98 GPvR Aero Mivec Manual for sale [Sold]

[scottledeuce]

OK so I've just heard this week that I've been accpeted into a 2 year masters in Tampere Finland and since then have been having a quite a dilema over what to do with my car.

Part of me says road trip + most likely being the only FTO owner in Finland would be nice but the sensible, "you wont have a full time job any more" side says it's time to think about selling as early as possible

So here it is My FTO GPvr which of bought of JayVersion"R" last September with 117K Km's currently on the clock.

Also It's worth pointing out I would be open to a trade with cash as I hope to remain an FTO owner yet so this may be sutible for someone looking to trade up,

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A NI redge or non registered car would be ideal as that way I can drive to finland and since I'll be resident there I can take it in without paying a whopping 50% tax on imported vehicles which is even worse than here
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I've posted Jay's original ad below with all the car details and below is a summary of what has been done with the car since I've had it.

Major service at 110k (after I took ownership)+
Two small fto-Ireland stickers for the side window's

Minor Service at 116K +
Aux belts changed along with all idler and main crank pulley
Two new Goodyear F1's on the front,
Steering control arms replaced and new pads on the back brakes
1 "Mivec" side sticker added as Colm previously pointed out as being missing

NCT 01/10

Price €5950


*********ORIGINAL AD AS POSTED BY JayGPvR*************

Bought the cars 2 years ago as a standard GPvR Aero and since then a summary of the following parts have been added:

Engine/Trans/Clutch/Exhaust :

Recent service - Aux belts changed Power Steering/Alternator/Air Con -

The cambelt (timing belt) has been replaced when I bought - 20K kms ago + recent a coolant change.
Aux belts replaced including tensioners.

Replaced the standard spark plugs with colder "Denso Iridiums" - better performance/economy and they last 60K miles to boot.

Induction: ITG Maxogen filter - recently cleaned and reoiled.

2006 Clutch change (Camskill replacement).
Recent gearbox oil change.

Year old Blueflame Quad exhaust - including decat (bolt on CAT also provided).

Mivec Controller - adjust mivec to suit.

Suspension/brakes/wheels/tyres

Springs replaced with Apex lowering springs.

CV boots replaced.
Rocker cover gasket replaced.
Front and Rear strut braces.

Currently on the 2nd set of EBC Green stuff pads all round - Calipers painted blue. Recent brake fluid change.

Rota Boost 17's - Gun Metal colour. Tyres 215's Fedeeral front - P7000's on back.

Cosmetic

Exterior:

Genuine Hiro Rear spoiler
Rear and side tinted windows.
Delocked rear boot.
Tinted side repeaters.
Blue front Mitsi badge, side Mivec stickers and blue rear FTO logo.

Interior

Gearknob/gaiter and handbrake.
Aftermarket dials. Aluminium dial rings. Centre consol sprayed white.

Misc

Standard GPvR HIDS. LSD and blue GPvR seats.

Price: €7950

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[CJ]

Cracking FTO - good luck with the sale.

CJ

[colm_mcm]

That's an amazing car for the money - best of luck with the sale.

Can think of a certain site member who must be seriously considering buying this one

[Myfeckin FTO]

Great example of a tastefully modded and well maintained FTO.
Price drop of 2k since last Sept goes to show the dip in the market since.

[scottledeuce]

Cheers lads,

Hopefully someone here will show interest as It's not going to be up for sale anywhere else for a while and I'd like to see it go to someone on the site who will appreciate it.

[TopCat]

Can think of a couple people who will be considering this.
Lovely car, best of look with the sale.

[johntony]

hi scott just a quick question does the car have a nct i might be intrested but it will be a week or two till i get sorted with my insurance

[scottledeuce]

hi scott just a quick question does the car have a nct i might be intrested but it will be a week or two till i get sorted with my insurance

Yea just noticed I left that out.
The car is NCT'd until 01/10

No worries about time, to be honest I'm in no real rush to sell but it's better to have buyers than or be trying to push a car.

If you ever want a look just drop me a PM,
I'll actually be in your neck of the country in a few weeks doing a bit of web design work so let me know if you would like a viewing.

[Bernard]

doing a bit of web design work

OT but I noticed the above and remembered this: http://www.fto-ireland.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9205.

Thought you might have some thoughts...

[scottledeuce]

doing a bit of web design work

OT but I noticed the above and remembered this: http://www.fto-ireland.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9205.

Thought you might have some thoughts...

You got my attention

[Kace]

May as well check out how much it would cost you to run the FTO in Finland - you would certainly turn every head.

Nice road trip to get there too

[ftokid]

have you sold her yet??

[fatboyfat7]

have you sold her yet??

Why, you interested?

[ftokid]

fatboy i taught id be okey without my fto............im driving a 1litre punto....it doesnt get any worse!!:( this fto is mint!

[fatboyfat7]

Hey, nothing wrong with a Punto... And I thought you were going traveling? I was wondering alright cause John Paul said he was talking to you and you never mentioned it.

[ftokid]

i advertised my car sunday night and had it sold straight away, went to work monday and got promoted i was suppose to be finished up on 15th march so i dont know what to do now!!!

[Bernard]

i dont know what to do now!!!

That's easy.
Buy this one

[ftokid]

im trying my best

[scottledeuce]

That's easy.
Buy this one

im trying my best Smile

Cheers Bernard.

I'm not trying to toot my own horn here but on top of a standard GPvR the modifications alone are worth in the region of €5000 if you include fitting/resprays etc.

Granted these are only of value to the correct buyer and I fully accept that finding him/her may take time but It's a lot of car for less than €6000.

As MFFTO pointed out €2K price drop in less than 6 months of ownership is a good (slightly painful) reflection of the market IMO.

When I worked it out I think it came to about €250 per 1000KM since I've had her
but I guess there is nothing you can do about bad timing and I just have to accept that.

[Bernard]

True, the second hand car market is crazy at the moment.
Some serious value to be had for buyers though.

This car has a lot of attention lavished on it over the years and knowing the history is a serious plus in it's favour.

If I was in the market it'd be hard to look past this, especially for the money.

[Uncle B]

I've seen this car in the flesh and its a stunning example, really is a steal at this price.

im trying my best

I reckon you'll regret it if you let it pass you by

[CJ]

I've seen this car in the flesh and its a stunning example, really is a steal at this price.

+1, it really is a clean car.

True, the second hand car market is crazy at the moment.
Some serious value to be had for buyers though.

Who are you telling, I've dropped the price of the VR-4 by 25% in less than 3 months, its definetely a buyers market at the minute.

CJ

[scottledeuce]

Sold the car to JohnTony on Monday.

I'm happy to say It's gone to a good home and hopefully I will have another FTO before too long.

[johntony]

yeah i will look after her well im going to change the white bits inside tho not my thing

[CJ]

im going to change the white bits inside tho not my thing

Someone else might like the look, why not see if theres anyone out there willing to do a swap?

CJ