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1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:03 am
by ravenoak
Here is my 1997 Version R I bought for my daughter. I am a Mazda man but she loves the FTO's.
It is a 1997 FTO GP Version R in Scotia White (auto).
It was a little unloved when we got it but after a full cut and polish, a couple of touch ups, a new set of XXR rims and a few little bits fixed up it came up a treat. So far it has been totally reliable and economical too. Must say the air con in these cars is outstanding!
The car came with a decent sound system too with touch screen, new speakers and subs albeit I have tidied up the wiring.
cheers
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:57 am
by Bennoz
Very nice, looks tidy!
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:03 pm
by ravenoak
Cheers. Not perfect but rust free, straight and reliable. No leaks or strange noises and best of all my daughter loves it. I did a 1000 km round trip driving it myself and found it very comfortable. The Version R blue seats are a nice touch.
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:06 pm
by ravenoak
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:12 pm
by ravenoak
On my trip carrying the bike it managed 8l/100 km which I thought was pretty good for a 22 year old car!
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:54 pm
by bjk
Love that there's still a few unmolested examples of these getting around. That's a keeper!
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:05 pm
by getonit
That is very tidy. Would lick the sh*t outta those seats.
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:57 am
by ravenoak
Was bored on the weekend and we slapped on a spare set of Enkei RS rims I have lying around. Looked not too bad I reckon but sticking the with black wheels at my daughter's insistence
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:25 pm
by aza013
Looks good.
Try your best to not change a lot on it, as said above there is only a small number of stock VRs around.
Re: 1997 FTO GP Version R
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 3:48 pm
by ravenoak
No changes are planned. The car will just be driven and looked after. I have a CV boot change coming up and some front pads to go on but no modifications. It is bloody nice stock!