trade-up Scirocco for Corado

[calimus at techography.net (Calimus)]

I would have to reccomend against the Corado.  They are one of those
"bridging" cars from VW.  What I mean is that they Bridged between 2 or
maybe 3 different platforms to make one car.  This can make parts
hunting a bit of a pain, and definitly more costly then a rocco.  The
other things is that no matter what rado owners I talk to, all I hear is
exlectrical issue this, electrical issue that.  Granted, rocco's have
poor grounds, that can be fixed, but rado's seem to suffer many
electrical issues (most noteworth are the sunroofs that never fully
work) and some that even result in cabin fires.

But it really boils down to what you truely want.  What I would suggest
is first, find one that someone is willing to let you drive.  From what
I understand, they feel a bit sluggish and chunky.  Interior wise, I
think they are prollie better (otherwise some of us wouldn't be putting
their seats and dashes in our roccos) but overall feel may not be what
you expect.  Spend a littel time with one before giving up the rocco. 
Also, if you are going to do it, I'd go for the VR version.  The
G-ladders on the 4cyl ones are just plain crap from all the reading i've
done.  Then again, I'm not an expert so don't take anything I say for
gospel, make your own choices.

William

Stefan P wrote:
> 
> To be honest I have always liked the Corado more than the Scirocco but
> couldn't afford to buy one. Now I want to buy a Corado with the Scirocco as
> trade-in.  My Scirocco is in very good condition with 125000 miles. I've had
> it for a little over a year, the previous owner kept it stock but for the
> lowering kit he added. Even the paint job is original and in very good
> condition except for on the hood where the paint has small dull spots caused
> by the missing insulation. But even that is not noticable unless your stand
> right next to the car. There are no major problems with the Scirocco, those
> of you who read my last post "help please help" will know the last thing
> that happened to it.  It's just that I'd rather own a Corado.  Also correct
> me please if I'm wrong, owning a Corado which is newer, would be better for
> me because it is not as likely to break down as an older car...Assuming the
> Corado is in good shape.  I would like to make the value of the Scirocco at
> 4000 dollars. Should you be interested, please reply to this email address
> for more details.
> 
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