Hi everyone! Looking at buying an fto (perth)

Post by **Amandaghil** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:31 pm

Hi everyone! I'm Amanda

ever since I got my licence 3 years ago I wanted an fto. The time has come where I'm in a good position money wise and I'm on the hunt for one!

This is the link for the car ive been looking at.. Tell me what you think:
http://m.gumtree.com.au/1995-mitsubishi ... 051197#Fto

I know it's pretty much stock but at the moment I'm really looking for something with low kms (well in comparison to every other fto) and as there aren't many for sale it's not a big selection.

Anyway! Give me some feedback and say hello

ZFL45H1 · Post by **ZFL45H1** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:29 pm

Depends what u want I only know a little about how FTO's price but I think the way that looks and being auto is a bit steep for me but I'd wait till either bennoz, dstocks or Aza has their day first they are the people how know there sh!t lol and
WTTC

shadowarrior · Post by **shadowarrior** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:35 pm

From a quick look:
Looks like a gpx? Saw climate controls in there.
8.5 is too high for a stock 95 auto imo.

Edit:
Definitely has some sort of aftermarket exhaust along with the rims. So not completely stock

And welcome to the club

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Post by **Amandaghil** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:43 pm

I agree completely about it being over priced. As it's a private sale I thought I would be able to bring it down

any ideas on how much you think it would be worth? Also thanks for the quick reply!!

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:54 pm

shadowarrior wrote:From a quick look:
Looks like a gpx? Saw climate controls in there.
8.5 is too high for a stock 95 auto imo.

Edit:
Definitely has some sort of aftermarket exhaust along with the rims. So not completely stock

And welcome to the club

Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)

Exhaust may just be a tip.

Price seems steep, especially considering its a pre-facelift automatic.

shadowarrior · Post by **shadowarrior** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:02 pm

Have you checked the trading post section here?

A member is selling his gpx for 3.9 (nego) in adelaide. (I'll bargain that for 3.5

). Has some decent basic mods. But high kms though.

Repair costs:
Center console brand new something around 200-250 from Dwayne (dstocks)

Heater coil, buy from dwayne, can't remember the price but shouldn't cost much.

Wheel alignment 40 as long as it has nothing to do with any bushes or rims.

You can even pick up some nice body kit, get those faults repaired yet still be below 8.5k

Roof rust is something to look out for and does cost quite a bit to fix. (1.5-2k depending on job)

Gear box is also worth checking before buying as well.

Can't really give you an approximate price on that car you saw on gumtree till we get more details. But if all the regular stuff has been taken care of, around 5k will be what i would pay for it.

Try and get a manual fto gpx if you can, you will enjoy it way more than an auto.

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Post by **aza013** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:09 pm

It looks clean but what makes me wonder about it is, it's a 95 GPX with 90'000Ks. Sounds a little to low to me.
Question I would be asking is how long has it been in Australia for?
Also there is very limited info on the car so it would need to be inspected to get more of an idea on it.
And agree price is a little high.

ZFL45H1 · Post by **ZFL45H1** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:10 pm

I'd offer 6000 for it it will end up at that price if the seller is leaving country soon
But I agree with shadow need a manual gpx

shadowarrior · Post by **shadowarrior** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:13 pm

Daniel2019 wrote:
shadowarrior wrote:From a quick look:
Looks like a gpx? Saw climate controls in there.
8.5 is too high for a stock 95 auto imo.

Edit:
Definitely has some sort of aftermarket exhaust along with the rims. So not completely stock

And welcome to the club

Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)

Exhaust may just be a tip.

Price seems steep, especially considering its a pre-facelift automatic.

Hmm, think you are right... I always thought the GPX was the only model with the folding mirrors and automatic climate control? Compared to manual control on the other models?

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:21 pm

WTTC

I wont rabble on, but basically 8.5k is towards the top end of what you would pay for a decent 97+ manual FTO in good condition. The market for FTO's are very very slim and is getting slimmer by the day with cars like the s15, 86/BRZ etc coming out at such low prices.
IMO you should get something that is already in good nick rather than finding something a little less expensive but with faults. Generally speaking faults dont usually appear on their own and can be quite costly if gone unattended/neglected (which if the owner hasnt listed it is quite possible this is the case)
Id suggest waiting out for a good clean 97+ with something JUST over 100k on the clock (as the 100k service would of just been done and saved you a good 1500)

Post by **Amandaghil** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:23 pm

aza013 wrote:It looks clean but what makes me wonder about it is, it's a 95 GPX with 90'000Ks. Sounds a little to low to me.
Question I would be asking is how long has it been in Australia for?
Also there is very limited info on the car so it would need to be inspected to get more of an idea on it.
And agree price is a little high.

yeah i thought the same thing. i emailed the guy asking him was there a reason for the low kms but havent had a reply as of yet. if he finally does reply then sometime this week il go down to have a look at it. well more like get my brothers to do a once over haha

Kustom · Post by **Kustom** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:25 pm

Watch the comments come in! haha.

WTTC.

ZFL45H1 · Post by **ZFL45H1** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:59 pm

Unless u really trust your bro and he knows what he is doin ie he is an actual mechanic lol then I'd get it professionally looked at may cost a little bit but well worth it after have goin through all that sh!t my self it's been 2+ yrs and I'm only now making head way lol it's all little things but they add up I'd wait personally
Sorry if it sounded like I was goin off as i wasnt just wanted to emphasize just how important it is and to not make the same mistake I did

Post by **kiz** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:04 pm

Daniel2019 wrote: Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)

It was taken out of the GPVR to save on weight, cut off a few KG. So it had the manual control instead. Not sure on the GS though.

shadowarrior wrote:A member is selling his gpx for 3.9 (nego) in adelaide. (I'll bargain that for 3.5 )

Not sure where you saw that mate haha, I wasn't aware of it being available for sale here in SA?

Oh and WTTC

Post by **aza013** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:15 pm

Oh I forgot to add WTTC

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Let's hope you get an email back, but I think the best bet would be to keep looking around.

shadowarrior · Post by **shadowarrior** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:20 pm

kiz wrote:
Daniel2019 wrote: Climate control is in every model except the GPvR and I think the GS? (confirm someone?)
It was taken out of the GPVR to save on weight, cut off a few KG. So it had the manual control instead. Not sure on the GS though.

shadowarrior wrote:A member is selling his gpx for 3.9 (nego) in adelaide. (I'll bargain that for 3.5 )
Not sure where you saw that mate haha, I wasn't aware of it being available for sale here in SA?

Oh and WTTC

http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=26265 > that's for sale in SA
Am sure someone here can go look at the car, and car tag drive/transporters can deliver to Perth

For that price..I would have gone for it.

I got mine from Canberra

phi-tec · Post by **phi-tec** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:40 pm

Kustom wrote:Watch the seeds come in! haha.

WTTC.

EFA LOL next time i need a question answered quick, il make a fake account and pretend to be a chick

WTTC, ye as what others have said..

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:02 pm

phi-tec wrote:
Kustom wrote:Watch the seeds come in! haha.
WTTC.
EFA LOL next time i need a question answered quick, il make a fake account and pretend to be a chick
WTTC, ye as what others have said..

You don't need to pretend

.....And WTTC Amandaghil

adzski · Post by **adzski** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:13 pm

hes leaving aus, he said in the add, low ball him! people change when they see money! but keep looking i got myn for almost half that and its a newer year but myn had more ks on it

Post by **Amandaghil** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:52 pm

Thanks for everyone's advice. Appreciate it. Havent got a reply yet but a new ad came up for a GR on gumtree.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/c-ViewAd?AdId=1004563354

FTO AUSTRALIA