The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

by **colm_mcm** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:32 am

I love FTOs, but if I was trading one in at work it'd be cheap, especially if I was selling out a car with margin in it, I wouldn't take that risk on a 94 car and I doubt they did.

No harm in chancing your arm.

(this isn't an attempt to somehow talk that FTO down, that car is one of my favourite FTOs - Just with it being for sale in a garage it opens up the possibility of getting it cheaper)

by **adrian** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:34 pm

it's good value, for 3k it's be a steal I would think. Jesus, nothing must be selling at the moment!!

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:47 am

adrian wrote:it's good value, for 3k it's be a steal I would think. Jesus, nothing must be selling at the moment!!

Thats a fact - It really is a buyers market. Theres incredible value to be had at the moment. 10-20K will get you 350Z, S2000, RX7 and RX8, Focus RS, Evo 8 etc - all with serious reductions in price from this time last year.

Its not actually the initial purchase price of the FTO that will put prospective buyers off - its the running costs. The best place to sell an FTO like this is on this forum where we would realise the value of the mods and maintenance that has gone into this FTO. I can't come up with a better alternative for anyone with a 4K budget looking for a performance coupe.

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:09 am

Somebody bought it. Damn Quinn if I'd of had the cash the other day I'd have bought it. :cry:

by CJ » Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:12 pm

karlf wrote:Somebody bought it.

I'm not surprised it sold reasonably quickly, any petrolhead worth their salt would know that its been well looked after

Time will tell if the new owner turns up on the forum....

CJ

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:35 pm

the club sticker on the windscreen may help with this. I seen another 96 gpx with some mods on auto trader might have a look at it its in england though.

by CJ » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:14 pm

The new owner is on the forum, I'll let him introduce himself....

CJ

by **Bernard** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:15 pm

CJ wrote:The new owner is on the forum, I'll let him introduce himself....

CJ

That was quick, that's four now isn't it?

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:19 pm

Who is it? And why do they need four? Leave some for the rest of us :wink:

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:22 pm

Someone on this thread perchance?

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:25 pm

Just read all the posts I'm guessing its shane.

by **TopCat** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:25 pm

4? If its who I think it is, he's not on this thread.. Yet.

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:26 pm

I've seen another one I want I wont be posting any links to it this time. I might get to buy it that way :lol:

by **Bernard** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:27 pm

TopCat wrote:4? If its who I think it is, he's not on this thread.. Yet.

I meant four owners, CJ, Adrian, Rob and the new(?) mystery owner...

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:34 pm

I thought you meant they added a fourth to their collection sorry. I seen the guy apparently. He was in there at the same time as me. He was tall, slim enough with brown curly/wavy/ shaggy hair.

by **TopCat** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:36 pm

Oh right, sorry. :oops:

I'm intrigued.

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:36 pm

karlf wrote:Just read all the posts I'm guessing its shane.

Nope - not me.

by **Bernard** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:37 pm

karlf wrote:He was tall, slim enough with brown curly/wavy/ shaggy hair.

Definitely not Shane so :smt046

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:41 pm

karlf wrote:I thought you meant they added a fourth to their collection sorry. I seen the guy apparently. He was in there at the same time as me. He was tall, slim enough with brown curly/wavy/ shaggy hair.

It does sound like a certain chap on here who has had 3 FTO's (and a Punto) at this stage.

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:58 pm

He was dressed all in denim, stonewash denim to be exact. I've only met sebastian and maud (cant remember your name sorry) so dont know who it could be coz its not them

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:05 pm

Myfeckin FTO wrote:It does sound like a certain chap on here who has had 3 FTO's (and a Punto) at this stage.

Don't think Chris would go near a Tiptronic again!

by **Aido C** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:14 pm

I bought it. My name is Adrian.
It's such a lovely car. It was love at first sight when I seen it. I've been looking at FTOs the past 6 months or so on carzone and a couple of website.
It was some lad from Kerry that tipped me off on this one. He really knows his FTOs. I think he might be part of the club. I got that impression off him cos he seemed to know this car quite well.

Away the car is in good hands. She is gonna be well looked after :wink:

by **Aido C** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:18 pm

Sorry to here about yours getting nicked Karlf. It happened to me with a motorbike before. Nothing worse man!

Anyone got good pointers and tips for security.
Lock brands, etc?

by **karlf** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:20 pm

That was steeleroe he's the man to go to if you need any spare parts or stuff like that, you'll find him on here. I was the guy that had her out on a test drive. Was telling you about the front bumper being off a post 97 (facelift model as they're known). Well good luck with her. If I'd have got my insurance settlement I'd have bought her myself. It is lovely. How much did you get it for in the end? If you dont mind me asking that is

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:25 pm

Aido C wrote:I bought it. My name is Adrian.
........................

Welcome along Adrian - you have just landed yourself a super example of an FTO. Hope you can bring it along to some of the upcoming meets.

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