Introductions...

Flames · Post by **Flames** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:37 pm

Hey everyone. Just thought I'd drop a quick note. Can't say that I am the proud owner of a FTO... yet. I am looking at the moment. Actually starting to go crazy from looking at fto's for sale. Hopefully won't be too long before I can jump in and take my new ride for a spin. Have found the forums very interesting and helpful. Look forward to discussing topics with you guys in the future.

Flames

Sparhawk · Post by **Sparhawk** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:00 pm

Gday mate. WTTC. Where are you from ?

Post by **aza013** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:03 pm

WTTC Flames

phantom · Post by **phantom** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:52 pm

hi flames

WTTC

hope you find your ride soon ciao!

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:26 pm

hey guy

WTTC! cya round aye!

Flames · Post by **Flames** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:45 am

Hey Guys, thanks for the welcome. I am from Mackay in sunny Nth Qld. Only problem with this is all the cars I am currently looking at are in the far, far away category!! The last time I bought a car off the internet I got myself a fantastic pile of rust. My own fault as I didn't go over the vehicle carefully as it was in Wollongong and I had a long drive ahead of me (no excuse I know). The outcome of this is I am very hesitant about going after a grey import the same way. I actually printed off the speel of what to look for. Very informative!! Makes me a lot more confident on what to look for so thanks for that.

Sparhawk · Post by **Sparhawk** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:10 am

There is always the option of getting a fellow club member to check a car out for you, before you travel so far yourself, and they could give you a run down of its condition. That way your not relying on photos, or the sellers word. I'd be too glad to help you out, but I doubt you'd be buying a car from Adelaide LOL.

Post by **Supplanter** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:18 am

You can get the car inspected by companies such as State Roads and get them to fax or mail the inspection report. I did that for a car in Sydney (I live in Melbourne), needless to say I didn't buy the car

RallyMad · Post by **RallyMad** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:40 pm

Supplanter wrote:You can get the car inspected by companies such as State Roads and get them to fax or mail the inspection report. I did that for a car in Sydney (I live in Melbourne), needless to say I didn't buy the car

Yeah, I can recommend this. I bought my car from Sydney (lived in Rockhampton at the time). THe report is very professional and some of the things listed on the report were a little pedantic I think. I flew down and drove the car home and have had no regrets. I used Sydney Vehicle check.

Post by **Supplanter** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:38 am

RallyMad wrote:
Supplanter wrote:You can get the car inspected by companies such as State Roads and get them to fax or mail the inspection report. I did that for a car in Sydney (I live in Melbourne), needless to say I didn't buy the car
Yeah, I can recommend this. I bought my car from Sydney (lived in Rockhampton at the time). THe report is very professional and some of the things listed on the report were a little pedantic I think. I flew down and drove the car home and have had no regrets. I used Sydney Vehicle check.

That's who I used too (I couldn't think of their name when I first posted).

Flames · Post by **Flames** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:43 pm

Thanks for the info guys, greatly appreciated. All I have to do now is get around she who should be obeyed, the financial manager, the war room, in other words my better half!! Wish me luck!

RallyMad · Post by **RallyMad** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:30 pm

Best of luck Flames