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They are damn nice cars. I would get it.
-Ken V.
1998.5 SE Praire Tan Zetec ATX
psycho_bass@hotmail.com
Roush springs Roush rear sway bar BAT struts 17" Millie Miglia HT3 and a ton of subtle asthetic mods
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DONT SELL THE CORRADO. That's the best VW ever made IMHO. I love the look of those cars, and they are rare as hell. (I wish VW would bring it back  ) I would say to you to get a 1.8T engine from a wrecked VW golf or Jetta and have someone put that into your Corrado. Man if I had the money I would buy your Corrado off you! http://www.adrenalinmotorsport.com/Projects/corrado/corrado_home.htmI rest my case!!!
2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi
#1 for Bendix Brakes Kits!
Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!
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Yes, those Corrado's are sweet!!! www.bahnbrenner.com
2000 Contour SVT
17" Focus SVT wheels
Intrax suspension
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Ahhhhh! I'm so confused guys, some people say keep the corrado, some say get the 300ZX TT! I love the corrado for the rareness, but still its not fast! but its still one damn nice car! But the Z is faster, and feels nice to drive.. and it just seem's when im driving the z, i'll feel like I have the fastest car in town... But I'm already in love with my corrado, But I feel I will like the 300 ZX more.. this is such a pain!! 
1997 Civic CX (lsvtec,el frontend,fast, nuff said)
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The 300ZX is a real sweetie, but repair costs grow exponentially with Turbos, justifiably or not. Nissan parts are also expensive (they wanted $600 for a catalytic converter on my 85 300zx).
That said, I would sell the Corrado privately (the market is good for those) and buy the 300. You only go around once, might as well do it in a really cool car. Also, since you are getting a bit of a deal, you will be able to get a considerable amount back on your initial investment.
By the way, twinturbo.net is a good site for info if you need it. Cheers and good luck!
98 Silver Frost SVT
97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed
"Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future"
"A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."
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GET A COMPRESSION CHECK DONE Before you buy it, seriously, and tell the mechanic to pay special attn to the #6 cylinder, if the compression isnt close to perfect dont touch it.
-Matt
"Pain heals, chicks dig scars, and glory lasts forever!"
will do/pay just about anything for the following parts:
CF sunroof glass replacement
OEM CF trunk
Non OEM style cf or fiberglass hood not the cf1 design
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Sounds like you know your 300z's!
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Go with the power man !!!
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my buddy had one with about 600whp...but he flipped it a little more than a month ago and died. hey, it's a great car though. i've spent many nights with my hands jammed down deep in the tight engine bay...i warn you though, if you get the z, you won't spend any more money on your contour.
99' black svt
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born: 12-7-98
mods: kkm intake, mystery mod, bassani exhuast, sho shop pulleys, magnecor wires, superchip(sitting in my glove box), h & r springs, ebc gas-slotted rotors, zex, 18" giovanna kobe's
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Well, I went back to the dealership.. and when they saw my Corrado, the sales man seemed all the sudden VERY interested.... and offered me $10,000 Trade-in.. so I told him to give me one more day! Drove the corrado around for a bit and became more of a VW Fan... I heard that Corrado's have tons of electrical problems tough! When I drove the 300 ZX me and my dad both noticed, its alot more fun to drive the corrado, even tough RWD can be a blast as well, but when you punch it on the 300 ZX after about 2700 RPM wow!! it kicks in soo nicely!! but I think I have made my decision.. I am going to keep the corrado! you just don't see them! I'm going to buy a EIP Turbo Kit for it.. I think thats the correct company who makes it! thanks for all you'r comments guys, this is what makes CEG... well uuhmmm CEG!! 
1997 Civic CX (lsvtec,el frontend,fast, nuff said)
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