New and Need a hand!

[Chriwa]

Hey Guys! Im Chris. Just about to buy my FTO tomorrow! I really want to take care of it, so could anyone recommend and Insurer and a good ol' mechanic who wont stif me! I need someone in perth.
If you dont know of any, what should I look out for, Im pretty new to this game.
Thank you all so much for the replies In advance!! I hope to become a valuable member here!

[dstocks]

There is an insurance thread in one of the sections. Have a look at that (search if it isnt obvious). Oh and welcome to the club.

[EscapingFate]

If you are in sydney i know a good mechanic that i take mine to... Aswell as a guy you want to get to know very well on these forums Bennoz he is very knowledgeable and can answer pretty much any questions you have about FTO's aswell as most of the other members as well =]

Welcome to the club

[rock_it]

If you are in sydney i know a good mechanic that i take mine to... Aswell as a guy you want to get to know very well on these forums Bennoz he is very knowledgeable and can answer pretty much any questions you have about FTO's aswell as most of the other members as well =]

Welcome to the club

Hey Guys! Im Chris. Just about to buy my FTO tomorrow! I really want to take care of it, so could anyone recommend and Insurer and a good ol' mechanic who wont stif me! I need someone in perth.

Welcome.. I think there is a member or two from Perth.. Not sure how often they check in though.. I think a shop called MorePowa is over there. Good performance shop but may cost a bit..

As for insurance.. Shop around. Maybe even go through an insurance broker. That will get you the best price. And please get full Comp Insurance. I hate seeing people come on here selling wrecks cause they couldn't afford insurance and get into an accident..

[EscapingFate]

LOLOLOL thats what happens when you are up at 1am with 1hrs sleep MY BAD buti m sure if you give bennoz enough tinnies he may flyover and give you a hand haha

[Chriwa]

Wow thanks for the quick replies guys, I really didnt think I would get any! I will have to start chatting with bennoz soon, thanks for the recommendation. I figured asking for insurance would yeild few results because from everyone with an FTO I've heard its a little bit of a hastle. EscapingFate: if he is really that good I guess I could visit sydeny! my other idea was that Im on Holidays soon so I might drive around and see what mechanic is enthusiastic about FTO's in my local area..what do you all think of taking it to a mitsubishi dealer? Heard some Horror stories about that to.
Hopefuly I will be able to learn all the little bits and peices of my FTO, Im thinking of going into mechanics seeing as everyone needs one
How often do you get your FTO's serviced?
Thanks again Guys!

[rock_it]

I would tend to stay away from a dealer. Or Stealerships as I call them

They will ensure you pay top dollar for parts. We know of parts available for the car that were made for Aussie delivered cars.. But the same part for the FTO is more than double .. A dealer would give you the Aussie part, but the higher price, this really adding to his profit..

I am sure there are better shops in Perth to go to..

[EscapingFate]

If you are looking for good parts Dstocks (dwayne) is also your man his the goto guy for parts or places to find cheap spares/parts for your FTO.

Ftos do have problems... but they are really old cars what do you expect?! they are bound to have a problem or 2... the biggest problem ive heard of (in my eyes) is the roof rust on some models. I personally had minor problems except for my gear selector bracket which kept snapping... Apart from that all my problems were just leaks and parts being old and breaking.

Anyway enjoy owning a FTO out of my 5 cars ive had it was definitely my fave car you cant go wrong,.

[iPilot]

If you are in sydney i know a good mechanic that i take mine to... Aswell as a guy you want to get to know very well on these forums Bennoz he is very knowledgeable and can answer pretty much any questions you have about FTO's aswell as most of the other members as well =]

Welcome to the club

well im in Sydney mate but i dont have an FTO yet.
what garage do you take yours to?
i heard hills motorsport is good, along with unique automotive & bel garage.
any advice? cheers

[ObsidianRadio]

Welcome to the club!

Try justcar, there's a thread in the forum for insurance Depends what license you're on really! And mechanix wise...I got noooo idea as I'm in Adelaide Good luck!

[kiz]

And mechanix wise...I got noooo idea as I'm in Adelaide Good luck!

Speaking of which, let me know if you find a good mechanic in Adelaide haha

[adzski]

when i was ringing around for insurance most of the well known ones wouldnt touch it because its a import, i had to go with just cat insurance try them there pretty good

[illmotion]

Welcome to the club! good to have another Perth member

[Taiwo]

welcome to the club man

[Kustom]

eyyyyyyyy bro

[Lawso]

LOLOLOL thats what happens when you are up at 1am with 1hrs sleep MY BAD buti m sure if you give bennoz enough tinnies he may flyover and give you a hand haha

[Bennoz]

[silverGPX]

[ObsidianRadio]

And mechanix wise...I got noooo idea as I'm in Adelaide Good luck!

Speaking of which, let me know if you find a good mechanic in Adelaide haha

UPDATE: vipfto