buying first FTO for p-plater

Krispy · Post by **Krispy** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:44 pm

hey everyone im new to the club, i was just wondering whether anyone had any tips for buying a first fto, u know like things to look for, common problems after purchasing etc. if anyone knows of an fto for sale in nsw that may not be posted on the better known car sites,if they could send me a link that would be great

im looking at:manual transmission
under 200,000k's(preferably in between 100 and 160)
my budget is $10,000
and coulour isnt really an issue

cheers everyone hope to hear from you

J · Post by J » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:06 pm

head on down to the FORSALE section, some preety good cars going for a good price w/ a few nice mods on them aswell.

WTTC mate

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:49 pm

WTTC

Look in 4 sale thread as suggested ^^^

check out this link: http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... pic&t=8085

FTEvolution · Post by **FTEvolution** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:28 am

WTTC, one thing I would say is critical, if buying an FTO with over 100,000 k's, make sure the Cambelt and all tensioners etc have been done BEFORE 100,000 k's.

It's a bitch of a job, but if it is over 100 and hasn't been done, its a good indication that the car hasn't been looked after...

Post by **vipfto** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:51 am

^ agree and WTTC

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:13 am

FTEvolution wrote:WTTC, one thing I would say is critical, if buying an FTO with over 100,000 k's, make sure the Cambelt and all tensioners etc have been done BEFORE 100,000 k's.

It's a bitch of a job, but if it is over 100 and hasn't been done, its a good indication that the car hasn't been looked after...

Whoa that sig is huge, might want to make it a tad smaller

Post by **dstocks** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:14 am

One of the stickies is about buying an FTO. Cant remember what section, but will only take you 5 minutes to find it.