again)? Stay tuned to find out!
Behind the scenes info : This invite to make this video arrived late on Friday and it was uploaded late on Saturday! It came about because I'd been having a lockdown clearout and found some old Corrado VR6 wheels which I advertised and the owner of this car who I've know for years got in touch and tempted me to deliver with the prospect of a drive so he could get my opinion on it. He lives 1 mile off my commute so how could I say no? Next morning I was on his doorstep dribbling and was lucky enough to spend a few hours with the car, all filming was solo though the owner followed me out his daily Passat and helped with the car to car and the the fly by footage. It took a while to get some decent takes as I'd done very little prep and my memory on these is fading but we got there in the end helped by the half decent weather and some great roads.
The owner previously had a Scirocco GTX for many years which he sold to buy this and has had a fleet of VWs (and the odd Skoda) for decades, his name will be familiar to readers of VW Driver magazine as he often wrote letters which got published in there, those were the days....
Thanks for all your support people and please do keep the comments coming though I'll probably not reply until Monday as need some time off 🙌
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@Zero_Ninety
@Zero_Ninety 4 жыл бұрын
I've been toying with the idea of buying one of these for ages. Loved them since I was a teenager.
@nolahahnshouse3389
@nolahahnshouse3389 4 жыл бұрын
Do it!
@matthpotte
@matthpotte 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I built a VR6 powered mk2 gti about 12 years ago (I still own it) and it took eibach arbs and a set of KW V1s to make it handle anywhere near a corrado. My engine only has 60k on it, its lovely.
@CzechEngine
@CzechEngine 4 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one of those , would still love a VR6 Storm.
@Danny-1875
@Danny-1875 4 жыл бұрын
Love a corrado. Drove a G60 when i was 18. Still one of the coolest cars i’ve driven!
@_arthouse
@_arthouse 4 жыл бұрын
I had a G60, i wanted a VR6 but came across a super low milage, one owner late G60 and couldn't refuse it. Loved mine. Vince at Stealth put some coilovers on it and set it up. I ended up sending mine to Australia when i moved there in '05, it was a very rare car there. Sold it for a MK4 R32 in the end. I wonder if VW will ever re-create it like they did the Scirocco
@gerrym4377
@gerrym4377 4 жыл бұрын
This was my dream car when it came out! Massively unattainable for a 17 year old me though 😂 Brilliant video, so nostalgic 👍👍
@glenr901
@glenr901 4 жыл бұрын
Love, this video always admired the corrado. I've had two vr6 mk3 golfs in the past and still miss them now. Would love a few more of these nostalgic vlogs. Well done!!!
@siennamayh
@siennamayh 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1990 16v for about 10 years. Ended up stripped out and a bit highly strung. Amazed it drove excellently at the very low ride height ! . Also a standard late 2.0 16v for a short time. Door mirrors also used on the mclaren F1 and numerous TVR’s of the time. Must have been a good aero shape! People used to come up and ask if I could raise and lower the spoiler. A novelty back then
@stephenhoggins7659
@stephenhoggins7659 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Andrew. The Corrado VR6 has been overlooked for too long but finally seems to be gaining the recognition it deserves. I love mine!
@autobahnproven
@autobahnproven 4 жыл бұрын
Great to see you do a video on one of the best VWs ever. That spoiler really is functional. Found out after a stereo install was done. The installer had cut the speed compensated volume control wire behind the head unit. Fortunately, the switch under the dash still worked, was able to raise the spoiler and safely continue at my regular 150mph... You are right, Andrew. Corrados are great Autobahn cars. Also one of the best FWD cars on a twisty B road!
@neilp5192
@neilp5192 4 жыл бұрын
Funnily enough I walked past one yesterday. Hadn’t seen it for a while & thought the guy had sold it. It really struck me how small it is compared to modern stuff!
@Beaves0uk
@Beaves0uk 4 жыл бұрын
Always have a soft spot for the Corrado. Spent many years on the Corrado forum, a great bunch of enthusiasts and invaluable depth of knowledge. Had my G60 remapped and worked on by G-WERKS and JMR with ported charger, smaller pulley etc. Sold that and moved to a Vr6. With a BMC filter they sound gorgeous due to the variable inlet tracts. I ended up super charging that with a rotrex charger, mapped to near 300bhp by Vince at Stealth. With a decat it sounded lovely and surprised many new modern cars with its power to weight ratio. Both always got postive comments and it was one of those cars that people would stop to talk to you about them or give you a positive comment at the traffic lights.
@ashj8998
@ashj8998 4 жыл бұрын
Body pane;ls and some trim is hard to get hold of but all the mechanicals can be had or upgraded from just about any of the VAG group if you have the part numbers, a very easy car to maintain....
@getthemusicout3212
@getthemusicout3212 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a five year old (1992) Corrado G60 in 1997, and drove it for 10 years. It was reported to be the best production, front wheel drive chassis ever. All I can say is, if there was any car around today with the same road presence, performance, handling, and personality, I hope I'd be in a position to own one, because that Corrado was 10 years of pure driving pleasure. Sadly missed. If any youtube channel could potentially identify, review, and recommend a vehicle approaching that calibre, good chance it would be here on VolksWizard. Subscribed, and thank you for your work.
@tim1polman
@tim1polman 3 жыл бұрын
Had one in the same color. 😁 then I had to change the body to a violett touch pearl due to rust. Also was lucky enough to have found a VSR intake manifold for the vr6 engine. 😍 My first car, hopefully I never have to sell it. Fun fact, those mirrors were also used for the McLaren F1 and several TVR's
@tnetroP
@tnetroP 3 жыл бұрын
I've owned one for the last 11 years. It's currently SORN in my garage but I will put it back on the road next year. It's the metallic grey you referred to (storm grey is the paint colour, somewhat confusingly as it obviously isn't a Storm). I also have electric cloth recaro's rather than the standard cloth seats. I agree with your comment about it being a little rattly and not particularly quick when first driving it. But it comes alive at around 4k revs and starts really pulling. It's a wonderful car to drive on a summers evening and the size and weight difference compared to modern cars is really noticeable. The number of people who stop and ask about it is quite substantial too.
@stephendutton3766
@stephendutton3766 4 жыл бұрын
Love the intro music, very 90s. They are a cool car, always liked the idea of one much more than the older or newer scirrocos.
@blankarmy
@blankarmy 3 жыл бұрын
Iv'e got a vr6 in black, changed the air filter on it today and cleaned the maf! Annoying to work on but worth it for that sound. I call him Chewy. Great vid dude earned a like from me
@user-sz7qd5sd9v
@user-sz7qd5sd9v 4 жыл бұрын
Have two G60, 1989 and 1991, it was love at first sight back in 1990 when I bought my first one in Alpine White. Kept it for 11 years, mainly problem free, sold it for a 4 door as family was on the way. My love never faded so I got the 1989 in burgundy pearl in 2015 and the 1991 in royal blue last year which actually was to be future donor car but this year I decided to revive it and its almost done. Proud owner of two G60s, which eventhough underpowered compared to later vr6 they are better handlers and have the distinction of the original Corrado idea and symbolism. They are getting rare lately, parts also, and better get your hands on one if you can find one, they are becoming truly classics. Never felt better behind the wheel of a car, and I had a few, however not a car for everyone, you got to know it to love it!
@whoisgoogle
@whoisgoogle 4 жыл бұрын
They are so fun to drive. Much better than a MK2 16v golf
@ciartdsfa4899
@ciartdsfa4899 4 жыл бұрын
I could never fall in with a corrado vr6 when looking and they do drive better but always ended up in another golf vr6, bought my first one in June 2000 and been driving them since. Great daily driver
@darrencottrell5541
@darrencottrell5541 4 жыл бұрын
Now that was a nostalgic trip down memory lane. A beautiful car and the combination I admire most, both engine and body colour. Awesome little tribute there Andrew. Hats off to the owner too, for the work and love to get it to that standard and keep it looking that good. Keep safe and well pal.
@300ZCorradoVR6Z
@300ZCorradoVR6Z 4 жыл бұрын
A well sorted Corrado VR6 is something really special! Upgrade the brakes and suspension, upgraded camshafts, lightweight flywheel and ECU software update and this thing would still give a lot of newer cars a run for their money!
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
I bet as it's still quick as stock. Suspension would be my first move on that car as front shocks are original (!)
@300ZCorradoVR6Z
@300ZCorradoVR6Z 4 жыл бұрын
volkswizard The power gain is small but it makes the engine much more responsive. At least in the 2.8L VR6 that came to the US market. Europe got the nice 2.9L.
@allosaurusfragilis7782
@allosaurusfragilis7782 Жыл бұрын
Trying to think of my fav vw ever. Possibly my wife's old golf r32 mark 5. Loved the mk5 shape and that engine is the one. I've never driven a corrado unfortunately. Used to see some crackers at the local marina.
@keyop1970
@keyop1970 3 жыл бұрын
Had one on Koni adjustables and Eibach springs for over ten years. Loved it.
@h930hec
@h930hec 3 жыл бұрын
Love my eibach pro springs👍
@allseeing357
@allseeing357 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely old things these Andrew. My in laws neighbours have one that looks to just be sat gathering dust (and sadly rust).....shame to see such a classic going under but then as you say I guess to restore one is both tricky and very expensive.
@davidbillyard6629
@davidbillyard6629 Жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to drive one of these cars back in 1995, the car was only about 6 months old. At the time I drove a Golf mk2 gti 8 valve, so in comparison, the corrado was in a different league. I remember the power delivery to be not too dissimilar to a forced induction motor with a good useable power band. Nice car..
@stevesje71
@stevesje71 4 жыл бұрын
Great video and worth mentioning the VR6 engine in this started the VR series of engines culminating in the R32
@phantomracer1050
@phantomracer1050 4 жыл бұрын
An Aqua Blue Pearl Corrado G60 was my dream car in the 1990's. You couldn't beat the sound of that supercharger! Ended up building a Mk1 Golf G60 instead.
@markdavies7154
@markdavies7154 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a proud long term owner of one of these beautiful cars, a 1995 2.0 16v in aqua pearl blue. Absolutely loves it and will probably never sell it
@bikersparky
@bikersparky 4 жыл бұрын
Got a VR6 Corrado again last year after selling my last one 10 years ago (prior to that had the 16v). Keeping this one! Scene has totally changed (obviously!) and parts are dearer, but persevere and parts are available as unfortunately quite a few seem to be getting broken. The forum knowledge base is excellent and a really helpful bunch. Great videos by the way, have watched quite a few in last few day’s, lifelong vow fan too 👍
@h930hec
@h930hec 3 жыл бұрын
On the exhaust, jetex, magnaflow, powerflow and milltek all did these style systems for Corrados. Have exactly the same on my 91' Valver. - Great video and thanks for actually being knowledgeable on the cars, too often hear things that are incorrect on these videos.
@lloydjenkins1572
@lloydjenkins1572 4 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted one of these and never managed to buy one. Many moons ago I had a modified golf mk3 convertible with a straight piped 2.9 vr6 in it. Not fast and handling was woeful but with the roof down it was the best sounding car I've owned. Even the 3.2 didn't howl like these do.
@mrdanielknight
@mrdanielknight 4 жыл бұрын
I love these. Randomly, a few years ago I sold an iMac to someone who turned up in one of these and we must have spent an hour talking about the car!
@krisharris8757
@krisharris8757 4 жыл бұрын
I brought a black one from you many years ago not long after you bought my mk2 golf off me ,I had many happy miles in it !
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
Flipping hell, I was going to mention that because I loved it but couldn’t afford to keep it at that time as business just starting out. H15 VRG was the plate which owner retained, massive delay due to owner sending logbook to Listers VW HQ, not the dealer. I think I picked it up and drove down the roads in that video to my in-laws. You came next day which was a Sunday and bought it. I think it was November time prob 2003
@krisharris8757
@krisharris8757 4 жыл бұрын
@@volkswizard Yes that's right I had it for about three year's then I traded it in at inchcape vw in bridgnorth for a mk4 anniversary, the corrado ended up in Wales somewhere
@cormacjordan7173
@cormacjordan7173 4 жыл бұрын
I "only" had the 16v but i fekkin LOVED it! Getting the rear wheel up when cornering was great fun. I miss the creak as the spoiler came up. Meant to fix it but never did, felt like some of the character of the car. Had to get shot because the dif went. It went to a dub mechanic though so I believe it's still on the road. Epic cars, nothing quite like em!
@manjbains1977
@manjbains1977 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Love the video mate. I actually owned a Corrado G60 supercharged in blue around 20 years ago, sold it as needed a four door car. Thinking back now should never have sold it. 👍
@mk1valver
@mk1valver 4 жыл бұрын
Had 3 of these. 1st a Pearl Green VR6 with Koni Coilovers, Magnex and BMC CDA induction kit. 2nd a Red VR6T running 400bhp and 3rd another VR6 that had Shrick cams and inlet manifold that had some issues that I bought to break, doubled my money on that. Now have a MK5 R32 but would love another at some point, shame the prices are going crazy.
@mikeyap4159
@mikeyap4159 4 жыл бұрын
My Rado it's a bit rattly through bumps etc, with a chip and the VSR and Shrick intakes it does help on the low to midrange torque! The Ride and Handling is just beautiful with the Koni Dampers!
@nigelsmith3144
@nigelsmith3144 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Andrew. You probably know about John Mitchell Racing in West Sussex, but if you don't, he is a fan of these Corrados & has got loads of stuff on his FB page. He's also just done a full resto on a Mk1 GTi.
@ianchambers2731
@ianchambers2731 4 жыл бұрын
Always loved the blue, but starting to think you might be right about the blackberry - lovely example of one of my favourite designs 😍
@Dyingsociety38
@Dyingsociety38 2 жыл бұрын
Had a mk3 vr6 in inari silver, one off colour looked great. Blew the gasket slightly at 140mph. Great engines just need looking after.
@YK-fj5bj
@YK-fj5bj 3 жыл бұрын
I had an Ice Grey Violet VR6 with cloth interior many years ago. It had the 288 mm brake upgrade and Jetex exhaust.
@Dansta965
@Dansta965 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, how will our current cars age with virtual cockpit, android auto/apple car play , this current obsession to be constantly connected to our phones, call me old fashioned I just love driving without the distractions. Awesome video keep them coming 👍
@wookievr641
@wookievr641 4 жыл бұрын
Have 3 currently. VR6 SLC, G60 and G60 TDI swap. Love the lines of the body.
@BkSMedia
@BkSMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Once seen a VR6 Corrado in a Maccies drive through as I was coming out the petrol station in my E34. It was the same colour as this, and I absolutely fell in love. Wanted a 'rado since. Might have to make that happen now!
@johndiehardmclean23
@johndiehardmclean23 4 жыл бұрын
❤️ It!!! I was a keen member of the Glasgow Region Club GTI back in the late 90's & there was a guy who imported a '94 Corrado VR6 from Holland the exact same colour as this one here & was mearly around the £7000 mark, but the steering wheel was on the wrong side! lol I had a Mk3 VR6 at the time & was only 20 years young...Now 42!!! 😭😭😭
@davespooney8472
@davespooney8472 4 жыл бұрын
The early active spoilers came up @ 70 but they switched to 45 as the car was grassing owners up for speeding. Allegedly! 90’s gossip....
@daranleighton9813
@daranleighton9813 4 жыл бұрын
The Corrado VR6 is one of those cars I’ve always fancied but somehow never owned. I did loan a friend’s Mk3 Golf VR6 for a week and loved it!
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
Golf VR6 is nice especially with stiffer dampers but Corrado gives you a good chassis to match that incredible engine.
@whathasxgottodowithit3919.
@whathasxgottodowithit3919. 4 жыл бұрын
Andrew yes. the Corrado was a good one, particularly the Storm. It was a shame VW did not keep it in production long.
@bign3ck
@bign3ck 4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't the storm just like every other 2.9 Vr6 but with bbs and heated seats?
@allseeing357
@allseeing357 4 жыл бұрын
@@bign3ck yeah I think it was just a runout edition with extra spec really....like the Golf VR6 Highline
@David-cm4ok
@David-cm4ok 4 жыл бұрын
@@bign3ck I wouldn't bother paying extra for a storm again. Maybe for the mystic blue but you'll just get stressed out thinking someone will nick your badge.
@Harry92evers
@Harry92evers 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely example, best colour for a corrado, great to see one in such original condition even though they look so much better when lowered a touch and slightly bigger wheels.
@jamespn
@jamespn 4 жыл бұрын
MK4 Golf VR6, endless torque in any gear. The Corrado is rare in the states, nice find.
@davonpointer2310
@davonpointer2310 4 жыл бұрын
Had a midnight blue VR6, really regret selling it. Hard to find a ‘clean’ one now.
@dudley7540
@dudley7540 4 жыл бұрын
I've had my '94 Corrado for 25 years. Very mint. Too mint, because people tell me how nice it is and l rarely drive it. Saving it for the next guy, which I know is crazy.
@bunnyfugger
@bunnyfugger 4 жыл бұрын
Remember the active spoiler has a switch on the dash to raise for cleaning. Which most people used to leave the spoiler up 👍
@haslerdesigns
@haslerdesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Love the corrado, back in the day I went with a calibra instead but always regretted that choice
@SF-xj5nr
@SF-xj5nr 4 жыл бұрын
As always a fountain of knowledge. Bought back some happy memories of cars I unfortunately missed in my youth.
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
You've made up for it now Stuart!
@1962lp2h
@1962lp2h 4 жыл бұрын
I used to work for the local VAG dealer as a valeter late 1980's to Early 90's - but I used to get to swan around going for tax discs, parts, picking cars up or dropping them off so naturally I got to drive Polo's, Golf's, 'Rocco's, Passat's, Corrado's and Audi 80s, 90s, 100s, 200s, Coupe's and Avant's and generally anything available on the forecourt if they were in a hurry mmmmmmm Range Rover's, BMW's, Renault I think you get the drift, the dealer would always give the salesmen cars that reflected their personality, Passat or Golf for the family man, Polo coupe, Rocco GT, Golf GTi for the young-ish single dude, same in the Audi dept, when told to go and get a salesman's car to go to say Aberdeen for Licences or Peterhead to our other VAG dealer for parts, I'd always aim for a guy called Ray young single and they always gave him a Rocco OR when it was introduced - the Corrado, Ahh those were the days - I hated the days when I actually had to valet cars they were boring but being out on the road was amazing and I got to drive some absolutey awesome (now classic) cars whilst being a low paid car cleaner, Nice vid very nostalgic cheers.
@mrmarrow8918
@mrmarrow8918 4 жыл бұрын
I had an Ice Grey Purple Metallic VR6 in 1999. It was my dream car, and whilst I loved it’s looks and burbly sound never felt it was as good as the motoring press said. Main gripe was handling - and mine had adjustable Koni dampers upfront with Eibach springs. As you say, the brakes are average (even back in the day) as is the gearbox.
@David-cm4ok
@David-cm4ok 4 жыл бұрын
Ice Grey Violet mate. A much sought after colour. I don't know what cars you were driving around the late nineties, but fucking hell, you were hard to please.
@rickymahoney6664
@rickymahoney6664 4 жыл бұрын
I still miss my Corrado. I had a 92 VR6 slc and it was the first car I bought with my own money. Unfortunately I wrecked it and at the time (19 years old) I didn’t have the money to fix it☹️
@markhunter7734
@markhunter7734 4 жыл бұрын
I bought 1 this weekend & haven’t driven my CL550 in 3 days. Well to get it out of the way of my Corrado VR6 🤩
@robertchapman5260
@robertchapman5260 2 жыл бұрын
Tempted to upgrade to one of these after my 05 Cooper S, sounds so good!
@paulpanayi9135
@paulpanayi9135 4 жыл бұрын
Love the speedline alloys and active rear spoiler. The colour is very desirable. My friend had a red 16v with black cloth trim back in the day.
@matthewclarkmc
@matthewclarkmc 4 жыл бұрын
Great all round wkend car in my opinion, I should start looking for one
@malcolmscott4150
@malcolmscott4150 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Andrew - the VR6 Golf was a cruiser and will roll and understeer and these seem to be better set up for both ride and handling and the sound was great compared to a turbo four - neighbours in Edinburgh when I lived there had a red 2.0 16V and whilst most journos rated them as being slow it was a great car imho
@crossroadz483
@crossroadz483 3 жыл бұрын
I owned a '92 VR6 SLC silver/black that I bought new. It was a great car but all I can say is I should have bought a used e30 M3 instead. Living in Michigan and using the car as a daily driver, I thought the VR6 with FWD was more practical. They were pretty close in price at the time and we all know where the 2 cars are now. And it was not without its problems. Sunroof misalignment, new gearbox , and a new ECU all replaced under warranty. But I loved that engine.
@djhatstand7312
@djhatstand7312 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome car, I’ve had numerous Golfs over the years including a VR6 and I still own a Mk2 16V, I do have a soft spot for the VW coupés though, owned a Mk1 Scirocco Storm and a MK2 GT, have always wanted a Corrado Storm, classic green with tan leather. Interesting fact, the McLaren F1 has the door mirrors from a Corrado
@mrzufa3009
@mrzufa3009 3 жыл бұрын
🇨🇦You just made me realize that my corrado is from the uk
@mindspinn311
@mindspinn311 4 жыл бұрын
The best color! 90’s German cars were so good. I want a VR6 Corrado so bad.
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
It's a great colour that isn't Alex, glad I managed to film it in the sun :)
@daibennett9224
@daibennett9224 4 жыл бұрын
Shoutout to the owner,that is a clean one,good luck finding one so clean
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dai, I'd forgotten how good it was and it was nice and clean too which you can't take for granted, then there is the colour which is probably the best for video on a sunny day. He was a bit miffed about the kerbed offside front wheel, he had to swerve to avoid a wayward bus. Could have been worse though.
@nolahahnshouse3389
@nolahahnshouse3389 4 жыл бұрын
Also your fifth gear corrado drove me to buy my own so thank you chap!
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
Small world! Was that the Tiff time or the Plato time? It had a different reg when Tiff had it as it had been sold by then.
@nolahahnshouse3389
@nolahahnshouse3389 4 жыл бұрын
@@volkswizard the one you posted on your video was the one that pushed me over the edge.. I watched that same video of your Corrado's restoration and after that video I sought out the one I eventually bought.. the one in my profile pic. Lol
@tinniswood2577
@tinniswood2577 4 жыл бұрын
Best shape VW, loved the very dark (red??) paint scheme they did on some of these which almost looked black. Never did find out the official colour.
@_arthouse
@_arthouse 4 жыл бұрын
Dark Burgundy Pearl Effect (C3U)
@dazallison411
@dazallison411 4 жыл бұрын
Corrado's.. wonderful cars.. ahead of their time... but parts are ridiculously priced due to rarity... still got my G60 & a cellar full of parts - but you right end up getting clipped & you need to get the chequebook out!! Love them tho'....
@bs7157
@bs7157 3 жыл бұрын
do you like the sirocco as well?. i always liked them cars. but never owned one. i have a red polo TSi 1.2, and love it to bits. nice vid. always follow your channel. thanks .
@simonlindsey5459
@simonlindsey5459 4 жыл бұрын
Wife loved hers!Usefully more powerful than golf vr6 and much more exciting lift off oversteer!
@gregstory7014
@gregstory7014 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, always wanted one. My mate had a ‘G’ reg in red 16V, he bought it, got it home only to realise it had a plate on the engine bay saying “GTI engineering”. Then we understood why it was so bloody quick!
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's cool. Used to walk past a red 1.8 16v on a G reg on Heathfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham. Used to belong to an estate agent. Remember it clearly, Sebring wheels, usually dirty. This was a very early car and you always remember your first one.
@gregstory7014
@gregstory7014 4 жыл бұрын
I remember being fascinated by the split rear bench and the rear spoiler that raised over a certain speed, didn’t like them at first as I had a Scirocco Scala, so a bit of sour grapes! 😂
@MyJam1981
@MyJam1981 3 жыл бұрын
Born in 81 I always wanted a ford Sierra cosworth 4x4 passed one every day on way to school but the VW corado was my 2nd choice still not owned either 😔
@peterosullivan8207
@peterosullivan8207 4 жыл бұрын
Great video really enjoyed it, one of the Campaigns was up for auction at the end of March (Bonhams Bicester) very unusual specification but I’ve always been a sucker for a factory coloured leather wheel. The 3.68 FD is a popular mod on mk2 vr’s, supposed to transform them,
@vw4evergt
@vw4evergt 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, have a 92 Flash red SLC and love it every day I am in the garage looking for get it better.
@milkman3456
@milkman3456 4 жыл бұрын
Ive always thought the vr6 purples was all the same and i was under the impression the colour was called metallic mulberry... never to old to learn new things aye
@CorradoRacer
@CorradoRacer 3 жыл бұрын
Great review and lots of joy behind the wheel
@gavshomebrew
@gavshomebrew 11 ай бұрын
I'm Big vw fanboy love the vr6 corado and realy wantto wnn one I currently on mk2f polo breadvan witch u also love
@paulthompson5416
@paulthompson5416 4 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing the white VR6 on 5th gear on the rolling road and it was mint 🤩 do you regret selling it ??🤦🏼‍♂️
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
I do, I’m sure I had a reason (R32 project car maybe) but can’t recall what. I fitted leather Recaros to it from a scrapper I took in px (yes I scrapped a Corrado VR6!)
@paulthompson5416
@paulthompson5416 4 жыл бұрын
volkswizard sure if we knew then what we know now it would be a whole different scenario 🤷🏼‍♂️ The two cars I regret letting go were : Mk2 Golf gti in white 1990 big bumper with BBS rims, electric recaros, sunroof and a kenwood mask head unit ☹️ : phase 2 205 gti 1.9 in white 1990 also With AC and sunroof!! Half black leather with the two extra headrests in the rear out of a scrap car ☹️ I only wish I had them now Although the one I was glad to get rid off was a 1988 polo coupe S 🤦🏼‍♂️ what a piece of crap it was, Coupe S my ass 😂 1.3 engine in a car that weighed about 2.8ton with a 0-60 of about 4hrs 🤣🤣
@user-cm5qz2oq5z
@user-cm5qz2oq5z 4 жыл бұрын
I'm 25 and this is oddly one of my favourites. Would love one but naturally given the age, theres a lot of nails out there. Good examples are hard to find and are appreciating in value now.
@zbqb84a
@zbqb84a 4 жыл бұрын
This car is definitely The One that Got Away for me. I would LOVE to own a manual VR6 with BBS wheels.
@Pr0vost
@Pr0vost 4 жыл бұрын
These seem to have increased in value quite a lot recently. Can pay the same for a 1.8 now that you did for a VR6 not too long ago.
@David-cm4ok
@David-cm4ok 4 жыл бұрын
They have indeed. I've also noticed the same with the porsche 968. The coupe has rocketed, and the club sport is ridiculously overpriced.
@markhunter5571
@markhunter5571 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 VR6 & it’s my favorite sports car to drive.
@markmclendon5834
@markmclendon5834 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. A lot of talking, but not boring.
@crazycrazy2246
@crazycrazy2246 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely but I’ve always preferred the mk 3 golf vr6 mulberry highline till today and always will
@malcolmcourt7478
@malcolmcourt7478 4 жыл бұрын
Great car and brings back some fantastic memories of bombing around the B roads in my younger days. It was also the favourite of the local police who loved to pull over me over and have a look at the car.
@thebrownthomascrown917
@thebrownthomascrown917 4 жыл бұрын
So nice...the closest I got to one of those as a young driver was the Scirocco
@JoseGonzalez-hd7gr
@JoseGonzalez-hd7gr 4 жыл бұрын
I think It's a very good car with one of the best V6 motor sound ever!! I wouldn't mind having one in my garage
@staycasual7203
@staycasual7203 4 жыл бұрын
If there’s a man on the planet saying they know more about VW’s than Volks then he’s a liar. The king of VW reviews. Nostalgic gold this Volks 🙌💯📈✅ 🤴
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, you are too kind!
@staycasual7203
@staycasual7203 4 жыл бұрын
volkswizard 🤴🙌
@Andi9N
@Andi9N 4 жыл бұрын
Even the McLaren F1 used Corrado sidemirrors.
@mpkcleaningservices-cardet2835
@mpkcleaningservices-cardet2835 4 жыл бұрын
We never got the Corrado new in Australia anyway I had seen one briefly at a Volkswagen show in southeast Queensland a couple of years ago it looked great had only read about them I would certainly like one myself I’ve driven a MK3 golf vr6 auto once very smooth motor I think the auto didn’t do it justice
@Quattro_Joe
@Quattro_Joe 4 жыл бұрын
These sound so good.Tough to find a clean one. Pity that the road tax here in Ireland is still 1809 euro per year
@CorkMan776
@CorkMan776 4 жыл бұрын
It’s actually 1443 as it a 2.9 litre
@Quattro_Joe
@Quattro_Joe 4 жыл бұрын
James Dullea your right. I assumed 2.8 and over is the highest. Still f##king robbery.
@David-cm4ok
@David-cm4ok 4 жыл бұрын
The boy racers have fucked them up royally. It's a car that has for a long time been cheap to buy, but you need deep pockets to run. From those hideous crystal tail lights, dodgy alloys, leather usually uncared for, you'll pay handsomely for a half decent one now.
@gmantoon
@gmantoon 4 жыл бұрын
This was the car I always wanted but never got 4 kids later not a chance now haha but least av got a VW still in my life with my caddy in blackberry
@franciscoherrera8256
@franciscoherrera8256 4 жыл бұрын
1995 2.9 is the best model with this color is unique! I owned one same color I have to let it go . According to British experts the vw corrado it's one of the best cars was made to be owned.
@MercyShot83
@MercyShot83 4 жыл бұрын
Just sold my MKIV R32. I loved the VR6 ❤️
@p9917j
@p9917j 4 жыл бұрын
Surely it's mulberry not blackberry. I've owned 3 vr6's 2 being this colour. Saw plenty of rado's painted Porsche amethyst purple which is an amazing upgrade to this VW colour imho.
@keyo525
@keyo525 4 жыл бұрын
The correct name from VW was called Bramble.
@volkswizard
@volkswizard 4 жыл бұрын
In the brochure chaps, it says Blackberry, the German is ‘Brombeer’ 👍
@p9917j
@p9917j 4 жыл бұрын
Lc3u blackberry corrado. Lc4p mulberry golf vr6 highline exclusive. Everyday is a school day as I thought both vr6 model's were the same colour. Still prefer the Porsche version though haha.
@p9917j
@p9917j 4 жыл бұрын
Should I feel ashamed that I owned a blackberry vr6 (2nd vr6) and a mulberry vr6 (3rd and last) back to back and never noticed? 😆
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