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Gttnutter
04-11-2008, 11:38
i'm looking for a run around and i've closed it down to 2 cars

mk3 vr6 or corrado

clio 16v

this will only be a run around over winter spring time as i'm not wanting to use the 5 as little as possible so as long as it has a ticket and is running condition

with the above cars i will hunt down a bargain but just cant make my mind up!

maybe the bargain will choose for me?

Keep your eyes peeled for me guys :agree:

BriC
04-11-2008, 12:12
My Bro has a Corrado VR6 Storm. Lovely car. Fast, great handling and plush interior. You won't get a storm for a bargain, but you would probably get a normal VR6 for not too much.. Same power, same handling, just not limited edition. Kind of like the Raider is to the normal GT Turbo.

Gttnutter
04-11-2008, 18:49
My Bro has a Corrado VR6 Storm. Lovely car. Fast, great handling and plush interior. You won't get a storm for a bargain, but you would probably get a normal VR6 for not too much.. Same power, same handling, just not limited edition. Kind of like the Raider is to the normal GT Turbo.

The highline vr6 was the golfs answer to the corrado storm.

will find one cheap enough hopefully

dangerous dave
04-11-2008, 18:52
seen a few corrados and really like them, but they all have been rotters:crap: wondering if they have rust issues across the board?

dangerous dave
04-11-2008, 19:04
bag of sand
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=370963

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-CLIO-16V-BLACK_W0QQitemZ120326257362QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m120326257362&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

fix a upper
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-RENAULT-CLIO-16V-BLUE_W0QQitemZ330283439393QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 330283439393&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

boom boom
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-RENAULT-CLIO-16V-BLACK_W0QQitemZ110305920309QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m110305920309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

:cool::p

Gttnutter
04-11-2008, 20:09
bag of sand
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=370963

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-CLIO-16V-BLACK_W0QQitemZ120326257362QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m120326257362&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

fix a upper
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-RENAULT-CLIO-16V-BLUE_W0QQitemZ330283439393QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 330283439393&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

boom boom
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-RENAULT-CLIO-16V-BLACK_W0QQitemZ110305920309QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m110305920309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

:cool::p

whats a headgasket like on a clio 16v :agree:

dangerous dave
04-11-2008, 21:17
that's gonna be a job and a half, I'd get the engine out for easy access to the million nuts and bolts holding the head on.

I'd do it, but it's not anywhere near as easy as the 5 from what I remember.

davew
04-11-2008, 22:10
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the man to speak to about a clio is Nick Hill at Hill Power,
if it was me though i would look at a golf over a clio and you will have to spend a decent amount of wedge to get a corrado vr6 worth having, but how can you compare a 137bhp clio over a 190bhp corrado? no contest for me

Gttnutter
04-11-2008, 22:22
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

the man to speak to about a clio is Nick Hill at Hill Power,
if it was me though i would look at a golf over a clio and you will have to spend a decent amount of wedge to get a corrado vr6 worth having, but how can you compare a 137bhp clio over a 190bhp corrado? no contest for me

true and i really dont have an answer for that other than i've drien plenty of vr6's when i was with vw. I do have a soft spot for there engine note :agree::smokin:

boostjunky
04-11-2008, 22:48
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I love the way you are using Corrado VR6 and 'run around' in conjunction here :agree: :smokin:

If it is a run around you want, the 2.8 engine in the Golf would be a better bet. The 2.9 in the Corrado can have some reliability issues. Plus, spares for the Corrado can be an absolute ******* to get hold of (particularly interior trim and bodywork/panels).

Wayno
05-11-2008, 17:47
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I love the way you are using Corrado VR6 and 'run around' in conjunction here :agree: :smokin:
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Should have seen the face on the guy I bought my VR6 off when I said it was going to be my run around. :eek:

Back on topic, very pleased with my Golf VR6, handling is really good. I thought it would understeer with the 6 cylinder in the front but haven't experienced any yet :cool:

Can average 35 mpg with sensible driving.

I was originally on the lookout for a Corrado VR6 but for the money I was wanting to spend they all had rust.

You won't be disappointed if you go for a VR6. :)

clee
05-11-2008, 18:10
Splitter :mad:
There's a far better V6 out there for a lot less money :confused:

Wayno
05-11-2008, 18:40
Splitter :mad:
There's a far better V6 out there for a lot less money :confused:

Yes, they have a splitter on the bottom of the front bumper.

I can't think of a better V6 for the same money as a VR6 let alone less? :confused:
There are Golf VR6's for sale for as little as £1500 :)

raj
05-11-2008, 19:05
eh?:confused: v6?? vr6's arnt v6's sound bloody nice though

Scoff
05-11-2008, 19:13
eh?:confused: v6?? vr6's arnt v6's sound bloody nice though

they are really, they're a 'V', they just have a single cylinder head. bores go into the block at an angle.

Wayno
05-11-2008, 19:15
eh?:confused: v6?? vr6's arnt v6's sound bloody nice though

I think you'll find they are classed as a V6 ;) but I know what you mean with them having one cylinder head and not a 'V' block.

Wayno
05-11-2008, 19:15
they are really, they're a 'V', they just have a single cylinder head. bores go into the block at an angle.

Beat me to it :)

raj
05-11-2008, 19:18
I think you'll find they are classed as a V6 ;) but I know what you mean with them having one cylinder head and not a 'V' block.

yes thats what im thinking. but dont class it as i v6 but more of a v6 cross.