1992 Volkswagen Corrado SLC from North America - Comments

23rd Oct 2000, 23:26

"Very fast wheels.... but at some cost"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Oh boy... how do I start...

The engine was replaced under warranty.

Numerous shorts - running lights don't work.

Sunroof quit working.

Water pump went.

After a service at the local dealer - the intake cam gear fell off (!!!) which ended up costing me new valves & cams (the end of the intake cam was ruined), the worst part is I had to pay for it!!!

Oil pump.

At the present moment it will not start - even after replacing the starter, battery and cables, and the ignition switch (which was just replaced 2 years ago).

General comments?

I am almost embarrassed to admit it, but I would really hate to part with this car even with all the problems I have had. It is a total blast to drive - especially with the Schrick cams, Garrett chip, larger bore throttle body, K&N filter, and ported and polished head.

It runs hard, and can blow away most anything I see on the road daily. My brother tells me I should sell it - and at times I agree with him... but all it takes is getting behind the wheel and blasting on some deserted back roads, and then all is right with the world. :o)


30th Jul 2002, 02:56

I too have spent $$$ on my 92' SLC, but the thought of selling it makes me weep. I have spent over $10,000 on replacement parts, and that doesn't even count after market upgrades (another $3,000). I don't know what it is about these things, but they drive me crazy. Others see porsches on the road and get excited, I see a VR6 Corrado and I gotta get closer... even though I'm in one.

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