90-92 Corrado G60: Made by Karmann, US market. Major problems: Generally fairly reliable. First cold start sometimes fails. Second start usually ok. Notchy transmission/Linkage/Reverse binding, many had their 2nd gear syncro die, most G60s do not have the clutch with Cd or Ni plated splines exasterbating shifting problems.
Common problems: exhaust hangers go bad (it's a heavy exhaust), auto belts malfunctioning (really, starter switch), windshield wipers miss a few areas, vibration damper gets loose on driver's side axle, supercharger dies between 50-?k miles (no corrolation found with those using AST or Neuspeeds smaller pulleys), sunroof dies after a couple of years, foglights crack due to heat.
Impressions: Low end lacking, notchy shifter, but otherwise a nice, sturdy,
and practical car. Good handling, bad rear visibility. The usual rattles
but better then other A2s or A1s.
Lots of aftermarket parts available to improve power and handling.
92-> Corrado VR6/SLC: Made by Karmann, US market.
Major problems: Transmission Linkage binding, increasing notchiness.
Several had their ABS system go bad, many had their 2nd gear syncro die
older VR6s (92) do not have the clutch with Cd or Ni plated splines
exasterbating shifting problems.
Common problems: Windshield wipers miss a few areas, sunroof dies
after a couple of years, foglights crack due to heat.
Impressions: Great car, better than the G60 version in virtually all respects. Quiet.
[Tom H]
From what the service people at my dealer (whom I have a lot of confidence
in) say, a partial quality/reliability ranking might be something like:
Corrado > Golf/Jetta A3 > Golf/Jetta A2 > old Passat
(Karmann) (Puebla) (Westmoreland) (Emden)
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