Tarkus FTno-go

SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:16 pm

Okay, about 2 hours ago i got a txt from rob sayin hes written his car off... i txt him back but i havnt got a reply, anyone know whats goin on? i assume hes okay...

damn he had the nicest factory forest green FTO id ever seen...

Mike.

SILVERFISH · Post by **SILVERFISH** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:19 pm

this link will explain it...

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=11359

i got the same text message...
sounds like the insurance company decided the damage was gonna cost too much to fix

SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:33 pm

no matter how hard i try im never upto date on this thing, the pics dont look to bad, all i can think is that its warped the chassis or the engine mounts or something. cause it does look repairable...

absolutly gutted

SILVERFISH · Post by **SILVERFISH** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:38 pm

SchumieFan wrote:no matter how hard i try im never upto date on this thing, the pics dont look to bad, all i can think is that its warped the chassis or the engine mounts or something. cause it does look repairable...

absolutly gutted

yeah, externally it doesn't look too bad...
but i think a fair bit of damage was done to the steering components

gutted too... gonna miss seeing "the turquoise terror" on cruises

oodLes · Post by **oodLes** » Thu May 24, 2007 6:29 pm

Its a writeoff?! No way is that a writeoff. Christ I'd be furious if I was him having a 99% perfect car and having it decided a writeoff because of that.

tarkus · Post by **tarkus** » Thu May 24, 2007 7:04 pm

OK its the old fart himself.

Yes its a gonner, quote was $15,000 to repair and realistically I would only get 13 / 14 K if I sold it. apparently the chassis is badly warped(like me) most of the front suspension is f****d.

from the photos it does not look bad, but believe me when I hit the bank from 60 kms/hr and a dead stop it does some damage. I thought about buying the wreck for spares but I have nowhere to put it, also I need the insurance money for my next car.

now the big question is will it be another FTO or will I go down the silly path and get a "soap box". Nah! definatly not a soap box. I have been offered a Porche 928 1982 model in pristine condition for $12500. here is a link to it

url] http://www.brooklands.com/vehicle_detai ... cle_id=158 [/url]

much as I love the FTO and it was the best car I had ever owned, I can see myself in a Porche.

Anyway I will catch up with the Vic guys on Saturday, I am riding shotgun with Chris.

Cya Tarkus (robert)

oodLes · Post by **oodLes** » Thu May 24, 2007 7:10 pm

Porche? Mid-life crisis ahooooooooy

tarkus · Post by **tarkus** » Thu May 24, 2007 7:23 pm

oodLes wrote:Porche? Mid-life crisis ahooooooooy

where do you get the "mid-life crisis from?

if no-one has told you I am nearly 58 years old. so mid life was a llllooooooonnnnnngggggggg time ago.

Tarkus

Post by **aza013** » Thu May 24, 2007 8:13 pm

well what can I say sorry to hear about the car or great stuff on the pay out lol. or both there is a GP VR black up for grabs in QLD $15000
only bad thing its got PINK seats

mxysxy · Post by **mxysxy** » Thu May 24, 2007 8:16 pm

what did they want for the wreck Rob?

You would look good in a Porsche

SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Thu May 24, 2007 9:22 pm

rob!!!!!!!!!!

buddy!!!!!!!!!!
PAL!!!!!!!!

porsche? NO!
people say the FTO is a hairdresser car!

seriously, please dont go down that path... think of the age and the repair bills.... (kinda like you going to the doctor) PRICEY!

buy a fkn camry and be done with it,

but buy something youd be happy to drive... buy a galant (magna) or something

but dont get a porsche, i will disown you!

10 housepoints for me guessing warped chassis!

SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Thu May 24, 2007 9:25 pm

btw, isnt that the really crap porsche that they tried to sell because of the name? has a VW engine or something?

theres a reason why its cheap....

i have a present for you when i come to aussie!

please dont buy it!
splurge out and buy a 380 (although the aussie 380s r slower than the kiwi ones.... hmmmmmmm wanna move to nz? cheap cars... u can always stay with me mate!

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Fri May 25, 2007 12:35 am

do it rob. get a real spots car.

come over and I will take u next door. Two porsche club memebrs they will be happy to sort u out with a decent 911 classic.

Go on a hill climb in a porsche...and u will see what all the fuss is about - amazing.

Breza · Post by **Breza** » Fri May 25, 2007 1:02 pm

I know someone who had one of those Porka's about 10 years ago......or one very much like it.

It's up to personal preference but in his case he sold it because from memory he wasn't happy with the way it performed and the lack of reliability.

That being said he is a rich kent....

Now has a 650hp WRX (bought brand new back in 1995), modded R33 GTR Vspec and a special one off Roaring 40's GT40 replica in his garage.

Cheer

Chris

tarkus · Post by **tarkus** » Sun May 27, 2007 1:39 pm

OK guys it looks like my next car will be a 2002 MR2, checked a few out this weekend and could get a great deal on a silver one. not one of my favourite colours but its got a body kit on it will post piccies if it all comes off.

thanks to all you guys on the site for your help etc over the 5 years I had the FTO. glad I made the 2 AutoSalon shows. and I will definatley keep in touch with the Vic crew. even if only 4 /5 turn up for stuff.

Cya tarkus (robert)

its not the end, just a new begining.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sun May 27, 2007 3:23 pm

tarkus wrote:OK guys it looks like my next car will be a 2002 MR2, checked a few out this weekend and could get a great deal on a silver one. not one of my favourite colours but its got a body kit on it will post piccies if it all comes off.

thanks to all you guys on the site for your help etc over the 5 years I had the FTO. glad I made the 2 AutoSalon shows. and I will definatley keep in touch with the Vic crew. even if only 4 /5 turn up for stuff.

Cya tarkus (robert)

its not the end, just a new begining.

congrats mate. talk soon.