Newbie & car history

Harvey669

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Morning one and all.

New member to the forum here. Always been a petrolhead, having owned a number of cars from the Volkswagen/Audi Group. I've attached some photos to keep the post interesting. Started off with a aqua blue Corrado VR6. 101_3300.jpg

and swapped this with a friend for a corrado VR6 that had a 3.0litre GrantMotorsport engine. Felt like a race car, was a race car, stupidly loud and quick however was too temperamental. Moved to my third corrado, this time a midnight blue corrado VR6 that included Porsche split rooms and a supercharger fitted to the V6 lump

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...was great fun however was forced to sell and buy something a bit more sensible.

So went and bought a Seat Leon Cupra R 225 and remapped it. Nice car with plenty of poke but never felt special so did a swap for a Mk4 Golf R32
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This was a lovely motor that did feel special. Wish I never sold it however met a woman, who is now my wife so had to sell my toy cars to pay for wedding and mortgages.

I'm now in a position to buy a wee sports car. I have around 5-7k to spend. Looked at alternatives, Honda S2000 are ridiculously priced in my opinion, Porsche boxters for that money are all high mileages. MX5.....doesn't feel special enough and underpowered.

I have decided to opt for a 3.0 Z4 convertible, preferably the Si version however my research shows there is little difference in performance between the 3.0i and 3.0si. Would prefer a manual or a flappy paddle option and sports seats are a must.

Anyway hope you enjoy the pictures.

Thanks

Kris
 
Love that Corrado VR6
Welcome to the forum.
3 litre roadster - good choice, 5 to 7k will give you lots of choice, just be patient and be prepared to travel :thumbsup:
 
Welcome and I hope you get your ideal Zed soon. :thumbsup: Always wanted a Corrado when I was younger but never got one

Arthur's seat in the background pic of the golf.

Another Scottish member?
 
Welcome to the forum. :) I guess if you must drive VAG products then you picked the right ones. The last VW I was tempted to buy was a VR6. :thumbsup: Still what do I know I bought a Mk1 Primera instead. :lol:
 
welcome,

I had a mk4 r32 timing chain failed, replaced it with an e36 328i that cost a 10th of the golf but much prefered the engine and driving dynamics.

Although didnt make as good a noise
 
Hi and welcome!

The Zed certainly does feel special! You won't be disappointed with the 3.0i or 3.0si! :driving:
 
AlfaScozzesi said:
Welcome and I hope you get your ideal Zed soon. :thumbsup: Always wanted a Corrado when I was younger but never got one

Arthur's seat in the background pic of the golf.

Another Scottish member?

Aye, born, live and work in Edinburgh
 
Hope your Zed search goes well and you can join us on a run some day. :driving:

There are a few members on here from Edinburgh or just outside.
 
Hi and welcome OP.

Love the colour of that Aqua Blue Corrado!

Good luck with the search. :thumbsup:
 
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