So You Want A Volkswagen Corrado

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The Volkswagen Corrado was produced from 1988 to 1995 and then swept under the rug forever…. or so you thought! Today we briefly cover what started the production of the Volkswagen Corrado and where it ended up! What are your thoughts on the Volkswagen Corrado? Let us know!
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So You Want is a series dedicated to talking about all things automotive. From engine swaps to cars such as the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Honda S2000, Subaru WRX, and many more. Strap in as Alex gives you the lowdown on what to expect if you are looking at owning, working on, or modifying any of these cars.
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What are your thoughts on the Volkswagen Corrado? Let us know! Don’t forget to add your car to our gallery over at www.fitmentindustries.com/add for a chance to be featured!

[@DakotahNaugle]

Well to start. A 1990 Volkswagen Corrado was the first car I bought at the age of 16 to learn how to drive a stick on. I only owned it for a year or two. And now 7 years later I contacted the kid I sold it to and bought it back and now own it again!!!!

[@corradokid90]

Of course I love this car and I'll never sell mine unless I get another one 1st!!! Good video with lots of info.

[@corradokid90]

@@DakotahNaugle..... That's AWESOME!!! I seen a Corrado when i was a bag boy at Kroger when i was 16 and immediately fell in love with them. 11 years after that i bought one and I've never let her go

[@eskamobob8662]

I think the VR6 is to the corrado what the busso V6 is to the Milano. A sound so sweet you put up with the rest of the bullshit

[@1320Bushido]

Always wanted a fat boy body kit G60. Could you guys do a special edition of this mod??

[@mbobelakjr]

I'm 18 and the corrado was my first car, my dad and I found a broken down one and restored it as a father son project. She's is so much fun to drive. Still one of the best handling cars I've ever driven. And that exhaust note is just 🤤

[@TryNotToHate1]

Father son project. I guess that would make sense, if being redundant. 🤣😂👏🏽

[@alexbliss5927]

Hey my first car too, owned it 11 years and two engines! I can't agree with you on the handling part, it understeered like a pig, but that engine note is just incredible.

[@javelin2811]

How much you want? ill trade my dad's 1984 Mustang GT 5.0

[@daveperryLXXVII]

Cool story but if you think that has the best handling then you haven't driven many cars.

[@anonymoususer1824]

@@daveperryLXXVII let the kid live. He's 18 dude

[@qExpo]

i like how every episode is just making fun of alex’s life choices.

[@treynobles]

It’s like James (Donut Media) making fun of his relationship with his dad.

[@custeroo4539]

@@treynobles or post Malones birthday mentions 😂

[@sjeffy5137]

Alex: “so you want a VW corrado” Me: “I think I want a VW corrado....”

[@JoshsDigitalinteractions]

I have a 1987 16V scirocco with 140,000 original miles on it. My dad gave it to me. My wife wants it gone but the Rocco holds a special place in my heart !

[@teddy6266]

My dad has vr6 corrado behind his workshop hasn’t used it in years only just Put a cover on it he said I could have it one day honestly can’t wait

[@donaldduck3843]

You’re very lucky😂

[@ogChaaka]

I had a 93 VR6 in my 20s. It was always broken, was expensive to insure, parts were expensive and it rode rougher than a skateboard. Worst of all, girls didnt even know what it was. But I felt like MFing James Bond behind the wheel of that car. Totally worth it.

[@stephenlu7779]

Sounds just like mine, broken expensive parts and all. But it was such a fun car to drive!

[@gettysburg61]

I bought a lightly used 93 Corrado SLC at the end of 1993, and it was my daily driver for over 9 years. The problems I had were a failed clutch(under warranty), a stuck sunroof, and a bad window regulator. That being said, of the 2 VWs, 2 Audis, and one Subaru I've owned, it's my all-time favorite

[@Spoons89631]

Best looking car ever, 15 years later I am still kicking myself for passing on a VR6 with a warped head for 3K$.

[@mauricewalker7247]

Damn!! 😔

[@emmanuelalva6597]

3k 15 years ago was a lot of money don’t feel bad. That’s like paying 8k today for a broken car

[@BIGJACK45]

Ah yes, Forza Horizon 1

[@RP-kr2kb]

Was looking for this comment

[@zEternus]

Yessss

[@1rstGear]

This is a long post, but if you’re new to the G60 it might be worth it to read this. The biggest thing worthy of a mention about the Corrado G60, was that most G60 owners never serviced the G-Ladder as the manufacturer recommended. The side seals were supposed to be replaced every 60,000 miles, the internal timing belt for the G-Ladder displacer and eccentric shaft is supposed to be replaced at 30,000 miles. 95% of the problems with the G-Ladder had more to do with the actual owners rather than the cars themselves. Those who do their services as they were supposed to be done, would probably never experience a supercharger failure. Those who didn’t, blew them up and blamed VW. That said the most common things I’ve seen lead to failure are: Failed secondary displacer drive belts (which can damage the displacer and the case) Incorrectly installed side seals (which can damage the displacer) Improper modification (porting the housing and displacer to the point where the displacer cracks or becomes damaged due to resonance at high rpm) Cage Bearing failure (from infrequent oil changes) Over speeding (This can be caused when using both the larger spec displacer eccentric shaft and the smaller pulley to produce more boost.) Foreign object damage (the Supercharger swallows something and the magnesium displacer and Aluminium supercharger Cade become damaged as a result. For those who didn’t feel like servicing their superchargers every 30,000 miles or two years, the best bet is to remove the G-Ladder altogether, and convert to a traditional roots style blower like an Eaton M45 or M62 or BBM Motorsports offers a nice Twin Screw Supercharger, that just flat out screams. I like the G-Ladder. I’ve owned 3 Corrado G60’s and never had a supercharger failure, but I’d be lying if I told you that the G60 was a low maintenance item. The key to keeping them alive is proactive routine supercharger maintenance at 30k and 60k intervals which really requires the supercharger to be removed, dismantled, inspected, the appropriate parts replaced and reassembled. I also recommend using a BBM Motorsports rebuild kit with the wide secondary displacer drive belt-

[@ikealamp53]

Don't want to be a dickhead but it's G-Lader. With one D. I owned a corrado G60 and a Golf Rallye G60 in the late nineties. Great cars.

[@1rstGear]

You’re good, I’m certainly not the king of any spelling bees. My auto fill has it spelled with Two D’s so I misspelled it some time in the past and my phone remembers it.

[@GermanEliteTuning]

I will build another Rado some day. This video brought back a lot of memories. Great video guys.

[@BiCoastalGaming]

I still have a pair of French E-codes, French fogs, 2.9L intake and throttle body, and a few other random items bubble wrapped and waiting for the day. I'm with you I miss mine...Yes I'm in the states 2.9 was a big thing.

[@solisdruid8442]

I miss mine as well. My number 1 to build again if I ever get the chance. In the US they are so rare. I was hit head on a week after a buddy was giving me crap for driving it in the winter. ..

[@symetz]

Was the very proud owner of a 1991 G60. The owner of the VW dealer ship put 8,000 miles on it. The evening he put it on his used car lot I saw it U-turned and walking in demanding to buy it since I had been looking. It was my dream car in college and I was moving from my beloved CRX si that was on its last leg. I drove the hell out of the Corrado. I got my wife pregnant and could see VW took too many short cuts so I sold it before anything major happened. Now many years later I stepped in to a 335I 2008. That car has been an absolute BEAST. Bought it with 11k and now I baby it for fun drives since its at 189k. Still beautiful, strong, and everything I want in 300HP. 27mpg. I hope it will go another year then my last child starts driving and I'll sell it to make room for her car. VW was a dream but I woke up and found my true calling in BMW.

[@SnehitK]

Nobody: Alex: "Formula 1 cars have them, Corrado have them, Marketing, Now you own a Formula 1 car"

[@Ministeroffresh]

Thanks for including my car in the video! It's good to see these cars get the recognition they deserve 👍

[@pacogutierrez7794]

i have a 1990 vr6 swap corrado and i love it its soooo fun to drive and when u drive it u get a thumps up for sure

[@theblackmambaplague]

I’ve had 3 corrados, I need one more!

[@mbobelakjr]

I got you beat, my dad and I have 4!

[@TryNotToHate1]

My friends cousins nephews barber has like 37. Top that

[@theblackmambaplague]

Zil Co huuuuh, they in a graveyard or are they top notched as to what they should be?

[@TryNotToHate1]

@@theblackmambaplague lol, you seriously couldn’t detect the facetious sarcasm? It was a merely a notion To ridicule the sanctimony in such a redundant, ridiculous statement. Your follow up response... is absolutely textbook. 🤣😂🤣😂👏🏽🤮

[@theblackmambaplague]

Zil Co hmmm, your sarcasm is trash. It’s not dark, funny, or interesting in any way, shape, or form.......I was asking because I’ve seen graveyards full of dismantled corrados, potential waste, but I guess you were being “sarcastic”.

[@patriklenck1735]

a Video about a VR6 Car and not even a single time the Sentence " Turbo it" dropped... VR6 is basicly Bulletproof til 500HP on stock internals. In Germany its the Counterpart of the LS engine, its Dirt Cheap , Reliable and can Handle Power easy.

[@Jack-do3vm]

Source?

[@patriklenck1735]

@@Jack-do3vm just google for 2.8/2.9 12valve VR6 there are numerous forumsposts who tell about the Nice Turbo Qualities of this engine.

[@Ethan007Hacks]

Facts tho

[@bothijssen1809]

Aaaaaand now I wanna swap my 1.6 miata thanks

[@Ethan007Hacks]

Bo Thijssen there’s some guy I follow on insta with a 700hp big turbo VR6 swapped 350z

[@garyloth9217]

I have a 1991 VW Corrado that I have owned since 1994 & my factory original G60 that is modded with the Neuspeed HP kit amongst other bolt-ons that bumped the boost up to about 15 to 16 psi gave me 140,000+ reliable miles until I noticed a small crack on the Displacer at which time I stopped driving it to avoid it grenading, got it serviced with a new displacer, but the supercharger was still working & putting out about 12 to 13 psi at the time I stopped driving it. BTW, my rear wing still works perfectly, but I will admit my sunroof is starting to do funky things. It's simple, take care of the car, service it regularly & you shouldn't have any issues aside from the normal wear/tear items & I constantly take my cars on spirited drives, I don't baby them at all. I will say this: I love this car more than all the modern VW's that I currently have in my stable, can't wait to get it back on the road.

[@Hellonwheels163]

I love the look of the Corrado as long as they are lowered or bagged.

[@dercorradog60]

I have a vr6 corrado in my driveway, right now!:)

[@timsmith2525]

I owned a 1992 VW Corrado (VR6) for four years. It was a fantastic car to drive. Loads of fun.

[@M.R.1525]

Corrado remains to this date (2024) a stunning car.

[@ArtstradaMagazine]

driving 130mph from San Antonio to Houston in summer of June 19, 1991 to make the Morrissey concert with my highschool sweetheart

[@seafirexvii]

The lord has heard me I’ve been waiting for this one

[@sprmusa]

One of the most fun cars I ever owned 🤩 So much fun!

[@peterkalos6271]

My cousin had a G60 back in the day with a stage 3 supercharger kit. That thing use to ball out. Beat a 2005 Camaro SS (345hp) top end to 120 by like 3-4 cars. It was a blast to drive

[@izzyvw7510]

I mean, you right. I've own one for 14 years, 3 engines and still in love but she is in the garage. Good video.

[@classiccarssp]

So underrated! Epic machine (taking about the 2.9 VR6 190hp EuroSpec)

[@trainermanny]

I had a 92 Corrado 15 yrs ago. Now you have me looking for one. I miss that auto wing.

[@fullweezy3553]

That vr6 can be a world beater if you are willing to put in the time and have the patience to deal with it

[@W0mpa]

Im daily driving a 92 VR6, best car ever!!

[@LoquaviousCharlemaBaquivolicus]

My brother used to own one of these back in the day.. used to think it was the coolest car ever. Was dope when he took me for rides… first time I discovered how satisfying driving in manual can be.

[@nicpstg]

Suddenly I want a corrado again

[@someoneelse2511]

Vw corrado is forever in my heart

[@jimbo.t7510]

Have loved the car since I was a kid and nothing has changed , true German classic, so rare😢

[@custeroo4539]

I'm 18 and I own 2 mk3 jettas (98 and 96) but by the time I'm 25 I dream to own a Corrado 😎

[@celeroon89]

I owned a shaved White 2.0L 16v. Loved that car so much but had so sell it because i lost my job. They are so much fun, like gocarts

[@infadelakainf]

I wanted these so bad when I was young, especially after my uncle showed me his Scirocco. Damn I miss this 90s

[@beendoneagain]

G60's are friggin awesome. I can testify.

[@JafardaLT]

This or that: build a car completely from scratch or buy a fully assembled kit car

[@CB-bl4ts]

💯💯very interesting topiv

[@richardalan5064]

Spoiler: breaks Sunroof: breaks Window regs: break VR chain guides: break G60 S/C: breaks Electronics: buggy AF Vacuum system: finicky OEM parts: kinda pricey kinda rare Aftermarket: better than decent Looks: wedgefully sexy When it runs: absolutely wonderful

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

door handles fog lights hood latch cable headlight switch

[@user-lb4xh7sk9q]

Great video although I teared up when you said the VR6 should be the one to buy. We have a 1990 G60 that is a head turner everywhere we take it. Lucky enough to have purchased it before the price spiked. Previous owner had rebuilt engine and supercharger so felt confident it would bring us joy before any major work needed to be done. It is more tun to drive than our 2017 Boxster S.

[@TheMilkman04]

Yooooo, this is 100% one of my dream cars I’ve always wanted one, along with a 3000gt, gsx, and Subaru svx

[@Iamsandivo]

SAAAMEE

[@russellm2555]

Conquest Tsi

[@AustinMBecker]

Let's be real - most of us would love to own a Corrado. But, then you see the reliability, parts expense, rust, and more.... The Corrado idea goes out the door real quick :(

[@PANTYEATR1]

i wanted one of these when i was in HS. i used to see a yellow VR6 Corrado on my friend's block, but they were rare to see back then

[@randomaj237]

Day 4 or 5 of asking for "so you want a Honda CRX"

[@bronxtaskforce01]

You guys are awesome. Thank you all for making these videos. When will you talk about the Lexus IS350 3rd Gen? Thoughts!!

[@hitterscountsportsbyarthur2402]

Owned a silver 1990 G60 and it forever remains in my heart. Styling is timeless; even today. I did replace just about every mechanical motor, including the rear fin. By the way did you know it had this cool fin that rose at 45 mph, like an F1 race car? I had a love / hate relationship with this car. It was the only car that would get me somewhere and then strand me there, before cellphones, and GPS, in the middle of the night, somewhere in BFE. I still drive and own hot hatches (2008 Mazdaspeed 3 GT) and it all began here. Great video here as it brought back some great memories!

[@judahweesner2651]

Alex: If your over 25 Random lady in an ad: Are you over 25? Wtf is happening???

[@hakonhelgesen7659]

Most Corrados are approx 30 years old. Add 15-20 years to that. And the Corrado entusiasts are 45-50 years old.

[@sannissansanjuan5074]

Seen a one VR6 Corrado in 6 years on the the Highway in 2023 in a World of SUV's, That car made my Day

[@cjk13272]

The best commercial in existence

[@Squatch244]

I think the VR6 Corrado has the best front end of all modern Dubs.

[@lordorigami]

I was soo excited about the title of this one.

[@justar6865]

It doesn't look so bad its actually pretty nice

[@donaldduck3843]

Nah they look so much better in person mate 😍

[@kellenfk9190]

I am an assistant general manager at Culver’s. And my first car I bought when I was 15 was a 1991 g60 corrado. And I miss it so much. I’m in the market for a VR6 soon. Going to make it a project build for my son. But he probably won’t get it because I love it so much. “Fuck off here’s a civic”

[@drwisdom1]

I bought a new burgundy Corrado back in 1992. I had previously had 83 and 88 GTIs and got the 92 Corrado instead of a 92 GTI because of the VR6. I still have it even though I rarely drive it. After 28 years it is hard to part with it. Corrados never sold well because they were overpriced.

[@nikdog419]

This car was one that was on the look list for my mk4 GTD motor to go into. Ended up with a mk2 GTi.

[@joebob4943]

"G60" replaced with a twin screw supercharger (amoungst many other mods). Super fun to drive!

[@bradykuhns3005]

Love my vr6 rado

[@wingersdingers]

I've owned multiple Corrados and the auto spoiler was the only thing that never broke!🤣

[@brayanuribe8799]

The hit of nostalgia you just gave me at minute 2💀💀💀💀

[@totalrobot]

Had a 92 SLC VR6 Dark Burgundy Wine color w tan leather interior, Fittipaldi Polaris wheels. I miss her so much.

[@BradyDearinger]

I have a green 94 Corrado R32 swap and a blue 04 Vw R32. You could say I’m a fan.

[@buddiec]

My dream is to swap mine to a r32 been chatting with frank from corrado alley but he is slammed for the forcible future, not sure my physical and mental level up to par anymore. 5 years ago no problem , but gonna happen bucket list

[@BradyDearinger]

@@buddiec it bolts right up to the 5 speed. got my swap harness from 'Stance dubs" and a bracket to mount drive by wire pedal. some BFI motor mounts. that's all you NEED to do it. i also went with a shortened oil pan. you also need a down pipe from tectonics tuning for their 24v vr6 2 to 1. they don't say it will work but I figured out that it does. got my engine and ECU (immobilizer defeated) for $3500 you could get it done for under 5k in parts. Mine was about 10 because I upgraded a bunch of other things while I had it torn apart. "well while I'm here I might as well do this" don't be like that. get what you need and that's it.

[@deanwatkins4878]

I’m loving my Corrado I’m hoping to have it posted up on their website soon

[@tim1polman]

Did you know it has an automated wing? The one on mine still works 😁 About the g60, it only had 1 part 'wobbeling' around, and 2 static outer halves. Its little brother, the G40 was used in the Polo already, with good succes. So they scaled it up for the bigger 1.8l engine. Making it more maintenance intensive.

[@169abr]

Holy Shit that Zoo magazine commercial really hit the nostalgia button for me, I somehow remembered every word to that little bit lol

[@bones0184]

Had a 1990 G 60 what a love-hate relationship that was.

[@_YUKL_]

I feel sad for all those watching this who don't know what Culver's is and their cheese curds 😳

[@BobBob-et9io]

Brought someone from the East Coast to Culvers and they were like "it's ok" Air mailed them back to shitty NYC the same day

[@_YUKL_]

@@BobBob-et9io eject-o seat-o cuz 😂

[@brysonkuhn3290]

@@_YUKL_ one was finally built near my house and man it's good

[@newbilpun8944]

What is it?

[@_YUKL_]

@@newbilpun8944 Culver's or cheese curds?

[@BigGroupHug]

That opening sequence of trash-euros killed me.

[@ikealamp53]

I've had the Corrado G60 and the much more exclusive Golf 2 Rallye G60. It's been over 20 years and i still miss that G60 whistling sound. What a kick that was.

[@burnedmyfoot]

My man spits fire so fast he sounds like a rotary.

[@kupuskrompir7138]

I had 1991 vw corrado for 11 years I fucking loved it and I fucking missing it

[@Jay-dp5wp]

Latest model Beetle, Rear Engine, VR6, AWD. Dream car

[@alexw.4933]

I’m 16 and was looking for a first car, I looked at corrados but couldn’t find a good one near me, I ended up buying a 94 bronco

[@Imissthefuhrer]

Man I always wanted one of these back in the day. Ended up settling on a Scirocco cause I was still in High School working part time, at a grocery store.

[@RealMetox]

I own a 91 g60.. ive had it for 10 years now! The wing is working , and never had any issue with the car :p so.. love love relationship

[@victorcatorz5731]

I need a Corrado.

[@jeffjohnson3099]

Had to get rid of my old G60, as soon as I get my garage built, I'll be looking for a VR6. Miss this car a ton. Gonna buy two of them, one to make electric, the other for VR6 turbo.

[@asbjones]

Owned my 92’ Vr6 for 15 years now, drive it a couple times a week, the wing never broke but I did pull the fuse out so it stays off, the car overall has been nothing but awesome, still get compliments on it👍

[@01Peebee10]

I've owned 2 Corrado VR6's in my time... I loved them both but they pissed me off in equal measures so they had to go. If the right one came along (not many around within the UK market) I'd definitely be interested in a 3rd!

[@therealchickentender]

Same here. Though only my first pissed me off. The second was a gem. I sold it in mid 2009 because I traveled for a couple years. Simultaneous feelings of deep regret and totally worth it are with me still a decade later. :)

[@01Peebee10]

@@therealchickentender My original one was an R32 conversation, amazing vehicle but had so many annoying little issues, I just got pissed off with it. Second one was a standard VR6 which I found underwhelming. I sold it to a friend who I believe still owns it.

[@user-mv5en9mz3z]

buying a corrado as my second car from my best friends dad, as soon as i saw it in his yard i wanted it

[@JuanLuna-kt9jj]

I own two vr6 Corrados and I wish I had five more!

[@brysonkuhn3290]

The VR6 sounds 🔥🔥🔥

[@hakonhelgesen7659]

The VR6 has straight 6 firing order and manifold split. But it also fires all 3 cylinders on 1 side. The the other 3 on the other side. All this make the intake noise and the exhoust noise absolutely smooth. And the combustion noise absolutely burbly. Together it makes the lovely iconic VR6 sound.

[@MexiG60]

I miss my corrado, its far the best car ive had, only problem these cars always had problems specially with the g60

[@timboslice3294]

They are still sick til this day my buddies is sick he did the all wheel drive swap n vr6 turbo 🔥🔥🔥

[@hellaflushhonda]

VW Corrado VR6 is forever superior 😂🔥 is still has my heart 🥺❤️

[@buddiec]

I love my 93 vr6 and so does everyone that 👀 it

[@ronnygey8332]

One thing to mention is... The Interieur before and after facelift... I think the masterpiece in corrado style is the before facelift Interieurs... And commons know thing.. American want european style and european want American style... I live in germany, after first car.. Trabant Station Wagon.. I owned a corrado vr6.. Loved that engine Sound.. now years gone by.. I own a corrado g60.. And... I love it Too..makes different sounds in different RPM areas.. Yeahh ha.. Style is great too.. Stock.. With kw coils and borbet A... Yeahh ha... And its an i Catcher... I got in two weeks four spoken likes.. Double thumbs up... Did i forgot to mention the exhausts from bastuck 🤔

[@69bock69]

had a vr6, cool car . yellow ones are sexy as hell

[@8kdrei]

First car you drive in the first Forza Horizon.... My 12 year old self was so bamboozled when i saw a volkswagon with a pop up spoiler😬😬😬

[@yuppystick]

Brilliant video. Love the wit too.

[@DrEw-cx9pt]

Still regret selling my 93 slc what a great vehicle

[@ramos_amayo3076]

Yooo that zoo animals ad was a throw back fr fr

[@stevelucas2117]

my second car was a 1990 Corrado G60. ABSOLUTLEY, loved that car and miss it. So wish VW would make a new modern version.

[@awesomecomet3577]

1:56 Sent me all the way back to my childhood 😆 love these Corrados, I rarely ever see these!!

[@michaelp.5537]

Mmmmm. One more for the CEL Crew. Gotta love em!

[@excubitorcaecus]

My 1994 2.9 Corrado still drives wonderfully! But you mentioned 178hp... I think it has 190hp, am I wrong? Not a big difference in the end... And it sounds great.

[@timmshavershian9802]

Us Market mostly 178hp Vr6 And G60 160hp Eu had 190hp vr6 G60 160hp 1.8l 16v 136hp 2.0l 16v 136hp 2.0l 8v 115hp

[@Gamertrip4life]

Yo thats a classic commercial right there

[@edwardtaylor492]

I have a buddy who did a 1.9 TDI swap, a bunch of mods, lots of fun!

[@KINGVONFRM063]

Finally an vw episode