Recent content by Iggu

I’ve owned both. Get the older engine if you’re into the classic/vintage thing. Get the newer one if you’re into performance/driving. Both have their place depending on what you’re looking for.

Thanks for the write up. Based on this I would never use CC.

Does anyone know if it is possible to buy or repair the slim, curvy silver trim which goes around the front storage hole (with the AMG text on it) in this picture? Thanks in advance.

Some strange posting in here for sure. But back on topic …. what does “undocumented” mean? Did the previous owner not declare the Ghost to the selling dealership? If so how does the car get started? Or did the previous owner sell the car to the dealership having put the car in valet mode? Or...

My thoughts too. When I see mileage figures I’m not thinking “engine” I’m thinking “seat bolsters”.

If the % finance cost is less than the % earned on cash/savings (as it often is) then paying with cash is daft. If the % finance cost is more than the % earned on cash/savings (as it sometimes is) then using finance is daft. Simple maths.

Clear conclusion from this is that the old C63 battered the other two on everything but the standing start test and the brake test. The BMW in 2WD mode looked rubbish!

They don’t just want performance cars though. They will take anything. So called “pool” cars - non-descript average 4 door cars which will fly under the radar when dealing drugs - are just as targeted and desirable for them. My neighbour’s 69 plate Mazda hatchback was targeted in the summer and...

Me too. You could argue there is an opportunity cost in the business if his employees are working on his personal car, but in cash terms I reckon it cost him £200 per day - and I doubt Namz is too fussed about the finer details of management accounting techniques. I liked following this GT63S...

Thanks to all contributors so far, I’ve loved seeing these cars. My personal favourites so far are @Cyclone1 ‘s Fiat 20VT Coupe and @kcsun ‘s RS4 but there are many more to admire in here. I thought I was mad when I bought my Corrado as a weekend pleasure toy but this thread has made me feel...

Agree. Just get a Shell V-Power loyalty card and put nowt else in.

Agree with this. I didn’t know Esso did a 99 now though. Good to know.

I’ve given some thought to an SLK too. I’m 6’3” though and thought I’d read somewhere that the seats are pretty un-adjustable in them? Hoping this is wrong as I’d like to give one a go some day.

Yeah I have those factory fit 6 spoke Solitudes on mine. The Speedlines in your pic were for the standard VR6. Both are great wheels. My car is 100% OEM as it left the factory in Osnabruck in 1995 - I agree it could be modded but that’s not an option for me with this car. I want to keep it...

Lovely example! Prices for Corrados are on the up. Sharp examples are selling for £20k+ and the rarer ones (like my Storm) are in demand if the provenance is good. The prices for fast Fords (RS Turbos, Cosworths etc) seems to have peaked but I think (hope) that classic fast VWs are the next in...