Recommended Mechanics/Service shops in VIC

minski · Post by **minski** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:40 pm

Im looking at an FTO GPX at the moment to buy and was wondering if there are any specialist shops I could take it to so it can be checked by someone in the know before I buy. And also, if I do get it, I dont want to be taking it to some guy with no clue I guess.

So anyone got some recomendations?

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:56 pm

minski wrote:Im looking at an FTO GPX at the moment to buy and was wondering if there are any specialist shops I could take it to so it can be checked by someone in the know before I buy. And also, if I do get it, I dont want to be taking it to some guy with no clue I guess.

So anyone got some recomendations?

Lee...he is the man.

One of us...or a few of us would be happy to look at it for you also..

Where are you located?

SILVERFISH · Post by **SILVERFISH** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:02 am

here something i posted a while ago that might help ya -

S1LVERFISH wrote:RACV testers don't know jack about imports...
try these guys - http://www.stateroads.com.au/

a little more expensive than an RACV test,
but worth it for the peice of mind

i can't remember the name of the guy i had,
but you should ask for someone that has experience at testing FTO's

msbchi · Post by **msbchi** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:17 am

Also where is the car? Is it a private sale or a car yard. If it's Private we might Know the car and whether it's schmick or a laymon (Frog for lemon) And of course the price would be a good indicator.

minski · Post by **minski** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:34 am

Cheers for the quick replies

Its a private sale in Box Hill, 1996 FTO GPX with 130,000km on the clock for $9,000.
Come to think of it, it's easier just to post the link.
LINK

I'm half considering not going for this one, just for the purpose of having a bit more of a look around to get my grounding.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:52 am

That's not a GPX it's a GR, you can tell from the placement of the oil cap.

GPX have the mivec cover and the oil cap is on the left not the right.

minski · Post by **minski** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:23 pm

JOeJOe wrote:That's not a GPX it's a GR, you can tell from the placement of the oil cap.

GPX have the mivec cover and the oil cap is on the left not the right.

the plot thickens haha, I just spoke to the seller earlier, said I could go around any time. Should I still be looking at the same price since this is a GR and not GPX?

The dilemma I face is I dont have my Ps yet

As natural as it is to go inspect a car armed with my Ls and my parents... My test is booked for January 9th, another reason I think I might just hold off for a month, earn a bit more cash and then I could be getting one in a bit better condition.

khunjeng: Im in Templestowe btw, having someone come with who knows these cars would be comforting in knowing Im not being ripped off hard.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:26 pm

There are some members selling theirs atm which are in better nick then that one, and they won't tell you its a GPX when it's a GR.

Put in an extra couple thousand and you can get yourself a decent car to drive.

minski · Post by **minski** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:51 pm

Sounds like a good idea, I just got off the phone to Just Car and was quoted $3007/year for comp insurance so it looks like I'll be holding back a month or two so I can afford it as well as put some more biccies away to get an fto for a few extra.

Any chance I could drop along to a meetup just to get to know the car, have a chat, etc?

Post by **Supplanter** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:55 pm

You are welcome to come to the next pizza/cruise thing:

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 186#106186

You don't need an FTO to attend

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:22 pm

Supplanter wrote:You are welcome to come to the next pizza/cruise thing:

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 186#106186

You don't need an FTO to attend

great idea...come down...we will be happy for you to attend and have a chat.

Btw Box Hill is not far from me...I'm in a place called Heathomont.

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:10 pm

minski wrote:Sounds like a good idea, I just got off the phone to Just Car and was quoted $3007/year for comp insurance so it looks like I'll be holding back a month or two so I can afford it as well as put some more biccies away to get an fto for a few extra.

Any chance I could drop along to a meetup just to get to know the car, have a chat, etc?

Sounds like you're still a rating 6 driver with Just Cars.

FTO AUSTRALIA

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