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difficult one that.
944's drive well, but they just don't have that something that I'd need to spend £5k on one VR6 Corrados are fabulous, but I imagine last weekends Top Gear has driven the prices through the roof.I'd buy a very nice, late spec, 4x4 Sapphire Cosworth.
How much where you thinking of spending on maintenance again?
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on a Sapphire Cosworth? Not THAT much really. I did 24000 miles in my old one, in about 8 months driving. Drove it hard, changed the oil every 3000 miles, changed the plugs about the same, if you're diligent about maintenance, don't thrash them from cold, and generally look after them, they're remarkably cheap to run. Considering the performance available (mine was over 500 bhp on the dyno) they're *very* cheap to run.
I can't think of anything else you could buy for £5000 that's as good an all round performance car. Comfy, very quick, reliable (IME), economical (I got up to 35 mpg off boost...[1]), easy to get parts for, and excellent handling.
I'd definately choose a 4x4 Sapphire Cossie over a 944 or VR6.
Just avoid any 4x4 Cosworth with more than 2 owners, more than 280 bhp [2], and make sure it's been looked after properly. There are some lovely ones still about.
I'll be after a '92 spec one, preferably Smokestone with A/C and leather in about 6 months. With a BBR stainless 2x2.5" exhaust and a 280bhp BBR chip I'll be looking to get 5-6 years out of it.
[1] although at full boost... er... 9mpg? [2] 4x4 Cossie gearboxes were designed initially for 280bhp, but much more and *KABOOM*
Why is your PC's clock set to December?
(Bugger - and I've gone and eaten the turkey and taken the tree down as well!) Sorry. Hadn't even noticed.
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The porker's RWD, but the Corrado looks and is probably seen as the "nicer" car by Joe Average. I reckon I'd go and get a test drive of both and find out which makes me grin more...
That's an interesting one...
If it's a daily driver that you rely on, I'd say go for the Corrado. Running costs will be a bit more manageable.
If it's a weekend toy, or if you can afford to have it off the road for a few days/weeks while you find second-hand parts if anything big goes, go for the 944.
Routine servicing costs on a 944 will not be at all unreasonable, but prices for some less readily available parts can be frightening (how does £450 for a front suspension top mount grab you?)
The Corrado is supposed to be one of the best handling FWD coupes there is. But I can guarantee that the first tight roundabout you come to and the 944 will leave it standing.
If you go the 944 route, I would do some serious research first. The forums on rennlist
Hi all If it was your £5K would you go for a VR6 Corrado or a 2.5 944S??? Parts don't seem to be too pricey from looking at the Euro Car Parts site (although if I went for the 944 I guess I would have to get it serviced by a porsche specialist which I suppose would probably cost a fair whack.................).
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