Just bought a FTO

Mookiez · Post by **Mookiez** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:10 pm

Hey all,

I'm new to this forum, obviously. Why else would I be posting on the Newbies forum?

Heh well anyways, recently (this morning) just bought an FTO! My FIRST car, I'm sure insurance will kill me, but oh well. Couldn't resist you know?

I got it really really cheap... at least I think so, what do you all think? Here's the link.

AutoTrader Link

Even though it's in NSW, driving it down to Melb (as I live here, only got my Dad to buy it, as he works in Sydney)

Grue · Post by **Grue** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:27 pm

Ho there!

Looks very clean from the pics - and for that ammount too... that's more like NZ prices!

Not had too much done to her either, so a blank canvas for you to make her just how you want. Thought about if you're going to do anything to her?

Grue · Post by **Grue** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:38 pm

How bad a nick was the timing belt in? Wouldn't have thought it'd be that bad for those miles...
I'd be tempted to get the full 100,000km service done now if the wallet will stretch (inc. new water pump) - just for the peace of mind!

SILVERFISH · Post by **SILVERFISH** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:40 pm

a new member to the vic crew

welcome on board

that looks tidy dude... nice buy & nice color choice

reminds me of how mine looked when i first got it... almost stock as a rock

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:49 pm

Welcome ... Looks nice ... Great price too ... Congrats....

Mookiez · Post by **Mookiez** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:01 pm

Thanks all. Very friendly =]

Not too sure, the Mechanic said the timing belt should be replaced sometime soon. Replacing it today (in Sydney) for the long drive down to Melb. Just incase... hate for things to go wrong.

At the moment, will probably just get new seat covers (saw some nice ones around this forum that people have for around 400-500?) and a new sound system. Will also be getting new tires and rims. I'm excited.

Grue · Post by **Grue** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:30 pm

Cool, some nice wheels and Max's leatherette seat covers will look sweet.

Mookiez · Post by **Mookiez** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:38 pm

Oh was curious as to whether anyone knew a reliable Mechanic in Melbourne, that have had a lot of experience servicing FTO's. Cheers'

Teania · Post by **Teania** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:49 pm

Welcome to the club and looks like you got a good deal.

You'll need to get a box for the POD or risk a defect when it gets inspected for plate changeover to Vic.

mrx · Post by **mrx** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:03 am

WTTC.

Man - that IS cheap. Great job getting that price, but a bit concerning for anyone thinking of selling their dearly beloved in the near future (and I mean the car, btw).

Richy · Post by **Richy** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:13 am

WTTC...

since u grab it for that cheap....u can spend a bit to do it up....

Sparhawk · Post by **Sparhawk** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:57 am

Looks nice and clean. Good buy, especially if the ODO is accurate.

WTTC

spacepants_fb · Post by **spacepants_fb** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:49 pm

So you were the lucky guy who bought it! I was the person after that enquired about the car...and the owner told me that I had just missed out.

Congrats on a good buy nonetheless!

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:02 pm

nice car...looks hot. Hope it goes well for you !