I've been trawling through the forums for a while and am on the hunt for an FTO after falling in love with these machines.
Any help is appreciated on finding an FTO for sale around Brisbane, and in general when buying one of these beasts.
Once I've found one, I'm sure you'll be seeing me more active amongst these forums.
Looking for an auto, price range around 6,000 preferably, and not worried about the version as long as it's in good condition.
I found one in Crestmead on gumtree which is near me, however from the pictures I have doubts that it has been looked after with care over the years. So still looking around as much as I can.
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
He's done a lot of mods to it including turbocharging the FTO I doubt he'd want to let it go for $6k. I know it's not impossible due to demand being low, but I'm a bit skeptical. Not to mention DJAY did say he wanted an Auto.
I've just had a look in Brisbane and I'm surprised by the lack of decent stock FTOs around (and most don't even have Rego). It may be worth your while to have a look around NSW and ask someone to take a look at the car for you...then do a nice long drive back.
Someone just posted an FTO for $1k ... you'll have to get the transmission ($800) and roof rust fixed, and I'm not sure how much the roof rust treatment is, but if you can get it done you can have some peace of mind knowing that the glue that causes the roof rusting is gone from the car. So to stay in your budget Roof Rust removal needs to be ~4200 and under... and then you have the usual Rego/Insurance. It's an Auto in Brisbane with the 2L Mivec engine so it may be well worth it depending on how many km's it's at. Just figured you may want to have a look. You'll have to get transport for it though since you cannot drive it until the repairs are made.
Someone just posted an FTO for $1k ... you'll have to get the transmission ($800) and roof rust fixed, and I'm not sure how much the roof rust treatment is, but if you can get it done you can have some peace of mind knowing that the glue that causes the roof rusting is gone from the car. So to stay in your budget Roof Rust removal needs to be ~4200 and under... and then you have the usual Rego/Insurance. It's an Auto in Brisbane with the 2L Mivec engine so it may be well worth it depending on how many km's it's at. Just figured you may want to have a look. You'll have to get transport for it though since you cannot drive it until the repairs are made.
Can pickup a manual conversion less than $800
Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
FTOcrazy273 wrote:
Destinationtoby probably has one of THE best FTO's on the forum I never get tired of looking at his pics! Good work mate!
Someone just posted an FTO for $1k ... you'll have to get the transmission ($800) and roof rust fixed, and I'm not sure how much the roof rust treatment is, but if you can get it done you can have some peace of mind knowing that the glue that causes the roof rusting is gone from the car. So to stay in your budget Roof Rust removal needs to be ~4200 and under... and then you have the usual Rego/Insurance. It's an Auto in Brisbane with the 2L Mivec engine so it may be well worth it depending on how many km's it's at. Just figured you may want to have a look. You'll have to get transport for it though since you cannot drive it until the repairs are made.
Can pickup a manual conversion less than $800
DJAY stated he was after an Auto...so it's up to him. However, < $800 for a manual conversion? You're making me think about getting one... maybe once my transmission is gone too I'll do it ...
Although the FTO for $1K looks great, I'm really quite looking for an FTO in working order.
Hence with the ideas being thrown around I'm now quite willing to travel to NSW with my mate, to pick up a good conditioned FTO.
Also the drive back home to Brissy, in the new beauty is sounding like quite the road trip!
If you post up which ones you are interested in, there is a chance one of the members that is local can check it out for you to ensure it is worth the trip. No guarantee, but worth an ask.
bjk wrote:Get a manual and get Daniel2019's. Reconditioned motor among other things. I'll see if I can find it in the sale thread.
Given how old these things are getting, this actually is a good option. Get something with a strong motor, and much easier to make it look good than it is to buy a show pony and have to fix engine.
Dan's is a great all rounder... Sure the body could use some work if you are really fussy, but you know it is going to be strong for another 18 years on the engine...
I just had to add it ......
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.