looking for advice

[eire1990]

hi i just joined the site hopen to buy a fto in the next couple of weeks just want some info on them iv seen a 1.8 non mivec that i like what are these ones like are they heavy on petrol compared to the v6 2lt mivec ones

[Dragonheart]

The 1.8's are the 125bhp model, the other models have from 170bhp up. Because the price of the GPX's and other higher models have dropped so much, theres a good chance you'll get one of these for the same price as the GS which is the model you're looking at. The only advantage I could see in owning a GS is insurance, though with an FTO its all more or less the same, you'll be lucky to get anyone to insure you. Before you buy or even look at a car, ring insurance companies first to see if you can get a quote, if you do, get it in writing. You might be unpleasantly surprised at the quotes you get! Have a look at the insurance section on the forum.

[eire1990]

ya i rang y insurance today took a bit o haggaling but it got them to quote me would only be an extra 50 yoyos a month seeing as im not over 21 yet thats not to bad considering didnt ask about the 2lt though would the mpg be better out of the 1.8 compared to the v6 one

[Dragonheart]

Can't speak for the GS as I've never driven or owned one, but the GPX's run an average of between 25 and 30, which is good considering they're 2L and V6. But then again it all depends on driving style, roads been driven, whether its tip or manual, and other factors.

[eire1990]

ya id prefer a manual i would be driving on country roads and around town as i would be going to and from work

[d_dan]

ya i rang y insurance today took a bit o haggaling but it got them to quote me would only be an extra 50 yoyos a month seeing as im not over 21 yet thats not to bad considering didnt ask about the 2lt though would the mpg be better out of the 1.8 compared to the v6 one

What insurance company is insuring you?

[eire1990]

ya i rang y insurance today took a bit o haggaling but it got them to quote me would only be an extra 50 yoyos a month seeing as im not over 21 yet thats not to bad considering didnt ask about the 2lt though would the mpg be better out of the 1.8 compared to the v6 one

What insurance company is insuring you?

im insured with quinn

[d_dan]

Nice one.
Thanks for that.

And best of luck with your hunt!

[Bernard]

Go for a GPX or a GPvR.
For the little difference in price there's a huge difference in performance.

[eire1990]

Go for a GPX or a GPvR.
For the little difference in price there's a huge difference in performance.

so would there be feck all in the running costs of the two then that would be the 1.8 and the v6

[optical illusion]

Not really. Get a V6 Mivec you'll regret it otherwise.

[eire1990]

Not really. Get a V6 Mivec you'll regret it otherwise.

ha i probly would cant seem to find many for sale on the web know any good places to look

[optical illusion]

The usual websites.

[d_dan]

How much are you looking to spend?

[eire1990]

had a look on dondeal theres a few on it they look a bit rough

[d_dan]

any of the GS i can find seem quite rough

I recon probably one of the best value FTO's for sale even thought its a mivec is
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2431434

[Mitsubishi-Mental]

My GS does 630kms exactly to a full tank which cost me €72 to fill, I got the GS because I cant insure the the 2L FTO's but I dont regret it, still wish I could of got the Mivec but i wouldn't like the running costs in fairness, If your gonna decide on gettin a 2L go for the Mivec ones but check your insurance first

[optical illusion]

any of the GS i can find seem quite rough

I recon probably one of the best value FTO's for sale even thought its a mivec is
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2431434

Lou's car on the move again, lovely car.