some people in this group just dont get it

and 80s, and 90s.

I agree with SteveF - it was hardly modern looking, back in it's day.

Agreed.

Surely the residuals are strong because it's "one of the best small coupes ever made" :)

I'm pretty sure it's dated looks aren't gonna be an issue, now that it's 16 years old ;)

You're missing the point here Ronny - Tim was trying to give a list of 80s cars that are half-worth bothering with.

Astra GTE, Ford Escort etc. are not "Retro 80s" - they're just s**te...

Are you sure that MR2 isn't turning you gay, Vamp?

Richard

They're no different over here ;)

Har har. So did the Calibra.

The Corrado was very much a 1990s halo car. People loved 'em. It was also typical of the variable quality of 1990s VWs, like the dreadful, lardy Mk III Golf, and the good, but a step backwards IMO, bluff fronted Passat.

Never owned one. Would like to though.

Richard

I wouldn't slag anyone off for modding anything, as long as it's done right. Corsas included.

I used to get less grief when I tarted up my old Skodas.

Yep. Then Aston Martin used the floorpan for the DB7.

Fraser

i loved the corrado's! i sat in a fully loaded black one once at a showroom, full leather cd and all that. i loved the shape and to me it looked cooler than the golf. i'd have one i think if they wasn't so damned over priced and insurance costs wasn't so silly :)

the cars not the guys you perv :)

Truth is the 80's junk is still around, unlike most of the others...

Because these people wanted one when they were knew, but couldn't afford it?

Young man!

Was that statement a satirical one ? Designed to expose the one quoted above it as impressively stupid ?

Just wondered like, what with it being a load of sweaty old arse.

Why bother worrying about it? If I had a pound for every time somebody wondered why I was modding a car I'd be able to buy Fiat from GM.

Correct. "Me too."

You know, some people who _don't_ mod think it's great to not spend a lot of money on a car, then "pot, kettle, black" when somebody else (i.e. me) doesn't get a super ultra high performance tyre, but instead gets these funky low rolling resistance tyres.

I don't worry about it. Actually I encourage the behaviour, it's fun.

We have two cars. We have Kermit that Charlie uses to get to and from her funky stuff about the city. Then we have Kermit that we use for long haul trips and my work commute... :)

Ermmmmm...

Ya...?

We're not arguing...?

Nah snipers are fine. At least we generally know who's responsible! Some of the Ka Klubbers, or ex-Ka Klubbers, have made it their mission to netkkop me and my activities, which is hugely entertaining because they're too scared to admit who they are.

I reckon it's 'cos I'd email this:

omg, a sensible comment. Please stop it at once before it becomes catching and spreads :)

Well yeah, teasing is allowed ;)

Sshhhhh or all the "I've never modded, and never will mod a car, but have to right to tell you how" people catch up with you ;)