1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60 upped to G83 review from North America
"Initially too little factory support. A radical and superb vehicle!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Initial dealer support was a horrifying:
3 batteries.
2 radiator fans.
3 water pumps.
10 oil leaks.
1 ECU failure.
3 starters - thus damaging.
1 flywheel.
1 leaky heater core.
2 driveshaft harmonic balance failures.
3 sunroof failures
All of the above in the first 3 years!!
The sunroof still is not fixed and I never replaced the driveshaft harmonic balance after the 2nd occurance.
The factory warranty covered most items and the remainder by an addtional service contract.
Just remember NEVER, EVER, PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM "RAY FLADABOE" IN IRVINE, CA (USA)
General comments?
Having previously owned a "grey market" 914-6 with a 2.7L, I was used to trips to the service department and headaches.
The research and development of the G60 Corrado made owning the car a dream!
Specificly the TEC GT-1 upgrade from the G60!
SERVICE HISTORY:
1994 & 1999 the struts have been replaced. Original suspension except Hor Technologie Springs to lower the car.
1998 New cylinder head from the dealership - Never, ever drive your Corrado hot! The original paper headgasket contributed to this.
1998 Upgraded to TEC GT1 (G83). The orig. G60 had over 200K miles on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 301050 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2001 |