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Fto newbie & convert

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Hi just got a fto 95 mivec gpx and I'm converted I love it it's a pleasure to drive after years of owning fords and Holden's I thought I could never enjoy a small coupe like this but I was wrong Image
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Ummmm... weren't symphonic silvers all GR non mivecs or am I completely wrong here?

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Apparently there were a small handful of GPXs..unless it's just the photo giving an off steel silver.

That colour is beautiful though, looks so clean.
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It's another person like Jack! Soon all the Holden owners will be driving Japanese compact sportcars, haha.
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bjk wrote:It's another person like Jack! Soon all the Holden owners will be driving Japanese compact sportcars, haha.
Not all Holden owners can afford the maintenance on these ones though :lol:


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Very nice, welcome to the club!
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WTTC!
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Thanks every one for the welcomes [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND SMILING EYES]
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So handling got to you too. They are a very well balanced car and a lot of fun to drive.

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    WTTC ;)
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    G'Day Cuoace :D WTTC
    Nice FTO
    95 GPX with a facelift bar.
    Moar pics of car and engine bay please :)
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    PHIL069 wrote:G'Day Cuoace :D WTTC
    Nice FTO
    95 GPX with a facelift bar.
    Moar pics of car and engine bay please :)
    Best bar to suit the FTO imo. Welcome to the club. :)
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    For those that asked for more pics here's one of under the hood ImageImage
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    Looks quite nice and clean!
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    Want to buy a strut brace for that engine bay?
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    Shhtuart wrote:Want to buy a strut brace for that engine bay?
    Depends wasn't really looking for one but if it looks good and is an ok price I might buy it and put it on
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    WTTC

    Nice and clean car
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    Welcome ! 8)
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    Cuoace wrote:
    Shhtuart wrote:Want to buy a strut brace for that engine bay?
    Depends wasn't really looking for one but if it looks good and is an ok price I might buy it and put it on
    It's a cusco os in good condition and its $100 inc postage to where ever you are.
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