There was something about it that I couldn't figure out, but then, out of the blue, it hit me.

With the TRD Supercharger, it's like getting a brand-new, reliable version of my dream car-the VW Corrado. It has similar proportions, it's a 3-door coupe like hatch, and it's available with a supercharged 4-banger (The VR6 Corrado was faster, but too nose-heavy).

Only I doubt a the TRD charger will predictably blow up at 60,000 miles, much like the efficient, powerful, ticking time-bomb that was the G-Lader.

 

now that you mention it - i kinda see what you're talking about, and i can relate.

the corrado was a dream car of mine for ages, but the bastards are SO hard to find in good condition and affordable.

i cannot wait for my tC. i get back to the states a week from sunday and i'm so anxious to drive it!!!

 

The difference is, I fit comfortably in my tC, as do three other people at the same time. Also, I believe the tC is bigger in every dimension, with a much longer wheelbase. In fact, after looking it up, the tC's wheelbase is longer than an entire Corrado!

 

There is NO comparison whatsoever between the 2. The Corrado SLC is bas as ____ luxury SPORTS car, while the tC is an econo car. If you are looking for a SLC there is a place out in Cali that has a bunch of them. That's all they sell. They also have g60's but who cares bout them. The only comparison between them are: they are both 3 door/hatchbacks.

 

My neighbor had a Corrado. It was a decent car when it ran. But he finally came to his senses after continously throwing money at repairs. I hope the Corrado and TC can't be compared in terms of reliability.

 

i think its a good comparison.
both considered compact coupe/hatchbacks
normally aspirated tC has160hp/163ftlbs
the supercharged G60 had 158hp/166ftlbs
0-60 about the same for each.
SLC w/2.8 VR6 had a colossal 18hp and14ft/lbs more than the non s/c tC.
i remember when the Corrado came out around 1990 the G60 cost around 18,000!
it must have had a lot of luxury features i don't remember.

 

I like the tC so much because for so cheap the interior reminds me somewhat of a luxury vehicle. and i am big on interiors. My last car pretty much blew up on me so when i went car shopping the tC really caught my eye cause of the interior. With the price range of vehicles i was looking at (im 20 and in college and i have to work my butt off to pay for this vehicle and for school) i couldnt afford to much. So i was looking at like base line sentras, and civics, you know cars of that caliber. All of them have crappy interiores. The tC just stands out from the crowd for the price. The only other car that even comes close for the sticker price would be a tib, though you have to be on the watch for the redline and cobalt coming out, which are overpriced for american cars and what you get as far as im concerned, sorry lots of peanuts from me and the gallery

 

Other than leather, the tC has all the features the Corrado had. Plus lots more room, a better ride, and better economy and reliability.

 

Technology has become drastically cheaper. My SVX has climate control, heated mirrors, sunroof, leather, and CD/Cass stock. For a new car, these features aren't a big deal, but how many 12 year old cars do you know with all of the above? You can't compare the features found on a new car to features on a 14 year old car.

 

hal9000 started it. Your SVX was also like $30k new.

 

My point exactly, now you can get all that stuff on a car costing less.

 

thanks for the info on technology being cheaper..now it all makes sense why pocket calculators don't cost $200 and why you can get similar performance from a $20,000 SRT-4 and a '79 Countach that cost $80,000...somebody said the tC reminded them of the Corrado..i think its a good comparison...i'm not comparing it to a 1982 Scirocco or a new R32...i understand you get more now...i was joking about the luxury items because a person posted that there is no comparison between the Corrado and tC because the Corrado is a luxury sports car while the tC is simply an econo-car...glad to hear you feel you got a lot for your money with your SVX..sounds like you did.

 

it is too bad that tc can't be as fast as srt-4...

 

So? Speed does not always equal fun. The SRT-4 is fast. The SRT-4 handles well. The SRT-4 is not fun to drive for the same reason the EVO VIII is not fun to drive. They are great fun on the racetrack, but they drive like they're on the racetrack all the time. They are exhausting to drive because they require constant attention, which is not fun.

 

I fail to see where I gave you permission to be an _______, or where I (or anyone else for that matter) said anything negative to you at all. As a matter of fact, I don't remember responding directly to any of your posts up to this point. Wow, Look at that, Jason and I had a friendly conversation, and you decided to butt in. Were you feeling lonely or did you just feel like being annoying? The next time I have a conversation with someone I'll send you an invite. This isn't even your original post, why are you so defensive? Wait, I know, it's because you're on the other side of a computer network, so you can be an _______ without getting your ___ kicked. Thanks for playing, now STFU.

 

This was not a comparison between thet SLC and the tC, the car in question was the tC. I'll try to decypher whatever language you are using as best as I can so I can respond. Yes, the SLC was a luxury sports car, made obvious by the abbreviation that stood for Sport Luxury Coupe. The tC is not, as you say, an econo car. It is a sport coupe much like the Corrado G60, which has quite a bit in common with the tC. The general shape and proportions are similar, particularly in profile, with the tC having a softer, less angular shape than the Corrado, which was an evolution of the Scirocco. The tC's design also have a very European feel to it, and this is a good thing, and it does appear to be an evolution of the Corrado's design. I'm not saying they "stole the design", but they have done a great job in designing a car that has lines and proportions that echo one of the best front wheel drive sport coupes ever made.

There are more similarites between the two, most notably they both are available with a supercharged 4-cylinder powerplant., driving the front wheels.

They also have somewhat similar origins. They both were created by high demand for their companies to offer something sportier than the rest of the product line, and they both did so by assembling the optimum combination of other cars in their line, so proven components were used and then tuned to make them excellent sports cars. Here's where they diverge. A supercharged tC uses an engine that has been proven to be reliable in other cars and adds a proven, dependable supercharger to it, increasing it's performance without harming reliability. A Corrado G60 uses an engine that was proven reliable in other cars and adds an unproven supercharger that has been poorly manufactured by an outside company that increased performance but had a tendency to fail unless maintained like a fine watch with regularly scheduled rebuilds. The tC recieved positive reviews from the automotive press and sold it at a competitive price. The Corrado recieved positive reviews from the automotive press and grossly overpriced the car. The tC had no problems selling. The Corrado was a sales failure.

People who aren't in the know buy the SLCs. But easily remedied G-Lader issues aside, the G60 is the better car. It's lighter, especially in the nose which meant it handles better than the SLC, and can be made more powerful than the SLC with a smaller investment then the spread you will be paying for the SLC. The G60's engine was a version of the 1.8l 8v out of the base GTI., that VW had reinforced due to it's forced induction setup. It's also worth noting that the 1.8l 8v uses the same block as the VW 2.0 8v, only with decreased bore meaning they reinforced a stronger version of a strong engine. Although for around 2 grand you can purchase a brand-new G-Lader which made decent boost for a supercharger, the way to go is to ditch the supercharger and for 2500 dollars you can install a more reliable turbocharger that will deliver more boost to an engine that was built much stronger than it needed to be and makes 220hp at the wheels.

And besides, the SLC we got here isn't as good as the 2.9 liter one they got in Europe with a tuned VGI manifold that made 200hp, so it lacks the collectability of the Euro model and it actually sold when the G60 sure didn't, and the ones that did tend to be in junkyards anyway, making them even less common. Besides, sports cars aren't supposed to have leather, they're supposed to have grippy cloth.

By the way, the tC's interior is better than the Corrado except for one big thing. Recaro didn't make the tC's seats.

 

Sorry, I just had to say this... the SRT-4 has power windows for the front two doors, and roll down windows in the rear... someone please tell me what the hell they were thinking?!

 

Well, I've been waiting for my tC (black sand pearl) since second week in June. Just found out it'll be here in a couple of weeks. This reminds me of how patient I had to be when getting my first Corrado. 5 months of negotiating with the owner. He did not want to let her go. Saw this post and felt the need to share pictures of my ladies. Meet Nikita and Natasha. Both '93 VR6s. Nikita's black and Natasha Classic Green Pearl Effect (would go from dark green to dark blue to black). I have never loved a car as much as I have loved these ones.

These cars SCREAM... rather growl. Yes they're nose heavy but they can hang with the best. Took Natasha out on the track for a weekend and she was fun as hell.
Anyway, here they are (hope the pics show):










these seats hugged you (like any good women would ;) )

Cheers!
Mike