Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
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- Amandaghil
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Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Hi everyone! I'm Amanda ever since I got my licence 3 years ago I wanted an fto. The time has come where I'm in a good position money wise and I'm on the hunt for one!
This is the link for the car ive been looking at.. Tell me what you think:
http://m.gumtree.com.au/1995-mitsubishi ... 051197#Fto
I know it's pretty much stock but at the moment I'm really looking for something with low kms (well in comparison to every other fto) and as there aren't many for sale it's not a big selection.
Anyway! Give me some feedback and say hello
This is the link for the car ive been looking at.. Tell me what you think:
http://m.gumtree.com.au/1995-mitsubishi ... 051197#Fto
I know it's pretty much stock but at the moment I'm really looking for something with low kms (well in comparison to every other fto) and as there aren't many for sale it's not a big selection.
Anyway! Give me some feedback and say hello
- ZFL45H1
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Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Depends what u want I only know a little about how FTO's price but I think the way that looks and being auto is a bit steep for me but I'd wait till either bennoz, dstocks or Aza has their day first they are the people how know there sh!t lol and
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
From a quick look:
Looks like a gpx? Saw climate controls in there.
8.5 is too high for a stock 95 auto imo.
Edit:
Definitely has some sort of aftermarket exhaust along with the rims. So not completely stock
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Looks like a gpx? Saw climate controls in there.
8.5 is too high for a stock 95 auto imo.
Edit:
Definitely has some sort of aftermarket exhaust along with the rims. So not completely stock
And welcome to the club
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
I agree completely about it being over priced. As it's a private sale I thought I would be able to bring it down any ideas on how much you think it would be worth? Also thanks for the quick reply!!
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)shadowarrior wrote:From a quick look:
Looks like a gpx? Saw climate controls in there.
8.5 is too high for a stock 95 auto imo.
Edit:
Definitely has some sort of aftermarket exhaust along with the rims. So not completely stock
And welcome to the club
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Exhaust may just be a tip.
Price seems steep, especially considering its a pre-facelift automatic.
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Have you checked the trading post section here?
A member is selling his gpx for 3.9 (nego) in adelaide. (I'll bargain that for 3.5 ). Has some decent basic mods. But high kms though.
Repair costs:
Center console brand new something around 200-250 from Dwayne (dstocks)
Heater coil, buy from dwayne, can't remember the price but shouldn't cost much.
Wheel alignment 40 as long as it has nothing to do with any bushes or rims.
You can even pick up some nice body kit, get those faults repaired yet still be below 8.5k
Roof rust is something to look out for and does cost quite a bit to fix. (1.5-2k depending on job)
Gear box is also worth checking before buying as well.
Can't really give you an approximate price on that car you saw on gumtree till we get more details. But if all the regular stuff has been taken care of, around 5k will be what i would pay for it.
Try and get a manual fto gpx if you can, you will enjoy it way more than an auto.
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A member is selling his gpx for 3.9 (nego) in adelaide. (I'll bargain that for 3.5 ). Has some decent basic mods. But high kms though.
Repair costs:
Center console brand new something around 200-250 from Dwayne (dstocks)
Heater coil, buy from dwayne, can't remember the price but shouldn't cost much.
Wheel alignment 40 as long as it has nothing to do with any bushes or rims.
You can even pick up some nice body kit, get those faults repaired yet still be below 8.5k
Roof rust is something to look out for and does cost quite a bit to fix. (1.5-2k depending on job)
Gear box is also worth checking before buying as well.
Can't really give you an approximate price on that car you saw on gumtree till we get more details. But if all the regular stuff has been taken care of, around 5k will be what i would pay for it.
Try and get a manual fto gpx if you can, you will enjoy it way more than an auto.
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
It looks clean but what makes me wonder about it is, it's a 95 GPX with 90'000Ks. Sounds a little to low to me.
Question I would be asking is how long has it been in Australia for?
Also there is very limited info on the car so it would need to be inspected to get more of an idea on it.
And agree price is a little high.
Question I would be asking is how long has it been in Australia for?
Also there is very limited info on the car so it would need to be inspected to get more of an idea on it.
And agree price is a little high.
- ZFL45H1
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Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
I'd offer 6000 for it it will end up at that price if the seller is leaving country soon
But I agree with shadow need a manual gpx
But I agree with shadow need a manual gpx
gotta get there one day :)
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Hmm, think you are right... I always thought the GPX was the only model with the folding mirrors and automatic climate control? Compared to manual control on the other models?Daniel2019 wrote:Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)shadowarrior wrote:From a quick look:
Looks like a gpx? Saw climate controls in there.
8.5 is too high for a stock 95 auto imo.
Edit:
Definitely has some sort of aftermarket exhaust along with the rims. So not completely stock
And welcome to the club
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
Exhaust may just be a tip.
Price seems steep, especially considering its a pre-facelift automatic.
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
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I wont rabble on, but basically 8.5k is towards the top end of what you would pay for a decent 97+ manual FTO in good condition. The market for FTO's are very very slim and is getting slimmer by the day with cars like the s15, 86/BRZ etc coming out at such low prices.
IMO you should get something that is already in good nick rather than finding something a little less expensive but with faults. Generally speaking faults dont usually appear on their own and can be quite costly if gone unattended/neglected (which if the owner hasnt listed it is quite possible this is the case)
Id suggest waiting out for a good clean 97+ with something JUST over 100k on the clock (as the 100k service would of just been done and saved you a good 1500)
I wont rabble on, but basically 8.5k is towards the top end of what you would pay for a decent 97+ manual FTO in good condition. The market for FTO's are very very slim and is getting slimmer by the day with cars like the s15, 86/BRZ etc coming out at such low prices.
IMO you should get something that is already in good nick rather than finding something a little less expensive but with faults. Generally speaking faults dont usually appear on their own and can be quite costly if gone unattended/neglected (which if the owner hasnt listed it is quite possible this is the case)
Id suggest waiting out for a good clean 97+ with something JUST over 100k on the clock (as the 100k service would of just been done and saved you a good 1500)
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
yeah i thought the same thing. i emailed the guy asking him was there a reason for the low kms but havent had a reply as of yet. if he finally does reply then sometime this week il go down to have a look at it. well more like get my brothers to do a once over hahaaza013 wrote:It looks clean but what makes me wonder about it is, it's a 95 GPX with 90'000Ks. Sounds a little to low to me.
Question I would be asking is how long has it been in Australia for?
Also there is very limited info on the car so it would need to be inspected to get more of an idea on it.
And agree price is a little high.
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Watch the comments come in! haha.
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- ZFL45H1
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Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Unless u really trust your bro and he knows what he is doin ie he is an actual mechanic lol then I'd get it professionally looked at may cost a little bit but well worth it after have goin through all that sh!t my self it's been 2+ yrs and I'm only now making head way lol it's all little things but they add up I'd wait personally
Sorry if it sounded like I was goin off as i wasnt just wanted to emphasize just how important it is and to not make the same mistake I did
Sorry if it sounded like I was goin off as i wasnt just wanted to emphasize just how important it is and to not make the same mistake I did
gotta get there one day :)
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
It was taken out of the GPVR to save on weight, cut off a few KG. So it had the manual control instead. Not sure on the GS though.Daniel2019 wrote: Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)
Not sure where you saw that mate haha, I wasn't aware of it being available for sale here in SA?shadowarrior wrote:A member is selling his gpx for 3.9 (nego) in adelaide. (I'll bargain that for 3.5 )
Oh and WTTC
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Oh I forgot to add WTTC .
Let's hope you get an email back, but I think the best bet would be to keep looking around.
Let's hope you get an email back, but I think the best bet would be to keep looking around.
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=26265 > that's for sale in SAkiz wrote:It was taken out of the GPVR to save on weight, cut off a few KG. So it had the manual control instead. Not sure on the GS though.Daniel2019 wrote: Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)
Not sure where you saw that mate haha, I wasn't aware of it being available for sale here in SA?shadowarrior wrote:A member is selling his gpx for 3.9 (nego) in adelaide. (I'll bargain that for 3.5 )
Oh and WTTC
Am sure someone here can go look at the car, and car tag drive/transporters can deliver to Perth
For that price..I would have gone for it.
I got mine from Canberra
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
EFA LOL next time i need a question answered quick, il make a fake account and pretend to be a chickKustom wrote:Watch the seeds come in! haha.
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You don't need to pretendphi-tec wrote:EFA LOL next time i need a question answered quick, il make a fake account and pretend to be a chickKustom wrote:Watch the seeds come in! haha.
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
hes leaving aus, he said in the add, low ball him! people change when they see money! but keep looking i got myn for almost half that and its a newer year but myn had more ks on it
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Re: Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)
Thanks for everyone's advice. Appreciate it. Havent got a reply yet but a new ad came up for a GR on gumtree.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/c-ViewAd?AdId=1004563354
http://www.gumtree.com.au/c-ViewAd?AdId=1004563354