FTO AUSTRALIA

Just a quick one to say hi to everyone, been wanting an fto since I was 18 so now that I'm 30ish and can afford insurance ect it could very well be on the cards. (Yes dear I know we have 5 kids, that's what the wagon's for!)
Looking for a bit of a project car possibly a black manual fto to turn into a promo car for my Ninjutsu dojo on the Mid North Coast N.S.W (Shinobi style)..Nothing to wild just kit,bonnet no wing and some nice rims.
Do I start with a cheap car say $2000 in need of paint ect or to spend a bit more and get something that might have less chance of ending in tears say $5000.

Cheers for your time any feed back appreciated!

Ross

WTTC ninpofto
Good luck with your FTO search.
I have seen this one online, it's not black but it is a rare GP Aero and it is located in South West Rocks (just up the street from you)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubishi-F ... 19d4aeb8dc
same car....http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-we ... 1006101545

Welcome to the club mate!

PHIL069 wrote:WTTC ninpofto
Good luck with your FTO search.
I have seen this one online, it's not black but it is a rare GP Aero and it is located in South West Rocks (just up the street from you)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubishi-F ... 19d4aeb8dc

Did you miss the thread about this car where everyone is warning to stay away from it?

Vectose wrote:Welcome to the club mate!

PHIL069 wrote:WTTC ninpofto
Good luck with your FTO search.
I have seen this one online, it's not black but it is a rare GP Aero and it is located in South West Rocks (just up the street from you)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubishi-F ... 19d4aeb8dc

Did you miss the thread about this car where everyone is warning to stay away from it?

I didn't relise it was that one
I will go wash my mouth out with soap
Sorry ninpofto, disregard my suggestion
My Guardian Vectose has struck again

WTTC mate.

Good luck with the search for you FTO. You could always look into the avenue of importing from Japan if you never find what you're after here

Hmm guess i missed the thread about that FTO as well.

Pending the condition mechanically of it i think it would be an excellent buy, as an Aero GP can go for up to 10k, get it for 4k, spend some money on new rims (which would almost pay for them selves after selling those chromies), get rid of the eyelids etc would clean up nicely.
Or am i missing something crucial from the other thread? The only thing would be that it WAS in a minor accident but it looks good considering. Worth a look at least i say.

Taz wrote:Hmm guess i missed the thread about that FTO as well.

Pending the condition mechanically of it i think it would be an excellent buy, as an Aero GP can go for up to 10k, get it for 4k, spend some money on new rims (which would almost pay for them selves after selling those chromies), get rid of the eyelids etc would clean up nicely.
Or am i missing something crucial from the other thread? The only thing would be that it WAS in a minor accident but it looks good considering. Worth a look at least i say.

Here is the other thread: http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=26437

You even posted in it

OOOOOOOoooo

THAT one, yea, i retract my statement - i remember that one thats a no go - dont touch it with a 10ft pole.

Best keep looking, and you really need a manual to really enjoy the FTO watch the haters come in from that comment haha

WTTC Ross .

And yes as the rest have said stay away from that car above. You know I do feel sorry for the seller, as we are telling ppl to stay away from it, Only due to us knowing the history of it.

But any way good luck finding an fto that suits you and your needs.

Taz wrote:OOOOOOOoooo

THAT one, yea, i retract my statement - i remember that one thats a no go - dont touch it with a 10ft pole.

Best keep looking, and you really need a manual to really enjoy the FTO watch the haters come in from that comment haha

I don't feel so alone anymore, do you want some soap Taz?

PHIL069 wrote:

Taz wrote:OOOOOOOoooo

THAT one, yea, i retract my statement - i remember that one thats a no go - dont touch it with a 10ft pole.

Best keep looking, and you really need a manual to really enjoy the FTO watch the haters come in from that comment haha

I don't feel so alone anymore, do you want some soap Taz?

Im still good from last night

Welcome to the club

I think an FTO in black would look really good

Cheers guys for the advice, I did see the above mentioned car and thought it was too good to be true!
Anyone see the $1800 job on gumtree 95mod red with black and lots of bird poo unreg 2yrs but mechanically good just needs paint and rego! and and and and and and!!!!!!!!
Could either be a good project or bottomless pit $$$$$
what are your thoughts?- I saw Lawso's story don't want to go down that Road.
It seems it would be just my luck though...

Thanks again for all taking time to read my post/s.
Cheers Ross

Honestly, it seems that FTO's are a lucky dip, with a trend that the later models being much more reliable. For instance, you have Matt who has a 95GPX, caused nothing but hassle and a big deficit in his wallet, where as you have me, a 98 GPR and i havent had ONE mechanical problem with the thing, shining example of an FTO.
Whatever you choose, just be prepared to spend the $$$ on it, whether you have to or not is a different story, but best be prepared anyway.
I have a strong vote for a manual mivec though.

On another note, importing one, while very costly is usually the way to go if you want a perfect FTO, they generally stay in perfect nick over there, mine was imported in 2007 and has had one owner since if it correlates at all to its mechanical condition.

GL with the hunt, hope you dont get a lemon, its a quick path to depreciation of your love of the car.

Taz wrote:Honestly, it seems that FTO's are a lucky dip, with a trend that the later models being much more reliable. For instance, you have Matt who has a 95GPX, caused nothing but hassle and a big deficit in his wallet, where as you have me, a 98 GPR and i havent had ONE mechanical problem with the thing, shining example of an FTO.
Whatever you choose, just be prepared to spend the $$$ on it, whether you have to or not is a different story, but best be prepared anyway.
I have a strong vote for a manual mivec though.

On another note, importing one, while very costly is usually the way to go if you want a perfect FTO, they generally stay in perfect nick over there, mine was imported in 2007 and has had one owner since if it correlates at all to its mechanical condition.

GL with the hunt, hope you dont get a lemon, its a quick path to depreciation of your love of the car.

Unless they are white and in south west rocks yeh! Cheers Taz, great avitar by the way!

If I get sold a lemon it will be cremated at the next bonfire with the previous owner watching from the inside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and posted on you tube!

Lol Just kidding I wouldn't burn an fto...

ninpofto wrote:If I get sold a lemon it will be cremated at the next bonfire with the previous owner watching from the inside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and posted on you tube!

Lol Just kidding I wouldn't burn an fto...

You say that now, but there are some butchered FTO's out there, with some beyond redemption that are only good for fuel for the bonfire.

ninpofto wrote:I saw Lawso's story don't want to go down that Road.

LOL!

WTTC! I guess the question is, will $3k put into a $2k FTO bump it up to the same standard as a $5k FTO? It depends on the individual car really. Just keep your options open.

Daniel2019 wrote:

ninpofto wrote:I saw Lawso's story don't want to go down that Road.

LOL!

WTTC! I guess the question is, will $3k put into a $2k FTO bump it up to the same standard as a $5k FTO? It depends on the individual car really. Just keep your options open.

Sorry to use your story as an example Lawso..

Taz wrote:

ninpofto wrote:If I get sold a lemon it will be cremated at the next bonfire with the previous owner watching from the inside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and posted on you tube!

Lol Just kidding I wouldn't burn an fto...

You say that now, but there are some butchered FTO's out there, with some beyond redemption that are only good for fuel for the bonfire.

A bit of a re-bore and a lotta bog,Knew a girl like that once..