Mitsubishi Fto?

[AzzurrA]

Afternoon,

Before everyone says "do a search" - i have, couldn't really find much useful info.

What are everyone's opinions of Mitsubishi FTO's?

The reason i ask, is my brother currently has a series IV RX7, and as he only has a part-time job, the servicing/fuel bills are sending/keeping him broke.

I want him to step 'down' into something a bit slower, but also newer/more comfort etc, more reliable, and something that is going to be easily serviced.

Been looking around online, FTO's seem to be an okay choice, i mean, look good, sound phenomenal, aren't OVERLY slow, seem to handle okay etc, just wondering what everyone else's opinions of them are?

he will have around 12 - 14k to play with, so if you can think of any other cars in that price range that meet those criteria, please, post them up

Jason

[Wink]

Did you look at these two threads?

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=122064

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=91100

Also check out http://ftoaustralia.com/ - EDIT: lol I just saw you as the latest member to sign up to the forums there

[AzzurrA]

i'd read the first one, but not the 2nd one, and yes, i'm cruising around on FTOAustralia at the moment

[lingeringsoul]

they have such sexy exhaust note........if only it was turboed, RW drive.

[AzzurrA]

nothing wrong with FWD...

and yes, they have an absolutely astounding exhaust note... almost to the point where you need a box of tissues when a nice one drives past

they sound like an F1 car, hehe

[Savage Bliss]

they have such sexy exhaust note........if only it was turboed, RW drive.

Anyone say... turbo FTO... I think someone did!

And she's for sale. She goes like the clappers too... trust me!

Edited June 30, 2006 by Savage Bliss

[MANWHOR3]

I researched quite a bit into ftos when I bought my skyline.

My overall impression of them is they are a nice cruiser, but are not overly quick. The handling is ok.

I'd say it's comparable to a prelude in terms of performance and handling.

you really need to get the engine cooking before it goes quick.

But they are generally quite nice all overe. Perfect if your friend isn't really into 'performance' driving.

[lingeringsoul]

hmmm very nice.....if you can get one cheap then its definitely worth playing around with it.

[Bliksem]

I used to own one, you're right, they are a reliable car that isnt over quick. Pretty much thr only things I miss about it is the exhaust note and the interior.

Perfrormance wise, not much happens below 5k.

See if you can find a manual one, definately worth the extra time trying to find one, though it took me forever.

Are you sure your brother will like going to a fwd after the RX7 though?

[AzzurrA]

dunno, thats why i want him to drive one

[CONRAD]

Anyone say... turbo FTO... I think someone did!

And she's for sale. She goes like the clappers too... trust me!

What price is she?

[Savage Bliss]

What price is she?

$17,900 travelled 92000k's, she looks really nice up close. She's for sale at Carizma in Melbourne,

here you go...

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...dealer_id=10378

Speak to Joe if you want to enquire.

[Jamezilla]

That green one was a biatch to win in GT1 - but it sure was sweet.

[IOWNU]

Get a GTO.

Quick and Stylish.

cough. lol.

Edited July 3, 2006 by IOWNU

[Wink]

That green one was a biatch to win in GT1 - but it sure was sweet.

Haha

A turbo'd 4WD FTO - if only such a road version was made.

[thorpe84]

i have been in an fto before, PHUCK THEY ARE SMALL my head was almost touching the roof and i could barley move at all. not sure about performance or how they are to drive though.

when i got my r33 i was amazed how much room there was in the back for a jap coupe.

[LBR33]

This turbo FTO was built in brisbane using a VR4 Galant engine then upgraded turbo (Garrett T04B). So options are available but FWD does become a problem

[ylwgtr2]

Haha

A turbo'd 4WD FTO - if only such a road version was made.

Im glad you asked....i actually have one that i transplated an EVO engine into...i ended up cutting the rear floor pan out of the evo and started to stitch it into the FTO...i used the DE2A model(4 cylinder 4G15 powered version)...its still sitting in my freinds garage in japan...i just may finish it one day

[32line]

get a 4th generation prelude VTi-R (vtec yo!)

nah seriously, they good cars. and look way sexier than an FTO.

Edited July 12, 2006 by 32line

[71superbug]

tell him to buy and old beetle, build a nice engine, or convert

and then start flogging jap cars on the road

Anthony