From: dan@grok85.ColumbiaSC.NCR.COM (Daniel Adams)
Subject: Re: Corrado SLC or 325is?
Reply-To: dan@Grok85.ColumbiaSC.NCR.COM
Organization: NCR Corporation
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 92 17:15:25 GMT

In article <26394@oasys.dt.navy.mil>, odell@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Bernard O'Dell) writes:
|> Concerning comparisons between the BMW and the Corrado V6-and the new
|> Jetta GLX (GLI)--
|> 
|> First, you have to actually drive the cars and then compare--from
|> your own viewpoint--

First off (my qualifications) I own a 89 325is and have extensively
driven a 92 325i and VR6 Corrado.  The 325i from a sales person that 
I associate with and the Corrado from a long-time friend.  And I have
owned 3 VW's (Dasher and 2 Rabbits).

|> 
|> Everything I have read about the new VW V6-is very very impressive-
|> 
|> The ride-handling, and the V6 engine is really a sweetheart--
|> 
|> Another thing for you "Bimmers"--Check out the NADA book comparing
|> the 92 BMW 325I with the 91 BMW 325I--Just by chance, I checked it out--
|> There is a drop of approximately 10K from around 27K (92) new to 17K
|> (91) for just one year--surprising huh!--

Comparing apples to oranges.  The change in bodystyle and standard
options will impact the resale price.  My friend traded in his 90
Corrado G60 with 14k miles for $10000.  Considering it listed for $19k
is not too good.  And his new VR6 listed for $23000, thats a $13k drop
or 43% resale value.

|> 
|> The 325I, without a doubt, is probably the best road car, stopping,
|> handling, skidpad, and all that up to now, but let's wait and compare
|> the bimmer with the new V6 Jetta GLX (GLI) in all the important departments-
|> 
|> Now the Corrado V6 outdistances the 325I in most of the departments,
|> and when you consider purchase price in the equation, IMHO, the bimmer
|> is certainly not worth the difference--but again, let's see how the
|> V6 Jetta GLX stacks up against the revered BMW.
|> 

If your only looking for bang for the buck I agree that the new VR6
VWs are a strong suit.  But there is alot more to a BMW than just
0-60 and road-feel.  Shut the door on the Corrado and then on the
BMW.  If they sound the same then buy the VW.  I am not implying 
that BMW uses $10K door catches but that the structure/solidity of 
the car is a level above the VW.  Try out a MBZ if you really want
solid.  My uncles 8 year old 280E always amazes me, especially
at 135 mph.

|> Also ask yourself why the 500 series BMWs are coming out with two
|> new V8 engines, one a 3.0, and the other a 4.0, if not to add to add
|> more muscle. They must have seen the writing on the wall for the six.
|> 

Can you say Lexus and Infiniti.  There has been a stong rumor that BMW
will come out with a 4-series that will be the size of a 3-series 
but with the V-8.

|> Again, IMHO, for the money, the new VW V6 in either the Corrado or
|> the Jetta GLX is going to be hard to beat as a true sports sedan for
|> most enthusiasts.
|> 
|> The new Toyota SE, the Ford Taurus SHO, and the Maxima SE are all nice
           ^^^^^^^^^      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^          ^^^^^^^^^
|> cars, but fall short of the mark for a true sports sedan.
|> 
AGREED, hands down.

|> Me thinks the new V6 Jetta will fill the void most satisfactorily.
|> 
|> We'll see--

The new Jetta will be a strong contender when it comes time for me to get a 
new car.  I just wish they weren't built in Mexico.  That's the main reason
I didn't get a GLI in 89!

Daniel