The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

by **skaterguy** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:42 pm

what do ye think of this?
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cf ... rid=905385
i went to see it yesterday
doesnt look that good close up lots of scratches not ncted
needs new fanbelt fitting for battery etc
but other than that in great shape

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 3:54 pm

That aint no manual!

I hate when they do that..

Did you take her for a test spin?

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:06 pm

Not liking the panel gaps in the front bumper/bonnet.
Also fogged up drivers side front light and no stereo (neither a biggy really).

And I also hate when they advertise an FTO as manual when its clear its a Tip - the first thing I would do is pop the bonnet to make sure that it is a mivec as advertised.

by **mark** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:28 pm

'Hatchback' could be a problem. Make sure then there are 3 seatbelts in the back or nct will fail if only 2 (like normal FTO). It's obviously a coupe but someone put it as hatch for cheaper insurance?

by **colm_mcm** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:32 pm

Seems to be an earlier imported FTO than most. Most I've seen are 95-D-5XXXX

by **ftolam13** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:12 pm

no Radio

by **Dragonheart** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:42 pm

mark wrote:'Hatchback' could be a problem. Make sure then there are 3 seatbelts in the back or nct will fail if only 2 (like normal FTO). It's obviously a coupe but someone put it as hatch for cheaper insurance?

Think it should be called be called up in the log book as being a 4 seater anyway shouldnt it?

by **Kace** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:27 am

I would sat steer well clear.

Main Reason
- Nasty gaps between bonnet and spoiler. Has probably been pranged

Others
- No Mivec sticker on side so probably not Mivec - falsely advertised
- No radio

by **skaterguy** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:50 pm

which type of fto is this?
took it for a test drive was really smooth and saw no problems
having loads of trouble trying to find a manual fto under 6 grand that isnt black or white

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:05 pm

its a Tiptronic GPX (Mivec)

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:08 pm

How can you tell it's a GPX Seb? I see no markings of Model or Mivec in any of the pics..

best bet is to pop the bonnet and have a look I'd say... but judging by the way it's advertised it could be anything.. Seller either doesn't have a clue or something else I don't want to think about is going on.

by **colm_mcm** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:11 pm

could be a GR or a GPX, rev counters are the same on both models aren't they?

I'd say it's a GR though...

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:12 pm

colm_mcm wrote:could be a GR or a GPX, rev counters are the same on both models aren't they?

I'd say it's a GR though...

Nope - rev counter rev limit set at different levels - from the photos it would suggest its a mivec.

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:14 pm

Aaaah very nice dectective work :-)

Top marks!

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:17 pm

Muad_dib77 wrote:Aaaah very nice dectective work

Top marks!

I'd still want to pop the bonnet - why would you debadge a GPX rear boot lid and side skirts badge unless as a repair job?

by **colm_mcm** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:20 pm

fairly shoite looking if they're aftermarket.

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:24 pm

Muad_dib77 wrote:How can you tell it's a GPX Seb? I see no markings of Model or Mivec in any of the pics..

apologyse. i was just taking what they said on the title
FTO MIVEC

but :
they also advertised is as a:
*manual and it's tip
*Radio/CD and the place it's empty
*drivers airbag - i cannot see it

so MIVEC might be bogus !

by **Dragonheart** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:50 pm

You can tell if its Mivec by the location of the oil fill cap cant you? Whether its on the left or the righthand side.

by **Bernard** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:03 am

Dragonheart wrote:You can tell if its Mivec by the location of the oil fill cap cant you? Whether its on the left or the righthand side.

It also says Mivec in big red letters.... :wink:

by **skaterguy** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:08 am

Bernard wrote:
Dragonheart wrote:You can tell if its Mivec by the location of the oil fill cap cant you? Whether its on the left or the righthand side.

It also says Mivec in big red letters....

lol defenitaly wasnt mivec
probably should of said that sooner haha

by **Dragonheart** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:34 am

Bernard wrote:It also says Mivec in big red letters....

Ah yes but thats too obvious isnt it? Thats my excuse.

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