FTO AUSTRALIA

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

Gday mate. WTTC. Where are you from ?

WTTC Flames

hi flames

WTTC

hope you find your ride soon ciao!

hey guy WTTC! cya round aye!

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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!

Best of luck Flames