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1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC with 55,000 original miles
The late ’80s and early ’90s produced some of the greatest hot hatchbacks of our time. Cars like the Honda CR-X, Acura Integra and Mazda MX-3 are lameted these days, due to the increase in size and weight of all vehicle segments. Taking the place of the Scirocco, the Volkswagen Corrado was a welcomed German addition to this once sizable segment. Unfortunately, many of these great machines have been torn up and modified over the years, or just plain neglected. Here we have a nice example of the later VR6 engined Corrado.
The seller states:
1993 VW Corrado SLC VR6, 5 speed, silver w black leather, only 55,979 original miles! Bilstein struts, new pads and drilled rotors, cold air intake, Neuspeed exhaust… otherwise, stock from the factory! Slight clear coat peeling on right side in a couple smaller areas.
As of writing this, there are no takers at the $7,500 starting bid. Others in similar condition that I’ve seen in the past year have been going in the $5,000 to $6,000 range, so this asking bid may be a bit optimistic in enthusiasts eyes. The only thing that would detract a buyer in my mind would be the non-standard exhaust pipe (looks a bit ridiculous sticking out that far) and the added audio equipment. Other than that, this is a chance to own an unmolested example of Wolfsburg’s (well, Karmann’s) finest.
-Paul
1991 GTI VR6 Swap For Sale
The MkII GTI has always been in an odd no-man’s land for me. I respect the styling and the large tuning community of it, but any time I consider one myself, I wonder why I wouldn’t just get a MkI. When I see an example like this, however, I start to covet them a little more. They may not be as pure and old-school as the original, but they’ve got some serious style, a bit more “grown-up” cred, and can obviously more readily accept modern parts. Case in point, this fast 1991 with a healthy dose of modification that stops short of going overboard.
1991 VW GTI VR6 for sale on Craigslist SF
Despite a misunderstanding of quotation marks’ function, the seller provides a good rundown:
HI I have a 1991 gti white with about 70K on the engine. This car is faster then my 2004 vw r32. I have about $6500+ into this car not including labor or the car itself. Most if not all the parts on this car have under 500 miles on it including wheels and tires. This car can be a show car the way it sits.ENGINE “less then 500 miles on engine parts”The engine has 268 cams, lifters and springs to go with the cams. The intake manifold is shaved and painted black and the spark plug wires run under it ” for a cleaner look”.The engine mounts have BFI inserts. ” they are stiff”Corrado radiator and fans with there own relay set upSamco hose kitNeuspeed P-flow intakeBrand new catsNew magnaflow muffler and resonator the car is quiet but still sounds like a VR6 and you can hear the cams lope.Fairly new clutchSUSPENSION/wheelsH&R ultra low coilovers from a mk3 vr6 jetta “stiffer springs” “less then 500 miles on them” the car is stanced out and can be more to your likingBBS RM’s fresh powder-coating 15×8.5 REAR, FRONT 15×8 flat black faces with gloss black lips…… both front and rear have good size lips. brand new bbs bolts.. these wheels are worth about $2,000ALSO has BRAND NEW disc breaks all the way around.INTERIORIs in good shape has recaros out of another mk2 gtiMK3 guage cluster.everything on the inside works.BODYAlso has keyless entryHas the dual-round headlights with badgless grill, also have quad-rounds that come with the car.led tail lights ” doesn’t look as cheap as you think”16v fender flair all the way aroundThe paint is about a 7 out of 10 stock alpine white paint and the body itself has some dents ” its a 19-20 year old car”
1993 Flash Red Corrado VR6
Let me come right out and admit that I’m not a “Dubber”. However, there are two Volkswagens that I happen to love: the R32 and the Corrado. I love each car for different reasons, for the purpose of this post; I’ll focus on the Corrado.
Just look at it – it’s a beautifully designed automobile, in my opinion the best looking Volkswagen ever. You can see lines from the Scirocco’s hatchback but everything is much more fluid and svelte. Somehow it still manages to look beefy, not as in porky, but muscular and athletic.
What else can I say about this VW? How about that it’s been praised by just about every car magazine, test driver, person who’s driven it. It’s been called one of the “25 Cars You Must Drive Before You Die”. It has a rear spoiler that automatically rises when it hits a specific speed. And finally, you could get it with a supercharged 4-banger or the famous VR6 engine.
Enough mumbling – Here’s a nice 1993 VW Corrado VR6
This one’s claim to fame is “3rd place at the Norcal Dubfest” in 2009.
What else you need to know:
- 130k miles
- TT Exhaust
- Bilstein shocks and H&R springs (it handles like it’s on rails)
- Autotech rear strut bar.
- Leather interior
- Momo Shift knob
- Ecodes
- Passat sunroof.
- Mason Tech aluminum water pipe.
- New low temperature thermostat and thermostat housing
- New Spark plug wires by Nology and NGK Spark plugs
- New Distributor Cap and rotor
Owner asking $7,000 firm.
-Ben
Stock ‘ish and Low Mile Corrado for Sale
Which of the following does not exist?
- The Easter Bunny
- Good tasting Light Beer
- A Low mile/unmodified Volkswagen Corrado
Normally I would say this is a trick question, none of these exist. However, over on eBay a nicely kept 1993 Corrado SLC has surfaced. The Corrado was intended to be the successor to the iconic Scirocco and was embraced by the VW community. The SLC was the second iteration after the supercharged G60 was introduced in 1990. Fast forward more than a decade and what is left of these wonderful cars have been modified, driven hard, or left for dead. This is what makes this particular Corrado so appealing.
From the sellers post -
“1993 VW Corrado VR6, 54,000 original miles. Probably the lowest mileage Corrado in the country. 5 speed, sunroof, The engine is essentially stock except for a cold air intake. Exterior has tasteful mods. Halogen halo headlights, badgeless front grill, Clear lens fog lights and clear taillights. Side marker lights are tinted. Adjustable coil overs all around, slightly lowered and Pirelli P-zero 225/35/17s on BBS wheels. Rear sway bar. There are absolutely no scratches or dings. The interior is gray cloth and spotless. Kenwood stereo/CD player with trunk mounted amplifier and sub-woofer. I-pod hook up which allows control through the stereo controls, and Bluetooth remote hands free for your cell phone. Cup holder. There are no problems with the car, runs like a top, and is cosmetically excellent. Everything works like new except for the sunroof which I have not had diagnosed.”
It would have been nice if the buyer took some higher quality photos. A car in this rare condition deserves every chance to impress would be buyers. Regardless, at $8.5 k this is a solid value, there is a dearth of Corrados on the market in worse shape for more money.
~Aaron.
1989 Golf Rallye for Sale
I’d nearly forgotten about the awesome Golf Rallye until this amazing modified example started circling the interwebs. Maybe it’s because only 5000 were made, or maybe that none were sold in the US, or maybe its lack of racing heritage leaves it in the shadow of the similarly-styled E30 M3, Ur-Quattro, and Lancia Delta Integrale. Whatever it is, more people should know about this car. It was essentially an R32 made in 1989- an aggressive-looking Golf with Syncro and a hot engine, in this case the 160hp supercharged G60. As with the Lancia, Americans were not graced with the importation of the sexy box-flared hatchback, but there are some that have gone through the extreme hoops to federalize. This example has gone even further, adding a Euro 2.9l VR6 and a turbocharger without changing much of the 80stastic exterior.
1989 Modified Golf Rallye for sale on VWVortex
This car reminds me why I went through an intense Rallye phase. It’s in great condition and the modifications make it a sleeping monster, even garnering a feature in EuroTuner. I love box flares, wherever they come from, and combined with the clean Golf II, we’ve got a winner. For $22k, I might keep looking for an E30 M3 or even a first-gen R32, but that’s not to say it isn’t worth it to the right person. Rarity, impressive modifications, and general cleanliness all get high marks on this one. Now let’s see some Golf Countrys over here!
-NR
Volkswagen Corrado, Affordable, Fun, Collectible
There are a good number of VW Corrados out there for the taking, in all different flavors, aftermarket blower 1.8s, turbocharged 2.0 liters, bone stock 2.8 VR6s, etc. For those non-Volkswagen aficionados out there, let me remind you that before the narrow angle VR6 came along the Corrado was offered with a G60 engine package that left the factory with a supercharged 4 cylinder. The G standing in German for G-lader, describing the G shaped scroll type supercharger. Not a bad setup and being able to say your car has a supercharger is almost always a cool selling point. The engine won International Engine of the Year in 1989. Plus they had ads like this:
When I was younger a customized VR6 Corrado was one of the favorites amongst the European tuner kids to go up against the Japanese imports. For this post I stuck with VR6 models, but if you do some looking on your own you’ll find some nice G60 models out there as well. I went looking and found matching models on Craigslist and eBay for you with this post. A blue, a black, and a red, from each site.
1990 VW Corrado with goodies on Craigslist.
This custom take on the Corrado seems to be a work in progress. A later model VR6 engine is in the car and some extra parts are included. Seller has $20k invested and is looking for $12k. I say work in progress as the seller also mentions that there is no radio and a few bits still need finishing. Though it is pretty nice looking I don’t think it will realize $12k unfinished and even then that seems high. Perhaps the amusing vanity license plate number adds value.
Black 1993 Corrado VR6 SLC on Craigslist
A good reason why I think the blue Corrado above is overpriced is this black, quite original looking example. 81k on the clock, original paint, and a still functioning rear wing, all for $3600. When the cash for clunkers program is offering $4500 rebates, this is a lot of car for the money right here. This is likely the deal of the bunch.
Red 1993 Corrado VR6 SLC on Craigslist
The west coast sure has the Corrado Craigslist market wrapped up. If black isn’t your color here is a red version. I wouldn’t normally list two cars with such high miles in one post unless they were really special, but perhaps the great photos struck my fancy with this 153,000 mile one. $4995 will get you a 5 speed, black leather, Speedline wheels, and a Neuspeed chip.
This Corrado features a Jetta engine, fancy headlights, and some other personalized touches. Another seller who also wants to make sure you know the rear wing works. Not the best looking of the bunch.
The other high mile car of the group. Vanity plates strike again on this 158,000 mile model. A younger VR6 resides inside. It looks like about $4000 will get you this one, which appears loved.
Keeping up the pattern of this post of identical models on Craigslist and eBay, a very good looking, lower mileage red 93 SLC recently ended on eBay unsold with bids up to $6200. Keep an eye out for it to be relisted.
The Corrado is a future collectible, maybe not so much as early M3s or 190E 16Vs, but nice examples are going to start rising in value. The difficulty is finding ones of collector grade withoriginal engine and paint, let alone low miles. Many Corrado owner’s have swapped in later versions of the VR6 to replace a thrashed original. The sporty, nimble (the G60 was lighter than the VR6),vehicle already has a good following of fans, with several Corrado clubs. VR6 models are bound to be less troublesome than G60s and there are plenty of VR6 parts around.
~Evan
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